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What to Do Before Closing on a Home: Including FREE Checklist
Discover what to do before closing on a home, including inspections, final walkthroughs, closing costs, and essential paperwork to ensure a smooth buying process.
Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids
We just spent nine days exploring, hiking, eating fish & chips and feeding the coos…
How to Display Yard Sale Items (Without a Lot of Tables)
No tables for your yard sale? No problem! Discover creative display ideas using ladders, bins, crates, and more to showcase your items.
How to Have a Successful Yard Sale
The thrill of stumbling across a yard sale and finding treasures is unmatched, but as…
Comparing Drawer vs. Flip-top Storage for Breakfast Nook Benches
Discover the best storage options for breakfast nook benches in small kitchens. Compare drawer and flip-top storage, learn pros and cons, and choose the perfect solution to maximize your space. Whether for easy-access, hidden storage, or child-safe options, find out which storage style fits your needs and budget.”
DIY Dollhouse Renovation: Melissa & Doug Wooden Multi-Level dollhouse Makeover
Transform a Melissa & Doug dollhouse with a DIY dollhouse renovation makeover! Learn how to make a faux stone exterior, fireplace, custom furniture more.
Why We Chose Electric Over Gas For Our DIY Fireplace
Discover the pros and cons of electric vs gas fireplaces for DIY home renovations. Learn about cost, heating efficiency, installation, and which option is best for your project.
How the Ninja Creami Has Changed My Life
A personal review of the Ninja Creami: How this game-changing kitchen appliance makes delicious, high-protein ice cream in minutes with easy recipes and minimal guilt.
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Oh hi, we’re Emma & Alex!
Consider us your chaotic DIYer friends. We’re tired, thrifty and overambitious parents who have had the audacity to renovate three houses in five years.
We believe that no matter your budget, skill level, or home, you can create spaces that are cozy, functional, and perfect for family memories.
Follow along as we share what we’ve learned and overcommit to more projects we have no time for.
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COURSES & GUIDES
Ready to renovate?
Our Renovation Roadmap guide is built on everything we’ve learned in five years of renovating —the successes and the mistakes— so you can skip the guesswork and start building your project plan with confidence.
