It took awhile to feel confident on the scaffolding. It felt sturdy, but due to the projection of the corbels … More
Category: Before and During
Starting On The Exterior
Many of us have been socialized to get all swoony about “potential”. When I first saw this house the peeling … More
The Black Picket Fence
I contacted the city before getting the posts set for the fence in the front yard. London is weird in … More
Fixing the Living Room
The living room wasn’t a major ordeal. The plaster needed repairs, of course, but it wasn’t so bad, compared to … More
Finishing the Kitchen, Finally
There had been major renovation from the end of October to just before Xmas. This included replacing the sills, getting … More
Fixing the Kitchen
The kitchen troubles seemed insurmountable. I spent many hours in the kitchen, sitting and staring at all the problems, mentally … More
A Black Fence
I had this idea for a fence. It probably grew from my hatred of pressure treated lumber. I thought a … More
Finishing the Powderoom
That little room ate up so many hours. The ceiling and all the walls had new drywall. Fresh primer and … More
Undoing the Powder Room
This was the worst room in the house. I think it had originally been a pantry. Kitchens in the late … More
Undoing the Kitchen
The kitchen was such a mess. The walls and ceilings had bad, cracked AND lumpy plaster, there was trim missing … More