Author Archives: carrie

Space vs. Historic Accuracy

Posted on June 10, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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How to Remove Drywall

Posted on June 9, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Want your grandma’s bathroom??

Posted on June 7, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Basement Demo Day

Posted on June 6, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Carpet, Be Gone!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by carrie

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 →

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Starting a Project!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by carrie

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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Flooring or Paint?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by carrie

I’m back to penny-pinching but this time NOT in the basement bathroom or in reference to tile. Earlier this week, I tossed out some solutions for the floor in the main living area of the basement. I read everyone’s comments … Continue reading →

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Tile or Surround??

Posted on June 2, 2009 by carrie

Monday we continued the search for basement floor and bathroom materials. We have the basement bathroom floor figured out (thanks to the awesome FREE tiles from Dad #2) but are still discussing what to do with the shower walls and … Continue reading →

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Basement Floor

Posted on May 31, 2009 by carrie

Today we went to our local big box emporium to scope out bathroom supplies. The only things we’re keeping are the tub and toilet (although we will be getting a new seat). We found a white vanity for $98 that … Continue reading →

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Basement Bathroom Budget

Posted on May 30, 2009 by carrie

How’s that for alliteration?? I left out one rather large part of the house in my previous post. The basement. Our basement is actually zoned as a separate unit (so technically it’s a 2 family). It has a separate entrance … Continue reading →

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