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…periodic ramblings of a downsized / right-sized IT worker looking to make sense of things, benefiting from a high dose of caffeine…

July 13 Last Trip Out
This Old House

July 13 Last Trip Out

ByEmAre 07/13/201911/26/2021

Today I had cleaned the kitchen and removed the last few items from the house.

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July 13 More Cabinets Arrive
This New House

July 13 More Cabinets Arrive

ByEmAre 07/13/201911/26/2021

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. Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I…

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This Old House

July 11 TOH is Empty

ByEmAre 07/11/201911/26/2021

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.

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Window Views
This Old House

Window Views

ByEmAre 07/11/201911/26/2021

We had some of the most beautiful views out of our windows in TOH.

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July 6 Sidewalk Framing & Kitchen Progress
This New House

July 6 Sidewalk Framing & Kitchen Progress

ByEmAre 07/06/201911/26/2021

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…

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July 2 Tape, Mudding, and Doors
This New House

July 2 Tape, Mudding, and Doors

ByEmAre 07/02/201911/26/2021

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…

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June 29 We Have a Porch
This New House

June 29 We Have a Porch

ByEmAre 06/29/201911/26/2021

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….

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