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Globe Lights 101

by Steve | Jan 31, 2010 | Uncategorized

First of all let me say that I am NOT an expert on mid-century modern lighting. I’m just a frustrated homeowner that’s trying to renovate/restore his home without breaking the budget on every project. With that disclaimer in mind, let’s talk Globe...

Let there be light!

by Steve | Jan 5, 2010 | ball lights, kitchen, kitchen lighting, kitchen remodel, microwave drawer, mid-century modern home, mid-century Portland, Rummer

One of the major complaints about the old kitchen was the lighting… or more to the point, lack of it. There were four 80s style “modern” fluorescent lights that worked okay, but it always seemed like we were working in shadows. We designed in a few...

Sheetrock finishing

by Steve | Nov 30, 2009 | kitchen, mid-century modern home, restoration, Rummer, sheetrock

I was conflicted about taking on this remodel challenge.On one hand, our contractor told us that unless we used the sub-contractor she sent out to give us an estimate (of $1,500… original guestimate was $700), the cabinets wouldn’t hang right, we would be...

My so-called weekend.

by Steve | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized

Haley got a bee in her bonnet about getting stuff done. And it’s a good thing too, because we went almost a whole week without any progress at all. Anyway, after a few phone calls and a few trips to our local Big-Box Home Store I had a very busy weekend planned...

It’s all in the planning

by Steve | Nov 16, 2009 | Uncategorized

Even though the studs are still bare, the sub-floor isn’t down yet and the electrical is only roughed in, I think it’s safe to say that we are on the home stretch. I also think it’s okay to start a list of things we’ve learned along the way.1-...