Like any modern home we have an internet connection, TV, a home network, and the modern electronics which make it all possible. When we had our satellite internet connection installed the technician asked where I wanted the ‘box’ to go. I had no idea, having made no plans prior to his arrival. I was lucky …
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Laundry Room Complete
I promised a picture of the final back porch turned laundry room so here it is. We’re very pleased, and at a loss as to what to do with the additional space in the kitchen. Since the spot where the W/D were has plumbing and electricity it may become home for a dishwasher. Time will …
Back Porch Progress
Who has a washer and dryer in their kitchen? We do. But not for much longer! This project has been moving slowly but it’s nearly complete. When we moved into this house the back porch was enclosed but roughly finished: read “exposed studs and insulation“. Oh, and our washer and dryer were in the kitchen. …
Porch Repairs
Why redo a perfectly good porch deck? Well, it all started with a leak in the master bathroom during the installation of our new septic system. The leak was under the floor, which has no access other than to crawl under our master bedroom about 20 feet through a tiny opening in the cellar. The …
Sometimes It’s The Small Things
Not every renovation we’ve done so far has been a major undertaking. Some are small in scope but have a disproportionate impact. Here’s one. The wall sconces in our dining room had seen better days. They were common, brass plated, not high quality, but had character and had been part of the house since it was …