Now that we have most of the siding repairs done, the house looks much better from the street, but it is fifty shades of white. We used aluminum siding that was white, new but not weathered so it does not match perfectly. We used primer and any left over white house paint plus a few new gallons - … Read more about Creative fiberboard siding repairs with marine shrink wrap tape
One bedroom done, now we need the floor.
I finished the painting in the upstairs bedroom. Feels good to get some progress done. The video below will give you a quick look. I have the wall with the bad outlet repaired and painted. Dave has installed fresh new electrical outlets and switches. He had to evict one past tennant - a dead … Read more about One bedroom done, now we need the floor.
The first room is painted
Well, at least the ceiling and walls are done. I still need to paint the trim - I'll have to wait to see if these windows will be in the batch we replace this year, spray paint the heat register grills in the ceiling, and paint the closet. Here's what it looked like before I started. This room … Read more about The first room is painted
Cherries and raspberries and blackberries, Oh my!
Just shortly after we closed on the property, the tart cherries were ripe. We did not get to enjoy too many of them because several of the prime harvest days were spent at the hospital. We meet one of the neighbors and invited her to help herself. Luckily she was able to pick some, the birds … Read more about Cherries and raspberries and blackberries, Oh my!
The creepy crawlys got me today – Box Elder bugs
The basement is getting waterproofed so when I need to make a phone call I have to go outside. I was wondering around the yard talking on the phone when I noticed this tree limb. I bent over to pick it up and to throw it into the ravine. OMG. It was covered in small red bugs. Then I noticed … Read more about The creepy crawlys got me today – Box Elder bugs
Basement Waterproofing is the first step
We've used Everdry before for our house on Main St. and the basement has stayed dry for 23 years. It is expensive, but they take care of everything and don't nickle and dime you to death with all the unknowns they will find. I figure with a house this old, they are bound to find something … Read more about Basement Waterproofing is the first step
Barn Sliding Door for the Powder Room
I love it when things "just work out." I rarely purchase magazines but last week I knew I would be spending time at the hospital with my husband, so I picked up the most interesting magazine I would find after only about 20 seconds of looking. I usually take more care, but I was in a hurry. I … Read more about Barn Sliding Door for the Powder Room
With a little help from our friends
Last Thursday David had severe shortness of breath. We went to the emergency room. Diagnosis - congestive heart failure. We are taking this one step at a time. Next month he will get a difibrulator. In the meantime, the grass continues to grow. Several of Dave's shooting buddies and ex … Read more about With a little help from our friends
Estimates for Construction Work
It's frustrating to be sitting around talking instead of working, but we cannot do as much of the work ourselves as we did over 20 years ago. We've talked to a providers for an updated water filtration system for the well, siding and basement waterproofing. The next few weeks will have even more … Read more about Estimates for Construction Work
The learning begins
We have done so much research on ponds, well, septic, cold storage structures, pole barns, propane appliances that I feel like a first time home owner. Everything is so much different. We like the ability to be self sufficient, but we quickly learned that we did not know the first thing about some … Read more about The learning begins
The offer was accepted!
On Monday, right at 3:30 my cell phone rang. I was teaching a class at Cedar Lakes Rug Camp. My husband had driven me down and I thought he was calling me. Instead, it was Tami, our realtor. "They accepted your offer," she said. I didn't hear much after that. I was unable to talk to my … Read more about The offer was accepted!
It was meant to be
My mind kept screaming that there was SO much work, but it felt right. As we drove onto the property that first day, my husband looked down outside the car window on his side and said, "There's a dove right here." I caught my breath and knew that it was a sign. I knew this was our place. It … Read more about It was meant to be