Hustling Home
Today is a big day. Karl and I were featured in the Detroit News for the renovation of Matilda. It’s pretty exciting to see all those photographs…
T-15 Days to Home Sweet Home
We’re at T-15 days until move in. (Fingers crossed.) That’s right, we’re scheduled to inhabit Matilda starting Dec. 1. It might still be a bit of…
Things I Talk To Our Contractor About
There is so much happening at the Detroit House right now, it’s crazy. So much, in fact, I need to sit down and compose an entire…
Retail Therapy: Thoughts on Doors, Cabinets and More
I have so much to update you all on. Like the time I nearly lost it when our contractors kindly suggested we could just move a…
Uh Oh. Going to Be Homeless in 2 Weeks
As I sit here at my desk laughing, my colleague, Dustin, hollers over the cubes, “Are you laughing or crying?” “Not quite sure, yet,” I reply. We…
Did You Know Windows Have Colors?
Things I’ve been surprised by this week: 1. Windows aren’t just window colored. 2. Roofs aren’t just roof colored. Who knew? Our contractor these sprung two…
Wheeee…And Here We Go!
Karl and I signed the paperwork with our contractor this week and did a walk-thru to confirm plans. He starts the demo work tomorrow … and…
Our First Wedding Anniversary … and a Plumbing Update
Karl and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary on Saturday. I bought him a house; he bought me renovations. I think that’s what we’ll be giving…
The Contractor Gives Us Our First Estimate
We met with the contractor yesterday to get an updated bid based on our ideas and needs, which were pretty minimal. We’re using the same contractor…
We Found a Contractor! (We Hope)
Yesterday Karl and I met with a second contractor and think we may have find the right one. Ooo! Ooo! This is exhilarating and terrifying at…
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