The way many of our projects come about are by Kyle saying something like "I have an idea". That leads to him proposing an idea that I am totally not interested in because it is totally not necessary and we don't have time. But somehow he always convinces me it's a good idea! So when… Continue reading The Green Wall
Christmas Gift | Walnut License Frame
This year for Christmas, I decided to make something special for Ann. A couple weeks prior to Christmas, Ann recieved her engineer's license, which is a huge accomplishment. I really wanted to celebrate this somehow and show how proud I was. All licenses need a frame to be displayed in right? test, test and… Continue reading Christmas Gift | Walnut License Frame
Christmas Gift | Birdhouse Ornament
For Christmas this year, I wanted to do something fun. I love making gifts for people, it gives you a sense of pride and purpose. I'm not the type of person that can do projects with no purpose, so gifts are a really great way to give me something unique and fun to do and… Continue reading Christmas Gift | Birdhouse Ornament
Guess We’re Pool People | Final Cost and Lessons Learned
so...we are pool people now After 5 months, a lot of blood (Kyle stepped on two nails) sweat (we had some 90 degree days out there in July) and tears (not so much, but I may have shed one or two out of frustration) we gave our 1980’s pool a new look. Here’s the cost… Continue reading Guess We’re Pool People | Final Cost and Lessons Learned
7 Steps to Prep Mortised Door For Cylinder Lockset
What do you mean my new door handle won't work? We'll show you step by step how to make that great new handle you just bought work in an old mortised door.
Deer Resistant Garden Box
This year we are finally putting together a garden box. Unfortunately, the local rabbits and deer don't have much respect for private gardens so it will need to be resistant to pests.
House Tour- Before, During and After
Here we wanted to share before and after photos of the whole house, but also show some photos from during the demo and renovation process. Before pictures were taken in the fall of 2015. Most of the after photos were taken November 2017. Looking from the kitchen into the dining room: Looking from the entry… Continue reading House Tour- Before, During and After
Not Really Pool People | Fence + Gates
pool barrier Finally, the fence. The end of this project, and the summer, is in sight. Bring it on. pool code The NYS Division of Code Enforcement references the Residential Code of NYS Appendix G for pool barrier requirements. It requires the fence to be 48" high and cannot allow the passage of a 4"… Continue reading Not Really Pool People | Fence + Gates
Not Really Pool People | Pavers + Coping
coping stones Before laying any pavers, we had to get the coping around the pool edge set. We were looking for a more modern look than typical bullnose 6” coping stones that you often see around pools. We selected Nicolock Thermal Treads in Bluestone which are 48” x 12” x 2”. They are meant to… Continue reading Not Really Pool People | Pavers + Coping
Not Really Pool People | First Steps
If you haven't yet, we recommend you take a look at our intro post that discusses our original thoughts when first tackling our pool project. The project that consumed our summer and changed us into pool people after all (at least me, Kyle is still on the fence). Here we’ll detail the first few steps… Continue reading Not Really Pool People | First Steps
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