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Living the Boom Lift Life

Exterior Projects, MaintenanceOctober 13, 2021372Views 0Likes 14Comments

Alternate title: I'm the queen of the world! Second alternate title: Terrifying people who are scared of heights. On the podcast Monday, I mentioned that I was going to rent a boom lift. That happened this past weekend. Before I picked up the lift, I made an extensive list of what I hoped to accomplish…

The Guest Bath Plan

Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationSeptember 28, 2021283Views 0Likes 14Comments

After about a billion tile samples, I have finally landed on a plan for the guest bath. My contractor is ready to start immediately. Now, I just need to order the tile and start stressing about which shower head and plumbing fixtures to choose. Home renovation is fun! I truly am grateful to be in…

Travelogue: Photos from the Crisp Point Lighthouse

Living & Decor, TravelSeptember 13, 2021235Views 0Likes 2Comments

The week before Labor Day, we took what is becoming our annual pilgrimage to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I know I shared photos and a video last year, but please bear with me as I abandon all social skills and share more this year without even asking if you're interested. It's the light that…

How I Strip Original Woodwork

MaintenanceSeptember 9, 2021411Views 0Likes 12Comments

I shared a short video of woodwork stripping on Instagram and a bunch of questions about the process followed. So, I thought I would write up a quick post that you can read now or save for later. (Pin it!) First up, safety! Please read and understand the EPA's Lead-Safe Removal Guide. Most old houses…

Lots and Lots of Tile Samples

Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationAugust 25, 2021425Views 0Likes 17Comments

The tile samples are rolling in, and it's starting to feel real. We're actually going to redo the bathrooms after talking about it for years. We close on our cash-out refi in less than ten days. Andy and I are in the awkward planning stage of our choices not lining up at all. He…

The Garage Site Plans

Exterior ProjectsAugust 19, 2021312Views 0Likes 4Comments

Let me start by saying that planning is half the fun with this garage. So, while we will make plenty of mistakes in the process, our new garage will be solid and adhere to local building codes when it's finished. And speaking of local building codes, we might have a problem with our first site…