We are slowly but surely working on the back yard. The previous owners had an above ground pool with decking around it, and when they abandoned the house they took the pool and left the deck. That resulted in a circular sand pit in the center of the yard surrounded by rotting wood. Chuck spent … Continue reading »
Category Archives: home improvement
Declutter
For a while now I’ve been feeling trapped by our stuff. We don’t have a lot of stuff, but we have too much stuff. If you ask anyone who knows us, they’d say, “You don’t have too much stuff!” and I’d reply, “Yes, yes we do.” When we bought this house last year, we gained … Continue reading »
Until Batman needs a break
For the last few weekends, we’ve been working hard in our front and back yards. We resigned ourselves to the fact that we’d need to put a lot of muscle into cleaning them up before planting anything, and we’ve made sure to include the boys. Little by little, we’re making improvements. Last weekend we tackled … Continue reading »
Weekend Warriors. Ouch.
Since moving into the new house two months ago, we’ve have created an inside environment that is a warm, friendly reflection of our family. We’ve made peace with the brass fixtures and ugly faux tiling for now. Even the forest green and mauve master bathroom gets a pass. As soon as the money tree blooms, … Continue reading »
Play on the Parquet
Parquet flooring may be dated but I love how nostalgic it is. It’s the hardwood floor of my childhood, and I don’t anticipate changing it out anytime soon. (It just needs a little love.) Our foyer is as wide as the main living room, and right now it’s completely empty because we have nothing to … Continue reading »
