A huge decision on the basement: to dig or not to dig
Just a few days into work on our basement renovation, we had a big decision to make and only moments to make …
We’re back and chronicling the basement renovation
So for at least a few distinct reasons, we have been silent on the blog for the last few months. One of …
The totally enjoyable and awesome 2013 door and window trim replacement bonanza
We’re in the midst of a long process with the city dealing with old paint in our house that I’d rather just …
The cherry on top of the new backyard
I forgot to share one last tidbit that really made the backyard re-do complete: the new overhead glass bulb lights strung from the …
After almost two years of work, a backyard we can finally enjoy
I was thinking yesterday as I was installing the sod in the backyard about all the hours and sweat and some blood …
To say our backyard was full of rocks is like saying the Grand Canyon is “kinda deep”
And saying that “my hands are a little sore” today is like saying “our backyard is full of rocks” I rented a …
Burying a new drainage pipe and improving the rain barrel – Spring has sprung!
When we last looked at the backyard, my RiverSmart contractor was racing to finish up the paver walk before we got a blast …
It was all building up to this point, part two – Living room cabinet complete!
Yesterday, the new living room entertainment center cabinet was half-finished. Before I wrap up the rest of the story and show off the …
It was all building up to this point…
So the plan all along was to “practice” building a bunch of built-in furniture for the house in various places, and then …
The built-in blitz continues…dining room edition part II
After a week straight of nonstop work the dining room built-in is finished. And this time, since it’s been so long since …