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The Mouse Issue
When I had the house inspection done prior to buying the house, the inspector said there was ‘mouse activity’ in multiple places… and I...
Dana Borschewski
May 11, 20233 min read


Week 2 - Fireplace demo, framing and plumbing!
Day 6 - February 13 The plumbing has all been relocated for the new bathroom, and re-done for the kitchen sink. The sump pump has been...
Dana Borschewski
Apr 15, 20233 min read


Day 2 - February 7
There are a few key areas of the house that I am looking forward to seeing changes to - that I think will really make a significant...
Dana Borschewski
Apr 7, 20232 min read


Day 1 of Construction! February 6, 2023
It's amazing how much gets done by a crew that knows what they are doing, rather than me figuring it out as I go along! Here is what all...
Dana Borschewski
Apr 7, 20231 min read
The tipping point.. a $709 oil bill for 2 weeks of heat!
The Cost of Oil I knew that oil was expensive, but did not realize just how expensive it was!! In early 2022 during a particularly cold...
Dana Borschewski
Apr 7, 20233 min read


Everyone loves to use a sledgehammer!
In preparation for the bigger demolition by the construction crew, I wanted to do as much of the basement demo as possible - both for...
Dana Borschewski
Mar 14, 20231 min read


The Starting Point for Energy Retrofits
The Energy Audit Getting an energy audit is the first step in accessing any of these grants. I was fortunate to learn about the Smart Net...
Dana Borschewski
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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