Long time, no post

The whole idea of buying an older home, fixing it up - I'm still enjoying that (for the most part). But the concept of blogging about the process quickly lost it's luster. Take before pics, do project, clean up, take more photos, edit photos, write entry - how do people do it? But I'm still trying to give it a go. Bob has been pushing me to "take pictures for the blog!" so there will be some posts soon.

Below is the list of projects we've completed since we bought the house on April 30th. Some are small, some bigger, but I'm happy with the progress made so far. Also, thanks to both our families, who helped us with several projects!

Adventures in caulking

Last week I spent one night after work removing this disgusting, old, moldy tan caulk:

And a couple hours re-caulking the next evening to end up with this (excuse the dirty tub):

What a big difference! I'd never done a caulking project this big, so it isn't anywhere near perfect. Also I ended up with both hands completely covered in a caulk.

I used this silicone caulk we got at Lowe's. Smelled like vinegar gone bad, but other than that was fine.

 
*Another stalled post from July.

From one Honeywell to another

We installed a programmable thermostat just in time for the cool fall weather.

A Honeywell 5-2 Day we got a Lowe's (with a b-day gift card from Mom R - thanks!)

Now we just have to find a place to recycle our old thermostat, as it contains mercury.

A nice surprise to come home to

When Bob and I got home from our trip to MI this weekend*, we were surprised to find the previously dirty pink guest room had been painted a clean crisp white!

Our summer house guest, Dan, painted it while we were gone (even the pink ceiling!) It makes the room look so much bigger, and did I mention cleaner? Thanks Dan!! :)

Before (taken during the inspection):

*This draft is from back in JULY people. I need to catch up!