A Pilgrim’s Progress!

We share this lovely collage (sent in by a client) of an ongoing sunroom makeover in a charming  Spanish-style classic for two reasons: (1.) to remind you to take lots of photos as a project prog...

Hanging Drywall: DIY? Maybe Not

While drywall hasn’t been around nearly as long as plaster (which is far harder and has certainly passed the test of time), a good drywall job will last a long while.  You can do it yoursel...

What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?

There comes a moment in every home remodel or renovation project when we panic.  Really panic.  The house is a disaster zone, there hasn’t been any progress for weeks, there are lead cords an...

Builder’s Terms: What On Earth Are They Talking About?

This link will send you to a very handy website.  Granted, it’s not the most exciting site you’ll ever visit, but it features a first-rate glossary of terms commonly used in home buil...

How To Hire A Contractor

This is an important subject we will return to often.  The more you understand before the project begins, the better.  To get you started, here’s a great link: FTC Consumer Information: Hiring...

Flooring Condition: Just What’s Under That Tile?

Many charming period houses have wood floors, which we love.  Often, though, the original flooring is hidden beneath layers of carpeting and/or tile.  When those layers are taken up, we sometimes fi...