Is it true? Is it possible? Do my eyes deceive me?
I am beyond sick of this corner! I have never felt this way about any other aspect of the project to date. What began as a simple project (infill some missing shingles) ballooned into a total redo: framing, sheathing, cornice repair, two window frames rebuilt, and only then the tedious work of custom-cutting…
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It came to my attention, belatedly, that my blog was having issues. None of these would have been apparent to a reader, save one. It seems that people who had signed on to automatically receive new posts were no longer getting such notices. This included me as well! This is being worked on. In the…
Continue ReadingCAN THIS HOUSE BE SAVED: Fairview Manor, Claverack, New York PART II
Yesterday, I did a post about a fabulous house in New York which needs a savior. Today, Mischa contacted me. He grew up in the house from 1968 to 1987. And—drum roll, please—he had pictures!!!!!!!! These first two images are from yesterday: The house had a fire after Mischa’s family sold the property…
Continue ReadingCAN THIS HOUSE BE SAVED: Fairview Manor, Claverack, New York
The fabulous Kelly of Old House Dreams posted a remarkable property. And it is soooooooooo a Ross kinda property. The 1869 main house is absurdly huge, and in terrifying condition. You see, just my kinda place. The property includes numerous structures in addition to the big…
Continue ReadingTaming the Meandering Monster Spout
When I purchased the Cross House it had but a single downspout still in place, and this, combined with leaking built-in gutters, caused most of the damage to the house. Hurriedly, I installed downspouts. But, later this year, the south facade will actually look good. I know, that seems impossible! So, something will…
Continue ReadingInching Along
The crazy downspout? I have to do something about that.
Continue ReadingBuilding Scaffolding…While Drunk
Yes, I’m kidding. We were quite sober but doesn’t the scaffolding look like it was built by drunks? When Justin and I finished we stood on ground level…and burst out laughing. It looks SO crazy! The new level will allow the huge cornice to get painted, as well as finishing the shingling on the…
Continue ReadingA Columnar Dilemma
I really hate that post. For five years I have ignored it but, as the big push this year is finishing the south facade, something will have to be done about that 6×6 post. But what? Ideally, the entire LONG length of the column should be made of one solid…
Continue ReadingPatty Wanted To Know…
The image terrifies me! OMG, that’s all that’s been done on the south facade? Up close, it seemed like a lot! And look at how much more there is still to do! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! That’s it! I’m running for the hills!
Continue ReadingThe Carriage House Is Blowing My Mind
The 1894 Cross House had a carriage house/barn on the adjacent south lot. Circa-1920, the structure was sold off, and moved forward on the lot a bit; the north “barn” was severed, rotated, and became the east wing of the renovated structure. And this realization got…
Continue ReadingPondering the Carriage House
The Cross House. The carriage house. The “barn”. Around 1920s, the double lot was cut in half, and the carriage house/barn sold off. The carriage house was moved a bit forward on the lot, the “barn” was severed, turned 90-degrees, and moved behind the carriage house. Then the whole was rebuilt as a…
Continue ReadingPutting Bits Back. Joyfully.
I still have to attach the bits properly, and some judicious caulking will make everything look as it did when new! Squee!!!!!!!!
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