Home Tour Highlights

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Last weekend I visited a handful of homes on the Minneapolis and St. Paul Home Tour. Three of the four homes I toured were near my neighborhood and the fourth I sought out specifically for its energy improvements. Although this post will include several photos with descriptions, additional photos can ...

Local Events Roundup

Friday, April 24th, 2009

For my readers in the Twin Cities area, there are a number of excellent events coming up over the next few weekends that deserve your consideration. Minneapolis & St. Paul Home Tour Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free This event showcasing urban living ...

Someday: Front Steps

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

My recent post about the trouble with the downspout and pavement at the front of the house reminded me of another topic I haven't posted on yet: the front steps. Although I don't have a picture to prove it, I'm certain my house originally had street-facing front steps with brick wing ...

Bungalow Home Tour 2008 Follow-up

Friday, June 13th, 2008

A few weekends ago, I stole away from my own house projects long enough to catch the last hour of the Twin Cities Bungalow Club's 2008 Home Tour. I only had time to make it to the first house on the tour, but it was a good one-- a nearby ...

Neighborhood Paint Ideas

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

It was such a beautiful day yesterday that I persuaded my oldest son to walk the mile from our house to his preschool while I pushed the toddler in the stroller. Along the way, I snapped some pictures of other bungalows in the neighborhood.