The year has started off with another snowfall. We hired a snow removal contractor for the driveway so we only have to shovel the walkway. Continue reading →

This weekend, we painted the first coat in the basement. We used primer to cover the dark wood paneling and tinted ceiling paint to make the job easier. When the ceiling dries, the paint will turn white. Continue reading →

Today, the snow just wouldn’t stop falling. Claire went out to shovel the walkway 3 times! Continue reading →

We’ve replaced the ugly box lights with 3 new fixtures. What a difference, they really brighten the basement. Continue reading →

We had to repair a dripping faucet upstairs. Reno-depot supplied us with a free replacement part because the faucet has a lifetime warranty. There is no shut-off valve under the sink so we needed to close the main water entry downstairs before we can dismantle the faucet. Continue reading →

We finally patched the holes that we’re made by the electricians. Continue reading →

Our dryer is installed in the basement bathroom because there’s no dryer vent upstairs. We have to wash our clothes then run down in the basement to dry them. Today, Ventstat installed the vent in our kitchen. Now, we’ll have to find someone to move the dryer. Continue reading →

. With so many reno projects in the works, we need to save wherever we can. Our hot water tank is now wrapped in insulation to save energy. Continue reading →

We had the old radiator replaced by a long electric baseboard. This time, it’s a bigger patch work! Continue reading →

After taking out the lightboxes in the living room, it left big holes in the ceiling! We need to patch 6 of them! Continue reading →