The farmhouse remodel has been one adventure after another, but no part had been more anticipated than this one: remodeling of the first floor of the original house. This space will contain the heart of the home: the family room and the kitchen! I had been waiting 2 years to start this part of the…
It’s been 4 months since my last post (sounds like confession!) and my sister Tiffany, among others, have been bugging me to update the blog which I realize is long overdue but I have a good reason. I’ve been working, at a real job! I found a small pediatric office that needed another provider and…
Steve’s been chomping at the bit to get working on the house. He was given the okay on a Thursday and by Saturday morning the saw horses were up and construction noise was echoing through the valley once again. The addition was our focus. The interior was ready for insulation but first we had to…
We had a quiet winter and spring while Steve rehabbed his shoulder, but amazingly a lot was accomplished. The front porch was completed in mid-December. It’s gorgeous. At 8 feet deep and 36 feet long, it’s the perfect porch for a southern home, actually it’s perfect for any home! We have some finishing touches to…
With our portion of the house renovations on hold, Steve and I took some time to explore our couple of acres of property and made some plans to improve it’s usability. The immediate area around the house was already cleared with plenty of room for a large garden (hopefully next year), sitting area, and plenty…