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Posted on July 21, 2019January 29, 2022

My Cape-The Small Addition

Last winter I purchased a small Cape style home which I plan on renovating over the next several years.  My original plan was to tackle the upper level this summer, where there are two bedrooms and a bath.  Plans changed this spring after a closer inspection of the exterior. Continue reading “My Cape-The Small Addition”

Posted on March 17, 2019

Construction Design-Fixing Ice Dams from the Interior, Part 2

This past winter has been one of the snowiest and coldest I can remember in my 50 years living in Minnesota.  I wasn’t completely sure what to expect from the home I purchased late last fall.  I know it has issues, especially with the roof air sealing and insulation. Continue reading “Construction Design-Fixing Ice Dams from the Interior, Part 2”

Posted on December 23, 2018March 3, 2019

My Cape-First Job

I closed on the 1952 Cape on December 10, 2018.  It’s now my home.  I have several projects planned for the home over the next 5 years or so, meaning it will probably take closer to 10. My plan is to detail each major project with at least one blog post. Continue reading “My Cape-First Job”

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