Monthly Archives: October 2009
Demo Day 2: The One Where it Gets Ugly
So, it’s early Friday morning and I am just now writing about stuff that happened on Sunday. It seems as though I am behind. However, I have found the cure for insomnia! All insomniacs report to me and I will … Continue reading
Demo Day 1, or How to Destroy Your House
I don’t care how many times we do this, I’m not sure I’ll ever really be okay with spending a truckload of money for something and then immediately destroying it. Not that I let that stop me, you understand. But … Continue reading
Done Deal!
Welcome to our world, little brick house! We promise to love you and care for you to the very best of our abilities. However, first we’re going to destroy you a little. But we’ll put you back together very nicely. … Continue reading
Kitchen, Round II – Attack of the Killer Cabinets
Based on feedback we received here at OurPile HQ, it seems as though we may have created a touch of confusion. Please note that we have not yet closed on on new house (just 24 hours and change to go! … Continue reading
Old Home Week
“You have to know the past to understand the present.” Dr. Carl Sagan Since we haven’t yet closed on our new home project, this is the perfect opportunity to build our street cred by showing you a little of what … Continue reading
Just a brick ranch, structurally sound but needs lots of cosmetics…
Our family, friends, and realtor have been listening to us utter these words for the last three years. In 2006, we bought that exact house, only to renovate it and then unexpectedly sell it 14 months later. After two years … Continue reading
