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Forever Fixing Up
Our Forever Home
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We're Zach and Kiersten. Thanks for following along as we worked to make the very 2000s home we bought in 2020 more “us.” For three years we've shared everything from quick fixes to more permanent changes, along with projects you can do in your own home. Zach shared all his lawn and garden advice as he started over on the new yard, too.
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We've officially stopped blogging, which you can read all about in our last post. Thanks for stopping by!
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Preventing Future Condensation Problems: Adding Insulation in the Attic
Last week we shared our big primary bathroom refresh complete with pretty new paint, decor and textiles. Much less exciting, but much...
Kiersten
Jun 9, 20242 min read
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Quick Fix: Our New Washer and Dryer
Just when we thought we were going to mostly be chasing water problems in the house, our appliances decided they were feeling left out....
Kiersten
May 5, 20242 min read
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The Final Basement Reveal: The Game Room
It's spring break week, which officially marks the one year anniversary from when our basement flooded while we were out of town last...
Kiersten
Mar 10, 20244 min read
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Basement Reveal: the Bathroom
We're moving right along folks... time for the next big reveal in our basement reno series - the bathroom! Well, it's not big as far as...
Kiersten
Jan 28, 20244 min read
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Basement Reveal: the New Family Workout Room
While we technically started our Basement Reveal series last week with Abbey's playhouse under the stairs, let's be real - that wasn't...
Kiersten
Jan 21, 20245 min read
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Installing the Mother of All Sump Pump Systems Plus Water Leak Sensors Anyone Can Use
We've been on hold in the basement after our sump pump failed and flooded waiting for State Farm to process the claim. Since we're not...
Kiersten
Apr 30, 20234 min read
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Painting the Granite Fireplace Surround and Hearth
I finally stopped procrastinating and painted my fireplace surround! I’ve been messing around with the fireplace from the time we moved...
Kiersten
Jan 29, 20234 min read
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Swapping the Window Treatments in the Piano Room
I don't know why it continues to surprise me every time I do this, but something as small seeming as adding a curtain rod and curtains to...
Kiersten
Apr 3, 20224 min read
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A Look at Our Bedroom Today (and What's Left to Do)
Guys. I can't tell you how excited I am to be almost "done" with our bedroom! While I've been working on a short list of smaller projects...
Kiersten
Mar 20, 20228 min read
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Water Problems with a Silver Lining: Removing the Half Moon Window in the Primary Bedroom
Well, this was one project we didn't see coming! As much as I've hated the half moon window in our bedroom from the moment we moved in, I...
Kiersten
Mar 6, 20224 min read
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Basement Kids Playroom Update with Work Desks and a New Play Kitchen Space
I know this not news for all of you seasoned parents out there, but I've found that keeping up with the kids' evolving and growing play...
Kiersten
Jan 30, 20225 min read
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Replacing the Living Room Ceiling Fan
After our final round of trim and window painting, it was pretty easy to see what was left in here that was original! Can you guess in...
Kiersten
Jan 2, 20223 min read
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New Vanity Light in the Main Floor Bath
Remember our main floor bathroom update? Not long after we painted everything including the vanity in the main floor bathroom, I decided...
Kiersten
Aug 5, 20212 min read
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Goodbye Boob Light! Foyer Light Fix
Ok, so after our big main entry and staircase transformation, one might have said it looked done! But you should know better than that by...
Kiersten
May 30, 20212 min read
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Setbacks Happen: Water and Home Warranty Woes
Not as fun as sharing our early fixes, but we also had to make a few unplanned not-so-fun updates after we moved in. I wish I could say...
Kiersten
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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