The light and sounds from the gas station really bothered me. While the station’s operation generated little noise – their … More
Tag: Intensive Repairs
Despite Everything…
…I continue to fix my house. Even though I believe its value is greatly diminished due to the infiltration of … More
Trying to Right the Wrong
Scrubbing the unadhered paint off with TSP and a scouring pad was kind of a rotten task. I took as … More
Dear Previous Owner…
…thank you for not messing with this house too much. I really appreciate that you let the original doors and … More
Scraping Paint
It took awhile to feel confident on the scaffolding. It felt sturdy, but due to the projection of the corbels … More
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
Fixing the Foyer
There it is – right when you walk in. More chocolate milk colored paint. More awful plaster repairs and problems. … 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
“Why didn’t you buy a better house ?”
That’s a good question. I wanted a house that had the potential to be visually appealing to me, with enough … 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