Teaching window restoration is a funny business. Just when I feel like I'm making strides toward reaching my entire audience, I start getting questions that remind me that it's time to start all over. That's because new readers are jumping in all the time. Recently, I asked a question on Instagram. In essence, the question…
Every summer for the past three years, I've been taking a few of my friend Bob's windows to repair. It's a long story about why I'm repairing windows for someone else when I've got about 100 of my own to finish here at BHH. The story includes Bob being pressured by his neighbors to replace…
I began writing this post from a very quiet rental house in Idaho. I was there with Andy's family, including my in-laws, nieces, and nephews. It had been a few years since we had all been together, so it was wonderful to see everyone. My nieces and nephews are mostly grown now and have turned…
This is not a drill. The guest bathroom is finally finished, but before I launch in with the full reveal, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to Milton & King for gifting the gorgeous fabric for the sink skirt and curtain. Last spring, Milton & King sent the material to me when I…
Edited 12/30/22 - The Guest Bath is finally finished. So, please be sure to check out the update: The Guest Bath - The Real Reveal
I feel like a month has passed since last weekend. After returning from the live audience shows in the Hudson Valley, I quickly went to work on the guest bath…
The tile is almost done. I repeat: the tile is almost done! To say I am thrilled is an understatement. The tiler will be grouting today but caulking in the next few weeks--I'll explain why in a minute.
I purchased the wall tile well over a year ago and had no idea if I…