Author Archives: houghtas

So I wrote to my parents: But here’s the crazy part of the last 48 hours… This guy came in to buy a part from Jeremy on Friday and gave Jeremy his card for typing up the invoice.  Seeing that … Continue reading →

It’s funny how it seemed so unique and off-the-wall when I first got started and now I see it everywhere!   It’s not like I was really trying to do something totally different either.  I just liked the look of … Continue reading →

Dennis, owner of Gecko Construction did a great job on the siding, and on the patio.  How one guy can get those big beams in place by himself gives me a whole new appreciation for the craftsmen that do this … Continue reading →

They say prep work is the most important step.  I must say that having the right tools to prep with make it a ton easier too.  On Saturday we did the back 1/4 of the house (it was like practice … Continue reading →

Replacing a window is a good Saturday project. This one would have gone quicker if the window had been the same size, but don’t let that stop you from having the window that works best for the space. The one … Continue reading →

The thing about a remodel, is that one thing leads to another. Rarely does a project just require one step. To get rid of the chimney, first we had to change the heat stove.  There was an old, 20 plus … Continue reading →

There’s water under the house: Fixed the bathroom drain that was more like a sieve than a pipe. There’s still water under the house: Rerouted the gutter water on the north side of the house by making a dry river … Continue reading →

The past couple of weeks have been about the details. The little things that are finally getting some “I love what you’ve done, it’s so comfortable” type comments, and the like. Baseboards in the kitchen, new light fixtures, the fascade … Continue reading →

Okay, so just like building a house, the foundation for this site is now in place.  I plan to talk about my renovation of a house built in 1942 on highway 99.  I’m now about 9 months into the adventure … Continue reading →