Author Archives: Entropy Properties LLC

I’m going to be mixing in some quick posts that just share small things I’ve found along the way. Yesterday I went over to Mintwood to look at some framing with the carpenters. The whole building is done in true 2x dimensional lumber, so in many ways it is a tank. Still, it’s 120 yearsContinue reading “Good and Bad”

Goals from week of Mar 8 Close out as much as possible on the Pearl St. list Source roof repair for Mintwood. Accomplishments Identified ~5 roofing companies. Arranging bids. This week I spent most of my mornings working as the GC on Mintwood (chasing bids, meeting with subcontractors, etc.), and then the afternoons working asContinue reading “Status Report, 14 March 2021”

I’ve worked on a lot of houses, but I’ve never used a designer. In this case, though, the house had so many unique aspects that I felt like I needed some professional guidance to make sure it all came together correctly. Make sure you know what everyone does in the process. A designer is notContinue reading “Finding A Designer”

My intent with this blog is to follow the renovation of our property on Mintwood St. in Pittsburgh’s trendy Lawrenceville neighborhood. In a perfect world, I would have started this back in July 2020 when I bought the property. I’ll try to fill in some of the preliminary work that has already been completed, butContinue reading “Starting at (almost) the beginning”