...but I can't help it. This is the downside of living alone. There is no one to listen to me as I run through the house ranting THE NAILS, THE DARNED NAILS! Well, there's Roxy, but she's hardly a sympathetic listener. If you asked her, she would tell you that she'd rather the whole banging and …
Continue reading I Know I’m Beating a Dead Brussel Sprout* To Death…
I haven't remodeled a kitchen a forever, and now I remember why. DUST There is sanding dust everywhere. I have everything covered and sealed off the best I can, but it wiggles and slithers its way through gaps like a unwelcome snake. (I have an unwelcome snake too, but that's another story.) Sand. Wipe. …
In my last post, I casually mentioned that I didn't mean to start my kitchen remodel quite so soon. It really was an accident. Truth be told, I've been dreading the remodel a bit because of the kitchen cabinets. Cabinet painting officially falls into the NTF (Not That Fun) category. Plus, my plan is to use …
Continue reading The Kitchen Remodel Part II: How I Accidently Started Demolition Derby
I accidentally started my kitchen remodel this weekend. I meant to finish my bathroom, which needed a few touch ups and the register painted. I tend to get bored with one project before finishing it, so I've been working on that. It's one of my "goals." Anyway, I was looking at something in my kitchen, and …
Continue reading The Kitchen Remodel Part I: Demolition Derby
While I'm reluctant to admit it, my dog Roxy is geriatric. Beyond geriatric actually. The average life span for boxers is 10-12 years, and Roxy is 12.5 years old with a rather tough first six years. To put it gently, she's a bit past her prime. That means I worry about her. I know every …
I'm back! A busy time of year work-wise + travel + holidays = not much time for blog writing. The new year has rung in, and I'm on SABBATICAL, so one of my goals is to post more regularly. I have a few posts owed from the fall, so those will make their way up …
After weeks of poring over color schemes and paint samples, I've finally chosen some paint colors for a few rooms in my house. I'm quite sure I'm making it more difficult than necessary as I've put a few restrictions on color selection. Restriction #1: I will use the same trim color throughout the house as a …
Today I started the onerous job of fall window cleaning. What a pleasant surprise to find out that my windows are tilt ins! Makes the job soooo much easier! My reflection for the day: there are never enough windows in your house when you want natural light, but there are too many windows in your …
I'm sure you've been waiting on the edge of your seat to find out what I've been working on. But wait no longer! Today is the BIG REVEAL! A little back story first. You may have already discerned that I like old things and that I like to make things. I've been thinking about making …
One of the best parts of a new house is new projects. For the past year, I've bounced from place to place, and it's been unsettling in so many ways. I didn't realize how much I thrive on house projects--mostly making things to improve the space around me. For the past few weeks, I've been …
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