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.

First wall framed, second wall started, and the crew kept moving even in this heat. Joe, of course, couldn’t stay away a...
09/04/2026

First wall framed, second wall started, and the crew kept moving even in this heat. Joe, of course, couldn’t stay away and jumped in whenever he could. At this pace, the garage will be up in no time.

The garage floor is officially in. Gravel leveled, concrete poured, the crew smoothing everything out and finishing with...
08/29/2026

The garage floor is officially in. Gravel leveled, concrete poured, the crew smoothing everything out and finishing with Milwaukee power trowel. It already feels like a real space.

Garage floor prep is officially in full swing. Compacting gravel, floor drain set, foam boards for in-floor heat down, m...
08/22/2026

Garage floor prep is officially in full swing. Compacting gravel, floor drain set, foam boards for in-floor heat down, manifold in, tubing run…tomorrow morning we pour concrete. Few steps closer to having a real garage again.

Watching this driveway come together layer by layer has been so satisfying. We started with the old foundation rock, add...
08/19/2026

Watching this driveway come together layer by layer has been so satisfying. We started with the old foundation rock, added 2–5” breaker rock, topped it with gravel, with Joe spread each layer all out. Finally at the height we needed — and it looks so good.

DIY friends, I need some recommendations…picking a paint sprayer for trim, doors, furniture, etc. What’s your favorite o...
08/17/2026

DIY friends, I need some recommendations…picking a paint sprayer for trim, doors, furniture, etc. What’s your favorite one?

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