Outdoor Space

A guy walks into a bar…

Some people may call it a sin, what we did. But it was something we just had to do… Our house was graced with an oversized party-room (garage) – 13 foot commercial bar included. A dream for any bachelor, or really just anyone looking to have a good time. Your typical garage door was removed… Continue reading A guy walks into a bar…

Our First Month

Another day, another adventure

Another day, another adventure, on this crazy ride home. Its the journey, right? Because you’re never really done, and I’d never want to be. Piece by piece, step by step  A few weeks back, we knocked out the closets in the master bedroom in anticipation of reframing and rebuilding one in each corner. Three for… Continue reading Another day, another adventure

Our First Month

In the thick of it

Its been a couple weeks since I gave a house update. While still in the thick of it with dust flying left and right, things are moving along nicely. We’re finally turning a corner where all the dirty prep work is wrapping up, and we can soon begin cosmetic projects like refinishing the floors and… Continue reading In the thick of it

Restore

The sound of music (and the taste of wine)

It was a sunny August day last summer, on our way home from a week in rainy-Allegany when Dan and I decided to stop at one of many antique shops along the side of the road. It was there that we stumbled upon our next project, an old Victrola phonograph cabinet. Of course, we couldn’t… Continue reading The sound of music (and the taste of wine)

Our First Month

One month and going strong

Its now been over one month of homeownership, and I couldn’t be happier with all the progress we’ve made. Sure, we thought we’d be further along by now, but looking back, it’s safe to say we had pretty unrealistic expectations of how quickly we’d be able to get things done. And as corny as it… Continue reading One month and going strong