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  • 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
  • The Library, Rearranged

    I've been getting the "oh, you're nesting!" comments from friends and family a lot lately, and maybe it's true. I'm…
    September 22, 2014
  • The New Lighting for the Hallway

    New Lights, and New Favorites

    This post is sponsored by Schoolhouse Electric. There are three existing lights in the hallway: the one that you can…
    September 18, 2014
  • The Nursery, Before

    The Nursery, After Construction

    Who's ready for some pretty pictures? (Sorry to disappoint. It's the nursery.) The room is about 12'x12' though the built-in…
    September 16, 2014
  • Kitchen to Nursery Conversion

    The Second Floor is Taking Shape

    Hey, no more visible lathe! We have walls! That's the door we're going to reuse for the new nursery, casually…
    August 4, 2014
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  • 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
  • The Library, Rearranged

    I’ve been getting the “oh, you’re nesting!” comments from friends and family a lot lately, and maybe it’s true. I’m organizing closets. I’m arranging and…

    September 22, 201452 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • The New Lighting for the Hallway

    New Lights, and New Favorites

    This post is sponsored by Schoolhouse Electric. There are three existing lights in the hallway: the one that you can see below, hanging down (which…

    September 18, 201413 comments'L' for Lighting, Hallway, The Victorian House
  • The Nursery, Before

    The Nursery, After Construction

    Who’s ready for some pretty pictures? (Sorry to disappoint. It’s the nursery.) The room is about 12’x12′ though the built-in cabinetry takes up 2′ of…

    September 16, 201424 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
  • Kitchen to Nursery Conversion

    The Second Floor is Taking Shape

    Hey, no more visible lathe! We have walls! That’s the door we’re going to reuse for the new nursery, casually hanging out all akimbo at…

    August 4, 20145 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
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