Happy Day in the Little House

It's a happy day. A really happy day. I woke up feeling really good. It's 1:30, and I've been quite productive so far. The reason why? The weather. Finally, a day below 80 degrees with no humidity. It's fantastic! Last night we had a storm roll in and clear everything out. I love listening to …

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Guest post by Poppy We arrived Tuesday (June7th) late in the evening after spending 3 hours in a long narrow parking lot in PA. Later we managed 10 miles in a little less than an hour in CT. TEARS!!! We finally took some back roads and arrived after 8 PM - should have arrived at …

So Long, Farewell; Auf Wiedersehen, Goodnight

I have come up with the name for my one woman remodeling company: She Shirks. Lately, She Shirks has been quite negligent in getting anything done. Usually, the benefit of having a company do your remodeling work is that you come home, open the door, and exclaim, Wow, this looks [insert superlative]! Not me. I come home, …

Evolution of a Shelving Unit

This one-woman remodeling company I hired is slower than molasses. Oh wait, that's me. Well, at least the labor is free. It feels like I've been working on the shelving above my sink area for ages. A reminder of the initial piece on the left: After I pulled down the shelf, I painted the wall …

I Know I’m Beating a Dead Brussel Sprout* To Death…

...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 …

Dust Storm

  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. …

The Kitchen Remodel Part II: How I Accidently Started Demolition Derby

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 …

The Kitchen Remodel Part I: 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 …

Me, Complicated?

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 …

Secret Project–The Big Reveal

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 …