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About fitz

Woodworker, writer, editor, teacher, ailurophile, Shakespearean. Will write for air-dried walnut.

Deliverance…Very Soon

Posted on June 16, 2015 by fitz

Today, I was greeted upon my arrival home from work with yet another pile of crap. But this pile is far more heartening than the piles of boxes inside. The HVAC work started today, and as soon as the central … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation/Restoration | 23 Comments

Stacks & Stacks

Posted on June 13, 2015 by fitz

And there’s much more – but I can’t bear to look.

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Closer to Fine

Posted on June 11, 2015 by fitz

New appliances is but part of the kitchen equation – but the rest is going to be a few months off (though I’ll be hooking up the ice maker sooner rather than later – what I wouldn’t give for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen, Renovation/Restoration | 13 Comments

It’s Only Money (But I’m About Out of It)

Posted on June 7, 2015 by fitz

Does “HolyshitwhathaveIdone?!” count as buyer’s remorse? I really don’t regret selling my old house and I know that this one is going to be fabulous…in 10 years. But right now all I can see is an empty bank account and … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Favorites | 22 Comments

The ‘Missing’ Stair Case*

Posted on June 1, 2015 by fitz

After closing last Friday (a minor miracle given a lot of last-minute appraisal stuff), I’ve begun moving stuff into my new home, and thinking about the future. The future is going to be very expensive. A new furnace is at … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation/Restoration | 13 Comments

House Colonoscopy

Posted on May 28, 2015 by fitz

After the hell that was the (multiple) sewer inspection(s) on my former home, I wanted nothing whatsoever to do with drain cameras on the future one. The water was, after all, running as it should down the drains at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Instant Replay

Posted on May 24, 2015 by fitz

Good thing I can “refer to the tape” on some of the larger pieces I’ve built. I was too boneheaded to take measurements before they were loaded onto and locked on the truck. Turns out, my big bookcase and stepback … Continue reading →

Posted in Woodworking | 2 Comments

Post-Inspection Report; aka 5-year (Possibly 10-year) Plan

Posted on May 19, 2015 by fitz

This afternoon, I spent an educational three+ hours with the home inspector as we went through my long-term project room by room and utility by utility. And my HVAC guy joined us to plan out a heating and cooling solution … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Well If it’s in Chaucer & Shakespeare…

Posted on May 13, 2015 by fitz

Monday, the appraiser came. I’ve heard neither yea or nay, but I’m not too worried – the ‘hood is hot right now and the price of this place is more than reasonable. (OK, I’m a little worried…because worry is what … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Favorites | 17 Comments

Miles of Moulding

Posted on April 27, 2015 by fitz

Given that I’m currently staying at a friend’s house, you might think I’d be (if but temporarily) out of the home improvement business. Nope. My friend’s 1940 Cape Cod is in nice shape, with hardwood floors throughout and most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments