tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post2417148154170646261..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Renovation RealitiesMargueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-78207899262738627592012-03-17T18:40:17.396-03:002012-03-17T18:40:17.396-03:00OMG ! Marguerite .. we have been through renovatio...OMG ! Marguerite .. we have been through renovation hell with the bathroom downstairs off the family room .. I swear our first contractor put a curse on it !<br />renovations are "the money pit" and hardly ever finish on time or to our satisfaction ... I think our raccoon is a contractor and has been renovating our attic to suit himself ? LOL<br />No .. there is no smell .. nothing really .. although we will have it sanitized when the company comes to do the clean up .. getting rid of any kind of attracting order to raccoons is HUGE !!!<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-7169625524474729242012-03-15T23:39:47.925-03:002012-03-15T23:39:47.925-03:00I would love to see more of your beautiful old hou...I would love to see more of your beautiful old house. It's better that renovating the house takes a long time because you can only make the right decision on what to do after you have lived in it for a while.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-14013881487545307312012-03-15T19:01:57.144-03:002012-03-15T19:01:57.144-03:00Renovations always take far more time than we thin...Renovations always take far more time than we think they will. It took us eight years just to insulate the ceiling downstairs (still no drywall, either). As for your piano room, the doorway trim (minus the abacus) and floor look quite lovely. Glad to see the green paint is gone, though....On My Soapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192701216999273624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-81670267705248710822012-03-15T11:39:30.259-03:002012-03-15T11:39:30.259-03:00I just think your piano room is coming along nicel...I just think your piano room is coming along nicely. I found that sometimes renovations take a long time when you have a garden also. Soon we will be back into the garden and the renovations will be held up. I feel like my last five years have been renovations and I'm about to take a break from building/painting/wallpaper/ and dust from drywall, ya think I'd have it done by now.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713987235401898999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-24812948595503644102012-03-14T01:27:24.414-03:002012-03-14T01:27:24.414-03:00Congrats on getting that much done!
After 4 years ...Congrats on getting that much done!<br />After 4 years I have a mostly painted living room and a kitchen that is painted we also insulated under the house last year, ran a gas line, and prepared to put a water filter system in. This year I'm hoping for a tiled floor, new gas top for my stove, new counter tops and a new sink, heck I'd like to get our doors painted too! But in truth this may take another year yet as teachers only have 8 weeks to play catch up with their lives out of the year. The rest of the time we are "just holding down the fort" as they say.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912163929816619485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-57926294244650104902012-03-13T18:34:19.282-03:002012-03-13T18:34:19.282-03:00ooh, looking forward to more pictures. We looked l...ooh, looking forward to more pictures. We looked long and hard at buying a century house here before deciding to build. I love the old houses, and all their history. <br />Keep sharing the pics!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-12402286161613806692012-03-13T07:34:28.215-03:002012-03-13T07:34:28.215-03:00You will always remember your first mark on the ho...You will always remember your first mark on the house. We are working on shelving and such for our rental loft and are still working on it a year later, for a rental. I totally understand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140773202280570336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-80795890070389146222012-03-12T22:26:01.166-03:002012-03-12T22:26:01.166-03:00I love that you left your mark! I renovated an ol...I love that you left your mark! I renovated an old home once. It took a LOT more time than I realized. In fact, I sold it before I finished it. The painting between the mirrors and the frames is crazy! Who would have even thought of that?!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-19872585772895849222012-03-12T22:01:14.462-03:002012-03-12T22:01:14.462-03:00I love the details in the structure of your house....I love the details in the structure of your house. And it looks like the changes you are making will make such a beautiful impact. My husband and I also find that these projects take us longer than we thought. I am looking forward to seeing the final product.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-66984143128400307502012-03-12T20:26:31.233-03:002012-03-12T20:26:31.233-03:00Jane, it was carpet. In fact, real carpeting, wit...Jane, it was carpet. In fact, real carpeting, with a backing on it. We weren't counting on that. I think the flooring situation will be a post in itself! Definitely have been a few surprises along the way.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-16063754758567668002012-03-12T20:25:16.217-03:002012-03-12T20:25:16.217-03:00I think a lot of people dream about renovating one...I think a lot of people dream about renovating one of these places don't they? There's something so enticing about them. Some people have told us they've been there and would never do it again. Others love it and would never trade this type of home for a modern one. Thus far I can say we haven't had any regrets.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-47097757449181120442012-03-12T20:23:08.178-03:002012-03-12T20:23:08.178-03:00Jennifer, I understand completely. When we first ...Jennifer, I understand completely. When we first moved in and neighbours came to visit I found myself making excuses for having just moved and the state of things. Now I'm still blocking them at the front door as I'm so embarassed at our perpetual mess.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-8593856028331179262012-03-12T20:22:01.083-03:002012-03-12T20:22:01.083-03:00I think these old houses are just so lovely and it...I think these old houses are just so lovely and it's neat to see how others redo theirs. Some people are really strict with authenticity and some make them very modern. We've vacillated between the two but I think we've finally hit a compromise that makes us happy.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-88427102884905770502012-03-12T20:20:21.709-03:002012-03-12T20:20:21.709-03:00oh dear, our kitchen needs remodelling and I'm...oh dear, our kitchen needs remodelling and I'm terrified of that prospect. I'm adament that we need a plan, on paper, and money in the bank before we even think of taking that on. I spend so much time in my kitchen I can't imagine having it in renovation for so long.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-50195781491634564682012-03-12T20:19:01.843-03:002012-03-12T20:19:01.843-03:00Stay tuned Jen, we haven't completed the room ...Stay tuned Jen, we haven't completed the room entirely but it's 98% done now (2 years later!). Of course the rest of the house could take the next 20 years.....Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-78404692487919321902012-03-12T20:17:17.920-03:002012-03-12T20:17:17.920-03:00uh oh MIchelle, you may not want to read any furth...uh oh MIchelle, you may not want to read any further, what we did a little further along might make you want to scream! :0 It's funny but the woodwork in this house makes most people really excited but to Jody, as you note, it's a constant eye sore. He sees the lack of quality and the faked pieces and it just makes him cringe. I will tell you the entry has been left open with no embellishments and I love it now. The ceilings are much higher in that room but the abacus lowered the entrance making the room appear smaller than it was. Now it's very spacious and the crown moldings are much more noticeable.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-15787807118757683452012-03-12T20:12:40.203-03:002012-03-12T20:12:40.203-03:00I love seeing the evolution of your "piano ro...I love seeing the evolution of your "piano room" and the original photo. Why is it there is always twice as much work to do as originally thought? And surprises? I guess that's what keeps it all "interesting"! Is that carpet on the floor? Linoleum? I guess I'll have to wait for the next installment!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-8417615530951534902012-03-12T20:12:10.035-03:002012-03-12T20:12:10.035-03:00I didn't mention it but that was also a reason...I didn't mention it but that was also a reason why the piano goes in this room. It's the nearest room to the front door! We didn't want to have to move that thing any farther than absolutely necessary.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-3742399416392026052012-03-12T20:11:20.305-03:002012-03-12T20:11:20.305-03:00oh Janet, that would have been so disheartening to...oh Janet, that would have been so disheartening to come so close to finishing and then have it ruined. Does insurance cover hurricanes I wonder? (geez I should check my own insurance, we get the odd hurricane here too!)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-67179591239857136242012-03-12T20:09:27.425-03:002012-03-12T20:09:27.425-03:00One of my favourite things about this house is all...One of my favourite things about this house is all the stories we hear about it. There's been a lot of families here over the years and we always learn something new.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-14584726402037942022012-03-12T18:51:50.082-03:002012-03-12T18:51:50.082-03:00I used to want to renovate one of these big old ho...I used to want to renovate one of these big old houses. It takes a whole lot more work than I would be able to do now. I will enjoy watching how your home evolves. Don't dispare. It does take time and it will be beautiful.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-83664098232975420702012-03-12T16:08:51.793-03:002012-03-12T16:08:51.793-03:00I would be embarrassed to confess how long we have...I would be embarrassed to confess how long we have been renovating our home. Forever sums it up nicely! The hardest part is living in a house under renovation. Displaced stuff piles up and looks messy quickly. The only thing that you can do is to keep at it.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-64582426933710160282012-03-12T13:32:45.088-03:002012-03-12T13:32:45.088-03:00Your house has lovely bones. I have a friend in NB...Your house has lovely bones. I have a friend in NB who restored his old farmhouse, similiar to yours, over a period of years and the results are charming. Take your time and enjoy. So far, so good! :)Northern Beauty Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805215769692200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-35546433279254175142012-03-12T12:51:58.502-03:002012-03-12T12:51:58.502-03:00Great to have the pictures! I look forward to mor...Great to have the pictures! I look forward to more posts. Hey, we're on year 5 of our kitchen renovation in this old farmhouse and we still don't have a back splash! Finally got new countertops this past summer and the back splash was suppose to be a winter DIY project that just didn't get done...yet! I wanted a proper hood fan for the stove but apparently that's going to be tricky in this old place - would have to run the venting sideways for quite a distance, so I'm saving up for that now!Aagaard Farmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03815693652391439207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-46728734215431950732012-03-12T12:44:53.873-03:002012-03-12T12:44:53.873-03:00Wow, what beautiful bones that house has. Even if...Wow, what beautiful bones that house has. Even if it takes forever, I can't wait to see more.<br /><br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.com