kitchen – Blake Hill House

Keep it Simple: Pantry Tidy & Organization

OrganizingMarch 25, 2021266Views 0Likes 0Comments

When I outlined this year's plan in January, I included monthly organizational tasks separate from the larger quarterly projects. So far, I am on track for the year, but barely. Typically by this time in March, I've lit my planner on fire, pandemic or not. So reaching this milestone is making me feel pretty…

DIY Plumbing With Training Wheels

MaintenanceFebruary 4, 2021388Views 0Likes 2Comments

Show of hands: who has ever had a bucket under their sink because something was leaking? I swear that every house we've ever rented or owned has had a leak under the sink at one point. In 2016, when we put the new kitchen in BHH, I had high hopes that our bucket days were…

Four Years Later: Our Most Transformative Projects

Exterior Projects, MaintenanceAugust 14, 2018271Views 0Likes 11Comments

Lately, I have been reflecting on our four years of DIY and renovation in BHH. It all started after a conversation with a new friend who loves old houses as much as I do. She and I both stalk real estate listings just for fun. Can any of you relate? She remembered BHH from its…

Two Years Later: The Kitchen

Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationAugust 2, 2018177Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month, it has been two years since we completed the gut remodel of the kitchen. We still love it. This was our first experience with a remodel of this size, and tackling the entire project on our own was way beyond our skill set. So, after considering a few options for contractors and kitchen…

What We Love and What We’d Do Differently

Exterior Projects, Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationFebruary 21, 2018364Views 0Likes 10Comments

When we first moved to BHH in June of 2014, the amount of work to do was daunting. Crippled by the fact that we had two mortgages at the time, we worried that something significant would happen, and we would not have the money to fix it. I had real nightmares that the stone foundation…

Ye Olde USB Outlet

Living & DecorFebruary 2, 2018439Views 0Likes 20Comments

This post is in collaboration with Legrand. When we decided to gut the kitchen and do a full remodel, naturally, we were excited about the fresh start. What a luxury to have new cabinets, appliances, and lighting! While those updates were the obvious benefit, the hidden delight was the electrical upgrade. We no longer tripped…