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Roof Replacement for Our Century Old Dutch Colonial
We completed the roof replacement on our 100 year old Dutch Colonial home in 2022. It was our most expensive project to date. We wanted to share with you our experience and estimates so that you know what to expect.
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Picture Frame Drop + Rook Woodworks Shop
In 2024, we’re excited to launch the Rook Woodworks shop. We have three Mission-style handcrafted picture frames made from quarter sawn white oak.
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Our Slow Kitchen Renovation: The Beginning
We are beginning a slow kitchen renovation. Here’s where it all started.
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I Chose the Wrong Paint Color for Our Dining Room. Here’s What I Learned.
What do you do when you choose the wrong paint color? You learn some lessons and paint it again.
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We’re Back! Again!
I quit Instagram and went back to blogging. We’re actually making progress on our house. What is happening?!
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Craftsman Style Tiger Oak Mantel
A custom-made Craftsman-inspired mantel. Made with locally sourced tiger oak with curved brackets and finger joints.
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Cherry Traditional Welsh Stick Chair
Traditional Welsh Stick chair with a clean modern feel. This chair was made entirely from Central New York cherry lumber using traditional chairmakers tools, yielding a unique handmade appearance.
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Hand-Turned Cherry Ogee Bowl
Hand turned ogee style bowl with an oil + wax finish. A great decorative yet useful piece.
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Living Room Rug Refresh featuring The Knotted Fox
When in doubt, go back to the classics.
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Ikea Godmorgon Bathroom Vanity and Mirror: Our Review
Here’s a review and five takeaways from our experience with Ikea’s Godmorgon bathroom sink, vanity, and medicine cabinet as well as Semihandmade walnut fronts.
Modern renovation and old house charm in our 1915 Dutch Colonial home