The Little Big Top
Well, we're all set up (we hope) for our eight days of rain. Check out what's under our The Little more
Actual Sheathing, Actual Progress: Day 1
First we measure and mark, then we set the fence. Then we cut! Next we drive in some nails for spacers. Sheathing more
A Time for Giving
It's the holiday season, the end of another year, and the time of year that a lot of charitable organizations more
It Helps To Have a Plan
After three days of blank staring and head scratching we finally have a plan for how to sheath this baby. more
And the Winner Is…
I entered the info into a randomizer and commenter number 3 popped up... Maureen Barber! She has won a Black & more
Today is the Last Day
Today is the final day to enter to win a Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench. Want one of these babies? more
When I’m not Roofing
... I'm acting. Here's a pic from my show at Upright Citizens Brigade on Wednesday. Check out my scene partner, the more
House Beautiful: Dec 2010 & Jan 2011
Some pics from the latest issue: These photos really capture the Rustic Modern and Global Folk thing that I'm going for.
Show Tonight
So, no work on the house today. My new sketch comedy team is debuting at Upright Citizens Brigade! We start sheathing more
Rafters in!
So nice to be doing some construction and not demolition! We just had to follow the way the house had already more
Giveaway! Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench
Want one of these babies? Comment on this post with the words Ratchet Me! and tell us one of the more
Things I’m Looking Forward To
...after the roof is done. 1. doing some laundry - it's unbelievable over here. 2. seeing our friends - we miss everyone more
Today…
We install our rafters! Then it's on to sheathing! It's comin' along, folks! I hope hope hope that we're done more
Our 1 Year Blogiversary!
Somehow, in the midst of all of this high-stakes roof drama, I missed our blog's October birthday! Let's recap what we've more
Women’s Debauchery Auxiliary
Meet Dorien. She's got a blog - Women's Debauchery Auxiliary. This is the blog I read when the all-consuming-ness of this more
Good News! Not Asbestos!
This is extra good news because today a sizable portion of the ceiling fell down. Sweet relief! We just saved a more
Oops! These Things Do Happen.
Our entire center beam, on which rests our entire roof, was being supported by 12 feeble pegs. So we decided more
Fingers Crossed
From the TLC website: The TLC network is looking for fun, outgoing couples who live together in the Los Angeles area more
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