My first blog.....how do I start? Well, I am the mom of four, wife of 1 and a complete hot mess! I am the most unorganized person you will probably ever meet, HOWEVER I dream of organization and it is that brass ring I am still reaching for. But, on the other hand, I am very creative! And I just long for the kind of home where I can show that side of me. My husband and I purchased a home in my small southern Indiana hometown about 15 years ago, with big aspirations and a microscopic budget..... basicly it has been a total bust! We have finally learned we have great ideas but not the means or know-how. Finally, last year I convinced my husband it was time to hire-out! We found a carpenter that was willing to work for us on the side and we got started.
I should start by saying our house is over 100 years old. It is a mismatch of many styles, nothing is square, everything we have tried has ended up being 10x a bigger job than what we thought. We kind of gave up a few years ago and with three boys, life and wear and tear it had gotten to the point where I couldn't take it anymore!
So, last June, we got started. Here is a bit about our journey so far..................
So, last June, we got started. Here is a bit about our journey so far..................
My first complaint: The smallest master bedroom in history! This room barely held our queen bed and a dresser. Pictured below, it also only had one closet (mine), my poor husband had a closet in the laundry room. So, first goal: take out a wall in our computer room and a small bedroom next to it and create one large bedroom, the old bedroom will become part of our living room.
Here is how it went:
Good-bye wall! |
The floor is being replaced with dark hard wood. |
The old stairs...soon carpet will come off and hard wood will be added! |
Then, the two bathrooms. They were so outdated and well, disgusting! So, new floors, new paint, new sink, new tub/shower, and new toilets. Big difference.
Boys bathroom in process! |
So, that is how the whole thing started....and now 7 months later and it is a week before Thanksgiving and we STILL ARE NOT DONE! They finished painting today and now the final check list next week which includes: one more new door, more trim, light fixtures, and a few odds and ends. And Phase I will be complete.
As soon as I am able to do so pictures will be posted! I am so worn out over this whole project. I never imagined it would take this long....let's face it, people build entire houses in 7 months, but like I sad we were this carpenters "side job". I do believe it will be worth my wait. But right now....I just want to pull my hair out. I am ready to clean and organize! Yes, I said organize...I have been collecting so many ideas to help with the overall organization of this family and home. I can't wait to get started! Not to mention it is time to get the Christmas decorations out....
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