Inspiration

Recently, my girlfriend purchased a home and  became excited, and sometimes overwhelmed, at the prospect of renovating and re-decorating.  ”So much to do, and not alot of time or money to do it!”  We worked diligently, even after moving in, to get the place ready for occupancy.  It wasn’t easy, but we managed, and today I write this post, my first, from her cozy couch.  But this is not a blog about my girlfriends house.

Three and a half years ago I purchased a new home and have had many of the same joys and hardships of new ownership.   She started a blog to help track her progress, and was able to solicit help in the form of advice from many of her readers.  It also became a good tool for tracking her progress.  Following her example, I’ve decided to do the same.

The house that I bought is an 1863 cape in mid-western Vermont, on lake Champlain.  The place needed everything.  Pipes were broken, plaster was crumbling, and falling off the walls in huge chunks.  The place was crawling with all manner of critters (including us).   I had made up my mind early on that the place was a do-over. 

This blog will begin with the benefit of hindsight, and track the progress, from demolition to completion of the various stages completed so far.  You will see lots of before and after photos, with commentary.  The good news for anyone interested is that after three and a half years the place is maybe a third done.  That leaves alot of stuff left for input and commentary (and advice).