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The End, But Also A New Beginning
After nine years of writing about the Red House and the so-called “project,” I have decided to end the blog. I approach this not with regrets but with many happy feelings about how we took a run-down, bank-foreclosed property and … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Renovation, The Property, Travel
Tagged baking, cooking, flowers, gardening, renovation
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The Beginning Of Our Eighth Red House Summer And A Shout Out To All “Bowling Bob’s” Wherever You Are
This past June started our eighth summer at the Red House. Since this was the first summer that Lynn didn’t have to go back to work (hint: he retired last October), I managed to save a good chunk of vacation … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Flowers, Gardening, kitchen, Renovation, The Property, Vegetables
Tagged cook at home, farm to table, gardening, renovation, slow food movement
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Is It Done Yet?
I have been asked this question more times since the beginning of this year then I can count. Let me just say, renovating a house that was built in 1850 is not like baking a cake – so no, IT’S … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Gardening, Renovation, The Property
Tagged attic, moulding, old house, painting, red house, renovation, staircases, windows
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The Final Floor
It’s now shortly after 1 p.m., the smoke alarm has gone off twice and we’ve already blown the same fuse (upstairs bedroom where all the big boy toys are apparently being used simultaneously) twice as well. Did I mention I … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Renovation, The Property
Tagged installers, real wood, renovation, wood floors
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One Down, Two To Go (Bathrooms of Course) And A Top Ten List
We had quite a productive summer. First and foremost, our downstairs bathroom/laundry room is nearly 99% done! My contractor was so pleased about this incredible development that he even left me a note! Yes, there is still some painting to … Continue reading
Posted in bathroom, Construction, Flowers, food, Furniture, Gardening, Renovation, The Property, Vegetables
Tagged bathroom, moving, projects, renovation
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The Start of a New (Downstairs) Bath/Laundry Room
So, remember how we really wanted the upstairs/master bathroom to be done so Lynn and I could move into our bedroom and move out of the smallest guest room in the house? We have now been sleeping in the small … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Construction, Renovation, Travel, VW
Tagged bathroom, contractors, remodel, renovation
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The Start of Our Sixth Red House Summer
Unbelievably, it has been six years since we bought the Red House. Needless to say we still have quite a bit of work to be done but hopefully now that we got rid of our house on Long Island (as … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Construction, Flowers, food, Garlic, Grilling, kitchen, Renovation, The Property, Vegetables
Tagged cooking, drywall, farmhouse, flowers, garden, garlic, kitchen countertops, renovation
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Fall Upstate And A Craving For…Baking
Fall has definitely arrived at the Red House. The leaves are turning shades of crimson, yellow and orange. I think the sumac trees on the property are my favorite only because their colors are so intense and often the deep … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, chicken, Construction, cooking, Dessert, Family, food, Garlic, kitchen, Pasta, Teenagers, The Property
Tagged baking, chicken, cooking, crepes, farmers markets, garlic, renovation, stew, vegetables
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A Midsummer Night’s Red House Story
Since I posted my last article (end of June), quite a bit has actually transpired at the Red House. First and foremost, we have all of our kitchen cabinets in place (minus some drawers and a couple of doors). And … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, cooking, Family, food, Garlic, kitchen, Mom and Dad, Munich, Pizza, Uncategorized
Tagged bats, Italy, Munich, pizza, renovation, travels, upstate New York
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The Start of Summer
It being the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation, I decided to splurge a bit on the provisions I would be bringing up to the house for the weekend. Now, I’ve been hauling food up … Continue reading
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Tagged electrical, flowers, gardening, kitchen cabinets, organizing, renovation, summer, vegetables
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