I’ve done a lot on the property since the last time I posted, updated landscaping, created a Labyrinth, installed a stamped concrete patio and walkway to the front yard and most recently, installed a rail fence. I have pics of the fence to post here and the back patio. Here’s the gate I built. I …
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Little Things Count
Sometimes the little things can make all the difference. I put up my larger art prints in the house, but hadn’t put up family photos yet. Most are several years old and I wanted to wait until I ordered new prints. I finally decided to just put them up and I’ll replace the photos when …
Six Months In
While the time absolutely CRAWLED waiting for this house to be built, it is now flying by! Moving in, building furniture, hanging pictures, organizing then buying more furniture to organize things has been where most of my time has been spent. I still don’t have a bed or a couch in my living room. My …
Final Step Done
The final step/hoop to jump through has been done! Friday, I closed on my mortgage. The permanent Certificate of Occupancy was granted in January. The house is officially “mine” (technically the bank still owns it until it’s paid off)!! It feels good to finally not have to deal with all the financial stuff, inspections, etc. …
One Month In
It’s almost been a month since we moved in. Everything we need has been unpacked. There are still boxes in every room except the kitchen. I was fairly organized in packing, but still having a hard time finding things. I could NOT find our Christmas DVDs. The internet sucks so I wanted to watch the …
We Moved In!!
I received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on Wednesday 11/25 – the day before Thanksgiving! There are a few things to finish up for it to be permanent and they are all being worked on. Some are not even related to the house itself (2 items are for the shed), one related to the water …
Close but no cigar (Certificate of Occupancy)
It’s almost done. Ran into an issue with the septic system. County says it was never inspected, septic guy says it was inspected. Either way, I can’t move in until they figure that out. Septic guy is on it, but the inspector won’t be back in the office until next Tuesday so that’s the soonest …
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DIY Don’t
I installed the cabinet handles in my kitchen. I have not purchased handles for the bathrooms yet as I’m not sure what ones I want yet. I messed up measuring on the FIRST cabinet and put the hole in the wrong spot. I’ll have to figure out how to patch that with the glazing that’s …
My Personal Spaaaahhhhhh
One of my biggest WANTs for my dream home was a 5 piece master bath and I got it. My tub is in and I LOVE it. Can’t wait to relax in there! I had planned to put cabinet handles in the kitchen this last weekend, but after putting them up against the cabinets, I …
Updated Kitchen Grout
I updated the kitchen backsplash grout color to a lighter color (Silverado) so the tiles are more defined and it’s not a solid grey block. I LOVE how this turned out and it was an easy fix. Just used a toothbrush to update the grout color. Tip: Don’t wait the recommended 30 min before wiping …
Carrie's Building Journey 