Building & Renovation

Notes from managing and developing properties in Latvia: renovation, construction, land and the practical work of improving them over time.

Drilling Borehole

That day finally come - a massive vehicle with drilling device arrived and promised that after some 3-4 days - there will be a drinking water just from the soil in our background…

My First Star Trail Photography

I have wanted to make star trail photography ever since I saw one. It took me some time to actually get out in the dark and capture one, as I knew it wont be so simple…

Apple tree blossoms

A couple days ago I introduced you with first sprouts in our garden. Today allow me to show first apple tree blossoms from our apple orchard.Apple orchard in mid-May…

My Summer Office 2016

Finally I have a good working place, a year ago I had to spend my days in front of house, while two years ago I reported very scenic working place - Turtle Lake in Tbilisi. …

Taking the Chimney Down

This is a task we had, most probably, to do already a year ago, together with roof replacement, but trust me, last year's summer was one of the hardest, as the new home…

Another Layer of Paint (HDR)

In part 1 I told how we scratched chalk from ceilings and removed old wallpapers, in part 2 I showed how I applied base layer of white paint and did some photography…

Paint Job - White ceiling, white walls

Today I'm continuing works in second floors room. Yesterday we did a wallpaper removal and chalk scratching thing. Today is the right time to apply base layer of fresh paint for…

First Sprouts of Spring

A few days ago we constructed our second veggie garden in wooden boxes, then we planted. Few days latter first sprouts were observed.I was busy with scratching wallpaper from…

Removing Wallpaper in Second Floors Room

Finally we have moved to indoor works, and this time we started with a room I haven't covered yet - a little room in second floor with a stove. We still don't have any idea what…

Scythe VS String Trimmer (Then and Now)

About a year ago I had a chance to try out an old school tool called a scythe (back at these days, all I had at our newly inherited rural house). The grass were growing…

Veggie Garden In Handmade Wooden Boxes

About a year ago we planted first plants in used wooden boxes (the drawers), see: Our First Veggie Garden: Planting Plants in Boxes .This year we (not me actually) decided to…

DIY - Bed Frame King Size Rural Style

One of the most important furniture elements in your master bedroom definitely is a bed. This time I decided to build a bed frame by my own.Last year we bought four mattress and…

Burning Branches

Few days ago we did the Big Spring tree and branches trimming, we were left with many piles of branches, the only reasonable solution to get rid of them - burn them…

DIY - Kitchen Cabinets With a Sink

I have always loved to construct and develop some new things, I love to spend my free time by figuring out how to improve space around me, that's why probably for a second season…

Edward The Brushcutter AW-BC620TH Trimmer

Meet Edward, our newest team member to help us out in our home remodeling works. I first met Edward at local DEPO DIY store in Liepāja, Latvia. The sales person…

Repairing Old Brick Chimney

On April 20, 2016 we completely changed a top of our brick chimney at our rural country house. It was not planned actually to change all top of chimney, just to add two rows of…

The Big Spring Territory Cleanup

Few days ago I announced start for Season 2 of our home remodeling adventures. We have some really big plans to achieve this year - like getting a water supply and constructing…

Home Remodeling - Season 2 starts now

Loyal readers of this blog are already familiar with the home renovation and remodeling process which we started a year ago, if not, make sure you check out article - How it all…