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We don't have any huge plans this weekend, just little stuff.  This morning we're going to clean the porch off (again) so Atticus has a safe place to play outside. Nick installed a gate so Atticus can't go down the stairs. (Thanks Gloria & Gary for the gates!) What else is on our list?install other gatesinstall trim around the ...

As I type this Nick is ''plugging'' any of the little holes in the concrete countertops with slurry.  Or he's buffing some of the counters, I'm not sure.  Anyways, we're plugging away on a couple of projects: Nick laid tile around the fireplace last weekend and now we just have to grout it; the countertops are getting closer to ...

Last week Nick painted the livingroom and dining room. We chose a very pale cream color that has a hint of yellow to it and we're really happy with how it turned out. It looks good with all the fir. That allowed him to finally install the mantel that he and his dad built awhile ago. I'm still adjusting to this new phase of putting things back ...

I slept more today than I worked on the mantel, but somehow still managed to make some progress.  The mantel top is 1 3/4'' thick, consisting of the plankI bought the other week at 2nd Use, laminated to a 5/8'' piece of plywood on the underside.  Today I cut the trim pieces that are attached around the edges, and glued thim in place using ...

The corbels are in place!

Finally the trim is done and installed! Now all I have to do is finish the top...