Tag: remodel
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Adding Life to an Old Barn…(part 1)
Our home is pretty unique. For most of its existence, it wasn’t a home at all. The original structure was a very large barn. Over the years, the stalls have housed everything from cows, to emu…llamas to ostriches. Several years ago, it even began to house humans. The idea to convert most of the barn…
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How our closet created a master suite…
I’m one of the very few people out there who actually has a dream closet. You know, like the “ones in the movies.” It’s kind of funny, because I’m far from a fashionista. My wardrobe mostly consists of leggings, sundresses and hand-me-downs. I am however, married to a very skilled carpenter. Nick built me a…
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The heart of the home
When we started looking at houses in Kentucky, there was one non-negotiable wish on my wish list: I wanted a formal dining room. I wanted walls and a doorway. A room completely dedicated to dining, and I wasn’t compromising. You see, in our modern era the dining room has been abandoned. Today’s homes knock down…
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Our Master Bathroom
When we first walked into the master bathroom, our eyes lit up with excitement. Yes, it looked like something straight out of 1985; with dated wallpaper, gold fixtures, oak cabinets, and a shower curtain that looked like a bridesmaid’s dress. But, it was also one thing that we never had in Florida…it was BIG! It…