A Scattered Day

I am hoping to use developing Plan B as a form of recreation. Since at the moment the need for it is not imminent, I can approach it as an intellectual game, which is something I cannot do effectively when the need is real. So far I have determined that in reasonable neighbourhoods, I can… Continue reading A Scattered Day

The Last Tomato, Marco Polo, and Chip n’ Dale

It turns out that my prediction that the kitchen floor would be finished this past weekend was a bit premature. Fitting trim on out of square, wonky old walls, repairing holes in floors, and cutting tiles to fit around floor registers and into closets needs to be carefully executed. Attila finished the dining area, and… Continue reading The Last Tomato, Marco Polo, and Chip n’ Dale

Every Day Is A Good Day When You Aren’t Going Bald

Renovating is a bit like holding your breath. Life as we know it is suspended during a renovation project. The flow of the house is altered, temporary compensations must be made, and when the project is done, a new normal has to be established. There is a state of flux until the last lick of… Continue reading Every Day Is A Good Day When You Aren’t Going Bald

Sandwiches

When we purchased Mist Cottage in 2010 it was in a sorry state. We have been working on structural improvements ever since. There were many very ugly and non-functional areas of the house, so we had to prioritize. Visual appeal has not been a primary consideration. Our kitchen floor was not only old fashioned, it… Continue reading Sandwiches