I was installing trim on my windows. I tried measuring with a measuring tape, but it was not working out right. So I gave up on measuring completely. I cut a piece of trim long, held it up to where it needed to be, and then marked with a pencil where I needed to cut.… Continue reading Measuring
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How to Build a Loft
We have a bedroom that is somewhere between 7.5 feet and 8 feet wide (the walls are not parallel) and around 17 feet long. It's a good size bedroom, but a little longer and less wider than normal. With such a narrow space, it was the perfect opportunity for a built-in loft. When I came… Continue reading How to Build a Loft
The First $50,000
Do you want to know how much renovating a house costs? Way more than you think it would. Here's a breakdown of how we've managed to spend over $50,000. All figures are approximated. *Roof: $22,000Doors & windows: $7,000*Back wall: $6,000Tools: $3,000Siding: $2,000Paperwork: $2,000Trailer: $1,500Odds and Ends: $1,000*Grading: $1,000*Water system update: $900*Pellet stove update: $700Kitchen: $500Plumbing:… Continue reading The First $50,000