Well, that’s an SEO-laden title, isn’t it? :-p In a word: IT’S OVER. It was actually “not too bad.” The anxiety leading up to it was INTENSE, however. I am so glad it’s over. Of course, I have a small 4-foot area to do on the other side, and an island to build with the [...]
Continue reading...30. August 2010
Remember–way back in the olden days– when most people could leave their doors unlocked and still sleep well at night? Are those days over? It is a horrible shame that home security is basically a necessity in some parts of the country. Consumer Reports has a good (and free) article about how to boost your [...]
Continue reading...28. August 2010
One of the best things about renovating an old house is all the quirky stuff you can do, now that the walls are open. It makes all the blood, sweat, toil, and tears worth it. Previously, there was a make-shift pantry “closet” under the stairs. I disliked it, because you had to squeeze around a [...]
Continue reading...13. August 2010
Wow. This is a tough project. The Hubs and I put wallpaper in the ceiling shortly after we moved here, 13 years ago. That was… well, 13 years ago. I was 13 years younger! Ugh, it’s a tough, tough project. My daughter and I are doing all the labor. After a very shaky start (the [...]
Continue reading...13. August 2010
Haven’t found a stereo system that’s *just right* for the kitchen yet. I’ve been looking around for about two months now (yes, I do usually take this long to shop!). It’s not as important as, say, installing the Sheetrock or the sink! But I do want a nice speaker set and an iPod dock. It [...]
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2. September 2010
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