Author Archives: fitz

I took down one small cabinet (one that ought presumably to be over a refrigerator, but wasn’t) to see to what level of plasterwork hell I was letting myself in for once all the old cabinets were out. Eh – … Continue reading →

I finally have what I think is the final kitchen layout. (And I’m now a lot faster at SketchUp.) Note that the top run of cabinets and library ladder rail won’t happen, unless I decide in the spring to not … Continue reading →

I’ve lived in my house for more than a decade and there are plenty of quirky things about it that I simply choose to ignore — but it wasn’t until I was having to keep the house clean, neat and … Continue reading →

About two decades ago, my friends and I were neck deep studying for comp exams for our master’s degrees. Plus we had to teach on the day before Thanksgiving (though few students bothered to show up), and those who had … Continue reading →

See that towel? I’ve thrown it in. I’m taking my house off the market, which means that soon, you’ll have the dubious pleasure of reading about my attempts to spruce up the kitchen, and perhaps offering advice on just how … Continue reading →

At first, he was perfect – polite, wholly attentive to my needs, always on time, clean and neat, and always asking if there was anything he could do to help me. We spent at least a few days together every … Continue reading →

In one last-ditch effort to sell my house before winter is entrenched, I’ve lowered the price by a couple thou. I swore I wouldn’t go lower in price than I had it at last week…but I fell in love…again (yeah, … Continue reading →

Last weekend at the Woodworking in America conference, I realized that quite a lot of people have been following this blog…because they all asked what was going on with the house. So first, many thanks for reading. And second, a … Continue reading →

Today, I got the best feedback I’ve had from a showing: “It feels like home.” (And the showee is currently looking for financing – my fingers will remain tightly crossed.) I’ve been discouraged as of late because house sales, after … Continue reading →

I live in the city, and have become inured to the nightly sirens, train whistles and cars driving by at all hours. (Now if only I could get used to the neighbor’s Hammond organ at odd hours – though that’s … Continue reading →