Grey House: Renovating a 160-year old Victorian.
Winter Renovation
By Roger Hazard
We're starting our renovation just as winter arrives in full force to our village. That means we have to improvise a bit. No work can happen outside, of course. The garage is too cold for projects, as well. So we'll be utilizing our basement and a spare bedroom as makeshift workshops.
Here's a taste of what our village looks like under a blanket of snow. Chris walked around Sharon Springs early in the morning and took some snapshots. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
- Roger
Roger Hazard · Founder · Roger + Chris · Sharon Springs, NY
Roger Hazard is TV's original home stager, as well as designer / producer on the international, Emmy-nominated "SELL THIS HOUSE," "SELL THIS HOUSE: EXTREME," and "MOVE THIS HOUSE." MORE ABOUT Roger Hazard
Roger Hazard is TV's original home stager, as well as designer / producer on the international, Emmy-nominated "SELL THIS HOUSE," "SELL THIS HOUSE: EXTREME," and "MOVE THIS HOUSE." MORE ABOUT Roger Hazard
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