New York Renovator

OverGrading Your Upgrade

Posted on17. Jan, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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When I bought this old house, I knew it needed work. I was actually thrilled to get a house that I could do “my” way. I envisioned solid-surface countertops, brass fixtures, a jacuzzi in the Master Bedroom Suite, a Family Room with a great big stone hearth, and solid oak flooring everywhere!
Whoa, Nellie. I [...]

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Great Gift Ideas For the Home

Posted on21. Nov, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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I’m one of those women who LIKES getting housewares and appliances for gifts. I never liked chocolates, nor perfume, nor flowers (although I always like the intention behind them!). I do like the practical stuff, stuff that makes my kitchen and housework a little easier. So… *HINT HINT* to you(s) know(s) who(s)— check out this [...]

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Everything and the Kitchen Sink

Posted on25. Aug, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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I must be one of the most tolerant homeowners on earth, or perhaps the stupidest, lol. You know how you get so used to something that you tend to not notice it after a while?
I went into the kitchen this afternoon, to fill the tea kettle with water for tea. I noticed a new leak [...]

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Down in the Dumps

Posted on26. Apr, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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I’m having “one of those days.” I’ve been doing the math, and I’m feeling devastated now! It looks like I probably won’t be getting my kitchen done this year. For six months, I’d been building a small savings as a down payment for a home equity loan. I’ve been blogging for various pay-to-blog companies, saving [...]