Category Archives: Remodel

House Remodel: One Year Later

Posted on 5 January 2011 by Guy Banana Schilling

Just some quick thoughts and observations in regrards to our house remodel now that one year has passed since phase 1 was completed.  For those not following me last year, phase 1 was the complete rebuild of our kitchen, laundry … Continue reading →

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House Remodel – One Year Ago

Posted on 2 December 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

One year ago we were on day 60 of our major kitchen remodel.  Read about it here. Tweet

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Dude Shack Doors

Posted on 25 August 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

The Dude Shack doors, both the big main ones and the non-existent side door, needed work.  This is not surprising as the building was built back in 1925 and since we have owned it the past sixteen plus years, no … Continue reading →

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Landscape: Recycled Veggie Planter

Posted on 22 June 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

I got a wild idea last night which is not unusual but this time it had nothing to do with get rich quick schemes.  Instead it was about how to save some money and do some recycling.  Weird huh?!? As … Continue reading →

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Front yard finished

Posted on 13 June 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Some pictures of the rocks and final vines that were installed on Friday, and with this I can say that the Phase 3 of the remodel is now complete.  Phase 4 is the backyard landscape project which will begin later … Continue reading →

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Remodel Update – Front Yard Landscaping

Posted on 8 June 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

So close to finish.  All we need is the vines for the fence along the driveway and five big ol’ rocks. I have installed six solar pathway lights, three along the driveway and three in front of the house. Tweet

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Landscaping Update

Posted on 2 June 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Planting is taking longer than we had hoped, but now the landscaper is working as I post this entry.  By tomorrow, they claim the water system will be in.  Here are some pictures as of 2 pm PST today. Tweet

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Interior of House Remodel COMPLETE

Posted on 25 May 2010 by Guy Banana Schilling

Sorry for yelling COMPLETE but since October 1, 2009, our house has been in a mess due to remodeling.  Items were in weird places which does not make my better half happy.  Every item has a place and it MUST … Continue reading →

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