NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

DIY plaster walls and home progress

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There have been very few things that Ryan has been adamant about when building this house – plaster was one of those things. While it’s common for new homes to go with drywall, we decided to install plaster board (also known as blue board) and finish the walls with plaster. The biggest reason Ryan chose plaster […]

Weigh in: Ceiling Fans

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I keep seeing people taking fans out of bedrooms on HGTV and blogs. I think that maybe fans aren’t very fashionable. I say “I think,” because I have no idea what’s actually in-style and I also really don’t care. I live in the Midwest, where a fan is pretty much a non-negotiable in the summer. It […]

Wallboard for Christmas (part 2)

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On Monday, I shared all the details about getting ready for insulation. Phew. I left off sharing our Christmas miracle. In the form of a boom truck loaded with wall board. Who needs a sleigh, Santa? Lame. And just like that, they were off to the races. Luckily for us, my dad arrived home for the holidays […]

Floors on our new front porch

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Oh, hey. Remember that one time we were building a house? Oh. Yeah. That. I keep wanting to share things that are happening, but all the work isn’t really “blogworthy,” per say. Like all the electrical work that Ryan and the dads have been doing – it’s obviously super important to have things like working […]

A carriage garage door and red barn lights

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Until we began building our house, I didn’t realize how every decision can clearly be the MOST IMPORTANT DECISION IN THE HISTORY OF TIME. I’m not joking. My husband no longer wants to debate the merits of different types of light switches. Actually, I guess he never wanted to do that. But when it came to the garage door, […]

Our apartment renovation (mixing neutrals)

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Behr. As a Behr DIY Expert, I love sharing new projects every month. All opinions are my own. I have good news and I have great news. Good news: Our apartment is finished. It’s totally renovated and looks incredible. Great news: We have new renters who seem to love it!   […]