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Digging Deeper: The Hidden Bricks of Proctor Place
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Digging Deeper: The Hidden Bricks of Proctor Place

So, one of the mysteries now has an answer... For years, the history of Proctor Place included this claim: "The footings of the house are of brick-five rows of brick…
Posted by Phil Atkinson March 23, 2026
Foundations and Faith: One Year of Stewardship
Posted inMoney Pit Moments Planning

Foundations and Faith: One Year of Stewardship

As of today, it’s been one year since we became stewards of ole Milton—and I’ve got to say, he’s been a bit of a grumpy old soul. In many ways,…
Posted by Phil Atkinson February 28, 2026
A Year later: We Passed!
Posted inPlanning Progress Update

A Year later: We Passed!

Outside of early planning, I believe demo began in late March or April '25 for a garage project I optimistically thought would be wrapped up by late June or July.…
Posted by Phil Atkinson February 27, 2026
ChatGPT: AI Render of the Garage-Shop
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ChatGPT: AI Render of the Garage-Shop

It took a bunch of attempts over a couple of days, and AI still didn't quite get the house right or the garage's relationship to the house. The more I…
Posted by Phil Atkinson April 24, 2025
Home Improvement Adventures: Wins & Losses
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Home Improvement Adventures: Wins & Losses

A couple of weeks ago, I was feeling pretty good… and honestly, I still am. But the home improvement road is rarely smooth. The Gutter Debacle: Let’s start with Leaffilter…
Posted by Phil Atkinson April 4, 2025
Demo Days Ahead: Exciting Times for Our Project
Posted inDemo Planning

Demo Days Ahead: Exciting Times for Our Project

Finally, it feels like we're making progress. Gutters - check Water softener - check Outbuilding demo scheduled - check Hey we'll take the wins... the gutters are critical to control…
Posted by Phil Atkinson March 22, 2025
Shed’s Last Stand: Planning an Upgrade
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Shed’s Last Stand: Planning an Upgrade

This is the second outbuilding on the property and also in the sightline of the insurance company - meaning it has to go. Much like the summer kitchen, it too…
Posted by Phil Atkinson February 1, 2025
Summer Kitchen to Salvage: The Fate of a Historic Outbuilding
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Summer Kitchen to Salvage: The Fate of a Historic Outbuilding

Unfortunately, not much is left of what I'm fairly sure was the summer kitchen for the home. I've heard rumors that some believed this to be enslaved housing—unlikely, given that…
Posted by Phil Atkinson January 31, 2025
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