Duplex to Dreamhome

Duplex to Dreamhome Renovating this 1910 duplex into our dream home. Sharing the DIY wins, fails, and real moments.

Come follow the transformation from destruction to modern farmhouse style.

06/25/2026

Garage update: Not finished yet, but making progress week to week. This garage will make the house look way less like a tall box on a hill. And all the concrete and rock tore out from old basement from lifting the house? Joe’s turning it into driveway backfill instead of paying for loads of dirt and gravel. Saving money and cleaning up the yard at the same time — win, win!

Started updating this dresser and once again Joe proving that any flat surface becomes a place for him to put his tools....
06/22/2026

Started updating this dresser and once again Joe proving that any flat surface becomes a place for him to put his tools. 🤨🤦🏻‍♀️

Took a little break last week for a friend’s wedding, but we’re back at it. Kitchen windows are in and the light is unre...
06/14/2026

Took a little break last week for a friend’s wedding, but we’re back at it. Kitchen windows are in and the light is unreal. Now to living room side.

We’re finalizing siding and need opinions.Which look would you pick?1️⃣ All‑white narrow board & batten — clean, classic...
06/06/2026

We’re finalizing siding and need opinions.
Which look would you pick?
1️⃣ All‑white narrow board & batten — clean, classic, tall lines
2️⃣ Wider board & batten with white + black contrast — bold, modern, a little dramatic

*we are going cedar color accents with either choice.

Loving these rigid 18-inch planters. Teal plants in these because the lift-out inner pot with pop-up lifting hooks makes...
06/02/2026

Loving these rigid 18-inch planters. Teal plants in these because the lift-out inner pot with pop-up lifting hooks makes watering and drainage so easy.

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Meet my new 18” porch planters - the perfect height, shade of black, and I can hide bricks in the bottom so they don’t’ ...
05/31/2026

Meet my new 18” porch planters - the perfect height, shade of black, and I can hide bricks in the bottom so they don’t’ blow away! 🫣 They’re officially newest addition to my covered porch and finish it perfectly…well for an unfinished porch.
Planters I used:
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05/28/2026

Clean doors don’t stand a chance around here… but those little muddy paw prints are cute, and so is she, so I couldn’t even be mad.

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