Category Archives: Home renovation

Our new light fixture arrived yesterday.  Cast brass Gargoyle with a wonderful patina.  His responsibility is to ward off evil spirits from our home and the shop. What did you buy this weekend that was made in USA?

Panels installed, happy day.

In the early 1900 architects Charles and Henry Greene made a paradigm shift in both residential housing and furniture design. While most of us are familiar with the Arts and Crafts Style of designers like Stickley, it is unlikely you … Continue reading →

Over the weekend the walnut boards were reduced in thickness to 1.5 inches and then glued together.  Yesterday a tongue was formed to accept the breadboard end. The breadboard end will help to reduce cupping and give the top a … Continue reading →

What has a bigger carbon footprint? a. Granite cut and then transported over 1000 miles from your home. b.  Locally grown Walnut So when, and or who started this whole “must have Granite” countertop in the kitchen

About a year ago we replaced the crap windows the builder installed when we built our home.  Since then the focus has been on other areas, but with winter just around the corner it’s time to start buttoning up the … Continue reading →

More before and after pictures…. September 3, 2011 and September 6, 2012

Always fun to look at before and after pictures. August 25, 2011 vs September 5, 2012

Ceiling and walls stained…….check. Today, install screens and pick up fans. I can almost taste the ice cold beer and feel the feel the warmth of the fire this weekend.