http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/ the blog of a first-time home buyer en-us 2006-10-17T14:17:48-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000648.html I added more photos to my Remodel set on flickr that shows the second bathroom layout. Because of the location of the sewer, the bathroom had to be moved from where I originally wanted it. It's as close to the... basement actionhero 2006-10-17T14:17:48-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000647.html The remodeling work has begun! Yesterday Jason and his crew ripped out all the old ceiling tiles in the basement. It looks empty, but promising. I can sort of envision what things will look like after they are completed. I'm... basement actionhero 2006-10-13T12:24:27-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000646.html So, I've changed my mind on a couple of updates. In the kitchen, I've decided to go for a Marmoleum countertop for the one side. On the other side, which is only about 30" wide, I will have butcher block... general house actionhero 2006-08-21T14:57:16-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000645.html So, I am still waiting on two of my three bids before I can move forward with my loan and lock it down. Once I get the bids, I will then have to get an appraisal and then I can... general house actionhero 2006-08-21T14:27:31-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000644.html Bathroom Update List •Install fan, move switch •Replace vanity lights ASP - Curved Profile Wall Bracket, $54, American Fluorescent •Replace counter and backsplash with 3/4" penny round tile in white, Ann Sacks •Refinish sink •Replace faucet Bancroft Monoblock Lavatory Faucet,... bathroom actionhero 2006-08-21T12:51:34-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000643.html Over the weekend, I attended the Portland Development Commission (PDC) Refinance and Renovation Loan Program workshop. I will have been in my house for three years in September and that loan becomes variable, so now is the time to refinance... general house actionhero 2006-07-23T11:54:39-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000642.html B started his path project yesterday. This is the path next to the garage that leads to the backyard. It was just a plain dirt pathway with a few weeds thrown here and there. B has it dug down... backyard actionhero 2006-06-29T12:09:29-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000638.html I had always wanted to try Interface FLOR carpet tiles in my house, but didn't have the need for a new rug until now. The previous rug in the dining room was a natural fiber jute number that I... dining room actionhero 2006-06-02T15:13:42-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000613.html Two sections of cedar fencing in the backyard finally fell over and we finally got the new fence built this past weekend. It looks so good that I think we'll need to replace the rest of the fence this... backyard actionhero 2006-03-23T10:10:23-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000612.html Here's a photo of a couple of the new windows that were put in this past Tuesday. I got seven windows replaced with those fancy new windows that angle open on the top and bottom. I was referred to... general house actionhero 2006-03-23T10:06:27-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000441.html Here's a slide show of everything that has been done so far with the house... http://homepage.mac.com/mlim/iMovieTheater13.html... general house actionhero 2005-01-03T09:27:39-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000440.html This is the Ottenby bench I got from IKEA this weekend. I love it! Right now it's behind the couch, but it will go in front of the big window once the aluminum tree is put away. Other things I... furniture actionhero 2004-12-20T10:56:39-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000437.html I spent most of yesterday putting up and decorating an aluminum Christmas tree and finally putting some art up on the walls. The aluminum tree is my parents' and is what we had when I was a little kid.... home decor actionhero 2004-12-13T10:40:27-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000432.html I finally got my new sofa last night. I love it! The cushions are so puffy and comfortable. There are even these little hook contraptions on the side to keep the seat cushions attached to the couch. I also... living room actionhero 2004-11-18T12:01:44-08:00 http://www.action-hero.net/mt/house/archives/000410.html It was finally time for me to buy a new couch for the living room. All the painting has been done for about a month now and a couch is the only thing I need for the room to... living room actionhero 2004-10-11T16:03:43-08:00