By Stef, on May 21, 2012

WOW. It’s been over a year since I last wrote about our remodel. We’ve continued, but at a much slower pace. The next step was to have the carpet and hand rail ripped out and new hardwood stairs put in and two new custom handrail. We also continued with the new color and trip . . . → Read More: Remodel, Part 26: Phase 3 New Hardwood Stairs and Loft
By Stef, on July 21, 2011

As my long-time readers know, we had an unexpected remodel last winter. The kitchen was unpacked first – we had to be able to prepare meals and eat… and Christmas was in there, too. The kitchen is 90% unpacked, but then Phase 2 and Phase 3 came along very quickly and then life picked . . . → Read More: Advice Needed: Where to start (again)
By Stef, on April 11, 2011

I have a bit of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Not so bad that I have to turn the handles so many times, but have been known to straighten an picture frame when we’re out and about.
Since the remodel, I have been trying to organize things. About a week ago I had a . . . → Read More: Teas and Spices with mild-OCD
By Stef, on March 2, 2011

Since our kitchen remodel with white cabinets and tile backspash, Hubby and I have talked about how to add color to the kitchen. Our plan is that pots and pans, dishes, canisters/crocks and utensils will add the missing color. Over the weekend we found some sale items that would help.
Nicole over at Life’s . . . → Read More: Adding Color
By Stef, on January 22, 2011
Whew… if you recall from Remodel, Part 24: Phase 1 Done, Phase 2 Starting the living room looked like this:
Well, Frank came and painted… The color is Sherwin Williams Borscht. If your monitor isn’t showing a dark cranberry color then you’re not seeing my new office in the right color… Ohhhhhh… I . . . → Read More: Remodel, Part 25: New Office
By Stef, on January 11, 2011
WHEW! It’s been nearly two-and-a-half months, but our remodel Phase 1 is now D-O-N-E! Well, Super Brad came and collected the balance due, so it must be done. This isn’t from tonight… but I HAVE to post it, right??!?!?
Oh, Hi, Brent! I caught you working… Brad’s hiding and you’re working… NOW you . . . → Read More: Remodel, Part 24: Phase 1 Done, Phase 2 Starting
By Stef, on December 16, 2010
If you recall from New Kitchen, Part 12: Fixing the Idiot’s Mistakes, Matt is the plumber who repaired the leaking drain that caused the mold which started our remodel. Well, Matt came back… guess what?!?!?
He put in the gas line for my new range.
Then he changed the “P trap” he . . . → Read More: Remodel, Part 23: Trap and Range

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