Category Archives: Renovation

Monday December 29 – Room Three Completed

We had hoped to be done the three room renovations by Christmas but lost a few weeks when Michael had to travel to the UK unexpectedly.  Trystan and Owen were able to move into Trystan’s new room on Christmas Eve.  We took Christmas Day off and got right back at it on Boxing Day asContinue reading “Monday December 29 – Room Three Completed”

Finished Room Two of Three

We have finished turning my old sewing room into Trystan’s room.  Most of the furniture from Trystan’s and Owen’s old room has been moved to Trystan’s room.  Only one dresser and night table will move back.  When we have company Owen will temporarily move into Trystan’s room into the second bed and his room willContinue reading “Finished Room Two of Three”

Moving On to Room Two of Three

We are in the process of renovating three rooms in our home.  The children’s old playroom on the main floor has become my new sewing room.   I spent last week moving all the furniture and contents from the old sewing room, which will become Trystan’s bedroom, to the new sewing room.  I tried to organizeContinue reading “Moving On to Room Two of Three”

Tuesday December 11 – Mike the Chimney Guy

On Sunday we learned that our damper could not be repaired, but needed to be replaced.  Mike the Chimney Guy told us he would order the part and come back in a week to ten days.  I told him someone is usually home, so to call if he found time sooner.  Today,  just as IContinue reading “Tuesday December 11 – Mike the Chimney Guy”

Spray Paint, Fireplace Repairs and Ikea Cubbies

One day earlier this year, when I was wasting time pinning things on Pinterest rather than actually accomplishing anything, I came across a suggestion to have the paint store make up spray paint to match your wall colour.   I hate cold air returns.   If you leave them the original colour they stick out because theyContinue reading “Spray Paint, Fireplace Repairs and Ikea Cubbies”

Thursday December 4 – Piano Repairs

I have the piano that my grandparents bought about 1920.  It is a Heintzman upright baby grand.  My mother, who was born in 1926, learned to play the piano on it.  In the early 1960s my grandparents gave it to my parents. My father took it apart and stripped the black finish and oiled itContinue reading “Thursday December 4 – Piano Repairs”

Renovations Finally Continue

Almost a month ago, I posted Renovations, a blog about moving my sewing room to the main floor playroom, Trystan to the bedroom sewing/guest room leaving Owen where he is and the boys each having their own room after sharing for seven years.  Our progress was interrupted by Michael having to fly to Britain unexpectedly. Continue reading “Renovations Finally Continue”