Finally! Remember this sneak peek way back in the day? Yeah, well...that's how long it took me to get the room done. Actually, let me be more specific: the room has been 99% done for … [Read more...]
Before & After: New Flooring
May 12, 2009 By
cheap carpet + 2 shades darker than ivory + 2 dogs + 2 adults + 1 toddler + 2 more babies = DIS.GUS.TING.We aren't dirty people. Yet, our carpet was constantly FILTHY. We had it cleaned 3 months ago … [Read more...]
I *heart* Craig
August 8, 2008 By
I don't know who Craig is. But I am in LOVE with his list.Craigslist, anyone?A little story:Once upon a time there was a girl...let's call her Jeannett. Who was just telling her husband the other day … [Read more...]
Before & After: Garage Door
July 24, 2008 By
Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I took on yet another paint project (have I ever mentioned how much I HATE painting???!!!). Actually, this was one of the easier projects...but really stressful … [Read more...]
Look! It’s a Patio!
June 8, 2008 By
(There's been lots of house posts, so I apologize if you're bored by it...it's just what's been happening around here lately!)My dad is a general contractor, which is extremely helpful when you have a … [Read more...]
Before & After: Henry’s Room
June 3, 2008 By
BEFORE: Not a very interesting shot, but it was a pretty un-interesting room.AFTER:Decided to go with chocolate brown on the bottom 1/3 with the blue on the top. A white chair rail will be installed … [Read more...]
Laying Sod…Sucks. A lot.
May 26, 2008 By
We spent our Memorial Day weekend...Roto tilling the dirt...Spreading 4 cubic yards of top soil...er, I mean manure...Laying edging (Ben LOVED this job! HA!)...Laying chicken wire (to deter gophers … [Read more...]
Curb Appeal: Before and After
April 27, 2008 By
Someday my dream house will be Craftsman style with shutters, a big wrap around porch and wood siding. Because this is so much of my preference, I had a hard time initially wanting to buy this house. … [Read more...]
