Category Archives: Remodeling Inside and Out

I have been moved out of my comfort zone.  I’m sure we all do it, have that one spot that you love and depend on to always be there for you.  No matter how bad the day you always have … Continue reading →

In 1785 while plowing, renowned poet and songwriter, Robert Burns, turned over a field mouse’s nest .  Later, he wrote about the incident in a poem, To a Mouse, which contained the lines: The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men, Gang … Continue reading →

The blog posted on March 25th, Culling and Sharpening, didn’t happen.  There are no numbers and there was no meeting.  You see, it’s springtime here and that means lots of volatile weather what with cold fronts and warm fronts, thunderstorms,  … Continue reading →

It’s like being in high school again except there are no bells clanging or going from room to room changing classes.  Nor will there be a prom or graduation ceremony…….well, maybe an open house to meet the neighbors.  The work on the house … Continue reading →

The meeting with contractor and designers just ended and I am suffering from sticker shock.  However, I don’ think we are far off on a final price.  I also know that this particular contractor is honest and I trust him and … Continue reading →

Finally.  Yes, finally, I have the remodeling project underway and no, the construction team won’t be here next week.  As of now, I’m completely comfortable with this company which is a miracle in and of itself.  However, realistically speaking, there … Continue reading →

In late December, a post entitled “Step One” discussed the meeting with a contractor who would redo my kitchen.  After multiple times trying to contact him with no success and the weeks ticked by, I decided that I would not … Continue reading →

On this day, I have taken a major step.  I met with a man who specializes in doing kitchens.  Now, please don’t misunderstand.  I really love my house and have snuggled into the smaller space with little or no problem.  However, the … Continue reading →