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When we revealed our new paint color for the family room, we were so happy that so many of you loved it as much as we did.  There was one issue that the paint color did bring up, that I was trying to avoid thinking about fixing it.  However, when one of our readers brought […]

Last night, we painted the walls.  After demolition, framing out a wall, sheetrocking, and patching infinite holes in the ceiling and lots of other dirty jobs–we both agreed it felt great to do something pretty low key like painting walls.  Chris and I have painting down and we can knock out a room in about […]

Our blog was nominated for a Homie award for best DIY blog! So honored. With so many inspiring blogs nominated in our category, we don’t expect to win–but if you are a reader, we’d love your vote of support as a way of saying, “Keep it up!” Thank you, everyone. You make living in constant […]

Cheesiest, most expected title right?  You love it.  Last time you saw this wall, we had just finished demolition and it looked like this: Now, a few sick days and several stubborn concrete nails later, it looks like this: Chris and I finished framing this wall last night.  Now, Chris helped build his parents’ home, […]

The sectional sold.  The piano found a new home.  The room is getting measured for new carpet tomorrow and my Valentine (Hey-yo Chris!) took the day off to snuggle get this project started.  I feel nervous and excited and anxious to get it going and see our plans come together.  Let the family room reno […]

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