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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Madhouse scene post Rainbarrel Seminar

September 17, 2009by madisonsquare 1 Comment

Actually it wasn’t that bad. You had to get a ticket before the presentation (yes for a 150$ barrel you bet they verified everyone’s address) and it was very orderly. […]

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Here I am at the Rain Barrel Workshop

September 17, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Fashion forward in a forest green, antique bronze faucet and faux wood detailing… Thank you Philadelphia Water Dept! I already Love our new rain barrel! Rob can’t be here as […]

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Plumbers here today; Half bath is Started!

September 16, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Nevermind the fact there’s no walls… It’s currently the only working “bathroom” in the house until next week! For the hundreth time, I’m really glad we’re not living there while […]

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Before & After: View from Dining to Kitchen

September 16, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

After: like I said, bye bye wall! See the beam at the top? We’re putting a half wall up where the two notched-out posts are.

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Before & After: View from Dining to Kitchen

September 16, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Before: This was the scene Sunday afternoon. The “closet” (on left) was of course taken out what feels like ages ago. I took the trim off right after this. Soon […]

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Our beam is in!

September 15, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

The team got the beam in! Putting the finishing plates and screws in now. That thing isn’t going ANYWHERE!! Now we can open up between the dining and kitchen anywhere […]

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