Category Archives: home restoration

offers on the house

Posted on May 18, 2013 by admin

We have received a couple spectacular offers on the house, but today we received one for the full asking price with no additions (no contributions toward closing costs, etc). We accepted the offer and now it is subject to various … Continue reading →

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42,000 pounds of rock

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Gustavo and I moved 42000 pounds of rock today. I am absolutely exhausted. The landscaping looks much nicer, but I will pay the price tomorrow.

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Day 2 of Finishing the Home

Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin

Today was more productive than yesterday…but the progress seems to be going in slow motion. Tavo began at 8am this morning to complete the jack hammering of the area under the tub to make room for the drain. Then we … Continue reading →

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Day 1 of Finishing the Home

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

I don’t feel very successful today. Tavo was 4 hours late due to Matt having stolen him from me for half the day. I didn’t authorize this, so someone will have to pay for this transgression. I was hopeful to … Continue reading →

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Back to work on the house: the master bathroom

Posted on February 15, 2013 by admin

Our next big project is to get the house done so we can leave. Tavo was back at the house after many months away. The first step is to complete the master bathroom. This is one of the larger remaining … Continue reading →

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craigslist success

Posted on June 3, 2012 by admin

Our house is slowing coming to completion. It’s been no small task to be sure. The exterior was finally painted a couple of weeks ago.  Not-so-easy when it has been in the 100s. However, I bought a high powered paint … Continue reading →

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El Mecanico (again)

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

Alex was back at the house today. This time for the truck. We are in no short supply of mechanical needs it seems. The truck has been running rough for months, ever since a return trip from Mexico late last … Continue reading →

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the house is getting close….so close.

Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin

We have been working strong on the house all year. I have employed Tavo 6 days a week since the beginning of January. This was no small cost, but at least the house is getting close to being finished. The … Continue reading →

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I like me this.

Posted on June 25, 2011 by admin

I have been searching for bathroom things lately as those final stages are upon us. We are doing vessle sinks in both bathrooms. I like the round-style for the guest bathroom. But for the master bathroom, I like the rectangular … Continue reading →

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status on the house…

Posted on June 12, 2011 by admin

The house is coming along nicely. All of the walls are done as are the bull nose edges. The rounded corners on the walls look so much better than the older style 90 degree edges. Next week I am having … Continue reading →

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