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Dwell On Design

This weekend is the Dwell Magazine conference in San Francisco, titled "Dwell on Design." If you weren't able to make it out for the events, one of our favorite weblogs is covering the events. Shoot over to Inhabitat to get the lowdown on the lect [Read More]

Found at PrairieMod on 2006-09-16 09:40:30

Where There Once Was None

I began attacking the second basement. It was one of those areas that got out of control. Well I'm taking control back. -- ll use a portion of the room and put in a workshop of sorts. Its a room... Bearfort Lodge: The source for all your rustic desi [Read More]

Found at Bearfort Lodge on 2006-09-16 09:04:00

Preparing for Winter - Firewood Part II: Buying Wood

Buying firewood can be confusing at times. Just what is a cord? - What is a face cord? What is stove wood as opposed to fireplace wood? Hardwood, softwood or a mixture? Is it seasoned and how do you... Bearfort Lodge: The source for all your rustic [Read More]

Found at Bearfort Lodge on 2006-09-16 09:00:00

Conner Prairie

I got to tour several old homes yesterday when I joined Josiah's second grade class on a field trip to Conner Prairie, a highly interactive living history museum. And since it was their Country Fair, there were some unique activities going on. [Read More]

Found at Prairie Rose House on 2006-09-16 08:37:00

Morocco: Do you believe in love at first sight?

Dateline Marrakesh.  We saw more than twenty pieces of land in Marrakesh – big ones, little ones, fat ones, skinny ones, ones with trees, and ones that were just plain naked…  "I'm not indecisive. Am I indecisive?"~ Jim [Read More]

Found at My Marrakesh on 2006-09-16 03:10:00

Renovation Source: Salvage at ridiculously low prices

Renovation Source of Chicago is closing its doors after many, many years in business.  This weekend, you can catch some AMAZING deals in everything for an old house.  Doors, windows, trim, fretwork, tile, hardware, reclaimed wood flooring, [Read More]

Found at House in Progress on 2006-09-15 22:45:29

Renovation Source: Salvage at ridiculously low prices

Renovation Source of Chicago is closing its doors after many, many years in business.  This weekend, you can catch some AMAZING deals in everything for an old house.  Doors, windows, trim, fretwork, tile, hardware, reclaimed wood flooring, [Read More]

Found at House in Progress on 2006-09-15 22:45:29

Dogs and Construction

The photo at left is an example of what happened pretty much every day this summer at lunchtime. I was rarely home for it, but Steve dealt with it every day. You see, our contractors thought it was funny to feed our little dogs. They liked the dogs [Read More]

Found at Chicago 2-Flat on 2006-09-15 21:10:00

Almost Done

There is only one difficult part about shingling and that is doing the corners. Each shingle must be trimmed to fit, and they must go on in s a special order so they shed water properly. Just my luck, the only thing I’m doing are corner shingles. T [Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-09-15 20:18:00

Backsplash Tile

So, I started tiling the backsplash last night. I really like tiling. It's easy, you just have to be marginally detail-oriented. The payoff comes fast - it doesn't take much time to tile an area. And, people are impressed. I'm using America [Read More]

Found at Takoma Bark on 2006-09-15 20:16:48

Day 42

It's day 42 by my calculations and things have, so far, gone more smoothly than ever expected. Scott and Hans are on it!We've had very little downtime and the project has seemed to flow seamlessly from demo to framing to HVAC, electrical, plumbing to [Read More]

Found at sixsevenonefive on 2006-09-15 20:13:00

In with the new.....

New staircase construction begins. [Read More]

Found at sixsevenonefive on 2006-09-15 19:56:00

Blooming Spring

When we bought our place nearly three years ago, the first thing that my wife noticed (apart from the house on stilts) was the white blossom tree to the right of the house. We had five trees in total in that garden - but most of them didn’t fl [Read More]

Found at Tales from the Box on 2006-09-15 19:54:18

The Fruits of My Labor

I should be clear here, no labor was put forth by me. In fact, until a couple of weeks ago, I didn't even realize I had fruit growing on my trees. Then again, if I had put a little effort into it, there might be more than 5-ish pears. The plums are p [Read More]

Found at Cottage By the Sea on 2006-09-15 18:28:00

Ribbit-Ribbit

I’ve been meaning to share this anecdote for a quite a while. I think it took Mike much longer to build my deck than he imagined. His first estimates had us finishing up possibly in one day, but certainly within two days. In the end, between [Read More]

Found at Casa Hartman on 2006-09-15 18:01:51

Ribbit-Ribbit

I’ve been meaning to share this anecdote for a quite a while. I think it took Mike much longer to build my deck than he imagined. His first estimates had us finishing up possibly in one day, but certainly within two days. In the end, between [Read More]

Found at Casa Hartman on 2006-09-15 18:01:51

Kitchen Sinks Online

I love my stainless steel sink. I think it looks so nice with my brand new Kitchen. Sinks make a Kitchen always look nice. My sink is a stainless steel one but there are many other types of sinks. For example: Stainless Steel Copper Marble Glass T [Read More]

Found at The Masters House on 2006-09-15 17:59:48

15 Minutes

Thanks to the folks over 1951 RanchRedo for letting me know that StuccoHouse, along with House in Progress and Slaves to the Vintage House Rehab , received a brief mention in an article on bungalow blogging in today's edition of the Corvallis [Read More]

Found at StuccoHouse on 2006-09-15 17:10:00

The Wright Office

I recently found a copy of Christopher Wilk's 1993 comprehensive book, Frank Lloyd Wright: The Kaufmann Office. It's a small book that packs a lot of insightful information about this remarkable space that Wright created for his Fallingwater patro [Read More]

Found at PrairieMod on 2006-09-15 16:46:50

Design Specs

Here are the design elements, room by room. Robin e-mailed me the specs and I went to all the manufacturer's websites and clipped pictures of the various elements, then combined them together into room-specific swatches. Pretty nerdy, huh? It was [Read More]

Found at Domiciliate on 2006-09-15 16:45:00

Aunt Sharon Makes a Startling Discovery!

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Found at One Sixty on 2006-09-15 16:31:00

New York Times Design Blog

Allison Arieff (former editor-in-chief of Dwell) has joined the network of New York Times Blogs with Living Design. In the spirit of traditional print media moving towards online, Allison is one of the bright stars in the shelter field and this mov [Read More]

Found at Charles and Hudson on 2006-09-15 16:50:44

I must be psychic.

Many months ago, I wrote this:There's a sag in the diningroom, at the join between the bay and the original construction. Things Must Be Done About This, as it is just sort of hanging in space. I see beams in my future, and screwjacks, and pain.Wow, [Read More]

Found at Slaves of the Vintage House Rehab on 2006-09-15 15:13:00

Hurray! Help Me Choose Colors!

I haven't been slacking. I swear. This weekend I'll get some pictures of the floor--my neighbor Melissa says it's really dusty over there, but the floors have been sanded. In the meantime, I have five days to pick colors for the bedroom and hal [Read More]

Found at Domino Magazine: Scrappy-girl Decorates on 2006-09-15 15:00:11

Whoa Beyonce.

I was gonna post this and say she's quite the actress, but I suspect she's really feelin' it because her nostrils are flaring all over the place. Mine do that too when I am freaking out, which I always thought was kinda gross but now that I've watc [Read More]

Found at My Aim Is True on 2006-09-15 14:52:11

After a leisurely two days of sniffling and coughi...

After a leisurely two days of sniffling and coughing, with little to no work done on the house, I'm easing (slowly, mind you) back into action. Quick task this morning was to replace a window pane I had to smash in the other day when I locked myself [Read More]

Found at The Emery Restoration on 2006-09-15 13:27:00

Angie's List is checking in....

We haven't been doing anything photogenic to the house lately. The last of the brown on the outside of the house is officially gone, though. Between bouts of swearing, dripping enamel paint all over everything, and surprise rainstorms, Ellen manage [Read More]

Found at Adventures in Domesticity on 2006-09-15 13:17:00

Almost High Tech

The Devil Queen is on the cusp of going high-tech. I picked this little monster, an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station, up at CompUSA yesterday. Unfortunately, we are still stuck in the Purgatory of dial-up internet. Cable is not an option yet, [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-09-15 19:44:00

Take the Good with the Bad

At least one person always feels the need to denigrate my writings after every newsletter I send or every post I blog. Luckily the fan mail I receive outweighs the hate mail, or else I’d be clinically depressed. In my last Hot Deals and Freebie [Read More]

Found at House For Kim on 2006-09-15 12:32:29

Finding a trustworthy contractor when you can't DIY

The Washington Post had a good article two weeks ago that offered up an interesting perspective on the relationship between homeowners and the contractors they hire. From the woman who hired a friend (and regretted it nearly instantly) to t [Read More]

Found at Doing It Ourselves on 2006-09-15 12:06:00

Preparing for Winter - Firewood Part I: Picking The Right Kind of Wood

Whether you burn wood to heat your home or to enjoy watching a bright blaze, you should know how to pick the right kind of wood and logs to build the best woodpile. A well stocked woodpile will save... Bearfort Lodge: The source for all your rustic [Read More]

Found at Bearfort Lodge on 2006-09-15 11:58:00

making the switch

I'm going to be switching over to Blogger Beta within the next week or so. I was invited to switch over almost immediately after they rolled this upgrade out, but I've been waiting until they resolved some of the issues that concerned me most. A [Read More]

Found at Ancestral Pile on 2006-09-15 10:59:00

The Great Pillowcase Conspiracy

The Great Pillowcase Conspiracy Originally uploaded by emira. Ever notice when you're buying sheets that pillowcases are always a total racket? By which I mean that while your typical 100% cotton queen fitted sheet may cost say $50,two standard pillo [Read More]

Found at domicile on 2006-09-15 10:35:00

rosie and halloween!

this blog is suppose to be about the house projects. so we'll work on the fence later, ok? i just received email confirmation that my dog's halloween costume is being shipped today!!! so what is your dog going to be for Halloween?? my dog is not a p [Read More]

Found at 1901 House on 2006-09-15 10:22:00

The house down the street

I know that this blog is supposed to be about my house, but every once in a while, something else comes along that is worth writing about. In this case it is the house down the street from us. It is one of the older houses in the area. According t [Read More]

Found at Homeowner's Blog on 2006-09-15 10:04:19

I Wiiiish These Weren’t So Expensive

folding rocker rockingchairs.com I’m going to build some outdoor furniture eventually. Really. I have the plans and everything. In the meantime though, I keep my eyes open for some charming little chair or stool that would entice one to park a [Read More]

Found at modern cottage on 2006-09-15 10:03:54

Addy holding bottle by himself!

Admiral held his bottle for the first time today... that is 5 months and 2 days post birth, holding the bottle: [Read More]

Found at Agent 1776 on 2006-09-15 09:55:00

A leaky window into the past

As I posted before, we're painting.  Sort of.  In between intermittent rains, we dash out and try to get what we can done.    Occasionally, we've done dumb things like leave powertools or heatguns out to get wet.  I'd like to [Read More]

Found at 1880s Italianate on 2006-09-15 09:50:00

Fashion Week 2006

I don't know who else is keeping up, or like me, has a passing interest in Olympus Fashion Week. The Project Runway shows are this morning, and I might post those collections later, or I might just wait for the final episode recap, but I was browsing [Read More]

Found at My Aim Is True on 2006-09-15 10:03:42

P.S. Y'all

I got my hair done. It's so damn cute I can't even stand it. Everyone should go see Matt and look fabulous. [Read More]

Found at My Aim Is True on 2006-09-15 10:41:19

Remembering Wedge

On this utterly dismal rainy day, I have decided to cheer myself with a Friday series called "Dead Cat Blogging."  The current feline children of the CrazyStable--Lexi the Gorgeous Ragdoll, CocoBop the Grey Jackass, and Raffles (the se [Read More]

Found at CrazyStable on 2006-09-15 09:33:10

Fun With Floors

These are my "lessons learned" from finishing our floor….Sexy stuff, let me tell you. Our original floor was doug fir. We had nice wide planks of about 5 inches. But when the previous owners added on to the home they merely made their new plywood [Read More]

Found at Camping With A Mortgage on 2006-09-15 09:31:00

waitn' to paint

Yes, we are power washed & dried! And the sun is high in the sky with temps just right for outdoor painting to begin. So now it's just up to the painter to steer his truck over here today. No sign of him yet, but it's early. I thought maybe if I [Read More]

Found at my little cottage on 2006-09-15 09:25:00

waitn' to paint

Yes, we are power washed & dried! And the sun is high in the sky with temps just right for outdoor painting to begin. So now it's just up to the painter to steer his truck over here today. No sign of him yet, but it's early. I thought maybe if I [Read More]

Found at my little cottage on 2006-09-15 09:25:00

Pace of Projects to Increase Dramatically

Yesterday afternoon I convinced myself that the *only* way I was going to be able to finish all my ongoing projects was if I had the Dremel Variable Speed MultiPro 395 complete with carrying case and 40 accessories advertised in the paper as on [Read More]

Found at StuccoHouse on 2006-09-15 09:10:00

Counter Top Extravaganza

Last Saturday, Nicole and I tromped on down to Stone Soup to pick a color and drop off our sketch. We picked a color and they named it for us. Super. The color is like old tanned leather (an acid effect) and we hope it will look like it is as [Read More]

Found at Improvements, all the time on 2006-09-15 09:06:00

We Found Our Winter Jackets!

After two years of being lost in the basement, our winter jackets have finally been uncovered. Last night, I opened a bin labeled "Bathrobes" (figures) and uncovered both of our Columbia jackets. With hoods. That resist rain and snow and northeastern [Read More]

Found at Raise the Ranch Update on 2006-09-15 09:03:10

Science + Fashion = :)

I bet you didn't know this about me. I used to collect insects when I was a kid. I knew how to make a killing jar, prepare the insects, label and research them and put them in the display case with the special pins (there are special insect collect [Read More]

Found at My Aim Is True on 2006-09-15 08:48:17

To paint or not to paint

Kathy Marshall sits alongside the unpainted trim Today, Lisey Good (interior designer) and Kathy Marshall (kitchen designer) are showing us the colors that we have picked out for the interior. We are going to get some samples and she how they look [Read More]

Found at Old House My House on 2006-09-15 08:00:00

Hillside Garden in Mt. Adams

After a year of walking through Friendship Park twice a week at lunch, I was ready for a change. I was also tired of paying $2 to park at Sawyer Point on Tuesdays (the only day I drove to work). A few weeks ago, I left home early and figured out how [Read More]

Found at Cincinnati Cape Cod on 2006-09-15 07:51:00

Rendering

This can't be good. In addition to the drawings they're also using the renderings for reference. I wonder what the workers think of the large portrait of me hanging in the hallway? Sure, it was funny at the time -- and I still think it is -- but I d [Read More]

Found at Domino Magazine: Renovator's Diary on 2006-09-15 07:32:29

Process

Well, they showed up after all and started framing out the cabinets. They're going to be tall, and we're going to have to buy more things just to fill all the storage. The only concern is the recess in the counter that is supposed to be made flush. C [Read More]

Found at Domino Magazine: Renovator's Diary on 2006-09-15 07:14:57

Colour me in.

Side view. Originally uploaded by AnneRosso. Our white house is now grey (Sherwin-Williams Serious Grey, actually). The trim is still being painted, but everything should be wrapped up by early next week. I am still adjusting to the col [Read More]

Found at Minor Adjustments on 2006-09-15 06:37:00

Arts & Crafts Enthralls New Generations

Philadelphia Inquirer Real Estate writer Alan Heavens had a good piece on the resurgence of AC style(s) in architecture and design, and he's been kind enough to allow us to reprint it here.Big, boxy... > this is just a sample of our content - ple [Read More]

Found at Hewn & Hammered on 2006-09-15 06:00:00

Cabinet Lighting

Here is a picture of our kitchen illuminated by our cabinet lighting. We have lights over the counter-top and inside our bottom cabinets. Both sets of lights have their own switch to the right of the kitchen sink. [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-09-15 05:58:00

The Moroccan pouf goes Danish....

No Moroccan home is without one - the Moroccan pouf.  Extra seating, mini table, bolster, decorative object.  I must have three or four in my home, and I swear, I need more.... I am always interested in how people take something from ano [Read More]

Found at My Marrakesh on 2006-09-15 04:01:00

Top Service Pros

There are many ways to find the right professional for your home improvement job. We always go with personal referrals but sometimes its hard to source for a contractor who has an obscure talent or you're new to an area and don't know anyone to ask [Read More]

Found at Charles and Hudson on 2006-09-15 02:16:23

Dark Wood Paneling

If you love the old library look of dark and rich wood, you can install it in your own home. Steve Maxell of Home Envy suggests you start with Cherry which darkens on exposure to light. Mahogany and oak should also be considered depending on how da [Read More]

Found at Charles and Hudson on 2006-09-15 02:03:03

Houseblogs featured in our local paper

I can’t believe it!!  Our local paper, the Corvallis Gazette Times, did an article on houseblogs, and doesn’t mention our blog!  Seriously, what does a person have to do to get some credit around here?  I’m a regular blogger, hos [Read More]

Found at Ranch Redo on 2006-09-14 23:34:41

Chicago Bauhaus Studios & Academy

I stumbled upon this website after investigating the Chicago Bauhaus & Beyond group that we posted about last week. Chicago Bauhaus Studios & Academy is led by master craftsman, Berthold Schwaiger. From the website...The award-winning f [Read More]

Found at PrairieMod on 2006-09-14 22:26:53

E. coli In Bagged Spinach

Great! I eat bagged spinach, at least once a week. New Mexico is one of the states listed in the outbreak. They don't know of a specific brand. An outbreak of E. coli in eight states has left at least one person dead and 50 others sick, federal healt [Read More]

Found at The Homestead on 2006-09-14 22:16:11

Be greedy with your tools

I got almost nothing done today. Bummer. I wanted to get started framing the closet. But I remembered that I'd lent my stud finder to a neighbor and needed it to locate the ceiling joists for hanging the top plate. He wasn't home so I decided to c [Read More]

Found at My Old House on 2006-09-14 21:35:00

No, we can't build the walls out of cardboard!!!

So, anyone knows Jay and I will not be surprised by this: I am the handy one in the family. We went to home depot today. One of the things on the list was a sheet of drywall to replace the wall up in the attic that I discovered was made of b [Read More]

Found at Takoma Bark on 2006-09-14 21:13:36

A Foundation for the Shed

Today it became apparent that if I am going to pour the shed foundation this weekend, I better, you know, dig the spot out a bit. I had to go slowly, because my back is overstrained from digging my big hole. At one point I wondered if I could sh [Read More]

Found at Casa Decrepit on 2006-09-14 21:43:00

White Thassos & Black Windows

...speak for themselves. [Read More]

Found at Boerum Brownstone Reno on 2006-09-14 20:22:00

Load O' Pics

Interior details and finishing touches. We're just about there. Kitchen and bath have finishing touches to be completed. We're actually getting delayed right now by the backsplash for the range. Aggravating. [Read More]

Found at Boerum Brownstone Reno on 2006-09-14 20:18:00

Load O' Stuff

Load o' stuff getting worked on: entry door frame beautifully sanded and painted, window frames scraped, sanded patched painted, the transom window installed. Soon the new entry doors. [Read More]

Found at Boerum Brownstone Reno on 2006-09-14 20:13:00

Let There Be Light! (by Michael)

It has finally happened, we got power today.  I showed up to the house around 6pm tonight to find out that the power company had run the wires.  It was now up to me to throw the switch, and throw the switch I did.  Several switches or [Read More]

Found at M and C Build A House on 2006-09-14 18:36:23

Let There Be Light! (by Michael)

It has finally happened, we got power today.  I showed up to the house around 6pm tonight to find out that the power company had run the wires.  It was now up to me to throw the switch, and throw the switch I did.  Several switches or [Read More]

Found at m and c build a house on 2006-09-14 18:36:00

You have to move

A new poll is up (see right).  Give me your best answer.   [Read More]

Found at 1919 American Four Square on 2006-09-14 18:05:51

Where The Wild Things Are

This evening while working out in the yard we saw several critters, some regulars and some surprises. The list included two praying mantis. We even watched one catch and eat a fly. There are several caterpillars hanging out in the dill. The lar [Read More]

Found at Prairie Rose House on 2006-09-14 17:58:00

Chompin’ At The Bit

That’s what I am. I’m in full Stage-One mode with the house painting. Stage one is where I’m revitalized and ready to get to work on the next section. Stage 2 is where I’m demoralized that the work is dragging on, and stage three is where I†[Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-09-14 17:25:00

Man vs Mouse

I got some pretty impressive snap traps set up. They look lethal and are definintely painful. I know this because I accidentally caught my finger on one as I was setting it up. If these traps will nab someone as smart as me, then that Mouse, won't st [Read More]

Found at Home Improvement Ninja on 2006-09-14 17:03:00

Breaking Radio Silence

I've actually started several posts in the last week and half and then trashed each of them when it sounded like I was wallowing in despair. [Read More]

Found at Enon Hall Update on 2006-09-14 16:17:41

Talavera tile is on its way

universe talavera In fact, the tile should be here tomorrow if you can believe it. (I can’t.) We ordered Spanish-style talavera tile in a traditional pattern called “universe” for the risers of the front steps. Initially we were g [Read More]

Found at House Made on 2006-09-14 16:12:18

Day after shop pour

I went out to the property today to check out the break down of forms.  This is what the footings/stem wall looks like just after pulling off the panels... note that the concrete is still wet; once the concrete turns white, it remains somewhat u [Read More]

Found at Agent 1776 on 2006-09-14 15:40:00

Fixing a Fan

Any of you have experience with repairing electric motors? Is it something relatively easy to do or should I try to find a new motor instead?Here is the back story. Several years ago, my wife bought this fan at a flea market for a few dollars. It [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-09-14 19:09:00

Insurance (another ill omen overcome?)

Sorry the posts have been light this week. I’ve been preoccupied with getting homeowner’s insurance for the Devil Queen. In short, no one wants anything to do with this old whore of a house. I can’t even remember how many agents I’ve talke [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-09-14 19:05:00

A Good Shoe is Hard to Find

We leave for Italy two weeks from today, and for the first time I'm feeling a little nervous. I'm not afraid of the flying, the terrorists, the language barrier (grazie, Pimsleur!), the inter-city train travel, or even the luggage lugging. I'm afrai [Read More]

Found at 1902 Victorian on 2006-09-14 15:07:00

Having been side-swiped by a major cold, zero work...

Having been side-swiped by a major cold, zero work was done on the house yesterday. Therefore no update on the house, but here is a small dog instead.Chinabean, our half Golden Retriever, quarter Labrador and quarter Lesser Spotted Ankle Shark (not [Read More]

Found at The Emery Restoration on 2006-09-14 14:54:00

SEO and Your Google PR

This post may ruffle some feathers. I will try to keep it short. I had a conversation with a friend this morning about SEO. I started thinking. Now, you may not know, but one of my favorite pastimes is managing my websites (of which I mentioned in an [Read More]

Found at Gaulard.com Blog on 2006-09-14 14:18:44

The office renovation progresses

We're getting closer. The heating and air guys are supposed to start before the end of the month. The sprinkler guys have started running pressure tests for the fire control system. Doors and wall plates are going up. Paint is mostly done. The l [Read More]

Found at Renovation Rants on 2006-09-14 14:10:31

Interior Design

It's so great meeting with Robin, she had everything all laid out for each room ready for me to look at right when I got there. Paint swatches, tiles, laminate chips, carpet, everything. I don't know about you, but I could spend a year wandering t [Read More]

Found at Domiciliate on 2006-09-14 14:01:00

The House is Still Standing--YAY!

Big day today in the basement.  The steel guys were back finishing the welds and we got our largest concrete pour to date.  Looks like all the underpinning is done and our house didn't fall down.  Neither did the neighbors houses!  [Read More]

Found at Here is the House...where it All Happens on 2006-09-14 14:00:00

Yankee Gutters - A Repair Experiment

So, we've just survived our first spring and summer in this region and the locals tell us that it's been exceptionally rainy.  While this was great for all the shrubs and trees we transplanted this spring, it's highlighted the drainage problems [Read More]

Found at 1880s Italianate on 2006-09-14 13:55:00

A New York renovator's biggest dilemma

I have to pause and give a shout-out here. This is what things look like right now over at the home of my pal Cathy Halley (she of Scrappy-girl Decorates). Not very decorated, you say? That's because good old Scrappy-girl has committed to something [Read More]

Found at The Shelter Life on 2006-09-14 13:47:22

Just More Insulation

I don't have much to show for the dining room remodel lately, but it is still continuing. With some neighborhood activity, along with a trip to the rim of Mt St Helens, productivity has been slowed. The current status is that I'm waiting for an esti [Read More]

Found at 1900 Farmhouse on 2006-09-14 13:32:00

Trim Work (almost) finished

Finally! It was really simple to do, I just needed to find the right sized rosettes for the master bedroom windows to match the rest of the house. For the last year and a half, there were two and a half windows that did not have rosettes. They loo [Read More]

Found at Homeowner's Blog on 2006-09-14 12:24:16

design blog

If you've been looking at my blogger profile recently -- though I don't know why you would, other than to find out my astrological sign (I'm a Virgo!) -- you'll have noticed that there's another blog listed down there in the 'blogs' section. [Read More]

Found at Ancestral Pile on 2006-09-14 12:24:00

Concrete never looked so good!

That's right...we finally have a foundation! I took a drive out this morning to talk to Jason about a couple of changes that we wanted that he needed to be aware of when he frames the house out. So of course, I drove by and sure enough, the co [Read More]

Found at Our Charmed Life on 2006-09-14 12:11:00

Concrete never looked so good!

That's right...we finally have a foundation! I took a drive out this morning to talk to Jason about a couple of changes that we wanted that he needed to be aware of when he frames the house out. So of course, I drove by and sure enough, the co [Read More]

Found at Our Charmed Life on 2006-09-14 12:11:00

Always Room for Something Cool - Modern Notes

bachelor pad at modern motive S.O. and I are coming up on our 5th anniversary and the traditional gift for that year is wood. So as I’ve been searching for the perfect wooden gift I’ve come across quite a few things that, while not exact [Read More]

Found at modern cottage on 2006-09-14 11:49:29

Another New To-Do List

I can't get over how many things we've crossed out on our previous house to-do list. The projects remaining will probably take a loooong time to complete, as we're now focused on NEW projects, such as unpacking and cleaning and hanging curtains. In t [Read More]

Found at Raise the Ranch Update on 2006-09-14 11:45:53

AMREP Has Record Quarter

I guess you could say that AMREP owned most of Rio Rancho at some point. They basically started Rio Rancho, the first house I bought here was made by AMREP. Thankfully they are out of the house building market. Their latest financial report is a good [Read More]

Found at The Homestead on 2006-09-14 11:31:11

I DID IT!

That's right kids. Six grueling weeks later, I survived. And I have buns of steel to prove it. I made this graphic instead of spending $15 on a t-shirt. I kinda wanted one, but I'd rather use the money for something else. Next challenge: I'm runni [Read More]

Found at My Aim Is True on 2006-09-14 11:05:14

roof

the metal roof looks awesome. it was a little expensive, but it should last forever, and it looks great. actually, it wasn't as expensive as i was thinking it would be, but the labor was kinda steep for a day's work. the place to go if you're in t [Read More]

Found at There Goes the Neighborhood on 2006-09-14 11:01:00

This Just In...or Out

Our second daughter was born a week ago (8 September). We dub her Marley Ella. All went well with the birthing process, on both ends, even though one party attests to 'soreness' (understated). Marley was born at 11:12 am, 7 lbs 14 oz, 19.5 inches. [Read More]

Found at BungleHome on 2006-09-14 10:58:00

Preparing for Winter - Firewood Introduction: Plan now to keep warm this next winter - a seven part series

This past winter with energy costs out of control more people may have been stoking the wood stove or wishing they could. So in preparation for this coming winter here are a few pointers that you may... Bearfort Lodge: The source for all your rustic [Read More]

Found at Bearfort Lodge on 2006-09-14 10:45:00

Book: Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes

I picked this book up for Frank the other day - Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes, by George Nash. It looks like a really great one and shows how to do all kinds of things he's going to have to do sooner or later, like repair [Read More]

Found at Cottage By the Sea on 2006-09-14 10:29:00

Log Home Restoration: Replacing Chinking and Fixing Logs Part IV - Chinking - and a Chinking Recipe

Chinking a log home is actually an easy thing to do. Think of it like icing a cake. As you may have read in one of my earlier posts, I am not a fan of pre-made synthetic chinking or synthetic... Bearfort Lodge: The source for all your rustic desires [Read More]

Found at Bearfort Lodge on 2006-09-14 10:24:00

That's all, folks!