Stratford like a local

Our backstage tour of Stratford throughout 2026 will take us everywhere from an arena to a water pollution control plant. And there may be a swan, or two.

Lighting the way

When it came to picking lighting on Renovation Road, including our two work-from-home offices, the prime directive was: Keep it warm.

The potholes on Renovation Road

Our driveway was never a thing of beauty but, as spring thaw hit, it became obvious we had to add one more big item to the renovation list.

The renovation R3: Recycle

The big investment is recycling our living room furniture: A Danish L-shaped couch and accompanying chair that have already seen more than a couple decades of service.

The complicated countertop

Sometimes, there doesn’t seem to be even the tiniest Venn-diagram intersection between what you want, and what’s in fashion, when you are planning a renovation.

Adding flame to the game

On the “must have” list when we were house-hunting in 2019 was a fireplace, the ultimate cozy comfort on a dark and cold winter’s night. The place we bought didn’t have one.