This was one of our biggest projects. We had already started the framework when we built a wall to divide the playroom. We had no idea that, less than a year later, we’d have baby #4 on the way and would need to add a 4th bedroom! These rooms were getting pretty bad, actually. I [...]

We’ve taken care of a lot of the major jobs in this house. The previous owners had already replaced all of the windows and exterior doors. We replaced the furnace and hot water heater, the roof, and made some key changes in the bathrooms and kitchen. There really isn’t much left. Cosmetics aside, we were [...]

I took some better photos of the kitchen and updated the “room-by-room” section of the site. I updated the photos of some other rooms as well. I also realized that I forgot to do one of those before-and-after views I love so much. Before (move-in day, 2006): After: Here’s a better look at the floor: [...]

It’s done! We had to make some changes to the original plans, but we’re happy with the results. I added a solar mesh shade to the kitchen window and a rod with amber colored glass finials. I ordered a grommet valance to cover the shade roller, and that is on its way. I was unable [...]

We hope to make some updates to our kitchen: countertops, flooring, sink and faucet. I have been working out the details so we can have a budget and figure out if we can proceed. Here’s what I have so far: Milano Amber Countertop As Seen in store The countertop is laminate and sold in-stock at [...]

Without really thinking about what I was doing, I pulled back on the carpet in Will’s room today… and then, I kept pulling until there was no turning back. For once, I was presented with a nice hardwood floor in need of little or no work. There are a couple of spots I will probably [...]

I decided to pull the carpet back in Molly and Mia’s room. There, in the corner, were the hardwood floors I had been itching to see all along. They didn’t appear to be in bad condition, either. 20 Minutes later, there was no turning back. I had folded the carpet and carried it down to [...]

I will make this a quick post, but I have to sing the praises of this product: It’s called Hardwood Floor Reviver by Minwax. Our floors were starting to look a bit dull and scratched in places. I moved some furnitureafter the kids went to bed and used it on all of our hardwoods. They [...]

We got to work on the hardwood floors in the master bedroom today. After sanding: It took about two hours. I would like to do the same with the other bedrooms in the future, but for now the carpeting is still fairly new and I think it’s a better choice with kids. Before: After: Before: [...]

Now that Fall is here, it’s time to start doing a few more projects. Most of them involve just fixing up what exists instead of replacing or doing any costly repairs. I am about to start painting Will’s room. It was beige when we moved in, and we haven’t touched it yet. After that, I [...]