Renovation

Work performed directly on the821.

Landscaping: Front

2017-08-252022-09-16

Before I start a project, I try to photograph the whole area of concern as well as I can. As is now becoming my modus operandi, it seems I forgot to land a photo of the massive pine tree and… Read More »Landscaping: Front

Finished! Exterior Painting, Take 3

2017-08-252022-09-16

Ever since I moved into this house, I have wanted to paint and reconfigure the facade to match the vision that I had originally designed (Take a look at the mock-up on the home page of the website). There wasn’t… Read More »Finished! Exterior Painting, Take 3

Landscaping: East Side

2017-08-242022-09-16

After the simple landscaping project which took place on the West side was complete, it was time to finally start on the East side of the house! This was one of the bigger projects due to the complete reboot that… Read More »Landscaping: East Side

Landscaping: West Side

2017-08-232022-09-16

This is going to be an extremely short post as most of the work was completed on this side of the house a long time ago through several other projects. Following the first phase of water diversion there wasn’t anything… Read More »Landscaping: West Side

Driveway Expansion

2017-08-182022-09-16

I just want to start off by saying that never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this project would be considered. Yeah, the parking pad at the end of the driveway was odd looking, but it was functional. After… Read More »Driveway Expansion

Exterior Water Diversion: Part 2

2017-08-182022-09-16

Last fall I spent several days digging out the old terracotta gutter drains, brick window basin, and re-grading the west side of the house to resolve drainage issues I was having during heavy rain. When the weather broke this spring,… Read More »Exterior Water Diversion: Part 2

Second Floor Hardwood Floor Refinishing

2017-08-172022-09-16

I am fairly excited to finally be writing this post, as it has been much anticipated. Several previous write-ups had completion shots that included photos of the floors, but the improvement and massive amount of labor to accomplish this task… Read More »Second Floor Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Master Bedroom Renovation

2017-08-162022-09-16

This room was in slightly better shape than the second bedroom, but it definitely needed a lot of work to bring it up to par with its neighbor. Unlike the second bedroom, this has two windows, both leaked severely, while… Read More »Master Bedroom Renovation

Beer Fountain, Tap Handle, and Kegerator

2017-08-022022-09-16

Some people never grow out of that fantasy of owning a soda-dispensing water fountain as a child… for others, that matures into a wish for a beer dispensing water fountain. In my case, it was the latter. One day my… Read More »Beer Fountain, Tap Handle, and Kegerator

Custom Living Room Lamps

2017-07-182022-09-16

I have probably mentioned it in just about every other article I have written, but I am a huge fan of all things Mid-Century Modern and Art-Deco. At the same estate sale where I acquired my dining room table and… Read More »Custom Living Room Lamps

Basement Plumbing Replacement

2017-03-082022-09-16

If you have been following my renovation since the beginning and are a detail-oriented person, you may have given an inquisitive “hmm” when the post for the basement bathroom was released. After that, I am positive it is no surprise… Read More »Basement Plumbing Replacement

Exterior Water Diversion: Part 1

2017-03-072022-09-16

Unlike many of my prior posts, this one is going to be unusually short; there is only so much I can say about water diversion outside of a house! Remember: It is all about that slope! During the home inspection… Read More »Exterior Water Diversion: Part 1

Basement Bathroom Remodel

2017-03-072022-09-16

Since the day I moved into this house I would occasionally come home to the rare-but-too-frequent mild smell of sewage. I repeatedly tried to track down its origins to no avail, and attributed it to the venting issues in the… Read More »Basement Bathroom Remodel

Homemade Mail Catcher

2017-01-272022-09-16

Sometimes there are little things that really bother you when you have to live with them every day, and this is absolutely one of them. Being a part of a family where our average height is comparable to that of… Read More »Homemade Mail Catcher

Office Renovation

2017-01-272022-09-16

Most men dream of having a man cave in the basement, some sort of bar, a big TV, booming surround system, possibly some vintage pinball games, and sports memorabilia scattered about. As a proud member of the nerd community this… Read More »Office Renovation

Second Bedroom Renovation

2017-01-272022-09-16

For the last several months I have been working to complete enough renovations on the second floor that a sander can be rented to refinish the original hardwood. Either due to good planning, or laziness I have been living solely… Read More »Second Bedroom Renovation

Temporary Kitchen Repairs

2017-01-262022-09-16

This project posting is way overdue, but great things take time! I am planning to eventually gut the entire kitchen, removing walls, the water-damaged ceiling, floor, and cabinets. This will be an expensive endeavor so it won’t be within the… Read More »Temporary Kitchen Repairs

Doorbell Repair

2017-01-262022-09-16

One of the lowest priority projects on my list got pushed to the front as it was bothering my father and several friends so much. When I moved into the house, there was a doorbell button in place. However, it… Read More »Doorbell Repair