The Last 100 Entries from Houseblog Member Sites...

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January 28, 2006

Random Bits [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 27, 2006

Coat Cubby and Coat Hooks [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 24, 2006

Wall-Mounted Laptop and Desk Drawer Faces [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 22, 2006

Building a Bookshelf [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 21, 2006

Wall Destruction [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 20, 2006

New Doors and Office Floor [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 19, 2006

Abstract of Title [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 18, 2006

Just Some House Pictures [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 17, 2006

Ancient Wiring [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 15, 2006

Stove and Ceiling [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

January 14, 2006

Cleaning Out the basement [Read More]

Found at The Old House Journal on 2006-01-29 23:30:21

Tiny Little Hall

For the most part, I have spent the last four days trying to recover from what may, or may not be, bronchitis. I don't really know what it is since I am too stubborn to go see a doctor. (There...you all have it in writing, I admit I am stubborn! ) [Read More]

Found at 1929 Bungalow Blog on 2006-01-29 20:48:00

Disaster Area!

This is the first weekend in a while that I've been able to work on the house.  At least, it feels that way.Yesterday we applied some of the finishing touches to the new upstairs bath.  I stripped some of the trim we have laying about and i [Read More]

Found at Pigeon Point Project on 2006-01-29 20:15:00

Painting, Burning, Tunneling

We try to keep construction from entering our living space, but sometimes it does... [Read More]

Found at Enon Hall Update on 2006-01-29 19:45:49

Door 3: Day 1

I started work today on the third and final door for the kitchen. This is also an original door for the house and I will be putting it back in to it’s original spot, although it has spent the last 80 years not in it’s original spot.In 1926 when t [Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-01-29 19:40:00

The void being filled

As you can see at left, I finally was able to satisfy my need for removing paint from wood. As I stood heat gun in left hand, scraper in right hand, feeling the burn in my forearms after a few hours, I thought to myself,"I missed.......this???" I [Read More]

Found at Chicago 2-Flat on 2006-01-29 19:35:00

Spring fever or the flower frenzy

I've got a huge case of Spring fever. It's been unseasonably warm here for the last month. We desperately need rain, snow, or some type of moisture. Anyway, when the fever hits I immediately start thinking flowers and this year I'm thinking flowers [Read More]

Found at North Caddo House on 2006-01-29 12:21:00

Sidewalk talk

L. and I spent all day yesterday ripping out the old sidewalk and laying down a brick sidewalk. Half way through the brick removal I remembered to take pictures. The half next to the grass was all old brick and the half next to the flower bed was a [Read More]

Found at North Caddo House on 2006-01-29 11:56:00

Drip, Drip, Drip

When I jumped on the computer this morning I heard the faint sound of dripping water behind me. So I looked around and found a water splash on the floor directly below our attic access. In the past I have discovered water in the same area but n [Read More]

Found at Prairie Rose House on 2006-01-29 10:06:00

Success

Well, at just over two weeks old now Grace passed her first test as the child of DIY home renovators.  This afternoon I was able to pound nails and use an electric screwdriver while she slept  in the room next door, oblivious to it [Read More]

Found at House in Progress on 2006-01-29 01:33:00

Up On The Roof

When this old world starts getting me downAnd people are just too much for me to faceI climb way up to the top of the stairsAnd all my cares just drift right into spaceI had a chance to go on the roof of a big movie theater building today. As I menti [Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-01-28 22:03:00

the house we didn't buy.

Today had the potential to be a great day. I had 2 farm sales lined up, and nothing else to do. Both sales ended up being lame. The first one had too many dealers [after awhile you can spot them], and not enough cool stuff. Plus everything was goin [Read More]

Found at Restore|House on 2006-01-28 21:03:00

who you gonna call?

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Found at 649 6th on 2006-01-28 20:30:00

Flooring Ideas

So we've given the kitchen floor some thought and of course we have different ideas. Since I'm the one doing the most cooking I want a warm flooring material that isn't too hard and is easy to clean. My partner has this idea about wanting a tile flo [Read More]

Found at Atelier 918 on 2006-01-28 19:05:00

Tile-tastic Pt. 2

Here's a pic of 2 of the tiles we're using in our downstairs bathroom. The floor tile is very close to the wall colour. The is also a 2x6 black edge tile, to go along the top, and a octagonal/diamond tile for the floor. The first step was to lay [Read More]

Found at Kensington Bungalow on 2006-01-28 18:50:00

(Articles) Ranch Trends

I’m stuck at the airport and my plane is delayed…so I thought I’d do some research. What are the current trends in Ranch real estate sales and design? Main Today says, “The once-popular home of post-WWII baby boomers is ma [Read More]

Found at Ranch Redo on 2006-01-28 18:34:21

Notes to self

Note #1: Not having a window in the bathroom isn't necessarily a bad thing. Having a bath in a tub that's directly underneath a very drafty window is not a pleasant experience, especially when the wind is blowing directly against the window. :-( [Read More]

Found at Plains Text on 2006-01-28 18:30:02

Workshop Wall: Rock and Mud

It is Saturday afternoon and the sheetrock for the wall of the basement workshop is hung, taped and wearing the first coat of mud. I thought I might be a little farther along by this point in the weekend, although I am still on schedule to have the [Read More]

Found at Bungalow '23 on 2006-01-28 17:39:53

Brick Pavers for Cottage , Country, or Old World Backsplash

I found exactly what I was looking for when I revised my beadboard backsplash idea. It's really inexpensive, has lots of character and "old house" appeal, and will be easier to install than tile. What is this miracle material, you might ask? S [Read More]

Found at One Woman's Home Journal on 2006-01-28 15:30:00

Window Shades

Yeahhhhh! Just ordered the shades for the living and dining rooms. It is a flat roman shade. We're going to do the inside mount. The color is more of a light cream but other than that looks similar to the shade shown in the picture. So excited [Read More]

Found at Irvington Bungalow on 2006-01-28 15:10:00

We Have Lupine!

I sowed these Russell Hybrid Lupine on 1/7/06. Three weeks later, I have sprouts. Like Bellis perennis , lupines do best in cool conditions. These are last year's seeds. I wintersowed the first half of the packet last winter. In March, after the [Read More]

Found at Cincinnati Cape Cod on 2006-01-28 12:59:00

Frosty house

We had some really impressive hoar frost earlier this month, most of it on days that we hadn't been able to make it out to the house. I was quite disappointed, as the frost here in the city was gorgeous, and I wanted pictures of the new house with a [Read More]

Found at Plains Text on 2006-01-28 10:45:17

Thoughts of Summer Gardening

When the air is cold and the ground unforgiving to my shovel, I like to browse through the experts advice and dream about summer's garden abundance. Without getting into all the athletic rivalries, Purdue is one of the premier agricultural colle [Read More]

Found at Prairie Rose House on 2006-01-28 10:38:00

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing. [Read More]

Found at Plains Text on 2006-01-28 10:19:16

Where The Sidewalk Ends...

Since the sidewalks in front of our house (and several others) were turning to gravel, the wonderful City of Fayetteville decided to take action. Apparently this has been in "the works" for a while. The entire street was full of city vehicles, cem [Read More]

Found at Our Old House on 2006-01-28 00:18:00

Pergolas and more "house on the hill"

Here are some more pictures for the "Suspense" series. The pair of pergolas and sentry boxes at the apex of the infamous Y. A picture of the "House on the Hill" from the same vantage point. Soon I will post my opinion on the subject. [Read More]

Found at This Old Crack House on 2006-01-27 23:57:00

weekend warriors

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Found at 649 6th on 2006-01-27 22:45:00

Back slowly away from the books . . .

I'll admit to a long standing obsession with books, which has in no way been alleviated by the acquisition of this house. Now, in addition to my previous research topics, I've gained a new one: the Arts & Crafts movement, particularly on the Ca [Read More]

Found at Plains Text on 2006-01-27 20:42:16

Almost Outed!

Well, it wasn’t almost but I had a good scare. Wait, I guess I should clarify the title to this blog entry. I’m not referring to my sexual orientation. I am heterosexual, but that’s nothing to be ashamed of, right? I’m talking about my blog. [Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-01-27 18:52:00

Parsley and Basil and Chives, Oh My!

Two weeks ago, I started some herbs from seed in the bright hallway window upstairs. Yes, that would be a shelf made of two vent covers and an empty spackle bucket, if you were wondering. Lots of thyme popped up right away and has been growing an [Read More]

Found at Raise the Ranch Update on 2006-01-27 16:34:35

Dog house innovations

One of my biggest cleaning chores has always been the dog cage. It's big, it's unwieldly, and my little guys aren't too proud to let loose and pee in it from time to time. I've gone through a few different "systems" trying to find the best solution [Read More]

Found at Fixer-Upper on 2006-01-27 16:23:00

Ticking the progress bar

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Found at Bungalow Dreams on 2006-01-27 15:00:39

Falling Down on the Job

In addition to working on the Queen (well, in theory at this point), working the day job, and taking care of a two year old, I've added an online web page design class to my things-to-do list. Since I just got the text book last night, I've had [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-01-27 14:51:00

It's a beautiful day for... SHUT THE #*&% UP!

Permit Wars 2006 - duh, duh duh duh duh duuuuu duhhh... Ok, now that I've gotten that out of my system, back to the show. My name's Jess and I'll be your hostess with the mostess. Ew, how I hate that phrase, or fraze for the spelling impaired. So, t [Read More]

Found at One Sixty on 2006-01-27 14:09:00

Historical Bathroom Photos 2

Ana and several other visitors have mentioned they are redoing their bathrooms so I thought I would post some additional old bathroom illustrations. Many of these were taken from Standard's 1903 catalog. Does anyone know what this is? My thought... [Read More]

Found at 1912 Bungalow on 2006-01-27 13:14:00

Suspense! The Details....

Look at the map again. That large area in the top left corner (marked A) is 10 Wilmington Place. This is a retirement community. The structure was formerly the Southern Ohio Lunatic Asylum built in 1855 and placed on the National register in [Read More]

Found at This Old Crack House on 2006-01-27 11:51:00

New Forum Is A Big Help

I recently stumbled across a new home improvement forum which has already been very helpful. I posted a notice about my search for window number buttons and later that same day Larry located them on Ebay! Thanks Larry, now I just have to sign up f [Read More]

Found at Prairie Rose House on 2006-01-27 11:42:00

Lustron Houses for the Asking

A few days ago on the news I saw a story that caught my attention. The Marine base at Quantico, VA had decided that they needed to build new housing for the families that live on base. They were working with a developer to do this. In the process [Read More]

Found at StuccoHouse Blog on 2006-01-27 11:41:00

Old, New - It’s All Good

What a hectic week it’s been. We spent last weekend finding some great bargains for the house and I haven’t stopped yet. I found some very nice tapestry drapes for $12.50 a panel. I also bought decorative rods for the living and dining [Read More]

Found at A Little Cottage on 2006-01-27 11:19:50

Unimagined Luxuries!

Not too long ago there was a link on the house blogs main page to a toilet that had a small sink built into the tank. It would seem to be the perfect answer to the problem of people who want to add a first floor bath to their older home but only hav [Read More]

Found at Foxcroft on 2006-01-27 10:24:00

Kitchen Remodel, Part Five

I finally got up to taking out the last of the plaster wall in the kitchen. This weekend I'll take out the fire boards and get the remaining drywall boards ready to go once the waste pipe is fixed. Making a lot of progress... most of the other wa [Read More]

Found at Making a House a Home on 2006-01-27 09:32:00

Long time, no blog

Well, it's been over a month since my last post. Mostly because not that much has been going on house wise. (Why do we even have a home improvement blog, anyway?) Things have been getting back on track lately, though. This weekend we're finally orde [Read More]

Found at Irvington Bungalow on 2006-01-27 08:44:00

Other FirstDay blogs

I guess the First homebuilding itch is catching. I have run into some other folks that are also building a FirstDay at Countryplans.com (check thier forums out if you haven't already- it's a great site with a lot of useful info!). The Schluter's ar [Read More]

Found at Building the Homestead on 2006-01-27 01:49:00

Free LookHome Magazines

You can sign up for a few free magazines from James Hardie Australia web-site. You have to fill in a bit information, but in the end you should get a few free LookHome magazines for your effort, plus the usual free e-mails if you want them. [Read More]

Found at Renovate Australia on 2006-01-27 01:01:01

closer

During the reno we're using our living room to store all of the stuff from the spare room. well, i can't find the camera battery charger, and that's why there's no pictures.... lol But we've finished the drywall and are mudding. 1 more coat to go. [Read More]

Found at 1st Timers on 2006-01-27 00:48:00

Wow, finally got a response

Yesterday I e-mailed a good deal of my notes regarding the washer to John Eye / Big Sandy corporate along with a note that I was preparing my notes to file in small claims court next week. I explained that they had until then to decide to REPLACE th [Read More]

Found at Renovation Rants on 2006-01-27 00:07:19

Advantage of Older Communities

I have noticed with increasing regularity the growth of home and the shrinking of the housing lots that they are built on. I was flipping through my Queensland Homes magazine subscription that I got as a gift for Christmas and I notice advertising [Read More]

Found at Renovate Australia on 2006-01-26 23:32:33

Outbuilding No More!

Woo-Hoo! The bathroom no longer looks like an outbuilding. Steve the sheetrock guy (formerly Steve the subfloor guy) has started hanging drywall. I didn't realize how much difference even bare drywall would make. Or how much difference R1 [Read More]

Found at Our Old House on 2006-01-26 22:49:00

Didn't you hear what I said?

Trent & I went this afternoon to pick up plumbing bits for tomorrow's project--installing a new main shut off valve for the house. The incoming line is rolled copper pipe (as evidenced by its curves and verdigris, among other things). We didn't [Read More]

Found at Plains Text on 2006-01-26 22:24:24

Painting the house

Two things: 1) We’ve lost all motivation. We probably have 5% of the kitchen remaining and have no desire to finish up. Luckily my parents (hi mom) will be visiting at the end of February which means we will find the motivation before then. [Read More]

Found at Ranch Redo on 2006-01-26 22:00:57

It's official

We have had our property downzoned from B-3 to RS-3.5. For those of you who don't speak Chicago Zoning Codes, this means that our property and our neighbor's property are now zoned for a single family or two-flat and cannot be leveled to build monst [Read More]

Found at Chicago 2-Flat on 2006-01-26 21:05:00

One fine faux fireplace for ya

I have been busy stripping paint off of my fireplace. OK, in reality, I painted my fireplace to look like a fireplace again. When we moved in, the fireplace was white with a circa 1984 gold plated fake door and mesh surround. The fireplace is fake to [Read More]

Found at Northland Stories on 2006-01-26 20:39:00

I'd Rather Be Mudding

Our youngest wanted to make a recipe tonight so I helped here throw together a box cake. She usually prefers cupcakes (they only lick the icing off the cake) but I thought we would try a two layer version. I didn't take the time to flatten th [Read More]

Found at Prairie Rose House on 2006-01-26 19:47:00

IKEA!!!!!

We took a trip to IKEA in Chicagoland while visiting Kate's dad last weekend, and managed to find a nice piece of art for the large void in our living room....it matches quite nicely, I think. [Read More]

Found at Battle Creek Bungalow on 2006-01-26 19:36:00

What Happened in 1919

A few people brought up some good ideas about what happened to the Petch family in 1919. As I said in yesterday’s post, the family just evaporates from the area in 1919. The mother and three adult sons, one of which I know for sure is married with [Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-01-26 19:27:00

Tile-tastic Pt. 1

We procured the tile for our downstairs bathroom yesterday. Originally we were thinking a shower stall would work for the bathroom downstairs. The room is an odd dimension though, and I knew that the drain wasn't in exactly the right location. So I [Read More]

Found at Kensington Bungalow on 2006-01-26 19:23:00

After poking and prodding the bathtub, we finally ...

After poking and prodding the bathtub, we finally took the plunge and cut a hole in the side. What we saw was shining white porcelain hiding under a hard vinyl cover. The cover was sealed horribly, despite the 86 tubes of bone-white caulk the insta [Read More]

Found at Quartersawn on 2006-01-26 19:07:00

"Good Neighbors," Indeed.

Just as I was posting the previous, I got a call from my Good Neighbors at State Farm. Evidently when the nice new adjuster confirmed that there was more damage from wind and rain than had been previously recorded, he then suggested that maybe ther [Read More]

Found at After the Storm on 2006-01-26 16:32:00

A dear friend who is an expatriate New Orleanian w...

A dear friend who is an expatriate New Orleanian was in town this weekend so we did the obligitory disaster tour. Not the commercial one of course, we just drove around in our car. We call this "Ze Tourre of Diztrucktion" in a bad Alsacian accent, [Read More]

Found at After the Storm on 2006-01-26 16:18:00

Destruction Tour!

A dear friend who is an expatriate New Orleanian was in town this weekend so we did the obligitory disaster tour. Not the commercial one of course, we just drove around in our car. We call this "Ze Tourre of Diztrucktion" in a bad Alsacian accent, [Read More]

Found at After the Storm on 2006-01-26 16:18:00

Welcome Twin Cities Bungalow Club

I was delighted to get the latest issue of the Small Home Gazette newsletter from the Twin Cities Bungalow Club in the mail yesterday. In a follow-up to the great houseblogs feature from the last issue, they highlighted some more local houseblogs&# [Read More]

Found at Bungalow '23 on 2006-01-26 15:59:56

The inspection went better than either of us could...

The inspection went better than either of us could have hoped. With Maglight in hand, I followed our inspector through every crevice and crawl hole we could squeeze into. He confirmed our thoughts, that the house had good bones and a strong foundat [Read More]

Found at Quartersawn on 2006-01-26 15:17:00

Episode 6

Episode 6 - Interview with an HVAC man, the house gets seamless gutters, and we talk about cheap alternatives for counter tops HammeredTV Ep 6.wmv 121mb HammeredTV Ep 6.mp4 201mb [Read More]

Found at HammeredTV on 2006-01-26 14:24:33

Vacation? What's That?

Sometime within the next month or two, Ryan and I will be meandering down to North Carolina along the eastern coast for a week-long vacation. Anyone have any recommendations where we should visit along the way or stay once we get there? [Read More]

Found at Raise the Ranch Update on 2006-01-26 14:15:57

Getting Ready For Gravel

My Mom and I have been cleaning up the yard area getting ready for gravel.  Our drive is a muddy mess.  I have been putting straw down so we can walk without sinking in the mud but that makes it hard to drive on. There was also tons of c [Read More]

Found at expirationdates on 2006-01-26 13:42:00

It's a Hard-Knock Life

Did you know the musical Annie is not about orphans or rich bald billionaires as is commonly believed? It's actually about old house owners! Just look, there's a song for every occasion: When you're shivering under three blankets in front of the T [Read More]

Found at 1902 Victorian on 2006-01-26 13:17:00

And Baby Makes Three...

Yes, you read that right, we are expecting! We found out back in November, but we waited until New Year's Day, after we heard the heartbeat, to tell everyone. The morning sickness is gone now, and a bit of belly is starting to show. It was so fun [Read More]

Found at Our Old House on 2006-01-26 12:46:00

A note from Cherie: Dedication

Today, I learned just what a dedicated homebuilder Michael is.  I learned that no matter what else is going on, the man just never stops thinking about this stuff. In the last 36 hours, Michael has gotten approximately 10 hours of sleep.  [Read More]

Found at m and c build a house on 2006-01-26 12:39:00

Entropy

Working on the Devil Queen has made it abundantly clear that entropy is inevitable and unstoppable. No matter how well built and maintained something is, in the end it too shall pass. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the largest paper in the state, r [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-01-26 11:59:00

Celebrities Among Us

Hey, congratulations to fellow Minnesota house blogs featured in this month's Twin Cities Bungalow Club's Small Home Gazette ! Northland Stories, Top to Bottom, Minor Adjustments and Bungalow '23. Links to these blogs can be found in my left side [Read More]

Found at StuccoHouse Blog on 2006-01-26 11:44:00

Progress

I went by the Queen on my way home from work last night. It's so weird being pleased with what you see. Kenny has finished repairing the foyer ceiling and some minor framing work in the master bathroom. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the fr [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-01-26 11:20:00

Forever and A Day

Yes, that's how long it's been since I've posted. Bad jess, bad. I know. I've been very depressed for the last couple of months. Work has been hard, good, but hard. A lot of late nights. Money has been short. Vehicles were lost. Mistakes were made. [Read More]

Found at One Sixty on 2006-01-26 11:19:00

Ready to Rock

Demolition of the basement workshop “cardboard wall” is complete. Last night I installed a new double electrical box in the wall and wired it up for two additional outlets for the workshop. Adding the box was a simple task, particula [Read More]

Found at Bungalow '23 on 2006-01-26 11:13:53

You, Me and Dupree

We have considered allowing filming in our house but got a little scared away from the idea after some of the negative feedback we received from vistors to our site who either worked with a production company or knew of... [Read More]

Found at 1912 Bungalow on 2006-01-26 11:12:00

Reconsidering the Beadboard Backsplash Idea

All this time, I *knew* that we would install a beadboard backsplash in the kitchen. I mean, what says cottage like beadboard? But as of late, I'm thinking I want something altogether different. We're going to be putting beadboard in our hallway [Read More]

Found at One Woman's Home Journal on 2006-01-26 09:48:00

Behold Copper Fire

Our floor has arrived....and I truly think this is the prettiest rock I have ever seen! Its got shimmer, "glitter" and all the right tones in-between. One flick of the wrist and it looks as though it was dipped in... [Read More]

Found at Biography of Westinmoreland House on 2006-01-26 02:33:00

A Little Privacy, Please.

The sheet rockers were a no-show but the home theater guys showed up and started wiring. Cara also started hanging curtains in the living room. She chose a dark brown, lined velvet curtain that she picked up from Pottery Barn. They should s [Read More]

Found at Our Old House on 2006-01-25 23:52:00

1896 Info

While I’m waiting for paint and filler to dry there is not a lot going on right now at the old Petch House. After some recent posts by some other bloggers, and a conversation I had with a friend, I had been thinking more about the fate of the Petch [Read More]

Found at The Petch House on 2006-01-25 21:37:00

fan out boys

when we first started working the the house all of the work we did together. most because the job needed two people to manage it and others because we both wanted to be there to see whatever it was the other was attempting. that was a lot of tasks [Read More]

Found at 649 6th on 2006-01-25 20:37:00

Last month, my wife and I bought a 1906 bungalow. ...

Last month, my wife and I bought a 1906 bungalow. First spotted driving through one of our favorite hometown neighborhoods, she had all of those details we always love in old homes. Heavy columns, the full sized front porch, upstairs balcony and T [Read More]

Found at Quartersawn on 2006-01-25 19:29:00

Goodbye to Agnes

We were saddened today to hear that Agnes Hathaway passed away. She and her husband Henry Hathaway were the last Hathaway owners of Enon Hall before deciding to sell the farm in 1939. [Read More]

Found at Enon Hall Update on 2006-01-25 19:18:21

Still working on the ceiling...well maybe tomorrow.

Do you remember when you were a kid and you started to choke on something? If your mom was anything like mine the first thing she did was grab your arm and yank it up above your head and start whacking you on the back. The idea behind this is actu [Read More]

Found at 1929 Bungalow Blog on 2006-01-25 18:32:00

Vancouver Friends

I've been home sick with a nasty cold, so I haven't been able to post about our trip to Vancouver yet. Right around the same time we began our blog last year, another west coast blog joined Houseblogs. Last weekend we were able to travel up to Vancou [Read More]

Found at Pigeon Point Project on 2006-01-25 18:28:00

Letter to Whirlpool goes unanswered

Well, I thought I'd plead with Whirlpool to do something about my defective washer and sent a letter to the president of Whirlpool USA, David Swift. It's now been two weeks and no reply... I guess next week I'll file in small claims court against t [Read More]

Found at Renovation Rants on 2006-01-25 17:50:47

The Bidding War

Do you pay for bids for work on your house? A few years ago, I was hearing noises in the walls of my house. I called a "pest control" guy that had fairly good comments on Angie's List (which I belonged to at the time). I suspected bats at the time, [Read More]

Found at StuccoHouse Blog on 2006-01-25 14:08:00

Moving Right Along

The bathroom project is really starting to move along. Chris installed the insulation last night, we joked that it's now the warmest room in the house! Today, the drywallers are coming, so hopefully we will be installing tile this weekend. My big wi [Read More]

Found at Our Old House on 2006-01-25 13:40:00

Changes A-Comin'

Now that our baby is six weeks old, I'm able to return to some regular things. Like writing. I've missed posting here and look forward to returning, so over the next few days I'll be giving this site an overhaul. It won't be anything fancy, but it w [Read More]

Found at The Building Brows on 2006-01-25 11:59:00

Art Deco Bathrooms

We have been getting a few posts lately about people redoing their bathrooms. So, in that spirit I have decided to post some pictures from "New Ideas For Bathrooms" published by Crane in the late 1920s. Enjoy! To see more... [Read More]

Found at 1912 Bungalow on 2006-01-25 11:58:00

Gathering Ideas

Some "Early American" Style Inspirations This is a site I have visited before. They have some very nice period & authentic styled homes for different era's or styles. Eastender Restoration Here are some of thier early kitchens... Eastender Restor [Read More]

Found at Biography of Westinmoreland House on 2006-01-25 11:29:00

Thanks for the Advice

Thank you to everyone who gave advice regarding our front porch. I greatly appreciate it. I do have a small confession to make though. I was pretty sure we ought to leave the 2x6 in question, but my wife didn't want to. She had to hear it from so [Read More]

Found at The Devil Queen on 2006-01-25 11:25:00

That's all, folks!