Our Remodel

   I have been so excited to do our house reveal! We have been remodeling for about 3 months and just finished the very last (big) thing a few days ago. We still have to finish decorating and doing some small things like putting hardware on but I'm so glad to be done! (And so is my husband haha) 
   First off I want to thank everyone that helped! Richard and my dad did everything themselves. It took a little longer but saved us lots of money and let us upgrade some other things that we wanted to. My father in law also came around a bit to help out. My whole family was there one day to help paint the house, they were awesome. Also a big thanks to my sisters who would watch Carter without any notice so that I could get some things done. We were also very fortunate that Richard's grandparents let us live in their basement to help save money for the house. Thank you everyone!!
   Today I wanted to show everyone the kitchen/dining and family room area. I can't believe the change! 
   

 Before: Don't mind everyone laying around haha we had just moved some stuff in and they were tired. The house was pretty basic so we were excited to get in there and and do little things like painting that would make a big difference. Speaking of paint, wow can that make a huge difference! The ceilings, baseboards, walls, and doors were all the same color tan. We painted the ceiling, baseboards, doors, and trim white and I couldn't believe it. Again my husband and dad did everything themselves, I was so impressed! Even things that they had never done like plumbing, they were able to figure it out. I, of course, was on the hunt for coupons and deals and found some huge savings! We also did things to save money all around. For example, all the door handles were brass. We were not a big fan but once we looked at the price of new handles (Yikes!) we went to plan B and spray painted them silver. We did a lot of DIY things to save money. I also stained the cabinets and banister by myself with this amazing thing called Gel Stain! I will do a tutorial soon because this stuff was seriously amazing!! We spent and did a lot more that we were initially planning on but now I'm so happy we did because I know after we moved in it would have never gotten done! We did everything! We basically gutted the house. If you would have asked me during it I'm not sure I'd say it was worth it, but now that it is done it absolutely was. I love my house!!
                              

                                                  ENTRY

                                              FAMILY ROOM

                                  FAMILY ROOM AND KITCHEN

      
                                                  ENTRY

                                                  DINING

KITCHEN

         After:

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FAMILY ROOM

                                                            My favorite piece!!

KITCHEN