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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Pride Parade 2009
I now bring you the first installation of a little category called “Locally Newark,” which features fun things happening around our pretty awesome city. Sunday, June 14th, we took a little break from massive renovations to support our neighbors and … Continue reading
Posted in Locally Newark
Tagged essex pride, gay, LGBT, newark, nj, parade, pride, row home, row house, rowhome
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Drywall the First
Saturday was the first day we actually put up drywall, instead of ripping it down. And by “we”, I mean my dear husband, his father, & his cousin. I was off gallivanting with one of my bestest friends doing a … Continue reading
Posted in bathrooms, garden unit, How To
Tagged basement, bathroom, garden apartment, newark, nj, renovation, row home, row house, rowhome
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Friday Fun: We have paint!!
Am I a bad blogger for taking the weekend off?? Probably. Well I’m back now with lots of fun updates!! I’m also back-dating these posts so they stay on the dates that we actually did the work. * * * … Continue reading
Posted in garden unit
Tagged basement, colors, Floors, newark, nj, paint, painting, renovation, row home, row house, rowhome
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Wanted: Kitchen Sink
I had no idea kitchen sinks cost so much. We’re trying to be as cost-conscious* as possible in renovating our garden apartment. The stove & fridge were purchased (separately) from Craigslist for $275 total. The cabinets were free and, while … Continue reading
Posted in garden unit, kitchen
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Space vs. Historic Accuracy
I’m taking a break from thinking about our garden apartment for a day because I’m currently preoccupied with our 1st (aka parlor) floor. While we were at the house ripping out drywall Monday evening, we met a couple of our … Continue reading
Posted in 1st floor
Tagged city, demo, demolition, newark, nj, renovation, row home, row house, rowhome
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How to Remove Drywall
Yesterday after work, the hubs & I ripped out all the drywall in the basement garden apartment kitchen. Why? 1. The gas line to the stove was not secured and flexing freely 2. Electric outlets could have been placed better … Continue reading
Posted in garden unit, How To, kitchen
Tagged city, demo, demolition, garden apartment, newark, nj, renovation, row home, row house, rowhome
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Want your grandma’s bathroom??
Today we went out browsing for shower surrounds. Always wanting to patronized local, independent businesses, we stopped at 2. First we stopped at Lafayette Hardware (135 Lafayette St). They had a nice selection of paint but no surrounds. We tried … Continue reading
Basement Demo Day
The basement of our brownstone (can you call it a brownstone if it’s brick?) is zoned as a separate unit; separate electric meter, separate gas meter, 2 different points of egress, the whole nine yards. Unfortunately, it’s not what one … Continue reading
Posted in bathrooms, Floors, garden unit, kitchen
Tagged basement, demo, demolition, Floors, newark, nj, renovation, row home, row house, rowhome
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Carpet, Be Gone!
Today was the first day something productive was done at the house. It was also the first time I realized just how.far. we have to go. Sure, it looks like it needs work when you scan the room. But then … Continue reading
Posted in 2nd floor, Floors
Tagged Floors, newark, nj, refinishing, row home, row house, rowhome
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Starting a Project!
Bonus Friday morning post. I’m finally going to start doing stuff, instead of just indecisively yammering on. Today, the 2nd floor carpets will meet their maker. Grossness Be Gone!! Hoping to find the hardwood in good condition. Fingers crossed!
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