Woodstove wonder
Woodstoves are a staple in mountain homes and at the Bar B it’s no different. Before my new hardwood floors
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
Author: barbara
Oh, for pity’s sake
People don’t listen. Twice in the last two weeks I’ve warned people about the amount of snow at the Bar
Read MoreScenes from a back yard
The back yard at the Bar B has gone through many changes. Trees down, clean-up, heavy snows, summer sun and
Read MoreAt least this works
Winter is the litmus workability test at the Bar B. I still struggle with ice dams and downspouts, plowing, snow
Read MoreHot tub? What hot tub?
My Tupperware drawer was the place where single Tups go. Are you missing lids? I seem to be hosting a
Read MoreDrywall done: Before and after
After a long slog with a gifted but difficult contractor, the Tyvek was gone and new drywall was in its
Read MoreLiving rooms need walls, not exposed Tyvek
Flat paint on drywall, wallpaper, Tyvek, Wood paneling, ceramic tile … all on one wall. That was the reality of
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The Duck Room
OK, it’s time to move from improvements done outside to some of the projects done inside. I don’t have many
Read MoreTriple insurance rates on the way … maybe
Now, I realize I’ve complained long and hard about chopping down so many trees and spending money for outside stuff
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Tree killer
That’s right, I’m at it again. I’m a tree killer. Chris and I have been talking about taking down the
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