We’ve had a problem with moths for years. First, it was pantry moths. We’d see them flying around our kitchen, and we’d find their webbing inside sealed foods. Then it was wool moths. These were the most devastating – I have lost countless sweaters to the little buggers. Even though we cleaned and vacuumed, they […]
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As we wrap up some projects and prep for new tenants to move into one of our rentals, I thought I’d take a breath and reflect on the year that was 2021. This year we finished the big, multi-year project in Union Hill. We rented the final apartment in July, ending weekend (and sometimes evening)
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We’ve started most renovations with the goal of enhancing the original features of the house. When we bought our CD triplex, we could not stand the laminate in the hallway and bedrooms. Most of the apartment had hardwood, and the poor quality of the laminate stuck out. A few years ago, my husband and I
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In 2013, we were finally ready to buy a house. I spent most of the Great Recession years not earning an income, while my husband repaired some credit indiscretions from early adulthood. But we were in good shape by the end of 2013, and we were ready for the most significant expense – home ownership.
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UPDATE: We are appalled at the Better.com CEO’s recent behavior. Everyone we worked with at that company was helpful, and we chose Better partly because of their customer service. It’s a shame they treated their employees like this. I debated removing this post, but I decided to keep it to share our decision factors. I
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The sound transmission between our apartment and basement Airbnb has bothered me since we moved into our first triplex. I added carpets and drapes to our apartment, and I am always mindful to be quiet when we host guests. But I’ve never been intentional about soundproofing the basement. Since we are considering a move and
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