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Jul 13
1 min

Just a Trim

After we installed the windows, the next step we opted for, before the siding crew starts, is to trim out our own windows. Typically you ...

Jul 13
1 min

Wood You Know...

Some fun facts about wood (yep, I just said that)! After you purchase a new saw, such as the Dewalt Mitre Saw, don't just assume the blad...

Jul 2
1 min

Let's Put the Win in Windows

Celebrating a big win! We successfully installed our final window today. There's a total of 17 in the house. Feels so good to see these b...

Jun 26
1 min

1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back...

Ever hear that old saying and feel like you can't seem to get ahead? I feel like that is constantly on repeat for us. After working so ha...

Jun 26
1 min

Rich on a Hot Tin Roof

Before the fireplaces could be installed this week, we needed to build the interior firebox framing and add a chimney band. The interior ...

Jun 15
1 min

Shingle All the Way

Oh how something as simple as shingles can really make a place look like a house! Big transformation weekend. The house got its roof comp...

Jun 9
1 min

Hanging from the Rafters

Fun Fact: There are 149 rafter tails and 21 corbels on our house. Rich, his dad, and a VIP crew cut off all 149 rafter tails (the piece o...

Jun 9
1 min

There's a Tab for That

When building a house, THINGS GET MESSY. A million forms, brochures, invoices, etc. The best way I've found to keep everything organized ...

May 17
1 min

On a Roll

When working with exterior boards, it's crucial to prime them with oil-based primer before installing. This will seal your wood and preve...

May 15
1 min

A Winning Bracket

When you combine family and carpentry, you know you are in for a treat. Rich and his dad designing the custom cedar brackets for our craf...

May 13
1 min

Written in Stone

Adding a personal mark to the project. We plan on putting brick pavers as the flooring in here, however a special memory will always rema...

May 13
1 min

Feel the Burn

A great option for fireplaces these days is a ventless gas insert. Inserts have come a longgg way from the unrealistic flames they were o...

May 12
1 min

It's Not All HGTV

Have you ever watched an episode of Fixer Upper and think "hey, we can do that?" Yeah, us too. My husband supported me wanting to renovat...

May 1
1 min

1st Time's a Charm

In 2013 we purchased our 1st home. It was a forclosure that desperately needed being snapped out of the 80's. Here are before and after p...

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