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A girl with a saw

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Charmadawn

Me. I used the chop saw. It was fun. I think Steve must have been desperate for an assistant. I have a shameful thing to admit. I can’t read a ruler. I am good with 1/4, 1/2. 3/4 and the … Continue reading →

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The view will improve

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Charmadawn

We spoke last week about the restoration of the original windows. The restoration is in process as we speak. They are being removed, stripped, scraped, sanded, primed, wood filled and sanded again. We have 6 windows currently at the glass … Continue reading →

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The glamorous life I lead

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Charmadawn

I thought you might like to know how I spent my day today. You might think a spa day or a day shopping with a friend. No, not quite. I started my day in long sleeves and a hoodie. After … Continue reading →

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We are not alone anymore

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Charmadawn

We have worked and worked and worked some more for this day……The subs have started!!!! Plumbers are first. It might not seem much to most people but to see pipes popping up through the floor and numerous men wandering around … Continue reading →

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Looking pretty bad

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Charmadawn

There are 37 windows. 14 will be replaced with new/old looking windows and will be delivered next week. That leaves 23 old, thickly painted over and over again, broken 113 year old windows. There were many conversations regarding the 23 … Continue reading →

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The Front Doors. notice the plural

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Charmadawn

Currently the front porch has 3 doorways. 2 doors and one previous door that is now beautiful plywood. OOOOOOOOHHHHHHH AAAAAAAAHHHH This doorway was the previous door to the grossest ever apartment #4. I mean the grossest. The windows are broken, … Continue reading →

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Safety First

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Charmadawn

I said “hey dad, maybe you should take some time off the ladder.” Well he got off the ladder…… and onto the roof…… Yep, sounds like something I would do. Love, Like daddy, like daughter (don’t tell me what to … Continue reading →

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The Secret Room

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Charmadawn

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 →

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A Day off from Reno

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Charmadawn

We decided from the beginning that we would take 1 weekend day off a month. It sounds easy but not for us. We are doers. Get er-doners, no players. Great qualities to exhibit but exhausting. Yesterday was our day off. … Continue reading →

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There’s no crying in……….

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Charmadawn

Who remembers this? This is what was spoken to me yesterday as the walls around the fireplace were removed. Except it was “There’s no crying in house renovations!” Since day 1, I have anticipated the removal of the walls around … Continue reading →

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