Tag Archives: Home and the ‘Hood

The neighbor’s houses are moving along. The one on the right is being roofed, and the siding should be going on soon. The interior is nearly done, too. We have new-house envy. The one on the left is going much … Continue reading →

Yesterday was sunny and in the mid-60’s. Perfect for the first cocktails on the patio this year. And for basking in the warm sun.

I missed doing an update on the neighbor’s houses last week due to bad weather, exhaustion, and 3 days of jury duty. Look how much has been done in only 2 weeks: They’re already working on the heating system. We … Continue reading →

Remember our neighbor’s house that was pulled down on March 1? Here it was as of March 9, with the new foundation poured. And the burned duplex in the background? Gone as of March 17. Can you spot the cute … Continue reading →

My neighbor’s house yesterday morning: My neighbor’s house… er… rubble, yesterday afternoon: Unfortunately, I didn’t get to witness the destruction. I left for a luncheon at 11:20 am, and they started knocking it down at 11:30. My husband only got … Continue reading →

Last Tuesday we were supposed to get a huge snowstorm. All of the weather services were going on about how big it was going to be. And we did get snow, maybe about 4″. Nothing to write home about. Of … Continue reading →

Have you started using any of the new low- or no-phosphate dishwasher detergents yet? Utah is one of the states that required the change as of July 1. We’ve been using Kirkland liquid detergent, and just started with the new … Continue reading →