Remodel Goal

I'm no stranger to remodeling.  I come from a long line of resourceful women and skilled carpenters, and I've remodeled homes before.  I tend to think the key ingredients for a successful remodel are:

1.  Have a vision of your home.
2.  Have a vision of your project.
3.  Know what you can do yourself, and what you should contract.

Just like a project at our job, we're starting this foundation to roof remodel with a clear, central goal:

Update the home to a stately colonial decor while focusing attention on maintaining and upgrading the structure where it counts.

This means some of our projects will probably be decidedly unsexy.  Like tearing apart the waterlogged porch and reinforcing the roof sag over the garage.

But there'll be plenty of wainscoting, painting and fun pinteresty projects in store as well.

Cheers,
JJ

#LoveYourHome

Welcome, Friends!

Welcome to the Ugly Manor.  My name is JJ, and I'll be your host for this adventure.  I'm a corporate desk wench with a 9-5 day job.  I also recently bought a very large, very ugly house.  

About us:  We're a family living in the American Midwest.  My husband and our 2 children will be calling this place home for the next 10-50 years.  We're embarking on a lengthy remodel of this joint, and we'd love for you to ride along with us.

About the house: it's 3200 sq ft of tacky wallpaper and ugly carpet.  It's a 4 bedroom 3 bath colonial on a 3+ acre lot with a pond.  Loads of potential.  We lovingly refer to it as "The Amityville Shitshow".

Stick around!  We'll be posting frequently about our DIY efforts at updating the place and feathering the nest.