Exterior renovation gets underway!

The time has finally come! We’re tackling the biggest project in our home renovation… the exterior… and we’re finally hiring some pros.  Most of our renovation has been DIY, but the ugly facade of our home is much more complicated. Because our neighborhood is historic, all exterior renovation needs to be approved through the Historic … Continue reading →

Blow-In Attic Insulation: READ BEFORE YOU DIY!

The upstairs of our house has always been terribly hot and a quick peek inside our upper attic explained why.  It barely had any insulation… and between some rafters… it didn’t have any at all!  After getting a few astronomical quotes, we decided to tackle the project ourselves.  Of course, Joe decided this on the … Continue reading →