Category Archives: Staircase

Going Up, Going Down

Posted on August 6, 2011 by D

This three-story rowhome with a basement had three (3.5, really) different staircases… that no longer made sense. They were 30” wide, not 36”; they were steep to save space back in the day; they ended in odd locations; and they … Continue reading →

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Wood Floors

Posted on July 17, 2011 by D

The house is lucky to have some incredible looking 100+ year-old wide-plank pine floorboards on the first and second floors. The flooring guy mentioned the species details, but I didn’t write them down so I’ll have to get them in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Room, Doors, Fireplace, Guest Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Staircase, Study, Wood Flooring | Leave a comment

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

Progress Pics–Spray Foam Insulation & Deck

Posted on May 14, 2011 by D

Major milestone achieved! Spray foam insulation was completed this week and drywall is next. Here are some pictures of the house after the spray foam insulation. Click here to see the previous post about spray foam insulation.    Kitchen with … Continue reading →

Posted in Deck, Fireplace, Framing, Guest Bedroom, Insulation, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Pictures, Staircase, Study | Leave a comment

Microsoft Photosynth and Panoramas

Posted on May 14, 2011 by D

A friend recently told me about a relatively new iPhone app called Photosynth (free in the App Store). It’s from Microsoft, but don’t scoff just yet. It allows you to create a virtual tour of a space right on your … Continue reading →

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