Unique to Me

It probably does not happen too often,

but it does happen ...

when you know the former owners of the house that you purchase or inherit.

The home may be beautiful,

but it is hard to lose the title "__ and __'s" house.

You have to make it your own.

Since we bought a trailer in our neighborhood,

we are in that situation.

Thus the total makeover.

The process is time consuming,

but will be worth it.

Only one bathroom, 3 closets, and the laundry room left to paint.

I ordered the materials to refinish the counter and cabinets today.

We are most excited about that upcoming change.

Unfortunately, it will probably be one of the last changes that you get to see.

We have a big trip to Lowes planned for Thursday - 

10% off for Veterans on the 4th.

I am headed to JoAnns today - 

20% off this week for veterans and dependents.

Are you itching to see some progress?

One of the first changes I made was to remove the tinting from the front windows.

While it is great for helping to cool the house,

it was old, distorted my view,

and a little too dark for my taste.

Hubby repaired 5 screens last night.

Must keep out the NC critters!

The shed was missing some trim and the stairs were falling apart.

Now it is all trimmed with strong stairs!

Looks like some trick photography to make the "after" picture look brighter :)

See the hole in the siding?

Caused by a constant drip from a leaking gutter.

Hubby fixed the gutter and we patched the hole with a trim strip the length of the porch.

I want to find the right color to paint the patch strip blue,

but at least the hole will not continue to grow.

With the lighting, it is hard to see the colors - 

but the change is from blue to horseradish (clay-like).

This will be the "grandpa" room - 

When the final pictures are posted,

you will see why.

Here is the living room.

It was a pretty Sesame Tahini ...

now it is Celery Root.

I am loving the Pergo flooring. 

 

 

This is the catch-all right now.

Covered with paints, cleaners, and tools!