Renovating while raising a family is no easy task. We are finding this especially true in the living room. It is not called a "living" room for nothing. We watch TV together in the evenings. The two youngest kids pretend the entire floor is lava, and they spend a great deal of time navigating the…
As I had hoped, the guest room plaster repair and prep for painting is going along without a hitch. I am currently working to remove all of the existing drywall patch that was smoothed over the plaster in a previous repair attempt. One of the best things about plaster is that it is not greatly…
Striking some items off of our master to-do list because of our ice dam issue has been a little disappointing. I really hoped that the kitchen might become a reality sooner vs. later, but  that is just how life goes sometimes. I have been considering some new, less expensive DIY jobs that I can tackle…
The downstairs hallway is getting ready for its makeover.
Over the weekend, I scrubbed the baseboards and identified the trouble spots. The entire space is in pretty good shape. The typical issue of latex paint over oil-based without a proper primer was apparent on the doors and baseboards. I found plenty of bubbled paint on both.
The…
I hope everyone had a nice break. Andy was off work for twelve days. I honestly do not remember him ever being home for that many days in a row. He generally works over 60 hours per week or he is traveling for business. In addition to simply enjoying his company, we managed to get…
When it comes to organization, I think many of us make it more difficult than it has to be. I know I am naturally drawn to organizing projects that create an individual place for every item in the house. I have certainly pinned my share on Pinterest, but I am facing a reality that might cause…