Over the 4th of July weekend we decided to pull out the carpet and pad to prepare it for the need wood floors we purchased. We knew there was a weird ramp under the carpet because we discovered it once when we were walking in the living room. Since we discovered this "pre-demo" we thought... Continue Reading →
DIY Breakfast Nook Project
Last year I had the idea of putting in a breakfast nook. At this time, our kitchen remodeling was only a dream and we were skill managing with a mini-stove, about 4 feet of counter space, and no dishwasher. Fast-forward 1 year and we have a whole new kitchen! The idea of a breakfast nook... Continue Reading →
Exercise AND Obesity on the Rise
A new public health report found that exercise rates in the US are up - yeah!!! They also found that obesity rates are continuing to rise. You can read about it all over popular media (here and here are good ones). What does this mean? The data are from 2001-2011, so this before the effectiveness of more recent... Continue Reading →
DIY Pot Rack and Organization Center
I am not going to lie...I am pretty proud of this post. I have been wanting a pot rack and organization area for quite a long time. The pots were nested in each other in the cabinets on the long wall. The "organization center" was basically on 1/4 of the counter on the long wall.... Continue Reading →
Bigger Wallet, Smaller Waist
Here are some website I have found with great tips on eating well while staying on budget: Eat Well for $36/wk with some tips from You.Beauty! Eating healthy doesn't have to cost much. It just takes a little planning and strategy. I hate that I buy canned beans. Dry beans are so cheap and simple... Continue Reading →
bedroom update
We haven't had to do much work on the bedroom since the last update. The window and floor trim are complete. One of our first projects after moving into the house was to install a closet system. We did a simple bar and shelf, which I (of course) measured one part wrong and ended up... Continue Reading →
Window Trim
We have been working hard to update all of the trim in the house. I removed most of the trim and was responsible for sanding and staining the new trim. J was responsible for cutting and installing the new trim. All in all, I think we had a nice set-up and we probably split the... Continue Reading →