Though no one’s fault in particular (it was definitely me) the first few steps going up … New Attic Steps for Victorian Walkup AtticRead more
The Plumbing: Bathroom, Laundry Room, Half-Bathroom, Kitchen
The bathroom when we first got the house was incredibly narrow and we had a hard … The Plumbing: Bathroom, Laundry Room, Half-Bathroom, KitchenRead more
Replacing the Main Conduit
The guys I hired to do the gutters mistakenly put the gutter behind the conduit line, … Replacing the Main ConduitRead more
HVAC System and Gas Piping – Victorian Retrofit
Prior to our purchase and the last hundred twenty some-odd years this Victorian has been heated … HVAC System and Gas Piping – Victorian RetrofitRead more
Foyer Insulation
As mentioned in previous posts we decided to go with spray foam insulation in the house … Foyer InsulationRead more
Resurfacing the Fireplace
So the fireplace in the dining room, as it stood, was just ugly. It was bricks … Resurfacing the FireplaceRead more
Framing out a Pantry into a Half-Bath
If there was one complaint that my wife reminded me of frequently it was that we … Framing out a Pantry into a Half-BathRead more
New Basement Walkout
I can’t even find a picture of the before basement walkout so you’ll just have to … New Basement WalkoutRead more
Finishing the Back with Victorian Style Railing
Since I was tired of worrying about people tripping out the back door and going right … Finishing the Back with Victorian Style RailingRead more
How to Mount to Brick and Fuse Box Replacement
I was asked recently how to mount things to brick without messing up the brick in … How to Mount to Brick and Fuse Box ReplacementRead more