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Camping out would be the best way to describe what we are currently doing right now. Let’s just start with what we DON’T have right now… kitchen sink (almost hooked up), a shower (waiting for the grout to dry and … Continue reading →

 We spent our Labor Day with Nellie Mae doing none other than…. laboring! As of  today, we are beginning to move in. The place is not finished, but we think we can get more accomplished by just moving in and … Continue reading →

If floors could make you cry, these would. We refinished our hardwood floors and they are absolutely beautiful. They are 60 year old pine floors that were covered up by 3 layers of linoleum their whole life. It took a … Continue reading →

Well, I am happy to announce that we officially have our first completed room: the bathroom. (Well, it’s actually not 100% done, we have to tile the back of the shower). BUT, I am so excited about how it turned … Continue reading →

Just to make sure that all living insects on the property were taken care of…. I did some self-extermination. There is no way I am taking any chances with my family of four + dog having “visitors” enter the house … Continue reading →

 We have a hefty amount of projects currently going on!!  We are painting trim and installing it all around the windows. The windows have to be caulked and painted now, then they will be finished. Also, we are painting all the interior … Continue reading →

We have been busy painting the interior and exterior, putting the finishing touches on the hardwood floors, installing gutters, shutters, and heading towards the home stretch! It has been very challenging to find extra hours in the day to work … Continue reading →

I am learning it is a common thing that construction sites can have a lot of vandalism.  I have learned this because we have had a few things go missing, and it pisses me off.  My anger comes not the … Continue reading →

 I was hesitant to post these because there is no trim (white) paint on the house yet!!! We have to paint the front foundation still (the color of the house) after the cement cures. We also still have to paint … Continue reading →

We are a little technically challenged right now…. we’ve moved and are without internet! However, we have moved right down the street and are working on Nellie Mae 24/7 it seems like!! We are staying at a vacant family members … Continue reading →