The shows on TV make designing and planning a kitchen look so easy! A few short seconds and you have the perfect space that not only looks great, but is also functional. If only it were actually that easy. We can do our best to set you on the right path with the help of our guide to avoiding common…
I need to get something out of the way before we get started…I understand the bird on the front of the house isn’t really a partridge, but a pheasant. Well pheasant sounds a lot like peasant, and I couldn’t have the name of this place sounding like ‘The Peasant House”, so alas we are going with The Partridge House. We’ll…
There is something about a white subway tile backsplash. Most likely you immediately think about those ubiquitous, affordable, 3×6 inch white ceramic tiles. Well what if I told you, there is far more to this timeless design trend! White subway tile originated in the well…you guessed it…the subway. Specifically in the tunnels beneath Manhattan. They made the tunnels bright and…
IKEA kitchens: they are popular, easy to assemble and install, but often look boring and incomplete. I want to help change that and hopefully this guide will help you separate your kitchen layout and design stand out from the crowd. But first a minor tangent- do you remember Hilltop? If not, you can read about about the house and our…
A butcher block island is a staple in any farmhouse kitchen. They can be customized to almost any style or taste, and they always look classy and timeless. Butcher block islands add warmth to fresh renovations and character to the space. The best part is they are incredibly easy to build yourself, without the need for expensive tools. We decided…
Better late than never, right?! I figured it was time to give an overall update on Hilltop, as well as discuss the renovation plan for this quaint home. In case you missed the last post, watch the house tour before we started renovating. We are just over 1 month into the renovation and let me be the first to tell…
Every now and then I get a chance to tackle a project that really means a lot. This home bar was one of those projects. One of our best friends had just recently purchased a new house, and like many other new houses it looked great. BUT…..it lacked character and needed some help to give it personality and make it…
The first rehab project of 2019 is underway! But there is more to it than that. This is also the first time I will be venturing into the world of real estate investing as we plan to sell this home after the renovations are complete. This is known to the vast majority of people as ‘house flipping’ and while completely…
Well the day finally came- we completed the Beige Bungalow! Just over a year ago, we took possession of the Beige Bungalow. She wasn’t pretty, just dated. But overall the house was well kept and good boned. What we did know is that it was going to provide a great foundation for a complete home renovation. Overall, we heavily renovated…