QuickieI found that photo by searching for “chaos” here on Medium. I have no clue why it is categorized under that term, but I feel like that a…Mar 281Mar 281
The Saga ContinuesAs you should expect, the renovation is still going on, and most of the work accomplished last week is (once again) hard to spot without…Feb 282Feb 282
Less Obvious ProgressGood day, everyone. Last week I shared a whole series of photos and a map, trying to show you what was going on with the house.Feb 141Feb 141
Progress, It seemsGreetings! Did you know it’s hard to photograph interior construction in a way that makes sense?Jan 241Jan 241
This Post Almost Didn’t HappenIt’s been a heck of a week here at Chez Powell. There was a point on Wednesday when I thought perhaps the only answer was a few litres of…Jan 171Jan 171
Happy New Year… Urk.Greetings from early 2025. (That opening line is for the aliens reading this in the distant future, who will definitely find this record…Jan 3Jan 3
Well, now what? Calm or crazy?It’s December 27th, and I have a lot to do. It’s Friday, and I always have a pile of things to do on Fridays. And it’s also near the end of…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
OMG… WTF?Hi all. Another week, another set of huge questions about the house. And the dog. And life in general. Joy.Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
One thing ends, another beginsThe hazard abatement step appears to be done. Well, maybe. The above photo shows the stuff they used to remove the mastic that contained…Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024