Diary of a mad homeowner

The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else

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Randomness

I can be a little random at times and I’ll see something that catches my eye but it really doesn’t have a big story behind it. I Randomness at the Bar B that I’ve found in my endless files is as plentiful as the trees on my property.

Every time I make a payment on my second mortgage it’s hard because I don’t see a new kitchen or bathroom as being something to show for the cost. But when I see images like this and remember how it used to look, I’m satisfied with the money I’ve spent on mitigation.

In September 2013 the Slightly Unenchanted Forest was looking much better than it ever was.
In September 2013 the Slightly Unenchanted Forest was looking much better than it ever was.

I over estimated how much wood I needed for the winter of 2013-14 and Paul came up to split wood so I could give a cord away to a friend. A nice mixture of old, new, pine and hardwood, it’s work to keep the woodshed supply optimal. My goal is to have it completely empty by summer to help reduce the fire danger and Paul helped whittle it down a bit.

My son Paul tackled part of my woodpile in February 2014.
My son Paul tackled part of my woodpile in February 2014.

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