2 Teachers still learning & chasing their dream
One year of demo dust, sweat, and endless decisions. As we look at our new home standing here today, we are reflecting on the biggest lessons learned in cabin demo and build projects like this one. It’s easy to think a brand-new house means problem-free. Many assume that because it's new, there are zero mistakes,… Continue reading Lessons Learned in Cabin Demo and Build: Our 1-Year Demo-versary (Part 3)
I was scrolling back through my camera roll to see exactly where we were at this time last year. It turns out, Memorial Day weekend was the official kickoff to our hands-on DIY journey—and the moment I genuinely thought our marriage might not survive this renovation! Lol. (Spoiler alert: it did!) Before To save money,… Continue reading The Day I Knew Our Marriage Wouldn’t Survive the Cabin Renovation
Last week, we celebrated our one-year demolition anniversary by sharing our before and after floor plans — and all the reasons we made such dramatic changes to a cabin that was, in theory, just supposed to be a fixer upper. (If you missed Part 1, start there — it sets the scene for everything that… Continue reading Demo-versary Part 2: What We Salvaged Before the Wrecking Ball (And the Permit Chaos)
It’s hard to believe, but it has officially been one year since Demo Day. Original cabin We had no idea when we bought our fixer upper that it would need to be torn down. We are learning many lessons as we bring this former camp cabin back to life. Finished front If you've been following… Continue reading 1 Year Cabin Demo Anniversary (part 1)
In Year One of our cabin renovation journey, we embraced challenges and developed new skills. Major milestones included installing in-floor heating, siding the house, and electrical work, guided by a supportive community. Our experiences transformed our approach to home improvement, and we're excited for the next phase of our adventure.
“We don’t lock the house,” the realtor said, “but if you get there before me, wait until I let you in.” That should have been our first sign to keep driving past that blue eyesore. Even after we toured the house and were taking a second look outside, a truck slowed down on the road.… Continue reading The 7 Red Flags We Ignored (And Why We’d Do It Again)