Author: Luke
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: The Reveal (Pt.4)
I first started our home office makeover in April and it’s time for the reveal! Similar to our experience with our new walk-in closet, the new bookcase and filing system are total game changers for us. In this post: Starting out When we first moved into our house, we knew we needed a home office.… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: Refinishing Two Heirloom Desks (Pt.3)
As part of our home office remodel, we have two mid-century desks that need refinishing. Both are family heirlooms from my father. In this post: Refinishing: Starting out One is the desk my father used as a lawyer. It is bulky, with deep drawers and an expansive 53” top. It even has two pull-out shelves if you need… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: Custom Bookcase Build (Pt.2)
I’m in the process of remodeling our home office and the first stage of the makeover is installing new custom designed cabinetry and a bookcase against the rear wall. If you missed seeing the original design plan you can read about it here. In this post: Looking at our options The rear wall in our… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: Budget-Friendly Storage (Pt.1)
In This Post: Starting out When you walk into our 2003 house, the first thing you look at, aside from the staircase, is our office to the right. The room is fairly spacious at 26sq ft. and can either work as a bedroom, office space, or bonus room. The room faces West, so it gets… Read more
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How To Go Green With Greenworks: Lawn Care Made Easy
Spring is here! Are you thinking of replacing your lawn and outdoor home maintenance equipment? Consider Greenworks electric power tools as an alternative. As a new homeowner, I’m tired of filling up red gas containers, mixing oil and gas, dealing with dead spark plugs and replacing oil filters, and endlessly trying to start an engine… Read more
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New DIY 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
