Moss killer

Like the rest of the Pacific Northwest, our roof has provided a great a habitat for moss. This does not thrill these home-owners, so out came the moss killer. Not our most exciting project, but still... You know we have way more than just one picture, but let's not go overboard. After all, it's just moss killer.

Next Project: Operation New Kitchen

That's right, the kitchen. It's the project homeowners dream about, and home buyers focus on. It's the room where we congregate, and one of the first places we think to clean when company is coming over. The kitchen.

In the last eight weeks, or so, we've met a few contractors, and shopped around (online) for appliances, tiles, and cabinet styles. We've made most of the choices, purchased appliances (at a bargain- but that's another blog post), and have a start date.

In two short weeks, the floor will be refinished. We have that much time to demo, so a new post should be up soon (we've already snapped the first pictures of paint removal on the trim!). Stay tuned (if you are excited as this homeowner is!)!

"The List" of 2010

Remember this list? This list was posted in January 2010:

The upcoming projects include:

• stripping woodwork (in progress)
• removing old wallpaper (in progress, going great!)
• paint walls and woodwork (I know, I know)
• level yard
• retaining wall along front sidewalk
• french drains
• fix gutters
• repair driveway
• new back patio pavers
• Restore the 5 sash windows

So much for lists. In 2010 we've:

• fixed one gutter of the two
• finished the paint stripping/wallpaper removal and painting in the dining room

The yard project is about to get started, but the retaining wall is on the back burner, pending some other projects. This month, we're hoping to start the french drains and leveling of the yard, along with a landscaping overhaul. "Overhaul" sounds impressive, but mostly we'll remove most of the plants that aren't working, bring in some new ones, and (hopefully) build some raised beds for the 2011 gardening season.

Dining Room Project: COMPLETE!

Finally, the dining room is done! Wallpaper is done, paint is stripped, plaster repaired. Walls and woodwork painted, furniture moved back in, drapes hung. This really blows my mind. Thanks goes to the wife, husband and the mother/mother-in-law.

Before:

After:

Dining room paint, Part I

Dining room painting has officially begun!! CanNOT wait to see the finished product and start moving back into the room! Paint product reviews and more pictures to come!

Here's a sneak peak: