Add A Farmhouse Porch Swing For Seasonal Fun
May 10, 2022The farmhouse porch swing is iconic for a reason—it’s great place to settle in for family fun and easy conversation when the weather’s right!
5 Questions to Ask When Buying an Old Farmhouse
March 2, 2015Rural living—especially in a century farmhouse—has its fair share of challenges. Make sure you know what you’re getting into before making the purchase.
Showered with Tile
February 11, 2014Last week, I mentioned coordinating my kitchen backsplash tiles with our shower tiles. Subway tiles (without the beveled edges and whistles) are an economical and timeless choice for tile jobs—and once tiles are installed, they’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
Merry Christmas from Our Farmhouse
December 20, 2013It’s the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse, when all of sudden came a clicking clatter, as I pulled out the laptop and typed up this letter.
I Think I Can
September 17, 2013When it came time to start painting the interior of the house, I thought I had the project well in hand, patting myself on the back for planning it so that paint would go up prior to any flooring, fixture or cabinet installations.
Getting the Hang of It
August 27, 2013With insulation in place, it’s finally time to make our house feel more like a home—and I can’t think of any better way to do that (at least at this point in the project) than to hang some drywall!
Top 3 Things to Look for When Buying a Farm
August 23, 2013Besides falling for the land itself, make sure your future farm has these three important pieces of farm infrastructure.
Avast! Insulation is Complete!
August 20, 2013Arrrggghhh! I’ve been waiting for a chance to use some pirate-ease on this blog. Because I can’t wait until Talk Like a Pirate Day, which only comes around once a year, I figured I’d jump at the chance now. I know, I know … you’re still scratching your head. Wait for it.
Take Cover
August 6, 2013One of the biggest challenges in home renovations—and building in general—is the weather.
Salvaging House Materials
July 30, 2013I’ve already mentioned that as we’re revamping our farmhouse, we’re doing our best to salvage and reuse materials, such as wall studs, baseboards and doors, from the original structure whenever possible.
