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Monthly Archive: October, 2006

Gramercy Mansion, Maryland

This past weekend a good friend of mine married a gorgeous, artisitic, and truly unique woman that I am sure is going to keep a smile on his face for years to come – and I was lucky enough to witness it. It was an honor to be a part of their wedding celebration; they’re […]



Addicted to lists

I’ve always been a listmaker, a diligent note-taker, a recorder of all things. I have kept a diary (in some form or another) for every year of my life from age 10 on. I always have notes written on the back of my hand, post-it’s stuck to my countertop and computer screen, and a pen […]



Maintaining Steam Radiators

Ah yes, it’s that time of year here in Upstate New York – time to start cranking the heat (and lining the pockets of our favorite gas company). We’ve only turned it on twice, on cold weekend mornings, but pretty soon it’ll be a 24/7 affair. If you haven’t done it already, it’s time to […]



Winterizing Salvaged French Doors

When we bought our salvaged french doors from Historic House parts two springs ago, we knew they wouldn’t be great for the frigid Upstate winters. They’re single-pane glass, and they could really use new glazing. They weren’t built to be exterior doors, but we just didn’t care. They’re beautiful, they let in tons of light […]



An easier way to get drywall on the ceiling

In the past, we’ve always used two ladders, a deadman, and our heads to hoist giant sheets of drywall when doing ceilings. It’s not a fun way to do it, and it has caused a few minor injuries in the past. This past weekend we finally got smart and rented our first drywall jack. I […]