Author: Luke
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DIY New Primary Closet Makeover On A Budget-Final Reveal
In This Post: It’s been over a year since I demo’d our primary bathroom and closet and we’re thrilled that we have now completed the renovation and moved into our dream walk-in closet. It’s everything we hoped for and more. During the Summer of 2024 we were staring at a metal rack shelf that also Read more
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Deck Remodel Revisited – New Wood Lattice Finish
In This Post: Last year I finished remodeling our deck using Trex and cable wiring, but one detail was missing, adding wood lattice around the bottom frame. While not required, adding lattice to your deck frame can help keep out animals and add storage space for gardening tools and supplies. Your Lattice Options Lattice is Read more
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An Exciting New Chapter in Life
I recently began a new chapter in my life and I’m very excited about it. Earlier this summer, I was let go from my job after 14.5 years. The morning I was let go I also tested positive for two parasites. I ended up losing weight uncontrollably, 8 lbs in total within a week. This Read more
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The New Primary Bathroom And Closet Makeover-Bathroom Reveal
In This Post: It took us several months longer than expected, but we have finished our primary bathroom makeover and we’re so thrilled with how it turned out. It’s just the oasis-like environment we dreamed it could be, more spacious than we expected, and we now have sunshine pouring into our bedroom to greet us Read more
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An Urgent Garage Door Repair From Clegg Bros.
One of the must haves during our search for our new home in the Mid-Hudson was a house that came with a garage. The reasons: they protect cars from inclement weather, fallen trees and branches. Our new house came with not just one, but a 2-car garage. However, during the inspection, we noted the Read more
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The New Primary Bathroom And Closet Makeover-The Demo
In This Post: As we toured our new 2003 Mid–Hudson Valley home, the cathedral ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms felt open and inviting. However the single closet space in the primary bedroom wasn’t sufficient for the two of us. Much of our clothes are still in suitcases and boxes. We need more space to hang Read more
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How To Bring Feng Shui & Functionality To Your Kitchen
In This Post: It’s important to bring feng shui and functionality to your kitchen, streamlining workflow and making it easy to move between tasks. Considerations include making sure the placement of spices, pots and pans, silverware, garbage can, recycling bin, cleaning supplies, placemats and cutting and cheese boards are logical. These are three areas to focus Read more
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Reflecting Back On 2024 And Being Grateful
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment for reflecting back on 2024 and being grateful. During the past few weeks, I needed to shift my focus from home reno and blogging to care for my ailing mother. As a consequence, I also battled a bout of shingles. If you are over the Read more
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Protect Your Home And Family With A Security System
In This Post: Having a security system installed in your home is one of the best ways to protect your home and family. It’s all about peace of mind. These days, security systems are designed Smart, allowing you to activate or deactivate and monitor your home remotely. You can even talk to people at your Read more
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How A New HVAC Improved The Climate In Our Home
In this Post: A weird aspect about our new 2003 Mid-Hudson Valley home: the builders never completed the HVAC System installation! While there was duct work in place in the walls and ceilings, the condenser unit and heat pump were never installed. We relied on oil to heat the house all Winter and there was Read more
