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  • Basement Bathroom Lighting Options

    I'm thinking porcelain. One (or two) of these options, maybe? Truman, Schoolhouse Electric (available in black or white) Rufus, Rejuvenation…
  • Basement Remodel Progress So Far

    Before: November 2: November 23: December 9 (today):
  • Basement Progress

    The walls are framed, the floors have been leveled, and much of the electrical work has been done. Our glass…
  • Tile for the Basement Laundry Room and Half-Bath

    We're going with Octagon & Dot in white, and charcoal gray for the grout. It was just over $5/sq. ft.,…
  • The Basement Floor Plan

    You've already seen photos of the empty basement, but now I have a floor plan to share with you. I…
  • The Empty Basement

    It's just over a month late, but we finished another item on my Thirty Before 30 list. #9: Clean out…
  • Basement, Bathrooms, Laundry Room

    Tile for the Basement Laundry Room and Half-Bath

    We’re going with Octagon & Dot in white, and charcoal gray for the grout. It was just over $5/sq. ft., and we’ll be using it…

    November 18, 201061 comments
  • Basement

    The Basement Floor Plan

    You’ve already seen photos of the empty basement, but now I have a floor plan to share with you. I even drew it to scale…

    November 11, 201066 comments
  • Basement

    The Empty Basement

    It’s just over a month late, but we finished another item on my Thirty Before 30 list. #9: Clean out the basement. (It’s getting scary…

    November 2, 2010134 comments
  • Basement, Eleanor's Room, Parenting, Pregnancy, Studio

    Making Room for Baby

    Among all of the congratulations (thank you!), one question is popping up repeatedly. How are we going to make room for another baby? After all,…

    August 19, 2010129 comments
  • Basement, Kitchen, Stairway

    At the Back Door

    Brandon setup a little area near the back door for our coats and shoes (and a leash too). This is where the stairs are that…

    March 11, 20087 comments
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