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Status Report, 2 Sept 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Hardscape is 100% complete. Had our first big “event” at the house.Moved new tenant into Duncan St. Corp Update Property Updates: Mintwood Other Properties
Status Report, 18 Aug 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Hardscape is 98% complete. Aggressively evaluating new projects. Corp Update Property Updates: Mintwood Other Properties We have a little less than two weeks before we host a modest charity event here at the house (about 30 people). Here’s what’s on tap between now and then: Aug 19 Paint the fence postsContinue reading “Status Report, 18 Aug 2024”
Status Report, 22 July 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Planters are complete and the plants have been put in. Corp Update Here’s the schedule for the next few days Realistically, the front entry won’t be done until some time in August. It’s going to be a stretch, but I’m still aiming to get the fences done and hopefully the trimContinue reading “Status Report, 22 July 2024”
Status Report, 15 July 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Deck at 410 is complete and I’m back to work on the hardscape at Mintwood. Corp Update My big picture is that we need to get the front entry finished before I leave for Virginia on the 25th. That would leave me in a good position to finish the fence andContinue reading “Status Report, 15 July 2024”
Status Report, 11 Mar 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Block walls are completed. Next up, fences and concrete! Corp Update Goals for March
Status Report, 26 Feb 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Fits and starts on the block walls Corp Update Goals for March
Garage Epoxy Floors
Someone recently asked me about epoxy floors for a garage. I’ll start by saying this is one of the best investments you can make in your garage. It will improve the usability of the space now, and it shows very nicely when you are looking to sell/ rent. There are some important caveats, though, toContinue reading “Garage Epoxy Floors”
Cable Railing Completed
At Pearl St, the attic is a usable bedroom, and we wanted to dress it up a bit, so I opted to fabricate and install a cable railing system. For some context, we closed in 3 sides of a stairwell opening, for a total of about 15 linear feet. Here’s a cost breakdown for theContinue reading “Cable Railing Completed”