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The Home Tour: Six Months

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1 Aug

We’re heading into month six of this crazy home renovation journey. SIX MONTHS.

And what better way to welcome the half-year mark then to show off the progress?

The Outside

 

The Back of the House

the before

What has been done? Removed the small fire pit. Cut down two trees that had the purple pea pod-looking things. Removed the ramp going to the front door and back door. Secured the post on the porch so it was actually secured to the house. Moved the daylilies randomly planted everywhere to the backyard. Put up a fence for the dogs. Took down the metal antenna that we thought looked like something from outer space. Added a bar to the patio. Put up edging, plants and rocks along the front of the porch.

outside

 

The Inside

 

The kitchen, looking in from the living room

the before

 

The mudroom. Mother-in-law apartment to the left, the 'regular' house to the right.

the before

 

The mother-in-law apartment, looking towards the mudroom entryway.

the before

 

the before

the before

What has been done? Scraped the ceilings to remove the popcorn. Tore down the main wall dividing the mother-in-law apartment from the main house. Removed the second entrance. Moved the guest bedroom. Added a closet to the office. Added a mudroom. Moved the door to the guest bathroom. Painted the kitchen cabinets. Removed the electric heat and will install all new HVAC system throughout the house.

kitchen

kitchen to living room

livingroom

livingroomtoguests

 

It has been a complete whirlwind so far and we’re not settling down any time soon!

Here’s the next six!

All our best,

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Related posts:

One Year Anniversary Home Tour Two and a Half Year House-iversary Tour The Candle House Tour garage saga part threeThe Garage Saga Part Three: The Foundation

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  1. Linda Wittman says

    August 13, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Great job, I want to live there!!!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      August 15, 2016 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you! You need to come visit 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sabrina says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    What a transformation already! I know it never seems like much gets done while you renovate a home. But looking at before and after pictures really makes you realize how much have accomplished. I can’t wait to see what else you guys are doing to your home!!

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    • Kelly says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you! As I am sure you know, renovating a home can sometimes seem like it goes at a snails pace. Being able to see the before and after pictures definitely helps!
      Best,
      Kelly

      Reply

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We’re Brett and Kelly! A husband and wife team tackling our first complete home renovation. We love all things DIY, our two furbabes and lazy summer days out on the lake. Our mission? To share the journey of turning a house into a home.

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