LaurenSep 2, 20211 minNew Property: Waterfront Duplex in Hudson, FLAric and I recently decided to rent out the bottom floor of the main house in Tarpon Springs, which means we needed a new place to stay....
LaurenApr 16, 20211 minRemodel of Acorn CottageThe previous owners of this property did a lot of the work themselves, including at least 3 of the 4 showers. Last year, we found out...
LaurenDec 29, 20204 minProject #4: Kitchen“This is like any relationship. Sometimes, we are going to love each other and sometimes we’re going to fight.” – Our Contractor, Bob*...
LaurenDec 21, 20203 minPaintI highly recommend when you decide to buy a house that you plan to paint the whole thing inside and out, especially if it hasn’t been...
LaurenDec 18, 20202 minMini Project: SkirtingIt’s amazing the things you learn and start to notice when you’re renovating an old, wooden home. Take skirting for example, which is...
LaurenDec 18, 20201 minMini Project: DeckThe yard demo and remodel ended up being quite a bit more expensive than originally anticipated. Combining that with the decision to go...
LaurenDec 18, 20203 minProject #5: The YardThe kitchen was a huge transformation, but it’s hard to tell whether it or the yard was the biggest transformation on this project. When...
LaurenNov 9, 20202 minMini Project: Master BathroomWhen we moved in, our master bathroom had a single sink vanity, toilet, claw foot tub with two feet propped up on blocks, a shower, and a...
LaurenSep 11, 20203 minProject #3: FloorsIn the bottom floor of our 1901 home, we have 3 rooms with original heart pine floors, and 2 with pine floors that are slightly newer...
LaurenSep 1, 20207 minSteps to Take When Working with a ContractorWorking with a contractor is so much more than getting a quote and signing a contract.
LaurenAug 21, 20204 minMini Project: Insulation"Do you know there's NO insulation up here?" -- Everyone who went into our attic before August 8th. Access to our attic is located in one...
LaurenAug 18, 20206 minProject #2: StructureWhile we were under contract on the Bed & Breakfast in Tarpon Springs, we ordered a structural inspection once we got the regular...
LaurenAug 10, 20206 minProject #1: RoofLearn about the ups and downs (primarily downs) of the first step in our renovation: the roof.