Tag Archives: nj

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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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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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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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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We Bought A House!!!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by carrie

Welcome to Brick City Love! We’re a couple of twenty-somethings starting a new chapter in this awesome city called Newark. This is us and our new house: We’ve lived in Newark (aka: Brick City) for 3 years and have seen … Continue reading →

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