Category Archives: Home Improvement Projects

Rolling Along

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Linda Andrews

We spent most of the weekend deconstructing the kitchen. I say deconstructing, because this isn’t the fun and exciting Demo Day see on my favorite HGTV shows. Nope, this was slow and methodical (mostly because of the hubbinator) so we … Continue reading →

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The week in review

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Linda Andrews

I took the week off to be here for the contractors during the bathroom remodel. I did get some writing done. The bathroom isn’t quite done and neither are any of the projects I had planned. But I’ve made my … Continue reading →

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Long Overdue

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Linda Andrews

Before work even began on our son’s bedroom, we had to remove an old wall AC unit. It had been there since the house was built and had become obsolete when we upgraded all the units in the house. We … Continue reading →

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Failure to Plan

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Linda Andrews

I took the week off work. Not to do anything exciting. Nah, I have a list of things to do that need to get done before other projects get done in the home renovation sphere. Fun times. But exhausting, so … Continue reading →

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Tired

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Linda Andrews

It seems that whenever we have to move something heavy and need a dolly or a landscaping cart, the wheels of the item are flat. And not just, in need of air kind, but rotted, too. I went online to … Continue reading →

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Hot or Cold

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Linda Andrews

The weather is changing. Well, for most of the country. For those of us in the Valley of the Sun, we are in the high double digits instead of the high 110+ (that’s F not C). But, no, this isn’t … Continue reading →

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The renovation continues

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Linda Andrews

Sadly, aside from finishing the tear out of the tiles in the dining room, we haven’t actually gotten that far in the renovation project. Everything hinges on the kitchen. Kitchens are expensive. We did finish purchasing the gray tile floor … Continue reading →

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Skipping holidays

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Linda Andrews

While I was walking the dog and gazing up at the sliver of moon hanging onto the night, I  was planning the long weekend ahead (it’s Labor Day here in the US). You see there’s an order coming in that … Continue reading →

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Beginning Anew

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Linda Andrews

We are slowly starting our home remodel—which means our sweat into equity. A good thing since we are still waiting to hear from the kitchen designer. This is the ripped up floor in our kitchen and dining area. Until next … Continue reading →

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Old versus New

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Linda Andrews

It’s an odd thing—This consumer economy. We live in a time when we throw things away rather than repair them. Given the obvious benefit to companies, most don’t even bother providing manuals anymore. It’s better for their bottom line. Some … Continue reading →

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