Sunday, March 31, 2013
Happy Easter from Old Town Home
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Here at Old Town Home, we'd like to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Easter! We're having a bit of a low key day, enjoying some time together and even an Easter tradition or two. Admittedly I'm a bit late to the party this year. Most...
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Master Bedroom: A Look Back, Start to Finish
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Over the last few months we recapped the various phases of our Master Bedroom project. From start to finish the whole project took over a year, required us to sleep in the guest bedroom, inconvenienced us tremendously, challenged us completely, and caused several nights of head scratching to figure out how to...
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ugh. Can I Just Vent Today?
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Ugh.That's about all I have to say right now. Ugh, with a capital U!We've been feeling like we keep taking one step forward only to have something break and end up two steps backwards. Last week we complained that we felt like there has been something working against us (or...
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There comes a time in your project or renovation life where you develop a certain comfort with the tools you have. You may not own every tool you need or want, but you're able to make do with the ones you own, making them work for the tasks at hand,...
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Open Housing: The Rumble in Rosemont - Part 2
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Last week we introduced a spacious and recently renovated home to you in the first part of our Rumble in Rosemont series. That same weekend we also toured another house located just about four houses down the block. This second home, though a similar size, price point, and age as...
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Open Housing: The Rumble in Rosemont - Part 1
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This past weekend Wendy and I took a little time out of our hectic schedules to do as we often do on Sundays and visit a few open houses. While we tend to gravitate to various Old Town houses, friends of ours are somewhat smitten with the nearby Rosemont neighborhood....
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Is there really anything better than a long, relaxing vacation? Think of the time away from the office, a break from home projects and responsibilities, and the opportunity to explore and enjoy another part of the world near or far from home. But vacations can be expensive, and as much...
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A few days ago a friend and I were discussing various tools (a riveting conversation, I assure you), and he asked me a seemingly simple question. "Just how many powered saws do you own?" I started to think about it and count it up in my head and I was pretty...
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Installing a WaterCop Leak Detection System
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If you'll remember back a few weeks ago we were planning to install a leak detection system in our home. Not only would this system detect the presence of water in unexpected areas, but it will also remotely trigger the main water shutoff valve to turn off if it detects...
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The majority of our master bedroom efforts dealt with the interior aesthetics and function of how we use and can most enjoy the interior of our bedroom. From the closet build to the fabric and accessories choices, the purpose all along was to turn a place we spend a third...
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Get Your Green On: Creamy Pea Soup with Mint
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With St. Patrick's Day just a few days away, I'm turning my attention to a healthy and festive way to celebrate. In a house where 50% of the adults are vegetarian, and the other 50% is trying to lose weight, the traditional corned beef and cabbage and endless pints of Guinness just won't cut it. Therefore...
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Forces Working Against Us
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Do you ever feel like the universe (or at least a thing or two in it) is working against you as you try to accomplish your goals? Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about real problems like hunger or serious illness, I'm talking about the speed bumps that everyone...
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Mardi Growl: A Howlin' Good Time
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Last week we led you on a virtual tour of the Vola Lawson animal shelter in Alexandria and told you about a wonderful event we planned on attending supporting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, and Friday evening we had the pleasure of enjoying the event, all in the name...
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Last weekend Wendy and I hosted a New Orleans inspired dinner party for several of our friends with a rather lovely tablescape that didn't suffer one bit from a lack of white napkins. We had a great time with some wonderful food, fun company, and our fair share of debauchery....
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The frigid winter temperatures are slowly giving way to longer days and the sound of birds chirping. It can only mean one thing: Spring is in the air! And what better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than creating a fresh and fun spring-inspired tablescape.Recently we hosted several...
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