Whom do I trust? (updated)

{I originally posted this back in Feb 2022. Since then, I’ve found new sources, and some are less valuable over time. It’s worth updating this post to include them. Read on…} In the “old days”, if you had a project at your house, you had to have a friend who knew what he was doingContinue reading “Whom do I trust? (updated)”

Status Report, 6 Dec 2021

Big Picture: Where are we? Inside, All plaster & drywall work is complete. Master bath floor tile is installed and ready for grout. Getting bids for paint. Outside, it’s too cold to do much other than keep it clean. Goals for Week of 22 Nov Finish all drywall/plaster work. {complete} Get started on tile workContinue reading “Status Report, 6 Dec 2021”

Status Report, 22 Nov 2021

Big Picture: Where are we? Inside, Plaster/drywall finishing work on 2nd and 3rd floors is complete. First floor only has the staircase remaining. Tile is down in master bathroom Outside, it’s too cold to do much other than keep it clean. Goals from Week of Nov 15 Finish all drywall/plaster work. {98% complete} Install theContinue reading “Status Report, 22 Nov 2021”

Status Report, 15 Nov 2021

Big Picture: Where are we? Inside, Plaster/drywall finishing work on 2nd and 3rd floors is complete. They just have the 1st floor remaining. We’ve started priming the walls. Furnace on 3rd floor is installed, but not connected yet. Outside, Just lots of cleanup outside. Back yard is tidy, and so is the front. Goals fromContinue reading “Status Report, 15 Nov 2021”