That’s one heck of an alliteration in the title there, eh? I couldn’t resist.
Anyway, I’m commenting on it being February solely because I can’t believe how fast January has gone by. I mean, seriously, wasn’t it just Christmas, like, five minutes ago? (Yes, I said that in a Valley Girl voice.)
At the beginning of the month, all the insulation in the attic had been removed (it was vermiculite–a substance often contaminated with asbestos) and I was freezing. Let me say that again. FREEZING.
Four weeks later, the entire house is fully insulated (walls and attic), and now I’m sweltering. YES. SWELTERING.
LOL!
Construction continues as a crew works to re-side the house. It’s hard to see maybe in these pics, but here’s the work in progress:
The circular holes are where the insulation was blown in.
This area has been fully sided.
I had the choice of like 30 siding colors. Because the house is Greek Revival, I fully intended on keeping the white. When I informed the fella directing the project of my plan, he was like, “Well, keep the samples, think about it for a few days. You could have different colors for the soffets, corners, molding…it’s all up to you. There’s lots to choose from.”
I chose white. For everything. (The shutters, when fixed, will still be black.)
What I like most is how the siding really keeps to the style of the house.
Although, I’ll prolly have to replace all the windows next. They look kind of…old, LOL!
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As for writing, I’m editing my short story, TSAVO PRIDE. I have a trailer and a cover–WOOT!–so hopefully things will be in line for an early spring release. I hope you guys like it. It’s horror, which is different from NEW PRIDE and SHIFTING PRIDE, but it’s based on some folklore in SHIFTING PRIDE. 😉
I’m also slowly drafting the sequel, FRACTURED PRIDE. It’s gonna be good, folks, I pwommiss.
How was January for youse guys? What’re your plans for February? Whose gonna see WARM BODIES? And what about BEAUTIFUL CREATURES??? 😉
Author Laura Diamond--Lucid Dreamer 
You’re writing horror? Cool!
For all the money you’re sinking into this house you could probably just build a whole new one.
Loved the valley girl voice! 😉 Sounds like you are staying busy, lady! New Pride was fantastic! I’m reading Shifting Pride now! Love it!! Congrats on your upcoming release and all the house renovations!
ooh,,, ME!! I want to see WARM BODIES. Think I’m going to take my daughter. 🙂
The house looks great! Any kind of home construction or remodeling can be a pain in the tush, though. Seems like we’ve been renovating my house since we moved in almost 13 years ago.
What a darling house! It has so much character, unlike most new ones.
January? We had a January? I think I missed it. 😉
I like the white. I think houses always look better when they’re white or a faded color.
No plans for February here. It’ll probably be over too fast anyway.
What a great looking house! Most people don’t realize how important good insulation is in a home. We’re currently renovating as well, but it’s been a slow process. Also, someone kidnapped January, it’s my only explanation. (;
I’m so excited Shifting Pride is moving closer to the top of my TBR pile. 🙂