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10 essential tools for DIY home improvements

DIY· Homemaking

18 Jun

Whether you live in a fixer upper or bought the house turn-key, all of our humble abodes will experience some wear & tear and fall victim to outdatedness eventually. But those necessary home improvements can be daunting, either because of the cost to hire a pro or because of the neverending list ... Read More about 10 essential tools for DIY home improvements

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The inside of my load bearing kitchen wall - BYE

How to remove a load bearing wall – DIY kitchen renovation

DIY

1 Jun

Over the years of planning my kitchen renovation, I had strong feelings about removing the main wall separating the kitchen and living room. But every time I shared my vision with a visitor I’d get resounding “oooo you better make sure that’s not load bearing”s and flip all my energy into not ... Read More about How to remove a load bearing wall – DIY kitchen renovation

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simplest steps to start an emergency fund today - how to start saving and build net worth with the easiest budgeting tricks in the book

How to start an emergency fund… like, right now

Budgeting· Save Money

12 May

Building an emergency fund is the first step to financial stability, and financial stability feels goooood. Real good. The idea looks different to everyone (some people want a million dollars, others only want a thousand), but the basis is the same. Safety. Money has a way of making us feel ... Read More about How to start an emergency fund… like, right now

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DIY Portable Toddler Ballet Barre

DIY

6 May

My sweet baby girl just turned 4 but she has been begging for ballet lessons over the last year, at least. Sadly, all of the classes in my area are not friendly to the working mom folk and are all at like 3pm on Wednesdays??? Totally nuts, but whatever because we're all stuck inside these days ... Read More about DIY Portable Toddler Ballet Barre

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Ongoing Home project list

DIY

27 Apr

Home projects make me so happy. I love creating value with my hands, making something out of essentially thin air. Letting my creativity run wild and ending up with a tangible result. But when it comes to getting them done, I’m part of what is known as “the 95% club”. I’m not afraid to start ... Read More about Ongoing Home project list

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