Tag Archives: Cincinnati

Reworking the HVAC

Posted on May 24, 2014 by mdejong11

Older homes with forced air systems never had central air in mind, only the mechanics of heating.  This house had exactly what you need for heating, with all of the return air vents in the flooring on the first floor.  … Continue reading →

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A Cobweb of Ugliness

Posted on May 13, 2014 by mdejong11

Meet Ed: Author, musician, father of six, electrician, and all around great guy.  This is the third project he has helped me on, and I couldn’t imagine doing the project without him.  Thanks, Ed… The house had a newer service … Continue reading →

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The Big Dig

Posted on May 10, 2014 by mdejong11

First I have to introduce one of my favorite people here in Cincinnati, Ronnie Zins.  He owns a plumbing business in Northside and I’ve known him for over twenty years.  This man is golden…  A great story teller and amazingly … Continue reading →

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Stripping the Paint

Posted on April 27, 2014 by mdejong11

The house has beautiful natural woodwork.  In the kitchen and bathrooms, the woodwork was painted, which is common, though often they were originally natural.  I returned some, but not all, back to a natural wood finish.  I like getting this … Continue reading →

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Look What I Found…

Posted on April 22, 2014 by mdejong11

… And it isn’t uncommon when renovating these older homes.                      

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Demolition

Posted on April 19, 2014 by mdejong11

I love the clean up-demo phase. It’s a way of getting to know the house, its history, and to mull over ideas for the renovation.    

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Floor Removal

Posted on February 23, 2014 by mdejong11

I wish I could have met Laura, the former owner, before she decided to do the work she did.  Most of it feels recently executed, and, in my book, needed to go.  All but one room upstairs had a peel-and-stick … Continue reading →

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