It came to me as I was lying in bed. (more…)

At the beginning of the summer, TC and I decided that Monday would be our scavenging day – he has a lighter school schedule, and I am off.  We happily made plans to scour salvage yards and maybe even a few dumpsters. (more…)

I am starting to think more and more about countertops.  I saw this picture the other day and fell in love… good thing that we have an odd collection of wood!

So.  We’ve had a few good finds (did I tell you about the cast iron laundry sink?): a cabinet that we can build into the kitchen, some cabinet hardware, a chair that has nothing to do with anything but is beautiful.  We have also come across a few hurdles as well.  Mainly about our studs.  And we aren’t talking about my husband. (more…)

For some people, when they drive down the street, it’s people or a pretty house that catches their eye.  For my husband, it is lawns.  And for me?  Dumpsters.  (more…)

It’s official.  On Sunday we did our first Dumpster Dive of Love for the house.  (more…)

I am pleased to announce our latest house addition: plinth blocks salvaged from a 1896 house.  (more…)

Have you ever noticed that when you start doing something, you notice all the things in your life that relate to that?  (more…)

When you are building a house from salvage, there are a few things that you know, even though there are a lot of things that you don’t. (more…)