ORC: Week 6 Patio Reveal
One Room Challenge – Week 6 Patio Reveal Week 6 We made it! The final reveal of our patio is here! Admittedly, there were a few things we didn’t get done but …
Tag: Tips and tricks
How to Set Up a Rental Screening and Showing Schedule
Rental Screening and Showing Schedule Once you’re ready to rent your unit you need to have a way to keep track of possible tenants’ information and set up a showing schedule. We didn’t …
How to ROCK KonMari as a Couple
We previously shared our attempt to KonMari our House in a week. This was a spur of the moment decision – we were motivated and ready for a change so just went …
10+ Proven Tips for Renovating as a Couple from Experienced Renovators and DIYers
With the time, money and decisions involved in renovations, it can quickly lead to stress and frustration. Unfortunately, this can get directed at our significant other and put a strain on any relationship. …
Find the Linchpin – and Your True Starting Point
You know those jobs on your to do list that seem to hang around forever? Or when you have a room that’s supposed to be used 1 way but never seems to be …
Why Every Couple Needs a No Reno Zone
During our first renovation together, we got to the point where the reno was all we talked about. There was constant assessing, planning and obsessing about the renovation. It didn’t help that we …
Bring Back that Loving Ceiling; Add Character to an Old Ceiling
We’re putting the finishing touches on our latest project… Before the reveal, we wanted to share a piece of it with you. Painting on walls in the room was done before we moved …
Lessons Learned: Wood Shrinkage and the Importance of Acclimation
Although we hate to admit it, mistakes happen to all of us. Yes, even us! Unfortunately, mistakes are part of the renovation process. They often become stories we can laugh about later …