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April 05, 2018

April 05, 2018

After the last time I wrote, I had a mishap with a doorjamb while trying to remove a staple from the hardwood floor. Wade is always bothering me to, “use the right tools, baby, so you’re safe,” and “please wear your work gloves so you don’t hurt your hands, baby.” I...
February 17, 2018

February 17, 2018

On Monday, I spent the morning and early afternoon at The 1885 House doing some minor exterior repairs; I changed my first lock, repaired the storm door that had been damaged by the wind, replaced a light fixture that had been broken…by the wind. When I finished, I...
February 10, 2018

February 10, 2018

So, last week I said that this week would be better and it has been! I got my business cards in the mail! They’re stunning and I love them! They have a metallic finish! Wade’s got a bit botched, but I called and they are rushing us a fresh batch. I love Vistaprint!...
January 20, 2018

January 20, 2018

We got tenants! We got teeeeen-aaaaaants! We got a couple more applications this week and accepted one from a couple that we love. They are crazy about the house (so are we) and I think they’re a perfect fit! What a relief and so exciting. Within one hour of receiving...
January 13, 2018

January 13, 2018

I continued work at The 1885 House this week, since it seems I just can’t get enough! The bathroom is right off the kitchen and once the renovation was completed, it just looked so good that it accented how washed out the kitchen was. The more I’m here, the more...
January 06, 2018

January 06, 2018

Happy New Year! We made it back to Wisconsin after our holiday travels. On the day before New Year’s Eve, Wade and I were at The 1885 House until 11:00 pm, getting the flooring and trim in. I even seated my first toilet (which my dad taught me to do over Christmas)!...