The smoothest wall in the house will unfortunately be found behind a door. But it’s so perfect! Read More... "The smoothest wall in the house"
Master bath reno :: Closer to done
Work continues on the tub surround. We sorely mismeasured the height for the niche, but it doesn’t matter much in the end because the tub is not level. Once I learned to operate the wet… Read More... "Master bath reno :: Closer to done"
Since the backer board went up on our twisted studs, I’ve spent quite a bit of time correcting the depth differentials of all the surfaces. Grr. I was hoping that… Read More... "Master bath renovation :: progress on the tub surround"
Our house didn’t see many projects in 2015 (1!) We bought new chairs and eventually turned the furniture a quarter turn, got a couple pieces of artwork framed and hung, but that’s… Read More... "Renovating {not new house}"
The summer unfolds
We got new chairs for the living room. My youngest and I went on a mission trip to an Indian reservation. When we returned from the mission trip, there was no… Read More... "The summer unfolds"
Laundry room :: Bifold doors
We didn’t remodel here, but we have updated this room. Behind these doors are my washing machine, dryer, and a set of shelves that Mr. TellBlast made for me… Read More... "Laundry room :: Bifold doors"
Dining room: drapes and artwork
A little over a year ago, we decided to follow an interior designer’s plan for our space. We knocked down walls and tore out carpet, then installed a new bamboo… Read More... "Dining room: drapes and artwork"
The awesome is coming. Somewhere. Sometime.
The work never stops. I suppose that is part of having a house. It’s been difficult for us to get a trustworthy contractor to commit to working here. I don’t know… Read More... "The awesome is coming. Somewhere. Sometime."
Cover up that ugly crack already
We had a contractor install our soon-to-be white trim. It isn’t white yet because it hasn’t had any caulking. I began applying it last night, and I have to say that… Read More... "Cover up that ugly crack already"
Lighting
Mr. GAIN spent his high school years in his family’s lamp and antique shop, so we’re kind of picky about lighting. We have to customize everything (it’s in his blood to compulsively… Read More... "Lighting"