Category Archives: Renovation/Restoration

The last piece to build for the kitchen is a counter-height something or other to go to the left of the stove. But there are a few challenges (aren’t there always) and design considerations. The curve is the most noticeable … Continue reading →

After 100+ years, the floors in my house have settled to a series of gentle (and a few not-so-gentle) undulations. So when I built and installed the kitchen cabinets, I set each on a separate base to make it easier … Continue reading →

Raney Nelson was at my house a month or so ago, and mentioned that, while the kitchen looked nice, I could use more storage. I’m loathe to admit it, but he was right. I had no good place to hide … Continue reading →

While I still have a few things to finish, my stove is once again hooked up, and the refrigerator is no longer in the living room. I’d celebrate by using the appliances for the first time in almost three weeks … Continue reading →

Since installing the cork tiles two weeks ago, my refrigerator has been in the living room (it’s a look), plugged in to a heavy-duty extension cord (I know, I know; it’s temporary). The stove is in the dining room, and … Continue reading →

Last night, after completing various neighborhood pet-sitting duties and setting the backsplash tiles, I decided to get over my first-timer’s fear and start in on the cork tiles. That was at 10 p.m. I got as far as you see … Continue reading →

I decided some time back that, despite my original plan, I didn’t want cabinets over the sink. Once I removed the old ones (only to reveal yet another an unexpected repair project), I liked the open feeling and how much … Continue reading →