Blog posts from House
The screened deck, pt.III

The screened deck, pt.III

Despite some torrential downpours the sides and roof are now installed completing the major structural work. The light in the living room has dimmed a bit due to the roof, but the deck area itself...

The screened deck, pt.II

The screened deck, pt.II

There was a good bit of progress on our deck while we were in NY over the 4th of July weekend- we left a muddy area with some cement, and returned to a new deck! This morning the carpenters started...

The screened deck, part I

The screened deck, part I

About a month ago work began on the new screened-in deck. First up, demolition of the old: Bye-bye broken hot tub Several permitting delays later we finally have footings that will support the new...

Bathroom remodel, finale

Bathroom remodel, finale

Construction on our master bathroom remodel project wrapped up in late March, and the final punch-list items completed in April. Further delaying this final remodel post were our travels to Madrid...

Bathroom model pt. VII

Small miscues this week, but good progress toward a finished, working bathroom: Our cabinets were delivered (yeah!) but the stain on each drawer was different (boo!). We are awaiting their...

Bathroom model pt. VI

Our cabinet was delayed a week so we're hoping to have it installed next week. In the meantime we had a sun tunnel and molding installed, plus the walls painted ('Balmy' by Sherwin Williams). the...

Bathroom model pt. V

The last week was about windows, flooring and tile. Windows went in without a hitch and the tilers worked on the shower area most of the time we were in California. Next up: cabinet and countertop...

Bathroom remodel pt.IV

This week drywall was installed and final measurements / templating for our countertop were made. Our new windows arrived and will be installed next week, followed by the shower tiling. left side...

Bathroom remodel pt. III

Several inspections on behind-the-wall items took place this week. With those complete, drywall and tiling can start next week. now with insulation insulated and shower basin sealed.

Bathroom remodel pt.II

We've had lots of progress since the first post about the remodel. The plumbing rough-in is complete, and the structure of the room is now taking shape. The view through what will be a sliding door....

Bathroom remodel begins…

Demolition began on our master bathroom last week when we were in E&L Gallery. It's quite exciting to finally start on the actual work of this project, but also a rather strange feeling to leave...

new HVAC and furnace

Back in October we finally replaced our AC and gas heater. While they were still working, many of the parts were 20+ years old and long overdue for replacement. We figured it was better to be...

Our new closet

While we were on our trip to Europe our contractor was hard at work re-configuring our small bonus room into a new master closet. The results: 'His' side - 80" and 40" tall. I should be able to hide...

Home remodeling begins…

After months of planning, estimating and discussing, we are finally starting the first part of the remodel project, our master bathroom. To do that we are moving our closet to the opposite corner...

a little facelift

For several months we've noticed that the crack down the face of our front porch has been growing. It had been separating and joining with the seasons and rainfall, but almost a month and a half of...

not my favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon

This past weekend, Eric put me to work helping him weed and do general clean-up duty around the yard. He only has a small window of work time with me because once the mosquitos get bad, I am inside...

snow, snow and more snow

Like much of the Eastern US, we've been getting more than our fair share of snow this winter and although it's fun to play in (and get snow days), we have decided enough is enough and we booked a...

the good kind of “bug”

Over the summer we were approached by a pest control guy walking door to door trying to sell us a service package. He explained that whatever they sprayed would kill all the bugs and eliminate the...

Our Itinerary

2024 Trips

San Diego, CA (Jan)
Sarasota, FL (Feb)
Valencia, Spain (Mar)
Mallorca (Apr)
Croatia (May)
Faroe Islands (Aug)
London, UK (Sept)
Bari, Italy (Sept)
Rome, Italy (Oct)
Frankfurt, Germany (Oct)

2022 Trips

Florida (Feb)
NC Mountains (Apr)
Washington DC (Apr)
Valencia, Spain (May)
Hilton Head, SC (May)
Pacific NW (Jun)
Long Island (Jul)
Florida (Sept)
Chicago (Sept)
Poland (Sept)
NC Mountains (Nov)
Euro Xmas Markets (Dec)