tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67283733197927020892024-03-21T04:08:35.980-07:00GlenlochanSurviving the revival of a classic American Four-Square.Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-42056992767256051402016-06-25T17:14:00.000-07:002016-06-25T17:14:03.377-07:00From One Shade of White to ColorFirst the fence had to be built (see <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2015/09/all-fenced-in.html" target="_blank">All Fenced In</a>) and then the fence had to be painted (see <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-shade-of-white.html" target="_blank">One Shade of White</a>). But the most fun and important part of this multi-phase project was selecting and installing the landscaping. Consulting with a landscape designer, poring over books, pictures, and plant catalogs for weeks, we settled on the "country garden" look along the fence line. We did all the planting ourselves - no small feat for such a long fence line, and the award goes to Rob for digging ALL of the holes. <br />
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Here's the process from bare ground to plantings:<br />
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We then added soaker hoses along the entire planting line, installed on a handy timer so the plants won't be scorched and die of thirst while we are in Philly.<br />
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And a full trailer of mulch was quickly depleted.<br />
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Although it needs time to grow and meld into the "look" and we still need to plant a row of roses behind the fence to softly creep over the top, we do have progress, and that is the important point. It beats mud and dirt, for sure and the yard is looking a less like a construction zone all the time.<br />
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Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-4765384493148767292016-06-22T17:05:00.001-07:002016-06-22T17:05:44.808-07:00Project Shutter Painting: Completed!You may have noticed that the picture of "Glenlochan Today" at the top of this blog has been updated. If you look closely, you will see that this is the first picture of Glenlochan with ALL of the shutters installed. Yup, that's right, the end of this year-long plus project arrived and I finally was able to check shutter painting off the list for a very long while (see: <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2016/03/painting-shutters-is-not-for.html" target="_blank">Painting Shutters is not for the Perfectionist</a>.) I logged hours and hours on this project and Rob had them all hung in less than half a day. <br />
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The long process included lugging shutters to Philly so I could work on the caulking and painting at all times, pictured here in the Philly small backyard:<br />
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Finally, the day arrived, in the breezeway of Glenlochan, when I put the very last coat on the very last shutter - it was a banner moment that had to be recorded:</div>
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Installation was a breeze:<br />
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And this project is a wrap....shew!<br />
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Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-25349372206564696942016-05-07T18:34:00.000-07:002016-05-07T18:34:14.690-07:00One Shade of WhiteSince we became <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2015/09/all-fenced-in.html" target="_blank">all fenced in</a> we've been waiting for the wood to age enough to paint it. It was supposed to be a 2015 project, but it bled into 2016 before we knew it. Once the wood finally aged enough and the moisture reading was low enough, we then had to wait for the weather to cooperate AND the time to do an extended paint job (yes, I'm still working on the shutters, too). This spring has been unusually cold and rainy - more like winter than spring - so outdoor projects have been very delayed. <br />
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While we waited for the weather to break, Rob researched available paint products. After much research, numerous trips to the store, and samples tried on extra pickets, Rob elected to use a solid color stain. We tested the semi-transparent and the color wasn't satisfactory. The picket fence had to be the requisite white - not off-white, not some shade of white, but the traditional "picket fence" white. Quaint, old-fashioned, and utterly perfect (he had a vision). <br />
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First step was to caulk around the post caps and then wash the entire fence. I helped a bit but Rob did the lion's share of the prep. And, the weather still wasn't cooperating, so some of the washing happened in the rain. <br />
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Then the real work began in earnest. And solo for Rob as I was traveling for work and he was on his own once the weather broke. He spent a solid week painting, with my help on the weekend and a bit of assistance from Joe.<br />
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The transformation was pretty remarkable.<br />
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The giant orbs were added to the gate posted (gate still to be built):<br />
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Slowly the fence was transformed<br />
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Looking pretty close to the vision. Note the one missed picket, later corrected.<br />
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Next up, landscaping around the fence!<br />
Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-34530031942583019922016-03-25T18:51:00.000-07:002016-03-25T18:51:03.074-07:00Cherry Picker Weekend(s)So, we've been waiting for months to rent a large lift (aka a cherry picker) for a long weekend to take care of multiple tasks that we are not able to accomplish with mere ladders alone. Did we get a small lift? Nope. The 50 footer that had to be towed with a truck (also rented). Did we get it all done in one weekend? Nope - the wind did not cooperate so this morphed from one long weekend into two. <br />
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The tree trimming took the majority of our time and effort. Rob was a master trimmer and feller of trees. Branches that look small thirty five feet in the air appear quite large when they fall on the ground and need to be dragged and piled carefully in the growing brush pile. I was the dragger of branches, sticks, debris.<br />
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As overgrown as the yard was when we bought Glenlochan, we've been clearing and clearing and clearing. Now, we also want to give the trees that are remaining the best chance of survival. So many trees were dying or dead from neglect, overcrowding and hideous vine growth. Here's one tree that we are saving pre-vine removal.<br />
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Here's the large brush pile as evidence of our hard (exhausting) work and efforts. It takes up more than half the back yard and is taller than all of us!<br />
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Next up was the removal of the exterior stickers from the second story awning windows. Although the rest of the windows all had their factory stickers removed long ago, I could not reach these from inside the house because awning windows don't tilt inward. And, being on the second floor made them impossible to reach without the lift. <br />
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Tip - don't ever wait to remove the protective stickers from new windows - remove them immediately. The sun and elements seal them to the windows and make removal a hundred times more difficult than a simple peel. Three hours, several razor blades and half a bottle each of Goo be Gone and industrial strength window cleaner and the windows were clear for the first time since installation. This was my turn in the cherry picker and I enjoyed using it (but not the sticker peeling task), Pristine windows at last!<br />
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Last up was hanging the second story shutters. Sadly, they are not all painted yet (still working through the caulking, priming and painting of the first story shutters) but I managed to complete those for the second story windows in time. <br />
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The vintage look hardware and shutterdogs (the s-hooks at the bottom) were selected and ordered with care far in advance of cherry picker weekend. Rob expertly installed them on the upper three windows.<br />
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They look awesome, if a little lopsided/topheavy without shutters on the bottom windows. Loving it.<br />
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Back to shutter painting....Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-65289339583994564072016-03-21T18:14:00.000-07:002016-03-21T18:14:04.462-07:00Painting Shutters is Not for the PerfectionistWe could have just gone to Lowes and purchased vinyl shutters, installed them already, and been done with it. Did we? Of course not. We wanted wood shutters, installed dimensionally, with period hardware. Easier said than done. Wood shutters are just that, unpainted wood shutters - hard to find, much more costly than their vinyl counterparts, full of extra work for the uninitiated, and likely to cause much more maintenance down the road, but we gloried in their authenticity.<br />
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We were excited when they finally arrived, less excited when we realized that the slats were quite moveable and as such, could allow moisture to intrude causing issues sooner than we anticipated. So, my caulking skills have been tested as I carefully caulk BOTH sides of EVERY slat in 14 shutters. Joy. After some experimentation, it turns out that the Qtip is the tool of choice for caulking carefully without a lot of excess beading. UGH. It's painful and time consuming. And NOT for the perfectionist.<br />
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Then comes the priming. Painting each and every slat with primer, knowing that despite best efforts, there will be drips on the other side - it's the nature of the beast with slats. It's also painful and time consuming. And NOT for the perfectionist.<br />
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One coat of primer, two coats of black paint. It's an endless job that I'm only half way through, despite hours upon hours of effort. I may have my 10,000 hour in on shutter painting (not the expertise I was seeking in this lifetime), fighting my perfectionist tendencies all the way. After all, we'd like to get the shutters hung this decade, since 2015 didn't happen. Vinyl is looking pretty good about now!</div>
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-32307511268790234682015-09-20T09:56:00.002-07:002015-09-20T09:56:07.496-07:00All Fenced InA white picket fence is required for a historic home, isn't it? Well, maybe not in all cases, but this house was screaming for one and Rob had a vision as to exactly how it needed to be constructed. Because I am a visual person, I had to see it all laid out with stakes: <br />
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When the boys were home for a holiday, Rob took advantage of their brawn to help get the first two posts dug and in - 8 x 8 posts, I kid you not!<br />
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Sturdy and substantial (there was actually a lot of debate on my part about the size of the posts but I ultimately caved). I still had my doubts throughout the process that they were just too large given the height of the fence, but it turned out that Rob was absolutely, 100% right on this one. <br />
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The remaining posts were a long process to install, even with the help of a rented automatic post hole digger.<br />
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These posts were all 6 x 6's so not a lot lighter than the gate and corner posts. Rob finished the job solo and then started planning out the addition of the pickets.<br />
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The first section went up like clockwork:<br />
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Before too long (okay, a couple weeks total, but he was a one man show at this point) the fence was fully installed.<br />
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It's absolutely the perfect addition to the still unfinished yard.<br />
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The wood is aging so we can paint the fence the requisite white (hopefully before winter) and it needs post caps and a fancy gate to finish the picture. It's apparently the most substantial and sturdy picket fence many have seen, according to the comments received from numerous passersby. It's definitely a fence for the ages.<br />
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-66342832471268604492015-08-30T05:24:00.003-07:002015-09-15T17:24:35.576-07:00Fun (or Not) With Chalk PaintAs mentioned earlier, we took the plunge and consulted with a designer (Kelsie Hornby, CID, ASID, Elegant Designs, Inc.) to start whipping the inside of Glenlochan in shape, one room at a time. Not having worked with anyone before (we've always made interior decisions on the fly based on personal preferences, many of which would probably make the professionals cringe) this was a new and, thankfully, very good experience for us. We decided to tackle the study first - it's the first room one sees when walking in the front door and it also seemed like it would be easy to finish (this was six months ago and it's still in progress, go figure).<br />
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In any event we have made some progress (delays are all on us) starting with an awesome rug that our designer suggested and that we adore:<br />
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The next step was to paint the bookcases black...yes, black. They aren't made of special wood, but it does seem a bit perverse to be painting over newly stained and finished wood. Nonetheless, we jumped in and I began researching various kinds of paint to accomplish the look we wanted - not distressed, but a stately black that would make the bookcases look like they had been there forever. At the designer's suggestion, I investigated milk paint and chalk paint. I quickly took milk paint off the list - it did not seem durable enough for this application. After some testing, I did decide to go with Annie Sloan chalk paint. Note - chalk paint is not the paint used to create chalkboards (chalk<strong>board</strong> paint)! I'm not positive I'd make that call again, but I did learn a lot and I'm happy with the end result. First I had to clear everything out, heavy sign.<br />
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The shelves were laid flat for easy painting:<br />
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Next I painted everything with one coat of Annie Sloan graphite color paint:<br />
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It looks very dry and grey at this stage. I had to make a decision between light wax, dark wax, or one coat of each. I elected for the dark (even being told it would be "streakier") because we were going for a rich black look, not a rich grey (and no, Annie Sloan chalk paint does not come in "black" - graphite is as close as one can get).<br />
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The painting went really quickly - no sanding required, it coats wonderfully, even over the Waterlox finish. The time savings on the painting was quickly eliminated during the waxing process, however. I found the wax very difficult to work with, messy, and very uneven in results. It was a labor intensive process that wore me down. Here you can see the difference between the waxed and unwaxed sides:<br />
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At the end of the day, I'm very happy with the finished result and I would definitely use chalk paint again, but only in certain applications. Here's what I learned:<br />
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Pros of Chalk Paint<br />
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<li>It covers quickly and can paint over any surface without sanding or prep</li>
<li>A little wax and a little paint can go a long way</li>
<li>One can achieve a variety of looks with chalk paint from elegant to distressed</li>
<li>If waxed properly and allowed to age, it's very durable</li>
<li>The paint is very low odor</li>
<li>It *can* be very fun to work with </li>
<li>The end result can be amazing and has much more depth than a latex application</li>
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Cons of Chalk Paint</div>
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<li>It's pretty expensive ($40 for a quart and you still need wax and supplies)</li>
<li>It can be hard to find - sometimes available online, otherwise you have to search out boutiques that carry it and the store closest to us was constantly out of what we needed, which was very frustrating</li>
<li>The color choices are a bit limited and the lack of a true black is disappointing</li>
<li>The wax needs to age for 21 days for full durability - which meant the bookcases did not get reassembled until a month after completion, ugh</li>
<li>Using the dark wax as the first coat is tricky - it's much easier to use a coat of clear wax and then dark over it, but the results will not be as dark</li>
<li>Although there are many expensive and special applicators for the wax, I found that the easiest "applicator" was a cheap sponge that had been moistened slightly. The dark wax is messy, so gloves were a must-have. (I can hear the Annie Sloan devotees sighing with exasperation at this point)</li>
<li>The paint is very low odor but the wax is not - windows had to be opened</li>
<li>There are seminars and certifications for working with Annie Sloan chalk paint - go figure - that could be a pro for some, but I like a product that I can use effectively without spending time in class</li>
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Now I still have to do the same thing to the bookcase on the other side. I *might* be done by Christmas....! More on this room as we implement more of our designer's suggestions and near completion.</div>
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The front of the house has really been shaping up this season. First, we FINALLY managed to get the wrought iron railing that we had specially made in Philly over a year ago OUT of the Philly house dining room and to Virginia for installation (via a UHaul trailor). Here it is in the place it held in Philly for far too long, wrapped in bubble wrap!<br />
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Rob quickly had it installed, just in time for the bricklayers to start their magic.</div>
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The paver walkway was laid in a basket weave pattern with a broad apron and a long walkway all the way down to the sidewalk. <br />
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And, Rob added the requisite tree swing in the large old chestnut tree. Although it was installed for the kids, we've probably used it more than anyone so far. A great way to take a quick break and so fun.</div>
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Just a swinging'....Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-69089779527569940712015-06-21T18:42:00.001-07:002015-06-21T18:42:09.244-07:00The Boat ProjectBecause we don't have enough projects in our life we, of course, bought a boat that is, well, a bit of a project. Rob's been searching for this exact model on the used boat market for over 8 months so when it came on the market AND was located only one state over, we didn't take any chances and bought it sight unseen. Fortunately, we weren't disappointed when we did see the boat. It's a great and solid boat.<br />
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Job one was to get it to Virginia, which we did on a recent Saturday. We had to rent a U-Haul truck to transport the boat.<br />
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The four hour drive only took six. I was in the tail car, so this was my view for all six hours.<br />
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We arrived in one piece and the boat is at the marina being serviced so it will be utterly sound when we launch it. A thorough cleaning and a complete polishing of the entire boat will be our tasks once we get it back. It will take a lot of elbow grease (so what's new?) and like all of our projects, we hope it will be totally worth it in the end.<br />
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Amidst the busy-ness of the spring, I've managed to find some time for a few little fix-it projects. One recent fun find is a neat little painting in a damaged wicker frame that I spotted at a Philly thrift store. I had to have it - it would be perfect for the yellow bedroom at Glenlochan. Never mind that I've never worked with wicker and really had no clue what it might take to make it whole again. The price was right and the desire was strong.<br />
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It looked pretty good - a little dirty and dusty - except for the lower left corner which was missing a piece and had damage.<br />
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After some research online, I ordered a replacement reed and wicker wrap from a wicker supply store. I soaked the rod, bent it carefully to shape, let it dry and then set about anchoring it, gluing it, and wrapping it.<br />
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After the repair job was fully dry, I carefully painted the entire frame with white Annie Sloane chalk paint to even the color and hide the newly repaired portions. <br />
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Chalk paint requires a wax coat to provide a durable finish. I used the clear wax first on the entire frame and then very sparingly added a bit of dark wax in spots to age the new white paint a bit. I hadn't worked with chalk paint before, but I had plans to use it in a much larger upcoming project, so this was a good intro to working with the paint and the wax. <br />
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Far from a professional repair job, but I was pretty pleased with the results and cannot wait to hang it in Glenlochan.<br />
<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-11121381244790129592015-06-02T19:59:00.000-07:002015-06-02T19:59:18.046-07:00Our Life is a (Glorious) Four Ring CircusOverextended does not begin to describe the past few months, but we are not complaining (at least not much). It's been a nutty almost first half of the year, nothing catastrophic, thank goodness, special days and hard work abound, lots to be thankful for. Exhaustion reigns supreme right now, however. It's been a circus. A GLORIOUS circus. Rings of daring feats, perfectly choreographed moves, and suspense interspersed with comedic relief, all vying for our attention, beckoning us with the colorful delights therein. Turning attention to one ring necessarily means neglecting the others. But the lure of the others is too great to neglect them for long, so attention quickly shifts again. And again. And again. And, at the end of the day, nothing really gets our full attention, just short spurts of energy, bursts of attention and interest. <br />
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Ring One of the circus is work. Work has been stimulating, consuming, energizing, and exhausting. There has been lots of travel in the past few months, many long hours, and many demands. Add in the travel between Philly and Virginia and it leads to many mornings of not knowing where I am when I wake up. Great view from the office of one city in my recent travels:<br />
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In Ring Two we have a new family member we welcomed into this world in January, a precious new baby who is absolutely perfect, wonderful to behold in his ability to learn so much in such a short amount of time, and staggering in the power he holds over all of us without yet realizing his control. A delight that is impossible to resist. Time away feels squandered.<br />
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Ring Three is the Philly project. Thanks, to Rob, progress hasn't been stalled. He's been a one-man band, jack of all trades, slowly moving this house into the 21st century. But his on-going work has interfered with having a few of life's luxuries. Like a bathroom. Not. Kidding. It's been an interesting few months but the green marble tile is the light that keeps us going.<br />
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Ring Four is Glenlochan, always the Beacon, inspiring us to keep going with our revival of this grand old structure. From hiring an interior design consultant to help us make peace with the interior, one room at a time, to heavy duty work outside, we cannot stop moving this forward too. New rug, courtesy of our designer's great tip:<br />
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When immersed in any particular ring, it feels right, focused and good, but something always pulls that focus and the immersion process starts anew. But, we are powerless to resist any; they all need, want, deserve our attention and so we move from ring to ring, tuning in and tuning out, enjoying (or not) each as we shift and shift again.<br />
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For now, we are enjoying the show, running all day, every day. <br />
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Just not sure when the circus will be pulling out of town....Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-6599793223274311602015-02-01T10:00:00.001-08:002015-02-01T10:00:06.435-08:00Creating a Blank CanvasArtists start with a blank canvas to create a lasting work of art. Unfortunately, we don't have that luxury when it comes to the outdoor projects at Glenlochan. When we bought the place, you could barely see the house from the road, it was so overgrown and vine covered (see <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2011/04/invasion-of-vines.html" target="_blank">Invasion of the Vines</a>). And we battled the invasive bamboo for several years (see <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2011/03/me-and-my-machete.html" target="_blank">Me and My Machete</a>). As such, the yard is far from a blank canvas, but for us to bring order and beauty to the years of neglect at Glenlochan, we need develop as close of an approximation to a blank canvas as possible. This means that, although we are focused on saving those trees and bushes that not only look good but that have a decent shot at survival, many must be cleared out, chopped down, trimmed, and otherwise pared back to create that almost blank canvas. <br />
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Cutting down trees that cannot survive:<br />
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Trimming trees that don't endanger the house and have a fair chance of surviving:<br />
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And clearing, clearing, clearing:<br />
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We also consulted with a boxwood expert - about half of the yard's boxwoods are very old and very valuable English boxwoods. The rest are not worth keeping and we've been advised not to try to move any since chances of survival get dicey when they are dug up (even with a tree spade) and transplanted. So, we'll be swapping those that are not decent specimens with a new variety of boxwood (fast growing and hopefully decent size to start so we can achieve some symmetry). As to the English boxwoods, they will be pampered over the next few years - injections and cutbacks designed to revitalize their health and improve their appearance.<br />
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The boxwoods have a long way to go. And so do we! But we are definitely getting closer to that blank canvas.<br /><br />
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-37285296889402565092015-01-11T11:40:00.001-08:002015-01-11T11:41:02.324-08:00How We Spent our Christmas VacationThe holidays are but a distant memory at this point - one week back at work has a way of making that happen. The last of the decorations are tucked back into the attic, the houses are looking barren without all the finery, lights, and greenery, and the days are just short, dark and cold now. The one sliver of encouragement this time of year is that we are actually gaining a little (very little) extra daylight each day. <br />
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Amidst my afternoon Cuban coffee withdrawal (we had a nice hit of that each afternoon in the week leading up to the New Year and I'm still sorely missing it) it's a good time to document what we actually did accomplish over the holidays (precious little on the actual projects, but oh so much otherwise).<br />
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1. Cutting and decorating our own Christmas tree - a fun family endeavor that we haven't indulged in a number of years, but the demise of our artificial tree made this a necessity this year.<br />
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2. Spending lot of quality time with family:<br />
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3. Making and devouring the roast beast:<br />
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4. Too many games of Mexican Train to count (some people tried some interesting moves):<br />
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5. Saying good-bye to the huge leaning pecan tree endangering our house (we didn't do the work, but left it to the professionals):<br />
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6. Clearing the yard with the new chainsaw on a 75 degree day:<br />
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7. Working the most difficult puzzle ever - the Constitution (no two identical pieces, monochromatic, and beyond difficult):<br />
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8. Adding a new rug to the mix:<br />
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9. And, most importantly, seeking an excellent home and Forever Family for this special and sweet guy who found us over the holidays after he was dumped off and on his own for days:<br />
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All labs are sweet, but this guy is beyond special - about a year old and so friendly and loving. We can't wait to meet the lucky family who will be adding him to their home. For now, he's safe and comfortable hanging out with us and Tosha is tolerating this temporary very big brother.Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-71195373619530361372015-01-03T18:10:00.001-08:002015-01-03T18:10:48.221-08:00The Art of the AuctionI'd like to say that we are becoming regulars at the antique auctions. That would, however, imply the following: <br />
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1. We know a lot about antiques (we do not) <br />
2. We have the time to become regulars at anything (we do not) <br />
3. We are skillful at recognizing the value of auctioned items (we are not) <br />
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Despite not rising to the level of regulars, we have been trying to attend auctions more frequently in an attempt to outfit Glenlochan. We even ate Thanksgiving Day dinner early to make that evening's auction (which might just be a new tradition). So far, we've added three vintage finds to the house, had short-lived buyer's remorse about two of them, kicked ourselves for not bidding on 20 other items, wished that we knew a lot more about antiques, and generally had a lot of fun, despite our ignorance (or maybe because of it!).<br />
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There is definitely an art to buying at auction - bid too fast and too often and you can inadvertently drive up the price. Bid too late, you risk losing the item. Forget your ceiling and you risk getting caught up in the heat of the moment and overpaying...by a lot. Rob has the strategy down, a holdover from his horse training days when he was a regular at the horse auctions. I do not, so it's thanks to Rob that we have the three items we do. <br />
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Rookie mistake number one - buying an item from the "ring" without previously inspecting it. Here's my score in that regard:<br />
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This Victorian hall rack has all the original hardware, two scalloped umbrella pans, and a marble seat. The detail was extraordinary - solid walnut and in great shape, none of which I knew as I was bidding on it. I completely lucked out, considering I bid on it on a whim in the heat of the moment. I had completely missed it during the pre-sale inspection period and I could barely see if from our auction seats. And I had to outbid several interested buyers. Needless to say, I was sweating it after I won until I could get to it to see in detail what I had purchased. Not a mistake I'll make again any time soon.<br />
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The umbrella pans were filled with cement (someone must have had the bright idea to use them for castings) but I was able to get those cleaned out.<br />
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Not bad for a rookie.<br />
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The other two items were purchased a bit more deliberately. Rob had his eye on a 19th century satinwood dresser, inspected it in advance, entered the bidding fray, and came out the victor on the other end. It hadn't caught my eye during the presale inspection, but was a nice find for the bedroom.<br />
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And finally, the Cheval mirror. I knew I had to have it from the picture on the website - I had been wanting one for years. Rob inspected it pre-sale, and then proceeded to procure it for me with skillful flair, bidding for the first time just as the hammer was coming down, and spending slightly more than I was planning to bid. It was the only thing I wanted for Christmas and I love it.<br />
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It wasn't the only thing I received for Christmas, however. Rob managed to get me two voluminous books on antique furniture. A little light reading in my quest to master the art of the auction. Happy Holidays!<br />
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-743357199102460392014-12-17T05:27:00.000-08:002014-12-17T05:27:00.180-08:00Purposeful Re-PurposingDuring the demolition phase of Glenlochan, we saved a lot of materials we found in the house, more than we could ever use even across other house projects. We just couldn't dispose of such cool old stuff in the dumpster and at first, I couldn't part with it at all (Rob doesn't tend to have the same sentimentality as I do on this front). However, reason had to prevail at some point - we cannot continue to rent three storage lockers forever and, financially, it would be cheaper to source what we need, when we need it, rather than paying so much each month to store unused items. The largest amount of materials we had salvaged was wood - we had a huge pile of old beams and awesome wood. After selecting a few choice pieces for known upcoming projects, we were finally willing to give the rest to good homes. We also had a huge selection of old interior doors and windows, most with the original glass and hardware, and porch rails. Quite a find for someone, but not us, unfortunately. We selected a few choice windows for some upcoming interior decorating projects, but the rest were put on Craig's list in search of a good home. <br />
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Fortunately, there are a lot of like-minded people out there (some are old friends, others new) and we were quickly able to "adopt out" and sell the items we can't use. At the end of the day, even the boards that weren't in great shape and had some termite damage all found good homes after their strategic placement in the front yard with the addition of a "free boards" sign. <br />
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I've asked those who ended up with Glenlochan items to send pictures of their re-purposing projects, and I have a few to date. First up, the beautiful staging of my favorite old door from Glenlochan. <br />
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Clearly this awesome nook requires an eye for design and decorating, definitely beyond my talents, but I'm so very happy to see such a cool re-purposing that others will enjoy.<br />
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And, from the old wood and beams from the house, good friends of ours created a beautiful setting in their back yard, complete with an outdoor pizza oven (can't wait for the first tasting):<br />
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So many cool re-purposing projects that can be undertaken, so little time. Love it all!<br />
<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-89956766825319941872014-12-13T04:53:00.000-08:002014-12-13T04:53:43.347-08:00Break for Apple Head DollsReally, we've taken a break from renovation for the holidays and due to guests coming to stay, not apple head dolls. We just didn't think it would be so nice to make our guests sleep among demolition, paint fumes and tools, so instead they get to sleep with unfinished woodwork and mismatched furniture. Oh well. <br />
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No renovation doesn't mean no creativity, however, and this year the project for me was apple head dolls. I started this project in early November with six nice big green apples. First I peeled them, next inserted a stick (bamboo skewers work great for this) for drying, and then carefully carved in a face on each. A sculptor I am not, but that's the beauty of the drying process - it turns each badly carved face into a wonderful work of art - no matter how untalented one (me) is. A quick dip in lemon juice for each to limit discoloration and then I inserted them into an egg carton I had anchored in a box to keep them upright.<br />
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Day one after carving:<br />
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The drying progression over about a month turns the juicy carved apple into a shriveled little head. <br />
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Each one has its own distinct personality. I'm still working out the final dressing up for four of them, but here's the first two, decorated in their holiday finery:<br />
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Far from perfect, but so fun. Happy Holiday prep to everyone.<br />
<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-12905019504136910592014-12-07T05:22:00.000-08:002014-12-07T05:22:53.436-08:00Old FriendsI was dreading the Thanksgiving weekend - not the holiday itself, I love the cooking, and eating, and hosting family - but all the work that would follow. After the holiday, since we had a long weekend in Virginia, I had an equally long to-do list that included (in addition to a LOT of cleaning) gathering from various storage locations all of the holiday decorations, sorting, and putting them up at Glenlochan for the first time. In theory that might sound fun, but since none of these boxes had been opened in 4 years and they had been in various storage places to varying degrees of temperatures for those said 4 years, it was a monumental chore to simply find them all, let alone, open sort, and then actually decorate. I was tired before I started. And, this was our last weekend in VA before the holidays, so it had to be complete when we walked out the door to go back to Philly.<br />
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Thanksgiving itself, as hoped, was absolutely wonderful. We had a great dinner (most said, "best turkey ever" - thanks Josh!!) and it was small and manageable and very fun and restful. That night, Rob and I headed to Richmond for an antiques auction (more on that later, but it might be a new Thanksgiving tradition!). The next day, the fun began.<br />
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To my surprise, it actually WAS fun. There were a few unpleasant surprises - the artificial tree that smelled pretty rank due to non-climate controlled storage conditions, the favorite lights that no longer worked - but overall, most everything else came through with flying colors and it was like greeting many old friends. The fake and smelly tree was quickly disposed of - it had served our family well for over 10 years - and this year Glenlochan will boast a fresh tree, hand cut when we arrive back in VA. Winding the new garland inside and out took a while:<br />
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I had forgotten how much I missed my Santas, truly wonderful old friends. <br />
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Small trees are up - these did not smell and the lights still worked (but the shot leave much to be desired, very blurry)!<br />
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I am really looking forward to decorating the tree when we return. There are several boxes of unopened ornaments, many handcrafted by the boys and others, and I cannot wait to greet those old friends, too. Happy Holidays!Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-74614281482983171062014-11-18T18:21:00.000-08:002014-11-18T18:21:02.718-08:00Gimme Three StepsNope, I wasn't cutting the rug, but rather cleaning it. Actually, them. My quest to cover the floors at Glenlochan with as many of the rugs that came with the house as possible continued through the fall. As mentioned in the original <a href="http://glenlochan.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-good-cleaning.html" target="_blank">rug post</a>, I would not bring a rug into the house unless it was clean enough and smelled good enough that I was willing to stick my nose in the fibers. I've continued with my unconventional but effective cleanings and, over the months, I've now cleaned by hand every rug that I think will survive my heavy handed methods. One large rug was too damaged to save and several appear to be antiques that we will be taking to a professional for assessment and cleaning. This is the one that started it all.<br />
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I then moved on to the aqua floral rug that turned out to be a perfect match for our bedroom.</div>
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The blue floral looks great in the downstairs blue bedroom and cleaned up so nicely.<br />
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And, most recently, the brown rug currently adorning the game room in front of the fireplace, seen here in drying mode.<br />
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Not pictured is the green rug from our last house that also needed a good scrubbing after a few years in storage. Each one required a lot of elbow grease, but they all look good and, most importantly, are completely clean and odor-free. Baby steps towards getting this house fully furnished and decorated. <br /><br />
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Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-28563431807922382802014-11-07T16:57:00.003-08:002014-12-07T05:27:25.436-08:00Done Dick'en with the DockCheck, check, check - the dock project is done. It was a long time coming and, despite some real reservations midday through the project, worth the wait. The siding is spectacular - and totally reinforced our view that it had to be board and batten siding. The horizontal thin stuff just wasn't going to give it the right feel, especially when the original had been vertical.<br />
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Some of the delay had to do with locating just the right color of siding. Our first choice matched the color of Glenlochan unbelievably perfectly. Too perfectly, apparently - the color had been discontinued. And no, there wasn't enough left in stock, not even hobbling together everything available across the nation. Plan B involved matching the original color of the boathouse which, as you may recall, looked like this:<br />
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That seemed like a quick trip to the supply store...not. Barn red is not an easy color to find in board and batten siding. The first samples were more rust than red, not at all true to the original and, in my humble view, not very attractive. Finally, we found the Georgia Pacific "Hampton Red" board and batten siding. Of course it was a "premium" color. Of course it was special order. Of course it took a while to arrive. Again - worth the wait. Here's the install:<br />
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The interior of the boathouse (note the fall colors starting on the opposite shore). We elected to widen the slip we'd be using for a boat and create a kayak launch/wave runner slip on the other side.<br />
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The step-down for launching the kayaks:<br />
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The dock looking back to shore, now complete with steps:<br />
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And, the finished boathouse and dock:<br />
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The next project will be to run a water supply and electric down to the boathouse. <br />
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-45501394516273647312014-09-23T18:44:00.002-07:002014-09-23T18:44:17.525-07:00Dock ProjectUntil recently, we haven't really paid any attention to the dilapidated boathouse and dock at Glenlochan since our original <a href="http://www.glenlochan.blogspot.com/2011/08/boathouse-blues.html" target="_blank">Boathouse Blues</a>. The time had come, however (actually had long ago passed) to give some serious attention to the unusable eyesore. Marine building is beyond our area of expertise and we don't own any of the necessary equipment, so this project had to be contracted out, unfortunately. Like in any profession, a contractor is not a good customer to another contractor!<br />
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Here's our starting point - the very old boathouse and the pier that could not be trusted:<br />
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Demolition and debris removal was the first step:<br />
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The pier hit the chopping block first:<br />
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And then the boathouse was no more:<br />
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After we bid a fond farewell to the boathouse and the last of the debris was carted away, new pilings and other materials were delivered:<br />
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Constructing the new dock was the next job:<br />
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Even Tosha had to explore it.<br />
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And the finished dock project:<br />
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Construction of the new boathouse is the next and final step. In the meantime, the dock is available for fishing and enjoying the water and we have been!<br />
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<br />Although there are quicker ways to oil a floor surface, I wanted complete control over the coat as it was going on so I did the entire porch with a single brush on my hands and knees.<br />
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The results were phenomenal and all in a single coat. The oil dried beautifully and uniformly, every stain and water mark was gone, and the porch looks amazing. <br />
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I had similar results on the small side porch, see the before and after:<br />
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Oiling the ipe will now be an annual event. It was a bonus that I actually enjoyed the process - fresh air, sunshine, and a great finished project.Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-59766339831038730602014-06-25T18:59:00.001-07:002014-06-25T18:59:23.748-07:00Call the GuyWhen Rob and I first got married, neither of us knew the first thing about fixing anything. We bought, for the grand sum of $4000, a mobile home that was our first home (and really our first renovation, although it really didn't look all that much better when we moved on to our next home!). And, when things went wrong (as they often did on a very old mobile home) because we didn't know the first thing about how to fix anything, we called the "guy". But, money was beyond tight back then and with two little babies, the "guy" in our case was my Dad - a knowledgeable Mr. Fix It and the price was right!<br />
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Back then, we took my Dad's knowledge and willingness to fix anything that broke at our house for granted. We didn't give a second thought to how we might be interrupting his life to come over to help us. And my Mom always came, too. She'd watch the kids, give moral support, and make sure everyone lived through the current crisis. Dad knew plumbing, electrical, carpentry and he was a master gardener - all skills that we called upon again and again. And, he showed up at a moment's notice. This fix-it help from my Dad has continued throughout our married life - even after our jobs took us further away from my parents, if we don't know how to do something, we still call the guy and he'll talk us through it.<br />
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Looking back, we didn't realize how lucky we were - all that skill and thankfully much of it has been passed on to us (um, mostly Rob, but I got a bit of it, too!). I think that's part of why we are so into our house projects - we learned the joys of fixing it ourselves so well from the guy, Thank you so much, Dad, for all that you did for us and all that you taught us and Mom for all of your support, too!<br />
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And, recently, we had the opportunity to help Jake and Ashley in a similar way - we spent a week in Michigan helping to install a privacy fence at their home. It was a great project and lots of people had their hands in it - Dad was there, as well - four generations in all, so fun and so special. Here's a few pictures of that fence project week.<br />
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Jake and I spent a long time sorting through the slats - rejecting many and finding the best boards to use on the fence:<br />
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A beautiful fence - just needs to be stained and/or sealed (and caps on the posts). <br />
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-71404308119044565012014-04-20T05:13:00.000-07:002014-04-20T05:13:03.878-07:00Picking up SticksThe yard at Glenlochan has been sadly neglected for many, many years and, since it's been a construction zone for the past three, precious little has been done to it by us, either. We are slowly beginning to tackle it. Rob planted grass seed last fall, which is sprouting like crazy, and he recently re-seeded the entire yard. He picked up branches, trimmed the boxwoods that we really want to keep, despite their scraggly, non-uniform appearance, and picked up the many things that a long winter had deposited in our yard.<br />
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On a recent sunny day, Joe and the other Rob came out to give us a hand in clearing all the horrible brush that had been growing in the yard unchecked for so long. It was a lot of work, marked by malfunctions. The wood chipper we rented refused to work and had to be returned, the chain kept coming off the chainsaw, which led to much down time for the necessary re-assembly. Despite the issues, a lot was accomplished due to good old fashioned elbow grease and fire power (and non-power tools like pruners and rakes). Where was my machete when we needed it? We couldn't locate it, unfortunately. <br />
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This is the kind of mess with which we were dealing - lots of prickly brambles throughout, so it was easy to get "caught" and there was lots of de-tangling of various people throughout the day.<br />
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Tereasa and I provided lots of helpful encouragement!<br />
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<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-16426044749673753032014-02-17T18:24:00.003-08:002014-02-17T18:26:12.849-08:00Thundersnow...Whaaat?We had a new first this week, thundersnow.<br />
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Disclaimer - thundersnow has absolutely nothing to do with renovation, not in VA, not in Philly, not anywhere. End disclaimer.<br />
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We've had so many significant snow storms this winter that I've lost count. The last big one was a doozy though - a "long duration event" as the excited weather and news people chimed repeatedly. Phase two of this storm, it was announced, could include thundersnow. I thought it highly unlikely that we'd be lucky enough to experience thundersnow - especially since I hadn't even heard of this phenomenon until the dire predictions for this storm began.<br />
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But, sure enough, the snow was falling heavily as we headed to bed and just as we were drifting off to sleep, we saw a huge flash of light and a large boom of thunder. Luckily it repeated the pattern several more times so our disbelieving minds were able to confirm that yes, we were actually experiencing thundersnow - thunder and lightning in the middle of a snowstorm - how cool is that? I was so excited I could hardly fall asleep.<br />
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Unfortunately, no pictures to document this potentially once in a lifetime event. <br />
<br />Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728373319792702089.post-17387493963116108612014-01-28T17:37:00.000-08:002014-01-28T17:37:42.638-08:00You Say Shoe Molding, I Say Quarter RoundsAlthough shoe mold and quarter round are words often used to describe the same thing - the trim strip between the floor and the baseboard - they are technically a little different. Quarter rounds are based on a true radius, so they are, literally, a quarter of a round. They have a nice profile that adds a terrific finishing touch to the flooring and baseboards. Shoe molding, on the other hand, has a narrower profile and is not based on a true radius. It's a great choice for some applications and it is a bit less pronounced, but we are using quarter rounds in Glenlochan. And, per the previous post, these will be painted to match the base board and not stained to match the floor (another personal choice issue). Unfortunately, most of the quarters rounds have been here (see below) for the past two months and not painted and installed yet:<br />
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So, this past weekend was "quarter round painting weekend" for me. I managed to get every inch fully primed and also painted with one coat of paint - 8 long pieces at a time, and the breezeway was the perfect place to set up three saw horses for this long project.<br />
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Although they all need one more final coat of paint, I'll apply that right before we install each piece. Otherwise they will get too dinged up in the pile of painted quarter rounds, below, and will need too much touch-up.<br />
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Now, we just need a weekend of good weather (and not 13 inches of snow like we experienced in Philly this past week) so Rob can set up the saw outside and get these cut, and installed. That installation will, of course, produce even more nail holes to keep me busy and out of trouble. Amee McKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121167282913800819noreply@blogger.com0