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Cabin Vibes Bedroom: ORC Week Two

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 10, 2019188Views 0Likes 6Comments

During week two, progress in the Cabin Vibes Bedroom moved as slow as molasses. It was podcast release week, I prepared for a public speaking gig, and I'm gearing up for LASIK tomorrow. To coin a sports term, it was a bye week. Also, since I know very little about team sports, I had to…

Podcast Episodes #12-#16

PodcastOctober 9, 2019112Views 0Likes 2Comments

In July, Devyn and I unveiled our new website, True Tales From Old Houses. It is 100% dedicated to the podcast. While it is nice to have a dedicated space for the show, I recently concluded that it is still relevant content for the BHH blog. Moving forward, I will write brief posts here. The…

Cabin Vibes Bedroom: ORC Week One

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 2, 2019498Views 0Likes 28Comments

Last week, I was writing little notes for myself, and I realized that this is my seventh One Room Challenge. I remember the first like it was yesterday. Everyone was so welcoming, and the One Room Challenge founder, Linda from Calling it home was always encouraging. I remember being so nervous because the ORC…

Our New Chimney

Exterior Projects, MaintenanceSeptember 25, 2019236Views 0Likes 8Comments

The chimney rebuild is finished! When the mason started the project, he estimated it would take two weeks, and he was spot-on. They disassembled the scaffolding yesterday, and they are cleaning up the site today. Rebuilding the chimney was expensive, but we are so excited that we are one step closer to using the fireplaces.…

Rebuilding a Chimney

Exterior Projects, MaintenanceSeptember 13, 2019646Views 0Likes 10Comments

Six years ago, during the purchase process, two inspectors pored over BHH with a fine-toothed comb. The list of their findings was long, but there were no deal-breakers. I distinctly remember one of the inspectors telling me, All this house really needs is money and time. Truth. A complete chimney rebuild made the list.…

Autumn Goals: Weatherize, Stabilize, & Organize

UncategorizedSeptember 5, 2019122Views 0Likes 6Comments

September feels like a good month for a reset. I'm all about new beginnings, and Autumn fits the bill. Here in our part of the country, the weather is already turning. The light is different, and even though shorts feel right during the middle part of the day, mornings and evenings call for pants and…