Author Archives: carrie

Thanks Dad!

Posted on June 21, 2009 by carrie

Our dads have been a HUGE help with the house so far. They bring such knowledge, insight, and skill to our projects. We’d be in way over our head without them. So here’s to dads! Dads who remind us to … Continue reading →

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THIS. IS. SPARTA!!!

Posted on June 20, 2009 by carrie

We (and by “we,” I mean “Rob”) came across a new toy today. It came home with us under the guise that it’d be helpful for removing the kitchen floor tiles & remaining laminate gunk downstairs. In reality, it came … Continue reading →

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4th Bedroom Revealed

Posted on June 19, 2009 by carrie

Until Tuesday, the 4th bedroom was mostly a mystery. When we first looked at the house, the room was locked and we weren’t allowed in it. We were told the 2nd & 3rd floors were the same layout, so seeing … Continue reading →

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10 years Today

Posted on June 18, 2009 by carrie

I know you’re not supposed to keep counting your dating anniversaries after you get married but I blatantly disregard that. 10 years ago today, we were sitting on his parents couch, watching the Woody Allen film Deconstructing Harry. (We thought … Continue reading →

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Trogdor, The Burninator

Posted on June 17, 2009 by carrie

This is Trogdor, The Burninator. He’s our garden apartment mascot (until we paint the floor). Don’t you see it?? TROGDOR!!!! TROGDOR!!!

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Houston, We have Blogroll!

Posted on June 16, 2009 by carrie

As per Dalton‘s request, there is now a list of my favorite blogs on the left navigation bar. If you pop out of your reader, you’ll see it below the calendar. This list is by no means comprehensive. I’m working … Continue reading →

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Pride Parade 2009

Posted on June 14, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Drywall the First

Posted on June 13, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Friday Fun: We have paint!!

Posted on June 12, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Wanted: Kitchen Sink

Posted on June 11, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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