The cherry on top of the new backyard
I forgot to share one last tidbit that really made the backyard re-do complete: the new overhead glass bulb lights strung from the …
To say our backyard was full of rocks is like saying the Grand Canyon is “kinda deep”
And saying that “my hands are a little sore” today is like saying “our backyard is full of rocks” I rented a …
Burying a new drainage pipe and improving the rain barrel – Spring has sprung!
When we last looked at the backyard, my RiverSmart contractor was racing to finish up the paver walk before we got a blast …
It was all building up to this point, part two – Living room cabinet complete!
Yesterday, the new living room entertainment center cabinet was half-finished. Before I wrap up the rest of the story and show off the …
It was all building up to this point…
So the plan all along was to “practice” building a bunch of built-in furniture for the house in various places, and then …
The built-in blitz continues…dining room edition part II
After a week straight of nonstop work the dining room built-in is finished. And this time, since it’s been so long since …
A step forward in the backyard, but will the snow stop it cold?
I came home today to find the landscaping contractors wrapping up the first day’s work on the new paver walk, finishing up …
The built-in blitz continues…dining room edition
Like I said before, one day I’m going to run out of spaces to fill and radiators to cover, and that’s going …
The flurry of built-ins continue: fireplace edition
One day, I’m going to run out of nooks and radiators and corners to fill or cover with new pieces of built-in …
Testing my skills with some new custom-built furniture
“Furniture” is probably too strong of a word for what I spent the last week building: a custom radiator box combined with …