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Tag Archives: Design

New & Improved

August 29, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Here’s a quick look at the new closets we’re going to be framing up and how they work with the bedrooms/hall.  It’s going to be a great use of space that […]

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Closet Dreaming & Scheming

August 24, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Did you ever have a great idea but don’t know if you want to implement it because of 1) the mess you’ll make 2) the additional time until your house […]

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A Little Inspiration, Please

June 16, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Yes, the thought of turning a ~75 sqft room, the size of our (admittedly large) closet, into a lovely guestroom with a full size bed seems difficult.  Sure, a twin, fine.  But […]

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Work Cut Out For Us

June 14, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

As evidenced with this photo there’s a lot to do in our Little Bedroom to make it over into a cosy guest retreat. Insanely sunshiney yellow trim, a big dusty […]

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Electrical Close Out: Pushin It

April 29, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Electrical Completion Day is quickly approaching, due to the encroaching expiration of our permit!  In anticipation of seeing our electricians next week for the first time in almost a year, we’ve been busy […]

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Neighbors: Please Take Julian Abele Park Survey by 6pm TODAY!!

March 7, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Just received this email from our neighborhood association, SOSNA, about our neighborhood park, Julian Abele Park: One of the concepts under consideration, from the Park’s website: “Take the JULIAN ABELE […]

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