First of all, the best news is that A. arrived home after his month-long trip to California. He efficiently and safely navigated two cross-country flights all by himself. He had such a good time. Having him home is wonderful, but I also know how much he misses his friends and their families, and that makes…
Marble sinks with attached drain plug chains in two bathrooms.
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Andy and I primed the teen's bedroom on Saturday. I won't lie. It was not fun. I am not sure why I cannot get into painting in this house, but I better change my attitude quickly. Nearly every room needs to be painted. The local store where we are buying the paint for the walls…
I should be painting the teen's bedroom.
This week we have had a mini vacation of sorts. A. is still in California, and M. and S. Â went to sleepover camp. It was just O. and I at home. We have been referring to home as Camp Only Child for O. He and I went to…
(Teen Bedroom: Day 1, Teen Bedroom: Day 2, Teen Bedroom: Day 3, Teen Bedroom: Day 4)
The rough ceiling work was a very social project with our friends Don and Courtney, but doing the finish work and paint prep was a solo endeavor. Considering how little experience all of us had hanging a ceiling, it looked…
(Teen Bedroom Day 1, Teen Bedroom Day 2, Teen Bedroom Day 3)
Installing the New Ceiling
This ceiling project took on a life of its own. Actually, this entire room is taking far longer than I realized that it would. I have labeled these posts by day, but the truth is that they should be labeled…