Roof Insulation Problems
Several people have asked for an update on the ice dam and snow melt problem. For those unfamiliar with ice dams the basic deal is that a snow covered roof
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The time since Christmas has mostly been continued interior and exterior trim and painting along with a bit of insulation work. More bondo inspired chicken pox – on the stairs
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People, Paint and range hood noise!
The theme of our lives the past few weeks has been family and friends. There are no words to express how thankful I am for the family and friends that
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Matt finishing a few roof details. Good to see how strong the glass is (thanks for the photo Rob)! Bits for the loft stairway. Guest bath wainscot. Can’t wait to
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Krysta, Boss #1, Marita, Bob, and Scott (Cityscape Painting) reviewing stain samples. Marita gets focused and excited about good design decisions so meetings with her are always fun! Bob and
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Let it snow
This past week we got the snow that will likely stick around until spring. Two storms of it—and wet and heavy. More than a few of us found ourselves shoveling
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Conservatory
The number of things that happen behind the scenes on this project continues to amaze me. I frequently hear something about Bob or Steve or Marita or Rick or someone spending
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Invasion of the Finns
This week we had a houseful of Finns. All of the guys doing wood flooring and wood trim have Finnish ancestry. I wasn’t too surprised to learn this. Firstly they
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Clouds, Cold, Tents and Snow
It’s frequently overcast this time of year in Minnesota. The photos reflect this. I was tempted to brighten them (outdoor fashion shoots will often be done on a cloudy day which
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Lot’s ‘o Stuff
This was a busy and strange feeling week. We began packing up our house. 30 years is a long time to have lived in one place and it’s really strange
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