Old House Problems + How to Learn to Solve Them
It’s our first full winter in the Big Red House, and we’ve noticed that during rainy San Francisco days, our house is COLD. Here’s a look into our old house problems. And how to learn to solve them.
How To Research Your San Francisco Home
Do you live in a historic house? Are you nosey about the stewards who came before you and want to learn more about them? Want to learn more about your neighborhood? Believe it or not, all of these things are intertwined.
Projects for the Big Red House
The house we bought needs quite a bit of work.
My Turn for the Dream Home — Meet the Big Red House
The scariest thing we did this October was buy a big red house. Like many of my clients, we weren’t necessarily in the market for a house and had been casually browsing, but this house found us. The moment we walked in, we knew it was THE ONE.
Don't Pressure Wash that Beauty!
Pressure washing seems like a pretty normal maintenance item for homeownership, right? My dad definitely pressure washed things around the house as a kid, and I often see it when taking walks around neighborhoods on the weekends.
The Difference Between Preservation, Restoration, and Renovation
As someone who lives in a world where all three happen pretty regularly, I wanted to set the record straight on what term means what, so that you can gain a clear understanding about which camp you're in.