The Renovation Diaries

I miss my kitchen

Will renovations be finished by Christmas? Odds currently 2-1.

Dec 1, 2023 •

Honey, I ripped out the kitchen

Now we’re cooking in the living room.

Nov 3, 2023 •

Renovation Diaries: Week 1

It’s a demolition derby up here in my house

Oct 20, 2023 •

Bath to the future

To design the room of my dreams, first I had to wade through 6,252 faucets.

Oct 13, 2023 •

Whitewashing my walls

Dear Renovation Diary: I have to pick a paint color and it's stressing me out.

Sep 15, 2023 •

Pre-renovation blues

In two months, my kitchen will be torn apart. I couldn’t be happier.

Aug 18, 2023 •

A magic carpet would stay clean

When we bought the house, there was white carpet everywhere — even the bathrooms.

Jul 17, 2022 •

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