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Zero insulation up here right now. Just 2x6 joists, ship lap, and a bunch of wires and dust.

Peek into my attic

April 18, 2011 » Posted by laura

I’ve been using Service Magic to get leads on contractors for minor renovation projects. It’s a good source for local contractors who know how to speak in complete sentences and…

Front porch after a good cleaning. Now I just need to pot all those plants.

Finally sold the tile on my front porch

February 19, 2011 » Posted by laura

One of the very first things I purchased for remodeling the Hovel last March was kitchen tile. I eventually purchased porcelain tile I liked better, and the original stuff I…

How can you sell it if you can’t give it away?

February 14, 2011 » Posted by laura

Two free window panels I posted on Austin Craigslist earlier this afternoon. They’re no good for windows but they’d make interesting canvases for paintings or decoupage or something. Email laura…

Painted the bedroom and bath for AirBnB

February 11, 2011 » Posted by laura

I have a photographer coming on Friday to take pictures of the front bedroom and bathroom for airbnb.com. I’ve already rented them for SXSW this year, but thought it would…

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