Just a note to let you know the site is in transition – I’m moving it from MovableType to WordPress, so if you see some bugs, missing images, or other sloppiness don’t worry…….. it should be back to normal momentarily!

Last night, at 2am, we were awakened by the “beep….beep….beep” of our fire alarm. I, being the paranoid one, shot straight up in bed and tried to wake Teague, who declared “The fire alarm just needs batteries. It’ll go off on it’s own.” Now…. A) It wasn’t the “low battery beep, and no it won’t […]

Tired of ruining every piece of clothing you have? Sick of washing dirty, grimey work pants with your delicate whites? Embarrassed because every time you go to work, someone finds paint specks on your dress shirt? This guy has the right idea…..

Just when you think you’re far enough away from home to start acting like a normal person (instead of a home repair addict), something pulls you right back in. Behold my father-in-law, Don, pointing out an obvious case of the “notch trick“. Teague noticed it on our way out of a Butterfly Conservatory in Durham, […]

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, […]

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

I’m in the process of simplifying and redesigning this site. It’s no small task, and the new layout probably won’t see the light of day for a few weeks yet. But before I finalize things, I thought it would be smart to ask you, my lovely readers, for ideas. What would you like to see […]

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we haven’t been too productive at the house these past few weeks. We’re still moving forward with the basement parging and jacking, but it’s not too thrilling to write about. We’ve also been busy with our other jobs – you know, those ones that pay all the Home […]

I have to wonder. In another hundred years or so, will a new breed of house enthusiasts be restoring contemporary-style 70’s homes and trying desperately to recreate looks like this to match? Interior Desecrations – Horrible Homes from the Brass Age of American Design Because that is a scary, scary thought.

Today, as I was walking out of my office to stretch my legs, I smelled a tinge of fresh cut lumber in the air. Our building is undergoing major construction, and a temporary wall had been framed up to keep us out of the action. Hence the scent of 2x4s. It got me thinking about […]