The kitchen keeps begging me for a backsplash. It happens every time I wipe spaghetti sauce off the wall. Or water. Or coffee. Or any of the other things that I’m constantly wiping off the wall. So, really, I’m begging for a backsplash. For my own sanity. It’s just simply more practical for cleanup – especially by the […]
The couple’s guide to staying married during renovations
We crossed the threshold in our first home and took it all in. Walls were missing, doors were covered in graffiti, and 5-year-old chicken bones were hiding behind cabinets, waiting to be uncovered by some uninitiated renovators. (That would be us.) Ryan and I turned toward each other with wide eyes – What had we got ourselves into? […]
Building a retaining wall
If you would have asked me a month ago, I would have told you that we made a big mistake. You see, we chose NOT to pour a patio and retaining wall when the basement and garage were being poured. For two reasons – cost and overall look. Instead, we were going to do […]
DIY screened porch
There are still a lot of projects to finish inside the house, but once we moved in (and got silly things done like … doorknobs), Ryan turned his sights on one of our favorite features of the new house. Outdoor. Living. Space. This back porch was something Ryan and I were both excited about – […]
What to buy online when renovating or building a house
Online shopping ain’t just for clothes and toys anymore. In our case, shopping online has been a huge part of the DIY house building project. And shipping items saved us a ton of time and money (both in short supply) as we built our own house. As I’ve been posting about house-building projects, you may have noticed how many […]
A peek at the downstairs bathroom
There isn’t a single room in our new house that’s really pulled together and finished. I mean, I’m totally okay with that. Or at least, I understand that I should be okay with that. Baby steps. In truth, I’m doing my best to be content with the process, and giving myself (and Ryan) a little grace […]
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