Something’s not working? As with many routines in life, we need to shift our habits with the seasons. In our case, the back door entry was also the spot to park the washer and dryer. A little tight on most days, but bringing in two, large, muddy dogs to dry off… well? This first picture was taken after we stripped the cupboards and took out a large laundry sink and shelves. We had more room for the pups to turn…
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Contractors, dust and upheaval all come and go, but what stays behind is FACT that you’ve altered the balance in your home. Without realizing, you can take the ‘balance’ out of the Nine Areas of Life and create ‘bonus areas’ or ‘missing areas’ without knowing. Many times, I‘m in a client’s home and through discussion, I hear: “Oh yes… that happened right after the renovations.” Let’s look at the renovations. Here is a common scenario: A couple buys a lovely…
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Stop the Madness …the short version It was only a few years ago that we were dealing with our own renovation. Is was a complicated ordeal dealing with dry rot and removal of our east wall; then to rebuild the kitchen, two bathrooms and the upper deck. I still have nightmares about ‘Living Under a Blue Tarp’ , ‘Where is the Microwave Today?’ and then ‘Sanity Still Prevails!’ When the year of continuous disruptions had past, the frame- of- mind…
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Survival During Construction I’ve always counselled my clients to find a ‘Safe Spot’ for themselves when tackling a renovation in their home. Think of it as a ‘nest’, just for you; a space that is not part of the reno where you can breathe, think and rest. Well, the latest home reno for us was the roof! So, where does one go to ‘hide’ and seek solitude while this is going on? There is pounding on the roof in every…
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