We've done it. We're living the American Dream of homeownership.We closed and moved on the same day and after a little legal hiccup, we were officially declared the owners of a 3bdrm/1bath ranch.
After a weekend of cleaning and tearing down wallpaper, (OH the wallpaper! Now when I say the previous owners went overboard with the wall paper, I am not exaggerating. She even wallpapered the outlet covers and the closet doors.) we are starting to feel settled in.
First on the agenda was a little demolition!
This wall and bookcase separated the living space from the eat-in-kitchen. Without the wall the entire space is brighter. We also removed that awesome light fixture over the dining space. After everyone who helped with the move hit their head on it at least twice, we decided it was time for it to go.
This is just part of the kitchen renovation, which is already underway. The kitchen is original to the house, which was built in 1954, so it is most certainly time for an update.
A HUGE thank you to all the friends and family who came by this weekend to lend a hand and check out our new digs. We feel truly blessed to have such fabulous families who are willing to help out.
You could say we got a fixer-upper. We are continually being told not to rush. Not to wear ourselves out. Enjoy the process. So, I decided to blog this little adventure we are on to share the joy of the process.
Any suggestions and/or thoughts are more than welcome!
2 comments:
Wow, this is a great blog. It will be really neat to watch the process.
I am glad you had so much help to get settled in. It looks like you are off to a super start. Keep the pace slow and steady and before you know it things will be almost done. Once you own a home, things are never really done. You ALWAYS see something on HGTV that gets your mind rolling. Beware of HG ha.
Congratulations again!
Love,
A. Deb and U. Rick
yayyy looks like it was a great kick off to start your new life in the suburbia!
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