Front Door Mail Slot

I've had this mail slot for 3 years. 3 YEARS. And I was too afraid to install it. I can't thank our friend Cam enough for installing it. It makes me smile every time I see the door and every time I hear the mail delivered!

right here! 

just cut a hole, right? ;)

tah-dah! Cam is awesome

The Boys' Room

I definitely thought I would have Will's room finished before there were two boys in there, but, you know... whatever! Here's the boys' room finally painted. I had to putty/caulk/sand/and prime again. Unfortunately no one told me that bare pine can bleed through latex primer so all the trim I've/others painted in the house will need to be painted again with an oil-based primer (ACK!)...

When we bought the house:

During renovation:

And the finished product: