-
Archives
- May 2023
- March 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- March 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- September 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- July 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- May 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
-
Meta
Monthly Archives: November 2015
the writing is on the walls
Our house has a bad reputation. It has been beaten and abused. It has had drugs sold off of its front porch and who knows where else. It’s the black sheep of the neighborhood. No more. Now it is loved. … Continue reading
Posted in Cinderella Project
Leave a comment
It has come to this.
There are no words……… from the girl who refuses to pee in the yard.
Posted in Cinderella Project
Leave a comment
The Secret Room
There is a room in our new/old house that I haven’t spoken of. It’s the attic. Yep, a third floor The house had me with the attic. It’s full of rafters, old wood, little alcoves, 2 little windows. super coolness. … Continue reading
The Dignity Center
We have friends. Yes we have friends!! They run a ministry called Wear Gloves. Read more about it here http://weargloves.org. Their mission is to partner with people to help people. Empowering distressed people to serve in their communities and right where … Continue reading
Clean up
I have not worked on any construction sites. Who knew how important the clean up crew is? You can’t just be the talented person who knows how to build stuff or the designer who makes things beautiful. On the back … Continue reading
Compromise or not?
The “Big House” has mostly the original windows. They are super gross but so cool at the same time. They are wood. They will all need to be removed and repaired, glass replaced where needed and keeping them has been … Continue reading
Old House Approvals
When you buy an old house in an old neighborhood, there is something called a Preservation Board. You must get approval for any changes made to the exterior of your home. This includes an application, a fee (of course there … Continue reading
The Birthday girl
My mom is the most self-less person I know. She has always put everyone before herself. I believe that “helper” will be the descriptive word beside her name. She always made sure that I was taken care of and loved … Continue reading
The Chute
We have moved demo upstairs. There are 2 apartments, which includes 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 5 rooms and a hallway that need attention. On the first floor, we have been filling up the wheelbarrow with the plaster and lath and … Continue reading
Disclaimer
Last week when I showed you this cart full of 2 x 4’s from Lowes I think I might have given the wrong impression. It’s still exciting, and yes we are still moving forward with the 800 square foot apartment. … Continue reading
The Downtown Farmhouse 