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.

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.

Hard to believe this was a duplex before we touched a thing. Now Joe’s adding the front porch cover and it finally feels...
05/24/2026

Hard to believe this was a duplex before we touched a thing. Now Joe’s adding the front porch cover and it finally feels like our home taking shape.

05/22/2026

They poured the garage footings yesterday and back today to pull the forms. Never thought concrete would make me this emotional, but here we are. Garage by end of summer? Hopefully.🤞🏼 Summer is looking even brighter.

Weekend back-of-house update:2nd-floor master bathroom is stripped of the old siding and the new ZIP sheathing went up o...
05/20/2026

Weekend back-of-house update:
2nd-floor master bathroom is stripped of the old siding and the new ZIP sheathing went up one piece at a time. Joe climbed through the framed wall (I cannot watch this man sometimes), we wrestled 4x9 Sheats into place in the wind, and then finish the job in the boom lift, taping all the scenes after the skyjack decided to quit on us. Renovation can get wild at times.

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