This post is dedicated to Kyle. Wait—before you cringe and go to another less corny site, I promise to keep this short and sweet. People deserve to be commended for their work, and Kyle has put in an incredible amount of time, sweat (more than one tee shirt was hung to dry in the trees last summer), and dedication to this house project. I honestly could not do this without him. Kyle works tirelessly on the house after a full day of work during the week, and dedicates most of his weekends to it. He never complains, even when the work is dirty and there is a damp chill in the uninsulated house. Kyle has the labour skills and know-how needed in a renovation project. But what makes him a truly amazing reno partner, is his kindness and intuitive awareness of others. He always knows exactly when I need help, a gentle reminder of safety, or a quick pep talk. When clearing out the lathe and plaster, Kyle made sure that I didn’t step on nails and when taking out the insulation, he insisted on doing the ceilings so that the fluffy nightmare didn’t pour down on me. And, any time I start to show signs of hanger (anger provoked by hunger), he calmly suggests that we take a lunch break. Most importantly, he has made this renovation process fun. Even during the most frustrating and discouraging of days at the house, Kyle is still able to make me laugh. Laughter, I have realized, has the power to turn many situations for the better. * Kyle: I appreciate you and everything you have done for our house. I cannot wait to eat french-toast breakfasts in the kitchen and watch football with you in the living room (and by watch, I mean talk through games as you try to watch).
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About MeKyle and I just became new homeowners. The house we purchased is not what one would classify as "move in ready"; in fact, it is quite the opposite. Built at the turn of the 20th century, our Victorian style house is both beautiful and terrifying in its ancient status and will be a project in renovation. This is a documentation of our triumphs and lessons learned, as we deconstruct and reconstruct this house. The end result? A space that we can proudly say we created. Archives
December 2016
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