Category Archives: Renovations

Planning and Doing

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Cathy G Gilbert

Things have been a little quiet here in blog-world version of Lot 26—but in the real world? We’ve been busy doing and busy planning. CF has been touring more and more, but when he is home he reads up on … Continue reading →

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Small Change = Big Difference

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Cathy G Gilbert

So, as I mentioned in my previous post, there have been many small changes to our kitchen.  These changes, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, have made a difference in the way we live and experience our time here at … Continue reading →

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Meet our Newest Friend: New Sink!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Cathy G Gilbert

Hi all! Well, my weekend goal happened successfully!  And with very little effort on my part 🙂  CF installed our New Sink!  All I had to do was find it, buy it ($30, folks, at Menards!), and change out some … Continue reading →

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Settling in for the Summer

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Cathy G Gilbert

Hello!  I know it’s been a few weeks since my last post, but my excuse is pretty good:  I was visiting several friends 🙂  Who can deny me that? After CF and I returned from our big trip, we came … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Winter with New Friends: Furnace and Storm Windows

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Cathy G Gilbert

Hello all!  Last post, I mentioned that fall was coming and it’s getting colder (among other things)–so that means that CF and I are now considering weatherizing Lot 26. When we first moved into our new home, we pulled a … Continue reading →

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Meet Water Heater, Our New Frenemy

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Cathy G Gilbert

Oh, readers–dear, dear readers…have you ever had water heater problems?  If you have, you know what a serious pain in the butt they can be… Let me tell you a little story about the water heater at Lot 26.  We’ll … Continue reading →

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Bathrooms and Birthdays

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Cathy G Gilbert

Well, tonight’s update will be brief, but will have plenty of pictures! After getting my last post out of my system, I felt I had a much clearer head.  However, someone very wise (Jenn S.) once (just a few days … Continue reading →

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The Bathroom: An Update and a Rant

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Cathy G Gilbert

I don’t know if any of you remember, or have been curious about, our bathroom situation.  Specifically, the shower, or lack thereof.  Well, I’ve tried not to write about it too much because, to be honest, I’ve been very annoyed … Continue reading →

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Moving Weekend: Sweating It Out and Talking It Out

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Cathy G Gilbert

I thought I would pause in the midst of packing to give you all a little update.  (Actually, I just really really really hate moving, so I’ll take any excuse to not think about it…like “Oh my public NEEDS to … Continue reading →

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Getting Closer to Moving Day!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Cathy G Gilbert

Well folks, I’ve been so busy lately with working on the mobile home and with working on my classes that I’ve hardly had time to think, let alone write and reflect. However, I do have time to let you all … Continue reading →

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