After stripping one side of the house of her layers of old stuff, we got to work installing the new house wrap, re-caulking and insulating windows with spray foam,  and hanging the siding and trim. Ben has done this stuff … Continue reading →

Last week, we finally bit the bullet and ordered the new siding for the house. After shopping around, we decided to go with James Hardie with Color Plus through The Home Depot. This stuff is amazing—not only is it crazy … Continue reading →

After all the sand, mud, repeat we could stand (and more), Ben finally declared the bedroom as ready for primer!   Over the last few nights, he’s done a couple of coats of primer, found a few more spots in … Continue reading →

  It feels a bit like Groundhog Day at Cockamamy. A day that includes burning eyes, a dry throat, unhappy sinuses, and lots and lots of white dust. Mud, sand, repeat. I’m not sure if I should be excited or … Continue reading →

  These things are EVERYWHERE at Cockamamy!! I mean everywhere! They dive bomb us from the trees and perch on the grass making it impossible to not commit murder if you set foot outside.     And for some reason, … Continue reading →

The neighborhood is improving! Well, that may be up for debate. Less than a day after posting about our front porch toilet, I came home to this scene. Notice anything? I have to admit, I was so overwhelmed by the … Continue reading →

Those of you who know me are well aware of my love for good old-fashioned pencils. Not the mechanical, not the kind you load new lead into—the kind you have to sharpen. With a sharpener. In fact, if you’ve ever … Continue reading →