Category Archives: home restoration

home reno: guest bathroom underway

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

/sitting at  the Tucson airport on my way to Portland I haven’t posted much on the house lately. That’s not to say Tavo hasn’t been working on it 6 days a week for many months. Most of the work is … Continue reading →

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stucco/kitchen design/lighting/peruvian food/dogs

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin

Today was a great work day. I’ve had Tavo working 6 days a week for a couple months now, but Saturdays are more exciting because I am at the house when he’s working. He always has great ideas and get’s … Continue reading →

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kitchen design/books/movie/bagels

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin

The electrical has been completed for the entire home except for the kitchen. That has been because we had not yet designed the kitchen layout until last week. The above design is our current plan, but like everything else, that … Continue reading →

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still working on the house…

Posted on January 8, 2011 by admin

We haven’t done much to the house over the last few months, due mostly to unreliable workers. Our former crew did pretty decent work, but it was really difficult to get them to come out and actually do the work. … Continue reading →

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coupons

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Ryann

We’ve spent a lot of money at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and a number of other places for the house over the last 7 months. Last year, when we purchased a new washer and dryer from Lowes, I followed … Continue reading →

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replaced the west wall

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Ryann

Today was another productive Saturday on the house. The crew worked 8am to 6pm primarily on replacing the entire western exterior wall. I had previously contemplated leaving some parts, but later I thought it best to just redo everything. I … Continue reading →

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construction continues amidst the heat

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Ryann

Last weekend was a productive time for working on the house. I spent $500 in wood at Home Depot. We had three pocket doors installed for the master closet, master bath entrance, and master toilet room. Those things are no   … Continue reading →

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framing is nearly completed!

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Ryann

The framing work is nearly finished. The house has a strong wood smell which smells like progress! Its nice to have the walls going up and see the actual layout (as opposed to the drafting program). These are exciting times … Continue reading →

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callaway hybrid

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ryann

I joined a golf tournament at work and we play after work every Wednesday. I have some Mizuno blades which are a bit difficult to use. However, I received a nice new Callaway hybrid last night which was a welcomed … Continue reading →

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new sewage

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Ryann

I took the day off in order to guide a crew of guys as to the layout of the sewage system. Once the measurements were completed we headed to Lou’s Plumbing Supply where I purchased $300 worth of abs pipes … Continue reading →

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