Category archives for “house”

One year

Gwen and I moved to our new place one year ago today. Any home purchase is momentous, and perhaps worthy of commemorating. We put a lot of thought and energy into the renovation—which wound up being a design for our lives in many ways, so this feels especially so. Even though the customary observation of [...]

We’ve moved

Our renovation is done. We’ve moved in to the new place. Now we just need to unpack and get rid of all the stuff that won’t fit. I’m exhausted.

Renovation, week kajillion: colors, trim, and hardware

details, details, details.

Another snag

Looks like this was the week for miscommunication. First our cabinets came in slightly misconfigured (which we decided we could live with), now this.
The floor in the kitchen was kind of a mess. Originally pine planks, it had a layer of linoleum, then a layer of plywood, then another layer of linoleum on it. We [...]

Week 5: cabinets and trim

We hit a snag, but forge ahead.

Week 3: nitty-gritty

No matter how much we plan, it isn’t enough.

Week 2: Mechanicals

The rat’s nest, exposed

Renovation, day 4

So far, so good.

Well, that was fast

the best laid plans quickly go awry.

And so it begins

renovation is underway.