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Removing Swirl Marks | Sanding Hardwood Floors

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsMarch 15, 20192KViews 0Likes 5Comments

As is often the way with big DIY projects, phase I of the floor refinishing project is taking longer than expected. This week, I focused on removing swirl marks and other sanding imperfections. During that process, I got some advice from a professional, and it made the job so much easier. Read part I of…

Episode #5: Stacy & Devyn Talk About Hardwood Floors

Podcast, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsMarch 11, 2019196Views 0Likes 6Comments

Today is a big darn deal. In this episode, meet my new co-host, Devyn Caldwell from the Our Philly Row blog. Devyn and I discuss a brief history of hardwood floors and review three modern, but historically respectful floor refinishing products. My New Co-host: Devyn Caldwell How to Listen You may download this episode from…

Sanding Hardwood Floors

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsMarch 7, 2019663Views 0Likes 16Comments

Alternate Title: Sanding Hardwood Floors | You Can DIY This! Second Alternate Title: I Believe in You! I began talking about our large floor refinishing project at the end of January. Almost everyone asked the same question, "Are you sanding the hardwood floors yourself?" My response was always, "absolutely." I need to clarify…

Project Updates

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood Floors, Respectful RenovationFebruary 20, 2019420Views 0Likes 14Comments

Here on the blog, it feels as if I have written about a lot of projects in the works, but so far, I have nothing to show for any of them. Now seems like a good time to update what has been happening behind the scenes. Refinishing the Hardwood Floors A few weeks ago, I…

Our Biggest DIY Project of 2019

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsJanuary 24, 2019279Views 0Likes 16Comments

We are gearing up for our largest DIY project of 2019.

Street Side Front Porch | Finally, A Floor!

Exterior Projects, Maintenance, One Room Challenge, Refinishing Hardwood Floors, Respectful RenovationJune 7, 2018372Views 0Likes 20Comments

Going into the One Room Challenge, whether or not we would need a new floor was the wild card. During those first days, I honestly thought we might salvage the old floor even though it looked awful. Optimism is my superpower. It didn't take long to realize that starting over was the right thing to do.…