In recent times, we’ve been having a mold issue on the wall in our basement bathroom. There was no plausible reason for the mold as the wall is completely above ground thanks to our sloped lot. The only thing I could figure was that the toilet was leaking. As it …
The weekend held a lot of activities. The main activity was a camping trip with the Boy Scouts, which Brian and Jake attended. They left Saturday afternoon and came back Sunday morning. While it was a bit cold out (and there was actually snow on the ground at the campsite), …
One of our current projects is refinishing the stairwell that leads to the library/office area of the house. The original finish on them was shellac and the stairs are made out of pine. Years of oxidation created a cherry sort of color on them. I was hoping to just do …
We’ve been doing some work on the house this winter. The main thing is that we’re replacing all of the interior doors on the main floor. We bought oak doors even though our trim is made of cherry, so I’ve been jumping through some hoops in order to get the …
Today, Brian installed a ceiling fan/light combo in our library. Slowly, but surely, the upstairs is getting some attention. We also bought a door for the office. So, I guess painting the door, door trim, and window trim is next on my list. In comparison to painting the room, that …