Over the last year, I’ve developed a secret skill… I am an excellent amateur house painter!!! Mostly because I’m wicked fast and very focused (as long as there’s a good podcast).
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Before & After: Attempting To Garden
In the last 12 months, I’ve killed about eight indoor succulents, three different houseplants, and one orchid.
Read MoreBefore & After: Living Room Move-in
The day that we closed on the apartment, we got to work ripping out the closet. That day, I discovered that our dog Fritz really likes eating drywall.
Read MoreBefore & After: Back Patio Cleanup
Over the winter, our back fence fell over. In the spring, we decided to replace the fence and clean up the space – our second outdoor space makeover! Here’s what we did.
Read MoreBefore & After: First Time Home Improvement
Whenever I see magazines with before & afters, I wonder how much blood and sweat went into the transformation. Now that these photos are mine – I can tell you!
Read MoreHow To Get Rid of Stuff
I started Kondo-ing my life this past March, thanks to my friend Lori. The general premise: Discard all items that do not spark joy. In the past few months, I’ve definitely learned a ton about the logistics of getting rid of stuff. So, here are the ways I’ve discarded.
Read MoreMaking It Work: My Cambridge Kitchen
For the last 4 years, I’ve lived in a creaky apartment, in a poorly-managed building that was built in 1890. Like most old Cambridge apartments, are some weird problems with it.
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