Get ready for some inspiration! There is no master bathroom at Hilltop, so the main bathroom renovation needed to be a home run. Even though it is a standard tub/shower combination, I wanted it to be swanky and elegant. And let’s be honest, why can’t a regular bathroom be just that? Remember the old bathroom? The plastic tub surround, sliding…
A basement bar is a great addition to a newly renovated space. It’s a perfect place to entertain friends and family, or kick your feet up at the end of a long day. I knew from day 1 we were going to include a basement bar at Hilltop for two reasons; 1) there was no space to include a bar…
IKEA kitchens: they are popular, easy to assemble and install, but often look boring and incomplete. I want to help change that and hopefully this guide will help you separate your kitchen layout and design stand out from the crowd. But first a minor tangent- do you remember Hilltop? If not, you can read about about the house and our…
A butcher block island is a staple in any farmhouse kitchen. They can be customized to almost any style or taste, and they always look classy and timeless. Butcher block islands add warmth to fresh renovations and character to the space. The best part is they are incredibly easy to build yourself, without the need for expensive tools. We decided…
Better late than never, right?! I figured it was time to give an overall update on Hilltop, as well as discuss the renovation plan for this quaint home. In case you missed the last post, watch the house tour before we started renovating. We are just over 1 month into the renovation and let me be the first to tell…
The first rehab project of 2019 is underway! But there is more to it than that. This is also the first time I will be venturing into the world of real estate investing as we plan to sell this home after the renovations are complete. This is known to the vast majority of people as ‘house flipping’ and while completely…
Q: I have a house-hunting question for you. What do you look for when buying a house? What should I look past? Help! All of the older homes in our price range feel dated, dirty, and decrepit. How do you know which houses are worth buying and which ones are lost causes? All I can think of is the money…
It’s been a busy few days at the Beige bungalow and it’s time for an update. We tore down the wall between the kitchen and living room and have been hard at work finishing the main/guest bathroom. I’ve also decided to go a bit crazy and tackle a DIY I’ve never attempted before- I’m going to complete a ceiling repair on…