Category Archives: Exterior

The End is Near – Drywall, Taping and Priming

Posted on June 19, 2011 by D

Tons of progress in a short time. Drywall went up one week ago, followed by joint compound and taping during the week. Interior priming and exterior painting this weekend. Unfinished –> finished exterior   Unfinished –> finished window brick molding … Continue reading →

Posted in Basement, Dining Room, Entrance, Exterior, Fireplace, Floor Layout, Guest Bathroom, Guest Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Pass-Through, Pictures, Powder Room, Staircase, Study, Vestibule, Windows | Leave a comment

The Deck

Posted on June 19, 2011 by D

The mahogany deck wood was delivered (twice!) and the deck install began. The deck is nearly done. A few more details, a sealing and about a month until we can enjoy the summer and fall outside.   

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The Windows and Doors are In

Posted on May 4, 2011 by D

After 6 long weeks of waiting for the windows and doors to arrive (and the rain to stop), they’re here. Windows and doors were installed this week along with a new roof over the back half of the house (the … Continue reading →

Posted in Deck, Doors, Entrance, Exterior, Guest Bedroom, Media Room, Pictures, Vestibule, Windows | 2 Comments

And behind this door… another house.

Posted on August 8, 2010 by D

With all the focus on the settlement, architect scheduling and general contractor discussion since closing, I hadn’t had a chance to write about this yet. When we first went to see the house, the MLS listing stated: This home features … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the Past

Posted on July 18, 2010 by D

We were determined to find pictures of the house and stumbled upon PhillyHistory.org. Here are 2 pictures of the front of the main house as it looked in 1963. The MLS listing had it listed as being built around 1929. … Continue reading →

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