I'm warning you from the get-go that this post is word and picture-heavy. Big projects require thorough explanations. The staircase restoration is part of the more extensive foyer overhaul. Included in the entire project is the front door, refinishing the floors, painting all of the woodwork, and the staircase.
The good news is that…
Ever since I declared 2020 The Year of the Window, I have been working behind-the-scenes on some long-form video tutorials. The overarching goal is to create a full set of window restoration resources. After a bit of practice, my YouTube channel is officially up and running! The channel will continue to develop with a…
Well, it's been a week for everyone. Some of you might be working from home by now, and surprise! You're homeschooling too. For my friends, who work in essential fields, it's business as usual, albeit surely with chapped hands by this time.
At this point in my life, I've been through a hurricane, earthquake,…
So, about that coronavirus, is it over yet? One of my introvert friends told me that when she was quarantined for a different illness, she made it 34 days before she missed social interaction. I'm proud of myself for making it all the way to the end of the social distancing announcement. Thank goodness, I…
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about making lip balm with natural ingredients. Since then, I've made a few tweaks to the recipe. Pretty much everything about this blog is better than it was then, and it's time for an updated post.
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The last two episodes of True Tales From Old Houses have been especially fun. Like a good parent, as a podcast host, I do not have a favorite guest. However, I have enjoyed these two shows for specific reasons. The episodes titled, The Greener Good and the Neighborhood, Part I and Part II, both feature…