There is one major flaw to having the non-construction-oriented member of Fixer-Upper (me) write our blog entries. That problem is, I often have only a faint glimmer of understanding as to what the plans actually are. So when I get around to explaining these complex ideas, I break them down into something so simplistic and […]

In case you’re wondering just how much it’d cost to rent a 40-foot boom lift, we just got some numbers: First, if you’re in business like Teague, you must have at least a million dollars in coverage. You must also add the company that you rent from to your policy. If you’re a homeowner, I […]

Our loyal readers have probably noticed a little change in the sidebar. It’s true – we’ve sold our soul to advertisers. Actually, we haven’t sold our souls at all, because the two ads we’ve accepted happen to be for companies we have much love for. Rejuvenation sells period-authentic lighting and hardware that is so beautiful, […]

After our salvage shop trip on Saturday, we came home and ripped into the floors. Having the energy to start a new project after a long day of driving can only mean one thing – our motivation is back. Let the games begin. Out went the rotted bits under the radiator, and about 10 cupped […]

Every few months, we pack up the dogs and head out on a roadtrip to Rochester, NY. It’s not a bad drive – about 2 hours – and it’s home to one of our favorite salvage shops, Historic Houseparts. This past weekend, in our search for old oak flooring, we inevitably decided to check what […]

I love a good list, especially when we’re on it! Top Ten Sources has included us in their top-ten for Houseblogs. And we’re flattered to be in such good company! Top Ten Sources: Houseblogs

Wondering how much that drippy Victorian you drool over will sell for, or how much your neighbors’ house is assessed at? A house’s worth can be calculated many ways, and often times money has nothing to do with it. But still….. it’s nice to know about the money part. Zillow ( www.zillow.com), an online real […]

The basement jacking, quite possibly the most tedious and trying project to date, is D-O-N-E. I flew in from Florida late last night (greeted by snowflakes; how quaint) to find that Teague had worked his butt off all week to get the basement finished in time for my birthday. Not only that, but the house […]

I’ve been vacationing in Venice, Florida for a week now – I left Teague behind to toil in the basement while I bummed around an RV park with my parents and grandparents. As you may recall, my parents are full-time RV’ers and their “home” is a Mandalay coach parked about 15 minutes from Casey Keys. […]

We’ve been making great headway on the jacking progress. And by we, I mean Teague. I love to get my hands dirty and be involved in our house projects, but I’ll be the first to admit – this one is way out of my league. We’re probably 3/4 of the way there. It’s a slow […]