Chimney safety updates

January 24, 2019

I grew up with a wood stove for heat. I love fireplaces! This house has two! The upstairs fireplace is an open face monster. Way different than a wood stove. The first I fired it I walked outside to check the chimney. Lots of sparks were flying out the top. Not desiring to burn down

Alix patching them walls

December 4, 2018

Last night, as she prepped a room for painting, Alix learned the fine art of patching holes in drywall. Pretty in pink!  

Kitchen sink plumbing update

December 1, 2018

A couple weeks ago I noticed the kitchen sink seemed to be draining slowly. It has a garbage disposal and I figured the previous owner had left something in there without chopping it up. I flipped on the disposal switch, instead of a satisfying grinding noise all I heard was a low hum, then a