Renovating a historic home brings with it a lot of discoveries within the structure. One aspect of the home, which isn’t always a top priority, is the existing landscaping. With this home came English boxwood shrubs that have become so … Continue reading →

We have owned the Humphreys House on Baker Street for six weeks now, and we are full on into the renovation. Panic and fear have set in, but maybe they are typical in a project such as this.   We … Continue reading →

No natural disasters, or tragic losses this week. Looking ahead to the hard work still to do. We have had good discoveries, and bad. Breaking down the wall from the kitchen to the dining room, to open the back stairwell, … Continue reading →

Progress has been made this week in the renovation of the Humphreys House, but there was yet another setback. Mr. Ed Hammond, our champion in helping us to get the home, died in a tragic car accident this past week. … Continue reading →

We had an uninvited visitor storm into the area this weekend, going by the name of Irene. She put a damper on some of the planning and work to be done on the renovation of the Humphreys House. Now, this home being … Continue reading →

When word got out that we had purchased the Humphreys House, we heard from many in town about the possibility to find treasure in the old home. As we are beginning to chip away at portions of the home, walls … Continue reading →

I remember the day I was exposed to Ska, an infectiously fun style of music that makes you move. Back in the 90's during college, going to see The Toasters, Reel Big Fish, Spring Heeled Jack and The Mighty Mighty … Continue reading →

We planted a very small garden of our own this year, using heirloom plants that we bought from the Good Farm's plant sale this spring. Lemon basil, 2 types of heirloom tomatos, white cucumber, and some type of melon. They have … Continue reading →