Category Archives: Remodeling

The Basement Project – Day 2

This is how the basement looked at the end of the first day. It was a little scary because now we were committed. Yikes! Day 2 found us looking like this: The guys had installed the expensive carbon fiber straps … Continue reading

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The Basement Project – Day 1

Every year Jay and I pick one large project to complete in the summer. We have redone the roof, updated our furnace and AC unit, put in a concrete driveway, improved our shed and replaced some large windows. This year … Continue reading

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House Updates – New Windows!

I’ve heard that some people are lamenting the fact that I haven’t been posting every day. Now that we have good weather I spend a lot of time gardening and doing other projects that you don’t want to see pictures … Continue reading

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Front Porch Update

At the beginning of the month we had the concrete pad on the front porch fixed. This was a huge relief to me because there was quite the gap that had formed between the concrete and the sill of the … Continue reading

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Front Porch and Gardening Adventures

This is what our house looked like when we first bought it. Actually, I’m not sure when this picture was taken because I know the first spring that we lived here I thinned out the front flower bed a LOT. … Continue reading

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Library Doors Finished!

A little over a year ago this was what my library looked like. At least, this is what one wall of my library looked like. It feels like it was a LONG time ago when it looked like this.   … Continue reading

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Library Door Refinishing

I know that some projects take me longer to complete than others, but this one feels like it’s been for ever! It’s been over a year, so I guess that’s long enough. One of the last things that I have … Continue reading

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CNC Router Projects – Bench and Sign

Jay made this bench for me this past winter, but it was his first try and it didn’t fit where I originally wanted it. Not a big deal, though, as the cats really love it. I made a blanket for … Continue reading

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Bistro Chairs Re-Covered

Jay and I have a bistro set in our library. It’s nice to sit at when sipping your coffee in the morning, or when refilling your tank for your ecig. Unfortunately, all of that sitting created a tear in the … Continue reading

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Dining Room Update – Stemware Shelves

Despite the fact that we started the dining room remodel in August, we are still working on little details here and there. The latest detail to be added is our set of stemware shelves. This picture is from when we … Continue reading

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