Actually Painting the House

The painting company that rented the lift has many pictures taken from high above, while the owners cheerfully work on … More

Color Agony

My house faces west, slightly oriented to the south. There are no large trees across the street to filter the … More

(Photo by Dorothea Lange) I had never managed to conquer getting to the top of the peak of the front … More

This what the notification from the City said (address redacted): “Last Date for Objection: January 6, 2020 “The house was … More

(Photo found on FB of the adult male grandchild sitting where his grandmother, Peg, once sat, 60 or more years … More

While spending hours on the phone, going through various departments at City Hall trying to find out who was responsible, … More

What heritage is worth preserving ? What obligation does a conscientious renovator have to create less waste, and use what … More

…thank you for not messing with this house too much. I really appreciate that you let the original doors and … More

It took awhile to feel confident on the scaffolding. It felt sturdy, but due to the projection of the corbels … More

Many of us have been socialized to get all swoony about “potential”. When I first saw this house the peeling … More