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Did I mention we have drywall?? Here is the past week in pictures. We fell a little behind because we had my 10 year reunion this weekend, which was totally worth falling behind for! Anyway, Tim’s cousin Micheal came and … Continue reading →

Anyone need a shower? Because you can officially take one at Nellie Mae, we have a bathtub people!!! One of the preparations for drywall is to get the bathtub in before, isn’t it beautiful?! Also, I think Tim has gotten … Continue reading →

So, drywall is starting on Monday. With the “Punch List” we have to work on, some family issues going on, and children… it’s literally the soonest we could swing it! Our punch list includes: replacing any damaged hardwoods with what … Continue reading →

 We are literally busting this project out! Wahoo! This weekend we finished electrical, started plumbing, finished plumbing, removed the chimney, took several trips to the dump and scrap metal yard, and started prepping the house for drywall! I take the kids over on … Continue reading →

We are literally down to the last wire being ran through the house. And well, many things are starting to change in appearance over here. Besides the fact my husband is starting to look like Jesus with a full beard … Continue reading →

So, Craigslist is kind of booming for us right now. I decided to REALLY hunker down and go for some deals. And baby, that’s what happened. I’ve been so busy wheeling and dealing that I haven’t even had time to … Continue reading →

 The progress this week: -the best news of all, with everything we’ve done/bought/including the kitchen and electrical, we only now just spent $5,000 out of our $15,000 budget. We are pretty excited about that. We are doing it in cash with money my … Continue reading →

This weekend was our first Nellie Mae Yard Day! We invited friends and family, but we call them all family… to come help us whip this place into shape! Our goal: Get that backyard cleaned up!  Results: we came pretty … Continue reading →

I am a big fan of outdoor living spaces. We love spending time outside, so I was very excited this property is on an acre and has a great front porch! Now, right now…. the front porch does not look that … Continue reading →

There is so much going on that it is really hard to keep up with!! Here is the deal! What I am most excited about the deals we have found on EVERYTHING. They keep getting better and BETTER! 1. The … Continue reading →