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    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • Review: Indow Window Inserts

    Indow provided two window inserts for review. Most of the windows on the first and second floor are original to…
    February 27, 2017
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there…
    February 13, 2017
  • Installing the Lyric Honeywell Thermostat

    Upgrading to a Smart Thermostat

    This post is sponsored by Honeywell. I received a Lyric thermostat and compensation in exchange for coverage. All opinions and…
    November 12, 2014
  • Abnormal Condition Exists

    It’s Electric!

    Our Victorian had been converted to multiple apartments decades ago (during the Depression, I believe), and was only converted back…
    October 1, 2014
  • Review: Indow Window Inserts

    Indow provided two window inserts for review. Most of the windows on the first and second floor are original to the house — single pane,…

    February 27, 201723 commentsKitchen, The Victorian House, Upgrades and Maintenance
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there was a mishmash of light…

    February 13, 201712 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Installing the Lyric Honeywell Thermostat

    Upgrading to a Smart Thermostat

    This post is sponsored by Honeywell. I received a Lyric thermostat and compensation in exchange for coverage. All opinions and thoughts about this product are…

    November 12, 201410 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Abnormal Condition Exists

    It’s Electric!

    Our Victorian had been converted to multiple apartments decades ago (during the Depression, I believe), and was only converted back to a single-family home shortly…

    October 1, 201419 commentsBasement, The Victorian House
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