Monthly Archives: September 2014

Check and Check

Posted on September 25, 2014 by ellen

Officially renewed the building permit today for another 6 months. We are really moving too slowly right now and the building inspector suggested finishing up by 2015! Yeah, we can do that right? First item on the new list was … Continue reading →

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Now that Summer is Officially OVER!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by ellen

I’m back at home with no plans to travel for awhile and feeling a bit at loose ends getting back to the gut remodel. I guess that is the trouble with getting away and returning to a  relatively comfortable house. … Continue reading →

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Another Work Break

Posted on September 24, 2014 by ellen

We spent most of the summer on other projects, trips, family, etc. and just at the end of the summer, my mom fell and hurt her head and was out of her apartment in the hospital and rehab in a … Continue reading →

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LEED Awareness and Education

Posted on September 22, 2014 by ellen

Increasing awareness for LEED, its mission, its requirements, the benefits and features is one of the categories for gaining points for LEED certification. I had an opportunity to talk about this project at the Fort Collins Sustainable Living Fair on … Continue reading →

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