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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 May 5, 2019

My Cape-The Exterior Projects

The snow is finally gone, the weather is warming, and it’s time to start the outside projects I have planned for my 1952 Cape.  What I’ve found while working on the exterior has forced me to change my initial plan of tackling the heat loss and air sealing needs of the upper level of my home and instead concentrate this year on the exterior. Continue reading “My Cape-The Exterior Projects”

Posted on February 24, 2019February 24, 2019

My Cape-Office Build-Out

We moved into my 1952 Cape last December.  Winter was upon us, no time or desire to start any of the major renovation and energy updates I have planned.  My office was moved temporarily into the extra basement bedroom with a plan to build-out a new office adjacent to the bedroom. Continue reading “My Cape-Office Build-Out”

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