Tag Archives: mistakes

Demomentia

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Chriz

Pop quiz—What do these three buildings have in common?       They all need to be demolished. At least according to prevailing attitudes. These are just a few of the buildings on the city of Chicago’s chopping block, according to … Continue reading →

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60s clawfoot tragedy

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Chriz

As disinclined as I am to poke fun at someone else’s idea of a stunning remodel, lest my grand schemes be held up for judgment someday, I saw pictures today that knocked my jaw so far down, my tongue just … Continue reading →

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Grin Tin Tin

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Chriz

I’ve now got a full tin ceiling in the living room! OK, so we still have to put up the cornice. And seal the seams, and paint the nailheads and miscellaneous (though amazingly few) dings and scratches. But still, the … Continue reading →

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Yummy plumbing

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Chriz

When you hear a story that combines the terms plumbing and surprise, there’s usually nothing delightful going on. But today I heard a wonderful exception to this rule: In the Italian town of Marino, near Rome, homeowners turned on their … Continue reading →

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Current conundrum

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Chriz

As summer sinks below the horizon and the cold times begin their sneaky but inescapable creep, I’ve really got to figure out what to do about the front door surround. Figuring out how to replace the missing door itself is … Continue reading →

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Fill la la la la

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Chriz

It’s the seasonal rituals that fill me with joy—hanging the wreath, gathering photos to send with the holiday cards, cramming caulk into every cranny so I don’t feel like I’m skiing every time I walk by one of the vinyl … Continue reading →

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Glazier’s glee

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Chriz

This evening I have a tale of success following failure and how even my most basic instincts don’t always kick in—to the detriment of a beautiful piece of old, wavy glass. But the good news first: That piece of glass, … Continue reading →

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