Monthly Archives: September 2009

Mantle Progress

While we painted trim upstairs, a little elf {Dad A} got busy with the garden apartment mantle. For the past few weeks, we’ve put the garden apartment reno on hold to focus on our living space. The brick fireplace/mantle/TV nook … Continue reading

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Painted Trim {Mostly}

Since priming happened early last week, we spent Saturday focused on the ceiling & trim. The ceiling got another coat of Behr ceiling white. I know. So exciting. Eventually I think I might like to paint it a couple shades … Continue reading

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Thank You, Mr. President

Don’t worry. This blog is about our home, not our political opinions. That said, the first-time home buyers $8,000 tax credit was a big incentive to buy our house. We plan on being in our home for way more than … Continue reading

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Finally Legal

Here in Brick City, residents on our block need a parking permit – which I wholly appreciate. The streets that bookend ours are metered parking {which is free on weekends and after 4pm & where the Family Team parks when … Continue reading

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