Category Archives: out front

Good Enough For Court

Posted on June 26, 2013 by carrie

This was supposed to be a post all about sand blasting but that’s not quite ready for prime time yet. It was a big job and something worth sharing but I want to do it right with all the details. … Continue reading →

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Stoop Update

Posted on June 3, 2013 by carrie

So April & May happened and now it’s June. HI!! The problem with taking long breaks between posts is there seems like an insurmountable amount of info to share. Things may have been quiet on the blog but they certainly … Continue reading →

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Foam Party

Posted on March 11, 2013 by carrie

Phew! I was a little worried about how my choice to replace the rotten wood arch with foam would go over but y’all are an understanding bunch. I honestly think it’s the best choice for this project and I had … Continue reading →

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Arched

Posted on February 21, 2013 by carrie

I had hoped the stoop project would be relatively simple. Scrape, maybe a little sanding, repaint, and be done with it. NotSoMuch. That was wishful, wishful thinking. But hey; a girl can dream. The arched top of the woodwork didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in out front | 16 Comments

So, The Stoop

Posted on February 15, 2013 by carrie

Just a note – I might not post on a particular schedule, but I promise I’m back. No more giant spans of time missing from action around these parts! As I mentioned last week, I’m shifting priorities to the front … Continue reading →

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On 2012 & The House’s Post Break-Up Haircut

Posted on February 4, 2013 by carrie

2012 was a difficult year. Most of 2010 & 2011 weren’t exactly a walk in the park but I still made half an attempt at blogging. But 2012… 2012 was different. 2012 was coming to terms with the finality of … Continue reading →

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Because Somebody Cares

Posted on July 14, 2012 by carrie

One of the main impetus for putting in a spigot out front was my stoop. Come the spring & summer, I enjoy sprucing up the stoop with flowers. It all started in 2010 when my mom decided the large planter … Continue reading →

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It’s A @*%#$8!& Miracle!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by carrie

May 29 will mark 2 years owning this home. Last week marks the very first day the City of Newark actually came and picked-up the recycling. I still had to call and report the missed pickup. But Holy.Crap. They came!! … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical / Utility, out front | 8 Comments

Hard Candy Shell

Posted on February 2, 2011 by carrie

The entire city pretty much looks like this – Everything has a thick, slippery, beautiful hard candy shell of ice. It’s very pretty on the railings and trees. Not so much on my sidewalk. This winter has been crazy with … Continue reading →

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Homegrown Lunch

Posted on August 19, 2010 by carrie

I took a personal day today. The garden unit still isn’t finished and it needs to be. Like yesterday. After finally finishing a post for Glocally {my follow-up review of the Newark Boat Tour}, I decided to make myself some … Continue reading →

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