NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

A lighting plan for the new house

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I’ve been working on initial plans for light fixture and outlet locations at the new house. And by working on it, I mean that I’ve been spending a lot of time on Pinterest and Houzz. Kidding. Not really kidding, actually. I’m trying not to get too obsessed with things that don’t matter. But then, what […]

Raising the walls in the house

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I was trying to think of something fun and punny to say about raising the walls and nothing is coming. Who let the walls out? Who’s got walls? FOUL WALL! So, let’s just get to it. Ryan took off 11 days of work and it immediately started raining. Figures. But the dream team was able to dodge […]

A tiny laundry room reveal

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When it comes to home improvement, we have so many favorite projects over the past 8 years. After two renovations and a barn rehab, I simply couldn’t narrow down the list of favorites. But, no matter how many times we do something ourselves on our home and run into challenges, when we are done and step back […]

A budget-friendly patio update

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Where has this covered inttio BEEN all my life? With just a little bit of work and time, it’s easily become one of our favorite spots at the barn. It gets really really hot on the deck, so this covered patio under the barn deck is the best place to catch a cool breeze. While it’s […]

Installing floor trusses (and trusses vs. joists)

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We couldn’t find a house plan that was “perfect” for us. And God knows we tried. I looked at thousands of house plans in books and online. I’m not exaggerating. I know it was thousands. There were some that were “close” but nothing “just right.” Call me Goldilocks. I wasn’t finding my “just right.” So […]

Basement plumbing, in-floor heat and walls

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It’s been almost exactly a month since they started digging our basement. Every day, it looks more and more like a home. And since our last update, there’s been lots of progress. First up, plumbing in the basement and garage. We are lucky to have a licensed plumber to help us with this work. While Ryan and his […]