If you’re going big, dream big right? Just kidding. This post isn’t about big cars but it seemed a fun intro! This post is however about the connection between big jobs/decisions, and the corresponding big requirements and tools. My husband and I are in the process of helping take over the care and…
Posts Tagged with Renovations
Fabulous Facelift – Let There Be Light
I knew it was a big deal, I just didn’t know the jargon or how big a difference it would make: basement windows. The verbiage is “Egress Window”, and in short it means bringing a basement window up to current fire code saftey. This means no more windows so high or small that safe escape…
Fabulous Facelift – Finding Floors and Walls
This past week I started pulling up carpet to find floors and sanding down rough and poorly textured spots on Cidnie’s bedroom walls. This carpet was second hand carpet to begin with, and suffice it to say we’re not sad to see it go. It has definitely served it’s purpose. I think I can…
Fabulous Facelift – Clearing Clutter, Phase 2
With the food storage room standing as a beacon of hope, we dug into the next phase of de-cluttering on Saturday. To begin, I have to share a few photos of the back bedroom we had cleaned the week before. It was emptied and the carpet torn out. I had prepped the floor and for…
Fabulous Facelift – Clearing Clutter, Phase 1
The hard work has officially begun. They say you have to make a mess to clean a mess. I’m finding this to be most true! Before we can get to the repair, maintenance and upgrade projects in the house we have to clear the clutter. Last week we tackled the forbidden fruit room. No pun…