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We bought new Klipsch reference speakers and a Sony A/V receiver

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Joel

Up through the end of 2014, we have only ever had one TV. I mean, really, we had a small townhouse. In the new house, we found a need for another flat panel. We bought a budget Vizio TV for … Continue reading →

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We finally have a new microwave

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Joel

It’s been a year since someone mysteriously cracked our original microwave. No one has confessed at this point, but it was time for one anyway. We had this yellow GE over-the-range model that came with the house back in 1998, … Continue reading →

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Dining Room Renovation Project – Week 1

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Joel

What’s one or two more home improvement projects for 2017? Since we moved in, the dining room has received the least of any updates. That’s not entirely true as we paid for brand new carpeting back in July 2014 after … Continue reading →

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The HVAC project is all done

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Joel

That’s right, folks. We’re all done. We spent over $20K but at least we’re done. A tech came last week to finish up the last of the project – installing a vent and moving the downstairs thermostat. Overall, both systems … Continue reading →

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Our new Sonos Play:5 arrived

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Joel

After waiting five days for shipping time, our new Sonos Play:5 arrived at our local Target store for pick-up. It came packaged in a large fancy box with a carrying handle and two sliding locks to keep it secure. Very … Continue reading →

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The “Lounge” is almost done

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Joel

The “Lounge” is almost done. Throw pillows coming this weekend or early next week. Still need to find window treatments.

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HVAC Replacement Project – Phase 1 is 85% complete

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Joel

Oooooh, is that…. air conditioning? What a nice feeling to walk upstairs and not crash into a heavy later of hot and humid air. First time in 2 two weeks. It was a hot day so the technicians couldn’t finish … Continue reading →

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HVAC Project – Phase 1 began at 5:30 AM today

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Joel

The technicians arrived at 5:30 AM this morning. Today’s weather forecast is a high of 94 degrees, and add 25 degrees to any attic. They wanted to start early to avoid as much of the heat as possible. If it … Continue reading →

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Brief update on our HVAC woes

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Joel

When we last saw our Dynamic Duo, Mr. Freeze had fiendishly aged and deteriorated the condenser fan for their upstairs HVAC. The Ipes were sweating it out upstairs, desperately researching options to fix the unit, replace one system for the … Continue reading →

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Near-final addition to the Lounge – the last painting

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Joel

I mentioned last week that had tried out one painting, but ultimately didn’t “Love it!” so we returned it. We found this one instead, and everyone is in agreement that they love this one. So that’s just about it for … Continue reading →

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