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JUNIPER HILL COTTAGE
1924 Craftsman Bungalow

Video: Whiskey Porch version 2.0

7/29/2020

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​100 years ago, our little bungalow was graced with a small covered front porch, facing due west out over the valley and the downtown. 

We know this because although that porch was enclosed a very long while ago (we think in the 60's or so) we were lucky enough to receive 2 photos of the original porch taken in the 40's.   


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Juniper Hill Cottage with two ladies in the 1940's
The original whiskey porch circa 1940's. Notice the two elaborate windows. Only one survives today.
​In fact, that is the only historical information we have on how the home looked originally.  ​
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Video: Bottoms up, gettin' it done

6/27/2020

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It all starts with the foundation. 

​This is true for anything we create.  A stable and solid foundation allows fantastic things to grow and flourish.  And that's exactly where this projects gets underway - laying a foundation:  footings, stem walls, and slab.

But to be honest, it sure feels like this is a surprisingly large footing for such a small addition.  It's a massive amount of effort, concrete and investment for only about 152 square feet (the kitchen addition). 

We're hoping this is so well built that it'll last another 100 years easy.

Huge concrete truck pulls up to deliver its load for the foundationBig truck arrives to begin building the foundation.


​We put together a short video to show a little bit of the process. 

The simultaneous destruction on the street in front of our property makes it extra special (the street is getting a much needed make-over by the city too).   

Check it out.

Bonus:  Ibis-the-yellow-lab, as always, has a cameo shot!
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Video: The Calm before the storm

9/22/2019

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As exciting as it is to focus on the end goal, we wanted to take a minute to share and appreciate where we are starting from on this huge renovation project.

The contractor is ready to roll, and so are we.  We've removed all the small trees that lived along the north side of the property where the tiny addition is going for the new kitchen, and even moved two huge raised planters from the space to another part of the garden - to get out of the way.

Here's a short video to give you a feel for what we are starting with and an idea of where we are going.  

And, if you missed it you might want to catch our Intro Video here.

next up

Finding a Contractor in the Wild West.  Who would have guessed that this is almost as a big a project as the actual construction?  


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And if you are dreaming about a downsize to a smaller home or renovating your current home or garden, we are here to provide the support you need to make it happen.  Learn more about our resources and services, and feel free to get in touch with me just to chat about your ideas.

Thanks for stopping by!  Contentment and possiblity,
~Miriam
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Intro video

8/14/2019

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It's become really clear to me the last couple months, as I put content together here for the website, that photos (although they DO say a thousand words) do not always give a true feeling of a place.  

As much as I don't particularly like being filmed, I've decided that it's time to get over that and just let the camera roll!!  Plus, sharing the limelight with my trusty side-kick Ibis the yellow lab adds flavor and a touch of humor that keeps it fun.  She's a natural!!

​So, to get things started, we put together an impromptu little video to introduce Juniper Hill Cottage and the original whiskey porch.

Have a look -- Hope you like it!
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Cheers and contentment,

​~Miriam
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    Hello!  I'm Miriam and this is the story of our tiny historic cottage and it's complete renovation.

    Miriam Carlson-Maier

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