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22013-03-09T03:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2013/03/17/the-bittersweet-truth/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4688.jpgIMG_4688Our brick cladded memory box.2013-03-18T13:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2013/03/11/tough-texture-to-swallow/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/knockdown.jpgknockdownimage courtesy of: http://www.silveriapainting.com/knockdown-textures.html2013-03-08T20:32:20+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2013/03/08/whirlwind-winter-and-kitchen-electrical/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/screen-shot-2013-03-08-at-11-05-52-am.pngScreen shot 2013-03-08 at 11.05.52 AMMy little map I made for documenting our work.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/electrical-panel-diagram.jpgelectrical panel diagramhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ktchn-dad-jason-3way-switch.jpgktchn dad jason 3way switchJason and Dad posing against their will for my documentation :)https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130208-brake-manor-reno-30_web.jpg20130208 Brake Manor Reno-30_WEBJust me, workin' on some electrical.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130208-brake-manor-reno-5_web.jpg20130208 Brake Manor Reno-5_WEBhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130101-brake-manor-reno-24.jpg20130101 Brake Manor Reno-242013-03-08T18:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2013/01/30/how-to-remove-thin-set-from-concrete-floor/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/diamond-cup.jpgdiamond cupThis is the diamond cup I used to grind down over 300 sqft of thin-set. Do not try this at home!https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thinset-progress-kitchen-door.jpgThinset progress kitchen doorThis is an example of the thin-set I was working with. it was between 1/4" and 1/2" thick in places. The smooth area near the door is how it looked after I worked on it.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/the-last-of-the-tiles.jpgThe last of the tilesThe Last of the Tilehicans. It was actually a little sad tearing out the last one.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lanna-hand.jpgLanna handhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lanna-dusty.jpgLanna dustyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lanna-bruised-knees.jpgLanna bruised kneeshttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/kitchen-thinset-progress.jpgkitchen thinset progresshttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/finall-done.jpgFinall DoneThe floor is finished! The dust clean up took me another 3 hours and 3 clean-outs of the shop vac.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/duuust.jpgDuuustThis is the dust accumulation from only about 3 hours of grinding.2014-09-30T20:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/10/27/autumn-heaven/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ca_10231216415527.jpg20121021 Autumn at Lori's HouseMy autumn heaven. One of my favorite mornings on record.2013-01-30T17:53:00+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2013/01/25/one-mans-trash/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/traditional-bathtubs.jpgtraditional-bathtubsNow how do I get one of these bad boys for a steal?https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130118-pedestal-sink-from-craigslist.png20130118 Pedestal Sink from CraigslistThough I'm not a materialistic girl I have an unexplained penchant for expensive items. 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It was adhered to raw drywall so it's coming off a little rougher than we'd hoped. https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-3.jpgCozy CottageOur cozy cottage blanketed in snow. *swoon*https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-4.jpgOur first fix Our first fix together on the new house. A pesky natural gas leak.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-2.jpgOMG it's ours!OMG it's ours!https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-1.jpgCarpet PicnicOur Prosecco and Chipotle carpet picnic in the loft2012-12-31T17:03:15+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/12/20/bright-bright-sunshinin-day/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-6.jpg2012 Xmas OrnamentWe made our own anniversary holiday ornament this year. 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She thinks she's a people and loves to wear plastic bags like capes.https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ca_05021201173170.jpgUncle Jason with baby GavinMy darling husband, Jason, with one of our best friend's first born. 2012-11-29T22:40:40+00:00weekly0.6https://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/11/29/the-trouble-with-underwriters/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/fry-stress.jpegthis is how I feel right nowFry gets it. 2012-11-29T22:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/11/20/worry-free-moving/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ed-moving-boxes_480.jpeged-moving-boxes_4802012-11-20T22:29:21+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/11/12/the-ball-is-rolling/2012-11-12T04:18:38+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/11/01/first-fix-natural-gas-leak/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot-water-heater-label.jpeghot water heater labelhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-2.jpgappliance gas shut-off valveThe appliance's shut-off valve will look like this, a little red lever, or similar to the main shut-off valve to the househttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wrench-like-pliers.jpegwrench like pliershttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/gas_valve.pnggas_valve2012-11-05T14:51:19+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/11/04/downloadable-real-estate-contract/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pen-and-contract-image.jpegReal Estate Contracthttps://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/home-contract-image.jpegReal Estate Contract2012-11-05T14:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/11/02/becoming-reality/2012-11-04T18:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/10/30/frustrations-abound/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hurricane-sandy_2381667b.jpeghurricane-sandy radarTropical Storm Sandy - they've dubbed her "Frankenstorm" since it's becoming one of the biggest ones in history.2012-10-30T02:02:06+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/10/27/hello-world/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ca_10011211445232.jpgSummer 2012 - first gold leavesThe first signs of autumn.2012-10-28T03:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.com/2012/10/27/the-waiting-game/https://luckygirlbrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ca_10161213453959.jpgGma's House - autumn 2012One of the prettiest places in town - especially in the autumn.2012-10-28T03:23:09+00:00monthlyhttps://luckygirlbrake.comdaily1.02017-07-22T05:05:42+00:00