by Sarah on November 26, 2012, 10 comments
I’d like to introduce you to my newest project—the Grout Cottage. She’s hurtin’ and the people in the neighborhood are delighted that we plan to rescue the house and so am I. For a proper introduction– here are some basic stats, Built in 1895 (the oldest property we’ve renovated to date) Two story, Queen Anne [...]
by Sarah on August 13, 2012, 4 comments
Ever wonder why I don’t get anything accomplished on my punch list, well that’s because when you truly live in a money pit and don’t have the dough to rip the place apart before move in day– things break a lot. Surprise there’s a different puddle in the basement, next to the usual ones of [...]
by Sarah on April 20, 2011, 9 comments
Late last year I began remodeling a little kitchen in a guest cottage on our property. This project had a significantly lower budget than the Indiana project or the Midland duplex remodel so this kitchen won’t be gracing the pages of…anything. But I think it’s a great improvement! The footprint of the kitchen is pretty small, its only [...]
by Sarah on August 17, 2010, 3 comments
You might remember my post about my friend Kristine’s house. She and her husband Fred are remodeling their kitchen and redecorating their living room. I’ve been helping Kristine a bit in both of these pursuits. Kristine has chosen IKEA cabinets in the new Ramsjo door style, which is a shaker/traditional fusion. By electing to install IKEA cabinets she and Fred [...]
by Sarah on April 1, 2010, no comments
Just a little peek of the new and improved exterior at the Indiana house. Its not finished yet so I can’t unveil. Â