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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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The Christmas Story
It's late on Christmas Eve. The children are nestled all snug in their beds, and we're winding down after a busy but joy filled day. So...
Kiersten
Dec 25, 20232 min read
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Hanging and Finishing the Basement Drywall
When the water mitigation and demo happened back in March after the flood when the sump pump went out, they tore out everything...
Kiersten
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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Winterizing the Pool but Memorializing the Fun with a Summer Lovin' Sunroom Canvas
Fall is here, and winter is on the way. We started the week with a high of 78 and ended it with highs 40 degrees cooler. While I'm here...
Kiersten
Oct 29, 20232 min read
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Basement Refinish Design Inspiration and Materials
It's been seven months since our basement flooded when the sump pump went out back in March. Outside of installing a new mother of all...
Kiersten
Oct 22, 20234 min read
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Lights, Piano, Action - New Chandelier in the Music Room
The kids started taking piano lessons this fall, which has turned our attention back to the front music room... and the last remaining...
Kiersten
Sep 17, 20232 min read
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New Sunroom Rug - and Introducing Ruthie!
Our sunroom is one of my favorite rooms by far. If I'm not chasing around the kids or working on a project, you can almost guarantee I'm...
Kiersten
Sep 3, 20232 min read
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Basement Reconstruction Begins
We are finally starting to make some progress on the basement reconstruction after the flood. After putting in the big new sump pump...
Zach
Aug 13, 20233 min read
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Our 10 Favorite Home Buys from the Past Year to Get You Ready for Amazon Prime Day (Jul 11-12)
Amazon Prime Day is just two days away! If you love a good deal like we do, set your alarms now for July 11 and 12 where you can shop...
Kiersten
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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Creating Our Own "Barefoot Bar" for Pool Necessities and Drinks
Tucked behind the doorway of our four season room is a little area where we've hidden kids toys since we moved in. After the pool was...
Kiersten
Jun 25, 20234 min read
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A Study Area for Hank's Bedroom
Ever since Hank launched his very own YouTube channel earlier this year, he's been asking for a study desk for his room for sorting his...
Kiersten
Jun 11, 20232 min read
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Quick Fix: In-drawer Knife Block for More Counter Storage
So I've been wanting to get an air fryer for a long time but I just haven't been able to bite the bullet on a small kitchen appliance...
Kiersten
May 29, 20232 min read
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Quick Fix: How to Get Rid of or Minimize Small Water Stains on the Ceiling
Before we get back to tackling our bigger water problems, I wanted to share a quick solution for getting rid of or minimizing small water...
Kiersten
May 7, 20232 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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The New Living Room Furniture Is In
So excited to share that our new living room furniture is in! This room has been continually evolving and a labor of love since we moved...
Kiersten
Apr 16, 20235 min read
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Quick Fix: Bathroom Vanity Drawer Organization
Before the basement flood, I planned to spend the first couple blogs of spring tackling a few quick spring cleaning items, but we all...
Kiersten
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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A Wet and Wild Week: A Look at What Remains After our Basement Flooded
Picture this. You spend a wonderful week on vacation with your entire extended family - a trip you booked 3 years ago - flying in and out...
Kiersten
Mar 26, 20236 min read
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Sunroom Ceiling Fan Swap
Next up on the project list: swapping out the old large ceiling fan in the sunroom with something a little more chic and modern. My goal...
Kiersten
Mar 5, 20233 min read
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Creating a Living Room Focal Point on the Fireplace with a Wall-Mounted Frame TV
Our living room is another step closer to being ready for the new furniture when it comes in - we officially have a central, primary...
Kiersten
Feb 19, 20236 min read
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Quick Fix: A Simple Solution for Curling Rug Corners
We've been tripping over two curling rug corners for quite some time now so I finally decided to stop walking past my problems, or over...
Kiersten
Feb 12, 20231 min read
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Hank's Room Gets a New Blue Fan and Light Upgrade
After stalling out on my project list last year, I'm feeling good about the momentum I've got going finally. While it's cold outside, I'm...
Kiersten
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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