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The bathroom renovation is complete. (Ok, almost done. We are waiting for the shower door.) It took just shy of eight weeks which is ludicrous. It’s a standard bathroom. We opted not to put tile on the floor which saved … Continue reading
Every time I get a brainstorm to update something, I forget the pain and agony. Now, in the middle of a project, I remember why I put off needed renovations and that intense (homicidal) yearning for a project to be … Continue reading
A holiday weekend – Monday we honor all the people who died protecting our country. That was the origin, but it’s turned into the official start of summer. There are picnics, sales (every holiday is a sale opportunity) and festivals. … Continue reading
There is a cloud of doom that follows us on house projects. Weird things happen to contractors. I keep shaking it off. Must be a coincidence but I’ve watched too many crime investigation shows to know that there are very … Continue reading
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That dang smoke detector – We were just settling into bed around 11 p.m. last night when the smoke detector let out a loud chirp. Really loud and long but then it stopped. The beloved husband got up and checked … Continue reading
It’s another rainy day – I’m not complaining. Yesterday was nice and we did a lot of outdoor work. Today will be a day of rest. I’m good with that. If an anthropologist looked at my laundry it would look … Continue reading
Snow! Finally! – We got our first snowfall in a long-time last night. We didn’t get any significant snow last winter so it’s big news, especially with the kids. We are about an hour south of some great ski resorts … Continue reading
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Some days I feel like I’m in my 20s. Other days, not so much. This is a “not so much” week. We’ve been doing outdoor yard stuff – weed pulling, planting, mulching and overall hauling stuff from point A to … Continue reading
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It happened yet again – The smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night. It was 2:45 a.m. to be exact. I’ve written about this many times as it happens at least once a year despite changing batteries … Continue reading
I’m not a fan of people who whine. You know who they are. (No, it’s not you gentle reader. My readers don’t whine unless it is medically necessary!) Well, here I am with another interesting contractor story. For (suffering) long-term … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 