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2 years ago
One Project Closer
RYOBI ONE+ 6pc Combo Kit and 60pc Bit Set Review
4 years ago
Our Tiny Oak Park Bungalow
Rocking Chair Refinishing Project and Outfitting the Living Room
5 years ago
The Bungalow, Chicago-style Pool
Brick bungalow with terra cotta trim
5 years ago
Bungalow Insanity
Some hallway trim progress
9 years ago
The Bungalow Chronicles
Busy, Busy!
9 years ago
North 54th~Bricklayer's Folly Blog
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Our First Home
New Roof
11 years ago
Building a Better Bungalow - a set on Flickr
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12 years ago
Bungalow '23
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12 years ago
The Box House
Phase 1 of the Bathroom Restoration -- Done!
13 years ago
bungalowtastic
The last few months in review, part 2, or Fun with old pipes!!
13 years ago
Our Little Bungalow
It's with regret
14 years ago
Rehabber's Rehab
Stucco Preservation
15 years ago
South Side Craftsman Style Rehab
New Bathroom is 90% Done!
15 years ago
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Next projects
--Partially remodel upstairs bathroom: Refinish vanity and cabinet, replace sink/counter and faucets, install new lighting, paint walls, etc.
--Have a blower/thermostat installed on fireplace.
--Replace thermostats with programmable ones.
--Concrete in the backyard...replace, add, etc.
--Finish family room (next: trimwork and final electrical work).
Projects Completed...
44. Bathroom skylight removed / roof patched.
43. Garage roof repaired / shingles replaced.
42. Replaced rotted fascia and soffit boards on garage (almost all of them).
41. Installed chain-link fence and gate in gangway to replace deteriorated privacy fence.
40. Demolished hot tub and had all demo materials removed.
39. Demolished "carport" over the hot tub.
38. Installed paver patio around all four vegetable garden beds in back.
37. Repaired/improved vegetable beds.
36. Built a raised bed and planted five privacy shrubs along east fence next to garage.
35. Tore down entire east privacy fence in backyard (wind helped with a few panels, forcing me to action).
34. Installed sewer line cleanout in front of house; city replaced several feet of sewer line in street.
33. Lay flooring in the basement.
32. Repair doorknob/latch mechanism to door to basement (thanks Dad!).
31. Purchase master bedroom set (in progress).
30. Purchase mission-style dining room set.
29. Replace leaky p-trap and backward-sloping PVC drain pipe under main bathtub.
28. Get interior stairs carpeted.
27. Create raised vegetable beds in backyard, including planting the veggies.
26. Basement family room carpentry, electrical, drywall done. Fireplace and window blinds installed. Ready for primer/paint and flooring.
25. Insulation company insulated 2nd floor bedrooms, floor and crawlspaces.
24. Garbage disposal? Magically fixed itself!
23. Replace and seal nearly 90 feet of fencing on west side of backyard.
22. Replace microwave oven in kitchen.
21. Replace shower head in upstairs bathroom.
20. Improve curb appeal by purchasing stone planters.
19. Have plumber replace water supply line to help water pressure.
18. Assemble baby's new crib.
17. Get baby furniture.
16. Paint baby's room.
15. Remove pressure-assist toilet upstairs and replace with new standard tank toilet.
14. Get porch foundation repaired and cracks sealed.
13. Empty out rented storage facility--stop paying The Man for space we don't need!
12. Install window A/C units.
11. Clean out attic crawlspace (majority of it done).
10. Have windows restored.
9. Buy/install new china cabinet hardware.
8. Buy new kitchen faucet and install. And then calm down.
7. Buy a sprinkler; subsequently, water lawn. :)
6. Purchase new refrigerator.
5. Get china cabinet.
4. Have roof replaced.
3. Hire roofer and window repairman.
2. Start building/planting garden.
1. Install CO and smoke detectors.
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Big find! Little less progress...
The holidays are over...
A little early, but...
Another sleepless night...
Who's trippin' down the streets of the city...
So much for that idea...
Ice sucks...
Ah...painting, finished...
More advice needed...
Walls, finished...
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Tuesday, December 25, 2007
A little early, but...
... Merry Christmas from Building a Better Bungalow!
1 comment:
Sandy
said...
And a very Merry Christmas to you!!
December 26, 2007 at 7:24 AM
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And a very Merry Christmas to you!!
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