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July 13 More Cabinets Arrive

by EmAre · Jul 13, 2019

The kitchen counter tops have been set in place. The are beautiful pieces of black granite. The master bath received its vanity top too. Looking great. The tub found a home in the guest bath, along with the toilet flange.

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Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon Photos.

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July 11 TOH is Empty

by EmAre · Jul 11, 2019

After cleaning the kitchen for the last time and moving everything else out I strolled through the house and grabbed some last pictures of it. Funny, I had never seen it this empty. Even when we bought the house, the previous owners had left a lot of stuff in it. Something in every room. So, to see TOH completely empty was quite an experience.

She looked good for a 160 year old.

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My favorite part of the house was the main stairway. I loved to rub my hands over the banister as I walked up or down the stairs. I often thought about the number of hands that had done the same thing going all the way back to 1863 when she came to be.

this old house railing
Hand rubbed to perfection.
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Window Views

by EmAre · Jul 11, 2019

We had some of the most beautiful views out of our windows in TOH. On the last day living here, I grabbed a handful just so I never forget just how beautiful they were. I hope you enjoy them just as much as I did.

North from guest room down driveway. My fav.
West toward St. James parking lot from hall bath
East from craft room to neighboring apartments
South from master bedroom overlooking E Lancaster Ave
East from north craft room window to neighboring apartments
South from eastern guest bedroom window overlooking E Lancaster Ave
South from western guest room window across E Lancaster Ave
West toward St. James parking lot from Connor's room
Through the front french door onto E. Lancaster Ave
West out of kitchen door over driveway gardens
North out of dining room windows over patio
West out of kitchen window over driveway and St. James' parking
West out of office window overlooking driveway garden
North out of my western office window overlooking deck and rear gardens

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July 6 Sidewalk Framing & Kitchen Progress

by EmAre · Jul 6, 2019

Wow, I see that the sidewalk has been framed out as I walk up to the house today. We’ll actually be able to walk from the front porch to the driveway now.

Wait! What’s this? The front door is open. It’s inviting me in. ACK! The kitchen cabinets are sitting in place. YES!

The master bath has a vanity too. We are rolling now.

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Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon Photos.

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July 2 Tape, Mudding, and Doors

by EmAre · Jul 2, 2019

July is showing lots more progress. We are seeing the dryway being taped everywhere. The doors at on site and standing in the rooms ready to be hung. We love the style of the doors with the large panel at the top.

The rains did do it’s thing on the fill around the foundation. I really hope this gets resolved before we close on the house.

The guest bath vanity is installed. This is really happening.

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Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon Photos.

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June 29 We Have a Porch

by EmAre · Jun 29, 2019

We have a font porch. Our own little piece of happiness in Sadsbury Township.

I took the time to grab a shot of Carol on the porch and some closeups of the porch framing. I just know I’m going to have to do something that requires me to run new wires or hang something heavy. Knowing where all the framing is really helps with that.

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Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon Photos.

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June 28 Rains Bring Mudslide

by EmAre · Jun 28, 2019

Rain, rain, go away. Come back when the grading is all completed. The rains DID come and created lots of wash-outs, large and small, all around the property. UGH. Not a pretty picture.

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Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon Photos.

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