tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25884881243572854892024-03-05T02:32:23.013-08:00REHOBOTH FARMRejoicing in Hope, Living in Faith, and Growing in GraceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436251636713735752noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588488124357285489.post-49141884938059611522017-05-25T12:36:00.003-07:002017-05-25T12:36:51.913-07:00DIY: The BIG LIVING ROOM REVEAL Building an In-law Apartment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Admittedly I don't have many "BEFORE" photos on this project - because it began as a garage. A dark, spider-infested garage....not really picture worthy. But, I do have some mid-process photos that will get the point across.</div>
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When it came time to start demo, we put the roll-up door/opener up on craigslist for free and someone came and dismantled the entire thing and hauled it away! Good deal all around.</div>
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Yes, this is actually the same room!</div>
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We framed out the window and front door under the original header in the garage door opening to minimize the labor/cost.</div>
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Now, this was after we tore through 60 years of siding, insulation, paneling, and wallpaper, but you get the idea. </div>
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BTW: those cinderblocks were the actual "stairs" from the garage in to the house. Classy, right?</div>
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Goodbye cinderblock steps - hello, beautiful! </div>
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Mr. Steady custom built the shelving for my MIL's book collection and military collectibles.<br />
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Please understand that photography is NOT Mr. Steady's strength, but as you can see, I had my hands full with our youngest (who is definitely a handful!). At any rate, I'm glad he at least got the shot of this angle...so you can truly appreciate this:</div>
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Although, we ran out of room in the kitchen area, my MIL's spice cupboard (custom built by Mr. Steady with the pieces of her father's hutch that was destroyed in the <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/rehoboth-farm-collection-how-our.html" target="_blank">great moving truck catastrophe</a>) found a home just outside the kitchen doorway.</div>
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We continued the kitchen flooring on to the bottom step and did carpet tiles in the living room - right on the concrete slab! We were on a very tight budget (like highschool jeans TIGHT). Carpet tiles were a bit of a gamble, but they have been great. They were SO EASY to install (even our Curious Cowgirl helped) and we just made it through a TN winter without complaint.</div>
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<br />Check out more of the process here:<br />
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<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2017/04/i-was-pacing-myself-with-posts-of.html" target="_blank">THE BIG KITCHEN REVEAL</a><br />
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After I began creating the <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/farmhouse-printables-to-fill-your.html" target="_blank">farmhouse printables featured in my last post</a>, I realized how easy it would be to share a little bit of Rehoboth Farm with y'all by offering my photos as printables too! </div>
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Here are a few of the farm-tastic photos now available for INSTANT DOWNLOAD in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Rehobothfarm" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> :</div>
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As we face the VERY LAST (wishful thinking?) major construction project on our century old farmhouse, I have allowed myself the sweet indulgence to dream again. <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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Dream of painted walls, room furnishings, and framed art! <br /><br />I LOVE filling frames.</div>
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I have always had my walls filled with framed photos, scriptures, decorative prints, and, inspiring quotes. It has been absolute heartache waiting for this remodel to end, staring at bare drywall, and peeking at the stacks of frames I long to fill. </div>
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So, I jumped in to the next best thing: Creating frame fillers!</div>
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It began as a creepy, carpeted mess from the 1980s. </div>
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Well, this is what we had to work with: Mustard paint and mauve carpet. An outdated globe-less ceiling fan mounted to cardboard ceiling tiles (no joke!) was really a special focal point, but not to be outdone by the tiny, off center (non-operational) window.</div>
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The room lead in to a room (which lead in to another room) with no hallway. A temperamental pocket door from the 1960s parted the two - sometimes.</div>
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We built a pantry in to the back of the kitchen wall and created a "hallway" to allow for the bedroom (straight ahead) and bathroom (to the right beyond the fridge) doors.</div>
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An awkward exterior door leading straight from the bedroom to the garage was not only unsafe (as the steps were just stacked cinderblocks), but really kinda' bizarre.</div>
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We opened up the doorway and created (safe) steps down in to the former garage (new living room). Please excuse the cardboard dishwasher - we were still waiting for the arrival of the last appliance when this picture was taken.</div>
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This tiny "walk-in" closet with linoleum flooring and a collapsing ceiling was to the left of the garage door and hardly in working condition.</div>
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We turned the closet in to a laundry nook, intending on hiding the appliances behind a retractable curtain. But, my mother-in-law is so proud of her shiny new washer & dryer, she likes them on display. The dryer is elevated on a platform containing the ducting for the air intake vent - a carefully designed layout accommodation.</div>
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We made an opening on the back wall which really opened up the room. Using the placement of the original window, we created a practical kitchen layout (with the help of our trusty<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-renovation-tool-you-need-even.html" target="_blank"> Sweet Home</a> program) with room for storage, prep space, and appliances. And we painted the cupboards my MIL's favorite blue to match her china.</div>
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From the kitchen window: bathroom door on the left, perfectly built refrigerator nook in the center, and new laundry station on the right.<br />
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We decided against building a custom pantry when we started running out of time. We bit the bullet and purchased a <a href="http://amzn.to/2omJYSQ" target="_blank">System Build pantry</a>. It was over our budget, but for sanity's sake it was a cinch to assemble and slid right in to place. Made me think of my Grandfather's favorite saying: "Pound it in and paint it to match".<br />
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Recessed lighting and neutral paint really brightens everything up, even with the dark cabinet color.<br />
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Here is a look at the staircase Mr. Steady built that steps up in to the new kitchen. What an improvement! We were getting some killer calves and quads from climbing those cinderblock steps, but we were glad to see them go. <br />
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Well, that was the BIG KITCHEN REVEAL. We are so proud to know my in-laws are living in such a beautiful (safe, updated, comfortable) space - that we built with our own two hands. That kind of confidence is priceless.<br />
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So....what do you think? Thoughts, comments, questions? Send them our way!!<br />
More reveal posts coming soon!<br />
From our home to yours,<br />
Katie<br />
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In the last 2 years our family has forged through 4 MASSIVE and necessary renovation projects (like health hazard necessary), a really tough pregnancy, and A LOT of transition. During this time of survival, we mustered the strength, courage, and stamina to fill Etsy orders as they came in and keep the business afloat. <br />
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We very recently had the time (energy, resources, and drive) to really focus on growing the business. You can read a little about that journey <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2017/02/a-new-adventure-for-rehoboth-farm.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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This blog is a means of expression for me. A way to reach out of this wild life and share what we've experienced, lament on the lessons learns, and boast of the progress made. <br />
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"Monetizing" my blog (using it to earn income), was a simple transition for me. I love writing and am grateful for the time to jump back in. When I found out I could help our family business move forward while sharing our story through my posts, it was like a win-win for us.<br />
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In fact, when we first moved to the farm, my husband proposed, "for every project I do, I get to buy a new tool"....I nodded in jest. But, it turned out to be no laughing matter. We have scouted out, researched, purchased, and worn out more tools in the last two years than I even knew existed. During the <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/search?q=apartment" target="_blank">In-Law Apartment build</a> we had to acquire tools for plumbing, framing, electrical, trim work, and everything in between.<br />
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Some people have a finer appreciation for sculpture, impressionist paintings, theatrical works, literary masterpieces, and the like. They honor the writer, the painter, the musician, the potter, the poet for their creativity, courage, cleverness, or originality.<br />
My husband enjoys a good song, sonnet, or sculpture with the best of them, but he doesn't subscribe to any overzealous adoration of any particular work of art....<br />
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He is mesmerized by the beauty in a PEX schematic. If he could meet the guy/gal who installed this <a href="http://amzn.to/2oml0Tt" target="_blank">PEX manifold</a> and shake his/her hand, I'm pretty sure he would swoon like a school girl. And, in a way, I can see it. There really is beauty in order. <br />
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It's visually impressive. But, what's the point? (that's what I said to him when he started his big "I think we need to do THIS PEX MANIFOLD for the apartment" speech). He explained that the manifold was essentially an electrical panel - for plumbing. Giving each water source it's own valve would allow us to isolate leaks, pressure issues, and resolve any problems down the road without compromising the entire house's water supply. <br />
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Okay, that sounds good, but is it necessary?<br />
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When you have a 3,000 square foot house that you are converting in to 2 homes, while 2 families are currently living in it - YES. THAT IS NECESSARY. Why do I feel it is NECESSARY? </div>
Well, in case you missed our <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-tore-up-from-floor-up-building.html" target="_blank">kitchen renovation adventure</a>, we spent the first week in our new home with NO RUNNING WATER. And then several days with NO HOT WATER while our kitchen was being torn up and rebuilt. So.....the idea of being able to isolate plumbing projects during construction without sacrificing the comfort of everyone involved is, in my humble opinion, NECESSARY!<br />
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Enter....the PEX manifold:</div>
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For a DIY project it's really ideal. No PVC glue. No elbows, Ts, or brittle piping. No soldering copper fittings. Just a crimping tool and the valves. We purchased the <a href="http://amzn.to/2nADjHr" target="_blank">recessed boxes</a> for the valves so that the appliances could sit flush against the wall. Everything hooked together very simply. Even Our Curious Cowgirl and Our Sweet Songbird got to help:<br />
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No, really. <br />
While Mr. Steady crawled under the house feeding red and blue tubing up through all of the pre-drilled holes, C.C. ran around fishing them out and pulling them to meet the box locations.<br />
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As far as project materials, it was a lot simpler than your typical pvc spread. The PEX tubing is flexible (within reason), so unless you have extreme turns (and have to use <a href="http://amzn.to/2ppBQzV" target="_blank">these</a>), you can just snake it over, under, around, and through whatever obstacles you face - a big improvement from the angular process of cutting/gluing pvc or cutting/soldering copper at every turn. It also helps with water pressure because there are no breaks in the line.</div>
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Keep in mind, Mr. Steady is not a plumber. He had worked with PEX once before on a small DIY project back in Houston, but was otherwise inexperienced. But, in true Mr. Steady fashion, he researched, read, drooled over schematic pictures, measured and remeasured the layout on <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-renovation-tool-you-need-even.html" target="_blank">Sweet Home</a>, and "learned the ropes" in theory for weeks before we started. And when it came time, he placed an order for the following items:</div>
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Also, <a href="http://amzn.to/2ppJEBY" target="_blank">new pipe cutters</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2ovCfUn" target="_blank">extra fittings</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2oojce5" target="_blank">braces</a> and a few more particulars for our project. I think we were all in for around $500. Since Mr. Steady did all the labor himself, it was a heck of a deal. The PVC drain/waste lines seemed to cost a fortune by comparison. I was very impressed with how efficiently the whole thing came together.</div>
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And, the final product was a work of art all its own:</div>
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I mean, its no Rembrandt, but it's still a thing of beauty to us.</div>
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And after a day spent slithering under the house running tubing, Mr. Steady was glad to be able to finally resurface and get a look at his masterpiece.<br />
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Up until this point, most of the work had been carried out without disturbing the garage area. We were still storing some things there that we hadn't moved/sold yet, namely a gigantic china hutch we called "The Beast" that wouldn't fit through any other doorway. We tried our best to work around it.</div>
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We quickly framed a wall, using a <a href="http://amzn.to/2onwyay" target="_blank">powder-actuated nail gun</a> to secure it to the concrete slab. <br />
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Rather than buying "house wrap" as a weather insulator, we were offered a large panel of "wood wrap" (an almost identical material the lumber yards use to protect the lumber during transportation) for free. Sold!<br />
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Then, we installed the window in place - and just for fun, opened it and had a little chat from either side to get a feel for it. So great!<br />
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Not too pretty yet, but still very official. We had some extra pieces of siding that were behind the shed when we first moved in. We set the dingy old pieces out on the lawn and set our Curious Cowgirl to work with a bucket of soapy water.</div>
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Meanwhile, Mr. Steady trimmed the door out - wow! Starting to come together...<br />
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Our daughter nick named it "the spider desk" because it had 8 legs -a title we found was ironically appropriate when we tipped it upside down to load it in to our van. It had apparently acquired dozens of 8-legged tenants during it's years of neglect in storage -ew! </div>
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Yes, the mirror was missing and the hardware long gone, but it was built in the 1930s with dovetail joints and still stood on original wooden castors. A treasure! I knew it's vanity days were over, but it started to look like a great desk to me.</div>
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These wooden medallions were selected from a local millwork shop to give the drawer fronts some depth and interest. Antiquing glaze over the paint highlighted the crevices to honor the simple round metal knobs.</div>
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I asked Mr. Steady to create a front panel with his router to match the horizontal striped panels at the base of the drawer sections. Once it was fitted in to place and painted, it looked like it had always been there.<br />
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The base was painted in a light dusty gray with an antiquing glaze finish. The top is coated in a slate blue/gray (one of my favorites!) and sealed with 2 coats of poly.</div>
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A new adventure in the new year!</div>
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We have been astonishingly successful selling nationally, through our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RehobothFarm" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Interior decorators, small business owners, and everyday customers have purchased our handcrafted products from all over the U.S. </div>
Having a national customer base is an honor and we are very grateful. We can humbly look back on 550 sales in the last 2 years and see the hand of a generous God. So blessed. <br />
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Our reputation is established, our style is clear. And now we feel it is time to shift our focus. </div>
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We're going local! </div>
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I know this seems backwards for a small business. Typically it is the ambition to "expand" outward. But, that's not our story. </div>
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Our hope is to always stay small enough to honor handmade, handbuilt, and handcrafted design. One opportunity we have to convey this passion is by starting a "local shop" ...a place to fill with our one-of-a-kind treasures, to sell larger items too cumbersome to ship, and to build a customer base within our own community. </div>
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For now, our "shop" is a booth.</div>
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In the <a href="http://www.mckenzieantiquemall.com/" target="_blank">Mckenzie Antique Mall</a>. </div>
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It's not much yet, just a start. But, we are proud to have a home for all of our handmade inventory. We will continue to fill it with inspiring pieces as the seasons pass and look forward to feedback from our local customers in this new adventure for Rehoboth Farm.</div>
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Here is s peek at the new booth!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">70" Farmhouse Console Table with American Black Walnut slab top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Framed feathers from our very own Guineas!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The famous Rehoboth Farm picture ledges - all sizes!</td></tr>
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This year's winner swept the competition by 9 votes. An exciting race!</div>
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<strong>1st Place: "Country Cottage": Our Curious Cowgirl, Tessie (age 7.5).</strong></div>
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<strong>2nd Place: "Shipwrecked": Mr. Steady</strong></div>
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<strong>3rd Place: "Almost Finished": Yours Truly.</strong></div>
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If you missed the voting deadline, you don't have to miss the fun. There's still time to make your own edible creations with your family. For inspiration, you could always...</div>
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Or peek behind the scenes of this year's builds here:</div>
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From our home to yours,</div>
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After the <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/12/diy-celing-beam-building-in-law.html" target="_blank">ceiling beam fiasco</a>, we revisited our inspiration, reestablished our resolve, and refocused our efforts to get caught back up. Getting electrical, plumbing, and HVAC installed and functional was our next objective because we knew they were the only things standing in the way of hanging sheetrock - and I could smell progress.</div>
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But, even with a renewed hope in completion, the "Behind the Walls" season of this renovation was dreadfully long and painfully costly. Emptying buckets of money between the wall studs, floor and ceiling joists, and pouring it down the crawlspace week after week really wore on both of us.<br />
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I think this phase was especially defeating for us because we had just completed an 18 month long money-bucket-emptying <em>party</em> on our side of the house (termite damage, new floor joists, insulation, updated plumbing, <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-tore-up-from-floor-up-building.html" target="_blank">new kitchen</a>...etc) and still didn't have any "after photos" to show for it (hopefully coming soon). It really is amazing how much work goes on BEFORE the sheetrock actually goes up. And by amazing...I mean exhausting.<br />
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Square metal money:</div>
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So, on our side we <strike>were</strike> are still living with bare drywall, trim-less windows, and sheets for doors - classy, I know. But, in the East Wing we had to carry on. We couldn't stop for a season, wait until our nocturnal 5 month old decided to get with the program, or take some time to catch up with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RehobothFarm" target="_blank">business orders</a>. We had to just keep moving forward.<br />
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I'm the finish gal. I like to design the finishes, choose the finishes, apply the finishes, rearrange the finishes... and I wanted it all finished - yesterday. Along with waves of impatience and frustration, there were waves of hope and encouragement. I stopped daily to stare at my <em>inspiration poster </em>and thanked the Lord for the strength to endure.</div>
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As I write this out it it's starting to sound like all we did was stand around doubting ourselves, but that was surely not the case. We worked. Really. Really. Hard.</div>
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I don't say that to toot my own horn. I say it for you...who put your blood, sweat, and tears (and money buckets) in to the work behind the walls - Only to have your friends and neighbors come over at completion and say, "That's a lovely paint color" or "The sofa goes nicely with the trim."<br />
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We can't hold it against them. They don't know any better. <br />
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They weren't there when you were covered in filth, exhausted, and out of money, just longing to get to the point where there were walls you could paint with that "lovely color". They can't see the other 2/3 of the ice berg, lurking beneath the surface. <br />
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But we can - because we've been there. <br />
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Now, before I get to wild here, I have to admit that we're still cruising through the house renovation tunnel (chucking money out the window), but we can see the light! That light is the glow of a completed project, shining proudly and urging us to continue.<br />
When we face this beat up old farmhouse and wonder what it will take to see our dream complete, we feel that glow and remember we made it through from start to finish.<br />
It was just one project - but it was a big one!<br />
That apartment was truly built from scratch. I taped, mudded, and sanded every drywall seam that is now invisible to the naked eye. Mr. Steady ran every foot of plumbing line, joined every connection, and installed every valve that mysteriously allows for functional sinks, showers, and even a washing machine. <br />
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And if we don't go back and revel in that, we will forget. All that work is hidden behind the walls and if we can't tie the end to the beginning in hindsight, we will stay stuck in the middle of our current projects and lose hope.<br />
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So, even if your renovation was small - you finished it. Celebrate!<br />
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And, if you're not there yet, let us shine our celebratory light in your direction so you won't have to navigate in the dark!<br />
We looked to other DIYers, renovation blogs, forums, books, and even TV programs (<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper" target="_blank">Fixer Upper</a> and <a href="https://www.thisoldhouse.com/" target="_blank">This Old House</a> are our favorites) to find tips, tricks, and ideas...but, mostly for encouragement. To see that it could be done, it had been done, and we would soon join those courageous enough to face renovation - in victory!<br />
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So, this is our time now, to pay it forward. <br />
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We managed to save a few buckets of money by covering all the plumbing labor ourselves. What better way to test the accuracy of YouTube videos and blog tutorials, than trying it yourself. Honestly, that is the only "training" Mr. Steady had - no joke! Fortunately, <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/whos-who-at-rehoboth-farm.html" target="_blank">he's kind of a freak</a>...In a good way! He is a very quick learner and completely undaunted by the unfamiliar. <br />
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And when the <em>real</em> plumber came to run the gas line, he commented on what a nice job the "plumber" did. *Swish!*<br />
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You probably noticed the <a href="http://amzn.to/2gIEWNZ" target="_blank">Pex Plumbing Manifold</a> in the photos above. I will write up a post just on that system for you and link it <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2017/04/building-in-law-apartment-product.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> when it is ready. We were very happy with it and can't wait to share more with you about the installation process.<br />
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In contrast, the drain lines (4" PVC) were all run under the house. That meant we had to fit a <em>round</em> Mr. Steady in a <em>square</em> access hole - a tricky process.</div>
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Overall, the behind the scenes work is a dirty, exhausting, mess of projects. And I'm mighty glad to be on this side of the story. But, it's part of the journey, nonetheless. And we are so grateful for the help, prayer, babysitting, meals, hugs, and encouragement we received that allowed us to forge through. Jehovah Jireh!</div>
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Our first MAJOR snag in the renovation: We pulled the rickety patchwork plywood pieces from the ceiling in the former garage (future living room) to find the joists drooping - a lot (2.5"). The center support joist was a 1x10 (drastically undersized for the 15 foot load it was carrying) and some of the lateral joists were attached with a single nail. Knowing that this part of the structure was originally constructed in the 90s and was not sagging from age, but rather from poor craftsmanship (and apparently really bad math) was aggravating at best. Reframing the ceiling was definitely not in the original budget or time frame, but something had to be done.<br />
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We got some advice from a local guy who was familiar with structural loads and decided on a home made LVL. Not cheap or easy, but certainly cheaper and easier than reframing it all from scratch. So, after several days of rigorous calculations and painful design decisions, Mr. Steady gathered (2) 2x12s and a sheet of 3/4" plywood and sandwiched them together to make one massive - and insanely heavy beam. </div>
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So heavy, in fact, that we had to hire some muscle to get in place. Mr. Steady wedged a 4x4 under the original ceiling joist to lift it to the correct (and level) height (a creaky, terrifying experience in itself) and everyone quickly took their places for the new beam installation:<br />
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The new center beam sits almost on center in the room. The original one was off by about 18" - don't ask! We still had a long journey ahead of us....but at least we didn't have a health hazard above us.</div>
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For those of you familiar with our <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/celebrating-decade-of-gingerbread.html" target="_blank">Annual Gingerbread House Contest</a>, you probably weren't surprised at all to see us veer from the typical "gingerbread" construction for <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/12/gingerbread-house-contest-2016-entries.html" target="_blank">this year's entries</a>. </div>
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While moving my mother-in-law in to her <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/diy-building-in-law-apartment-at.html" target="_blank">newly completed apartment</a>, we found 2 cases (yes, 2 cases - 36 unopened boxes) of expired Matzo. How's that for free stuff? </div>
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It is used during traditional Passover ceremonies and has great <a href="http://eshcolvalley.com/passover/page6.html" target="_blank">prophetic significance</a> as celebrated in Messianic Seders. (We participated in one of these a few years ago and it was very eye opening!)</div>
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After toying with it for a while we decided the Matzo was a little flimsy, so we created sturdier pieces by gluing (icing) two sheets together for each wall. You can see the double cracker stacker style in this photo:</div>
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Except for a few minor construction fails (explained in the coming paragraphs), this year was great fun and a healthy challenge! We hope you enjoy viewing the results as much as we enjoyed making them.</div>
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The "Country Cottage" was constructed in a classic "house" form. It was frosted and covered in blue cornmeal for a roughcast plaster look. Windows and doors were added to each side. As the roof details were being installed the doors and windows slid off the walls one by one.</div>
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Apparently, the loose cornmeal bits don't make a very solid contact point for the icing to adhere to. So, the cornmeal had to be scraped off and the frosting cleared back to the bare Matzo anywhere a design element was to be added. </div>
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This was a small step backward in the process, but nothing heartbreaking.</div>
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The "Almost Finished" Entry was constructed with double "exterior walls" and received a little more structural support with graham crackers studs (16" on center - to scale).</div>
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Construction Fail: The cotton candy (although a clever idea) was a big disappointment. It began dissolving immediately after being handled and had melted away almost completely by the time the sheetrock walls started going up. </div>
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The construction of the "Ship Wrecked" entry was quite different. The initial hull of the ship was constructed with a single layer of Matzo (lots of tricky cuts and piles of Matzo debris). </div>
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The ship was then strong and sturdy...and even the texture was right on. But the color was all wrong.</div>
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The color went on smoothly and the alcohol evaporated quickly without warping the Matzo boards.</div>
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Every bit of the process went smoothly until the anchor was added as a final touch. The fondant hadn't set up completely and melted into a wobbly heap in the sand (blue cornmeal). Oops!</div>
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Before viewing the entries, I must reveal two major TWISTS in the plot:</div>
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<strong>1. This year's "gingerbread houses" aren't made of gingerbread! </strong></div>
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Nope, they're not your classic graham cracker or milk carton house either! </div>
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This year we used Matzo.</div>
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Apparently, <a href="http://www.foodiggity.com/matzo-houses-are-a-thing/" target="_blank">Matzo houses are a thing</a>...? We weren't aware of this new cultural awakening. We weren't trying to stay hip with new trends. We were doing just as we had <a href="https://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/celebrating-decade-of-gingerbread.html" target="_blank">in years past</a> -using what we had. And we had a case of Matzo. It was expired. And the rest is history.</div>
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<strong>2. Some of this year's "gingerbread houses" aren't even houses!</strong> </div>
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They are, however, completely edible (not that you'd want to eat any of them), and held together with a royal icing "glue". So, they were created in a gingerbread house style - with a stale Matzo flair.</div>
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This "gingerbread house" is the cheerful creation of a true chicken lover - quaint, colorful, and carefully designed.</div>
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This "gingerbread house" is a nod to renovation projects and the classic case of "almost finished."</div>
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This "gingerbread house" isn't a house at all, but a bold display of creativity and resourcefulness.</div>
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This part of the construction was the first big milestone. We pulled down every existing interior wall and did a final clean up (and another trip to the dump). Staring at a hollow shell was a little intimidating. This was the first (only, and last) point where Mr. Steady<em> </em><strong>almost</strong> waivered. He looked around and said, "I guess we're building an apartment now." It was also the first (of many) point where I <strong>almost</strong> lost it. I burst into uncontrollable laughter - much like Tom Hanks in the movie Money Pit and threw my hands up. "Yep. Guess we're building an apartment."</div>
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We started with a really precise floor plan. All the measurements had been adjusted on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2fGAMCN" target="_blank">Sweet Home 3D</a> program after demo (More about that <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-renovation-tool-you-need-even.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). So, we printed the new layout and used it to mark out the new wall locations on the subfloor.</div>
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This compressor has been a loyal friend to Mr. Steady through these renovation years. It is made by <a href="http://amzn.to/2gDSEQx" target="_blank">Porter Cable</a> and we can testify to it's durability! It comes with a brad nailer, a finish nailer, and a staple gun. They have all been used and abused around here and are still going strong! He uses them in the shop for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/RehobothFarm" target="_blank">product builds</a>, in the house for trimwork....and when we started this project he purchased this other little beauty...</div>
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We called our electrician in and he ran a subpanel off our main electrical panel (its wired for future independence, but we didn't have the budget to run a separate line now) . He also ran all the wiring for the outlets, switches, and recessed lighting (a necessity with 7,10" ceilings).</div>
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Then we paused from celebration to purchase insulation - A huge expense we were not planning on. Thankfully, Mr. Steady has a great relationship with the folks at the local lumberyard and we got "a deal". </div>
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The insulation was stapled in to each cavity (Cha-ching. Cha-ching. Cha-ching...) with the <a href="http://amzn.to/2fGGfJG" target="_blank">Porter Cable staple gun</a>. We were feeling productive and accomplished. We were starting to come to grips with the necessary expenses and were proud of the progress we made....</div>
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Our shoulders drooped as we asked, "Why does it look just as bad as it did a few weeks ago?" <br />
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This part of the process (the behind the walls part) was NEVER ENDING. It's never fun spending money on things you will NEVER see. It's even less fun spending hours, days, and weeks putting them there yourself. I hate to admit it, especially this early in the process, but with the thought of plumbing, gas lines, and other "behind the scenes projects", I was already burnt out. Shameful, I know.<br />
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A possible contribution to my lack of perseverance was this little gal - still waking up several times a night to eat. Not making excuses....it's just a thought.</div>
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In the end, we did make one framing adjustment - a pass-through from the kitchen to the living room. It let in a ton of light and we figured it would give my Mother in law a great view from the sink.</div>
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In my previous post, "<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/celebrating-decade-of-gingerbread.html" target="_blank">The First 5 Years</a>", I started a timeline to display the baby steps that led to grand development in our gingerbread house making skills. What began as a creative bonding process for newly weds became a full blown family tradition. Years of fun (and shocking progress) finally brought us here....</div>
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The building structures were made with graham crackers. They held together so nicely we decided used them the following year.</div>
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This year we decided to share our love for gingerbread houses with our church family. I made 35 mini graham cracker houses, set up a decoration spread, and made a day of it. The kids had a blast - everyone's turned out so differently. </div>
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Even our little Curious Cowgirl (age 2.5) made her own little masterpiece...</div>
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The next few years were a little chaotic. It wasn't until we moved to our new home here at Rehoboth Farm that we were able to pick up the piping bag again. And since we were still recovering from the <a href="https://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-tore-up-from-floor-up-building.html" target="_blank">Great Kitchen Debacle</a>, we decided to play it safe...and small...and cheap.</div>
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This year we are ready to start fresh...we're well rested, have plenty of<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Farmhouse%20Renovation" target="_blank"> construction experience</a>, and are excited about celebrating 10 years together...making messes, making trouble, making gingerbread houses...and making beautiful memories! </div>
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The icing is on the table and the sprinkles are gonna fly! I will post a link to this year's come-back creations HERE as soon as they are complete!</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this photo timeline and the silly stories that accompanied it. It has been a joy sharing these special times with you. I'd love to hear your comments, questions, and ideas on gingerbread house making! </div>
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You know, looking back I guess <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/whos-who-at-rehoboth-farm.html" target="_blank">Mr. Steady and I</a> always had an interest in construction and design. So our recent <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Farmhouse%20Renovation" target="_blank">renovation endeavors</a> should really come as no surprise....although we started on a much smaller scale:<br />
We decorated a gingerbread house (kit) together the first year we were married. We are about to celebrate our 10th anniversary (yay!). Although we haven't done our Gingerbread House Challenge every single year, we have tried to make it a family tradition and we are super excited to start on our 2016 masterpieces!<br />
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In celebration of a decade gone by, I'd like to share with you some of our favorite creations and why they are special. I hope they are an inspiration to you and your family to begin a tradition of your own!<br />
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We started with a basic <a href="http://amzn.to/2fwYXDu" target="_blank">Wilton Kit</a>. It came with the walls and roof, an icing pouch, and a variety of candy. We thought we were pretty savvy to bring in additional materials (peppermint chocolate chips). I know you are super impressed! Haha! Looking back on this just cracks me up. We had only been married 2 weeks when we started - it was definitely a lesson in communication and collaboration. In the end we were both fairly disappointed with the result and vowed to make a competition out of it the following year so we could each "do our own style".</div>
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These sweet neighbors are the result of the vow from the previous year. Funny how "our own style" ended up looking so similar, but a vow is a vow.</div>
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We were both finished in a few hours- racing to see who would create the better house. We were also racing against the Houston weather - the candy was melting in the 80 degree humidity.</div>
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My house is on the left - a little over the top - like me!</div>
Mr. Steady's house is the sensible house on the right - with the terribly warm snowman.<br />
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This year we brought our A-game! We started planning our design a few weeks in advance and were more than ready when the time came. We purchased the <a href="http://amzn.to/2fwYXDu" target="_blank">gingerbread house kits</a> just for the framework and scrapped all the candy decorations. We purchased our replacement supplies at the dollar store - a meager investment for several evenings of bonding over the creative process.</div>
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In the end, Mr. Steady had a lot more vision than I did and took a bold step in branching out from the "typical" candy house. <br />
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We tied in the blind vote, but I gave him the win out of respect for his courage and creativity.</div>
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This is when we knew we were hooked. We looked forward to the time of laughter and fun each year and knew we wanted to make it a family tradition.<br />
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This year was another collaboration. We had a 6 month old, just returned from a cross-country trip, and just didn't have the oomph to really go at it alone - so we joined efforts. </div>
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We did, however, get a lot more resourceful in our choice of materials. Some friends of ours were cleaning out their pantry and found some expired items - they were offered to us for possible building materials. Stale crackers and sunflower seeds make great landscaping materials! </div>
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We also experimented a little by melting blue Jolly Ranchers down to make a pond and formed human figures from Starburst candies. As it turns out, Starburst doesn't really hold its shape in the Houston humidity. Glad we snapped these photos before they melted into colorful blobs!<br />
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We got it done and we had fun, but it was another confirmation that we really are better at "parallel play"....we needed our own house...our own ideas... a little bit of elbow room...and a baby that slept through the night.<br />
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We started planning (secretly) our designs in January and didn't reveal our plans to each other until the fondant started flying.<br />
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Anyway, this year we jumped from simply "decorating" to designing. We both started with the same <a href="http://amzn.to/2fyTRGT" target="_blank">kit pieces</a> (roof and walls), cutting, adjusting, and adding to them to create an architectural design that was unique to our style. They turned out so drastically different, the original structure is hardly evident in the final products. </div>
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Mr. Mint: I pulled the foundation corners in on the house for a more whimsical shape. I built up a "brick" crawlspace and porch with pillars and an overhang. I also added a brick chimney protruding from the roof (not visible from this angle).</div>
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Well....that was the first 5 years of our Gingerbread House Tradition. Quite the learning curve, huh?</div>
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<a href="https://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/celebrating-decade-of-gingerbread_26.html" target="_blank">THE NEXT 5 YEARS OF FUN</a><br />
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From Our Home to Yours,<br />
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After a winter's worth of brainstorming and designing, we finally created a new floor plan on <a href="http://amzn.to/2g8dGFD" target="_blank">Sweet Home 3D</a> that we were ready to move forward with (more about that <a href="https://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-renovation-tool-you-need-even.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). </div>
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Surprise - the ceiling tiles are cardboard! Some of them had been eaten through by termites and just disintegrated in our hands. The tiles that were still "in good condition" were ugly as all get out and were coming down!</div>
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Surprise - the insulation we were hoping to keep in tact was 1/4" thick...maybe an R value of .5? USELESS!</div>
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Surprise - the original exterior siding - lead paint and all!</div>
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Surprise - the carpet padding melted/disintegrated decades ago and now needs to be scraped from the subfloor with this beast:</div>
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Surprise - that's not sheetrock on the walls -it's 1/4" paneling! A lot lighter to remove and dispose of, but that meant 1/4" lost around each room on the final design, so we had to keep that mind.<br />
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We started to get an idea of how the layout would work. In fact, after all that labor (and the sudden added cost of insulation) we decided to reconfigure the bedroom to save some time/money on moving the existing windows. Besides, we needed new calculations for the room size with the 1/5" sheetrock adjustment...... So, back to <a href="http://amzn.to/2gq5btm" target="_blank">Sweet Home</a>!</div>
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We have so much to be thankful for. This season of thanks sheds a warm light on our lives here At Rehoboth Farm. With two years of blessings behind us and still a lifetime ahead, we are truly grateful for God's provision, protection, and unfailing love. We hope each of you find yourselves in a place of peace and gratitude this Thanksgiving.</div>
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Each adventure here at Rehoboth farm invites an opportunity to capture a moment of beauty, a time of joy, or some measure of simplicity. I can hardly help taking photos, so eager to share a little bit of Rehoboth Farm with others. </div>
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I am thrilled to announce that we have finally expanded our product line to include these special treasures! </div>
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Prints are now available in our new Etsy Shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RFarmPhotography" target="_blank">RFarmphotography</a>.</div>
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Here is a preview of some of the prints we offer:</div>
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And for YOU, loyal blog followers, we'd like to share a little extra:<br /><br /><strong>Use coupon code BLOG20 for a 20% discount on anything in the shop!</strong> </div>
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From Our Home to Yours,<br />
Rehoboth Farm<br />
<a href="http://www.rehobothfarmcollection.com/">www.rehobothfarmcollection.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436251636713735752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588488124357285489.post-34526311331140194092016-11-20T20:01:00.003-08:002016-12-09T12:53:31.392-08:00DIY: The Begining - Building an In-Law Apartment From Scratch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Convincing my in-laws to abandon their city-living and move with us to the outskirts of nowhere was a breeze. Where the grandkids go - they go. But, creating a proper "home" for them once we got here, was less of a "breeze" and more like a hurricane... a really long hurricane. </div>
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Our grand hope of moving all three generations under the roof of our "new" century old farmhouse was quickly dashed - upon arrival. Mr. Steady <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-tore-up-from-floor-up-building.html" target="_blank">almost fell through the kitchen floor</a> and our moving truck<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/rehoboth-farm-collection-how-our.html" target="_blank"> delivered a pile of splintered wood</a>...so we lived like refugees for a while. </div>
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Fortunately, my in-laws have the patience of Job. They were undeterred by the adversity and faced the storm along side us - hunkered down in the East Wing.</div>
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The original "center" of our home was built in 1920 with logs milled from this very property 4 generations ago. We were told by the wife of the builder's great grandson (who we purchased the home from) that the "East Wing Addition" was built in the 1960s - We don't need any historical documents to prove this. The tortoise shell shag carpet was proof enough. Yuck! </div>
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It basically consisted of 3 rooms (shotgun style) and a single car garage (added in the 90's).</div>
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It was dated. </div>
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It was dingy. </div>
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It was dark. </div>
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And I was downright <strong>mortified</strong> to call that mess their "home". </div>
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Unfortunately, it was over a year before we were able to shift our time, money, and attention to the East Wing. </div>
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We started 2016 off exhausted from months of working (literally) our way through the rest of the house - ripping up floors, moving doorways, adding and removing walls, replacing stairs, windows, and plumbing fixtures - just to make the main living areas officially "livable". </div>
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Endless construction, a dwindling budget, playing musical rooms, starting a new business, and the arrival of our second daughter amidst the mayhem - all took a toll. And we hadn't even STARTED on "The East Wing Addition" </div>
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But, <a href="http://www.rehobothfarmcollection.com/about-us.html" target="_blank">we came here with a promise</a>: that we "would be fruitful in the land" and I WANTED MY FRUIT! We couldn't let fear, discouragement, or exhaustion stand in our way. So, we taped this little Word of motivation up outside the door to the East Wing ( I know you're loving that wallpaper and high-gloss puke colored paint!) and we started sowing!</div>
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And now...5 months later... we are finally moving Mr. Steady's parents "in to their home." A total of 2 years has passed since we arrived here at Rehoboth Farm, and I can finally proudly say "Welcome home." </div>
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...Yes, I said two years. Patience = Job. </div>
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I can't wait to share the process with you! Design, demolition, dirt, danger, dilemmas...and finally DONE!</div>
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It took every ounce of energy and every penny we had....but, it's done. We learned so much. We endured so much. And now we have so much to show and share. It really is a very beautiful thing. So beautiful, in fact, that I have begun a series of posts born of this adventure.</div>
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<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/diy-building-in-law-apartment.html" target="_blank">THE DEMOLITION</a></div>
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<a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/diy-building-in-law-apartment-framing.html" target="_blank">THE FRAMING</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436251636713735752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588488124357285489.post-13198390856972832162016-11-20T17:04:00.001-08:002016-11-20T17:04:52.704-08:00Who's Who at Rehoboth Farm<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Me & Mr. Steady</span></div>
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When I met Charlie 11 years ago, he was a golf pro (yah, crazy right?). He has also worked in retail management, sold health supplements, managed several banks, and was even an optician. And he was wildly (and almost instantly) successful at each one of these vastly different endeavors. <br />
How did he become so adaptable?<br />
Charlie's parents met in the U.S. Coast Guard (jumping out of perfectly good helicopters!) and he was raised in the pick-up-and go of a typical military family. His childhood was a blur of transition and change. That constant instability, only by the grace of God, has created an internal stability in Charlie that is truly unshakable. His faith and steady nature has been an example for our family of God's unchanging character. Charlie is predictable, reliable, and I know no matter what we come across (or what crazy idea I come up with), he won't waiver. He'll just assess, strategize, and lead us through. This amazing Renaissance man is more than just brawn - he is the backbone of our family, our business, and our farm.<br />
Then there's me...sometimes referred to as "the brains" in the relationship - a nickname that has less to do with intellect and more to do with my desire to solve, arrange, create, design, change, and dream. I was raised by a wise and resourceful single Mother on a tight budget. I quickly learned to see potential and possibilities in everything. Starting projects is like breathing to me. I can't help but pursue progress, improvement, and beauty. I can be overly passionate, pretty distractible, and a bit of a wild card. That unbridled enthusiasm is the reason why my blog topics are so "diverse", my <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Family%20Fun" target="_blank">homeschool style</a> is somewhat opportunistic, and my garden is always a surprise....but, mostly it's the reason why I need Mr. Steady.<br />
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Charlie's courage and willingness to try, fail, and try again is the reason why we could leave our suburb in the city for a nearly century old farmhouse several states away, <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/rehoboth-farm-collection-how-our.html" target="_blank">start our own business</a>, <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Farmhouse%20Renovation" target="_blank">renovate every square inch of our home</a>, build an in-law apartment, and <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/finding-rehoboth-and-finally-coming-home.html" target="_blank">work a family farm</a> (and that was just the first two years!).<br />
My victory over fear (and a grizzly stubborn streak) is the reason why we're still alive to tell the tale. <br />
And God's amazing grace is the reason why we're smiling about it. Thank you, Jesus!<br />
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Meet the rest of the gang:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Curious Cowgirl</span></div>
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Tenderhearted and thoughtful, this sweet girl has been seeking opportunities to be a blessing to the family since she learned to walk. She has a helpful sprit and is never far away when a need is made known. She is an amazing big sister, farm hand, and the official "Chicken Wrangler" here at Rehoboth Farm.</div>
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She was a peeper and a squeaker from birth and still serenades us daily and nightly (and sometimes at 3am) with her own little lullabies. She faces the world fearlessly (as we all should) and never wastes a moment standing still. She was an early crawler, early walker, and the official "Early Riser" (yawn) here at Rehoboth Farm!</div>
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Have you seen those bumper stickers that say "My German Shepherd is smarter than your Honor Roll student"? - That's Sophie. She is our diligent protector, sweet companion, and official "Shop Dog" here at Rehoboth Farm.<br />
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Growing up in Palm Springs, I felt deprived of the quintessential autumn fun that most of the U.S. enjoys (Well, besides New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah - I feel you, desert states!). I'm an October baby and I've always been drawn to the fall season. I loved seeing the leaves changing colors, dancing gracefully to the ground in a blustery wind on movies and postcards. I even hung "Scenic Vermont" calendars in my room and dreamed of a "true Autumn" while trying to work flip flops and sunscreen in to my trick-or-treating costume. I adapted to the heat and learned to expect it (It was 100 degrees on our wedding day - in December), but the monotony was always a disappointment. Sand, Ocotillo cactus, gravel, and Aloe Vera plants don't budge a bit as the seasons pass. No loss, no gain, no color, no change.<br />
So, the first fall season here at Rehoboth Farm was a true delight! <br />
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A glorious time of celebration, leaf angels, acorn discovery, and jubilant raking.....all 2 1/2 acres....twice. <br />
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We keep a no-till garden (based on the principles taught in the <a href="http://www.backtoedenfilm.com/#movie" target="_blank">Back to Eden film</a>) and are forever looking for a healthy "covering" to apply each season. We had invested in several loads of wood mulch to get started and intended to purchase more, but didn't have the money yet. So when "free mulch" just started falling "right out of the sky" we knew it was a blessing and an opportunity. So, we raked and gathered...<br />
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But, after the 20th wheelbarrow trip to the garden our enthusiasm was starting to dim. Somehow we managed to get every leaf moved to our garden patch for an overwinter covering, put the rakes away, and glowed in gratitude for all the "free" mulch.</div>
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The second year...not so much. I was 8 months along in my second pregnancy when the first leaves began to fall. There was no jubilation to be had. The Renaissance Man was scrambling to complete a nursery (complete like 'walls and doors' not 'cute elephant pillows and teddybear lamps') and didn't have a free moment to gather his thoughts, let alone gather piles and piles of leaves and haul them across the yard. Our 7 year old raked a pile or two, but mostly the leaves blew out to the back field and weren't dealt with at all. I felt helpless and frustrated (hormones weren't helping).<br />
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We started thinking quite a bit about a <a href="http://amzn.to/2eziG8o" target="_blank">lawn sweeper</a> and the pros and cons of the investment. With the baby coming and the season over, we knew it wouldn't be something we considered seriously until the following year, so my husband started his typical research process (insanely thorough) and eventually narrowed it down to a few options. They were a lot more expensive than I initially thought. I (ever the cheapskate) rallied for a <a href="http://amzn.to/2fmIq6J" target="_blank">push behind sweeper</a> to save money, but with over 2 acres to sweep, I knew it really wouldn't be a wise choice. We went back and forth on what we were willing to spend. I asked over and over would we really use it that often? Would it be worth it in the end?<br />
We ultimately chose the <a href="http://amzn.to/2fF0WdC" target="_blank">Brinly Tow Behind Lawn Sweeper, 42-Inch</a> and the answer is YES. SO WORTH IT!<br />
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We put it to use right away. Late in the summer season my husband put the mower on the "mulch" setting, pulled the<a href="http://amzn.to/2fF0WdC" target="_blank"> lawn sweeper</a> behind him, and collected enough grass clipping to cover an 80'x65' garden area almost 12" high! We figured it would kill the weeds off and help prep the garden for overwintering. I didn't get a picture of that - but, here's the start of our new garden, using the same method:<br />
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Much to our surprise - without any watering, tending, or attention for over a month - the tomato plants, basil, Zinnias, and bean plants that were left over from a dud crop (and buried almost a foot under grass clippings) suddenly came back to life - with vigor! They were blooming right out of the top of the heaping grass piles and we were enjoying a surprise fall garden! I know gardening logic says that the nitrogen overload would stunt fruit production if not kill the plants altogether (especially since they were pretty well gone to start) but, just look at these tomatoes:<br />
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So, we begin collecting lawn clippings regularly. We found LOTS of uses for them:<br />
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1. We dumped them in the chicken run. The chickens could level a 2 foot pile in a matter of minutes, digging and scratching for crittery treats. And as the grass clippings decompose, they leave a powdery compost in place - no more mud!<br />
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2. We dumped them around the <a href="https://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/04/hoop-coop-complete-repurposed-chicken.html" target="_blank">chicken coop</a>. The weight and heat of the pile killed the Bermuda grass and weeds so our daughter could get to the nest boxes more easily - no more weed eater!<br />
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3. We started a new garden a little closer to the house for herbs and seasonal veggies - no more trekking to the back forty for a tomato!<br />
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And soon enough, Autumn came again...and with it - more free mulch! <br />
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I was so glad to see the lawn sweeper clear the yard in minutes - no more raking!<br />
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In conclusion, the Renaissance Man doesn't use the lawn sweeper every time he mows, just when the leaves fall, the garden needs a boost, weeds need controlling, chickens need a snack, mud needs covering, or we're starting a new growing area...etc. And we've found that for us - that's enough to be worth it!<br />
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We bought a nearly century-old farmhouse "with potential". And if you're reading this, it's likely you've taken a similar leap. So, you shouldn't be surprised to read that our journey here at Rehoboth Farm has been seasoned with a steady stream of renovation projects. You might be in a very similar boat - facing "potential" and hunting for a paddle. Well, <span id="goog_837057356"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/">Sweet Home 3D<span id="goog_837057357"></span></a> is our paddle and I'm eager to share why.<br />
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Potential is usually nothing but a fleeting hope - but, in rare cases it can be realized - only through the blood, sweat, and tears of someone with vision. We have chosen to chase that vision for our home with our whole hearts. The blessing in that is we have been able to take this lump of clay and form it in to a masterpiece...bit by bit. The struggle is the bit by bit part (I know you hear me!). It was a little discouraging to see the 2 year mark (Sep 2016) come and go with a drywall sander in my hand, but despite the feeling of endlessness - we REALLY have made some wonderful progress. And we surely have come a long way from <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-tore-up-from-floor-up-building.html" target="_blank">Indoor Camping</a> -praise the Lord!<br />
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I fully intended to showcase each project through it's completion here on the blog, but....that didn't happen (with reno projects, farm chores, and a new baby - time just got away from me). So, now that the dust is settled (somewhat), I'm eager to share our story- namely the lessons learned (mostly the hard way), the tools used, the struggles endured, and the hope fulfilled so that you can be encouraged to start (or finish) your own renovation journey.<br />
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It always starts with an idea...just a simple thought, suggestion or dream. "Honey...I was thinking..." No harm in that, right? Nope - no progress in that either. Whether our project idea is spurred by a dream, a changing family dynamic, a need to downsize, expand, repair, replace, or restore - we never get far unless that idea is turned in to a plan. And I'm sure I don't need to tell you that our best shot at success is when that plan is clearly designed, carefully budgeted, and well thought-out.<br />
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So, before we swing a hammer...or even move a couch, we use: <a href="http://amzn.to/2e1cCSv" target="_blank">Sweet Home 3D.</a> It is an interior design program where you can build, create, design, and decorate your dream home on your PC. It uses a simple to understand, but highly precise set up for wall structure, floorplan layouts, and even décor. In other words: It helps you plan BEFORE you build. Or, in our case, AS we build (lots of hiccups, budget restraints, and changes along the way).<br />
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This program has been INVALUABLE in helping us get through this renovation journey. Any attempt to "improve" our home with scattered ideas and dreams would have been utterly hopeless without this program. I know there are other options out there, but for us this one was the simplest to learn, easiest to use, and I don't hesitate for a second in recommending it to anyone looking to start a home renovation project...or random people on the street (but, I do get some odd looks).<br />
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Here is what we LOVE about <a href="http://amzn.to/2e1qHQ3" target="_blank">Sweet Home 3D</a> and why:</div>
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1. Its designed for amateurs like us - so, it was a simple program to master. I even taught my mom to use it - 25 minutes later she was designing her dream home!<br />
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2. Getting an overhead look of the floorplan helped us design walkways, doorways, and closets for a more comfortable, logical flow (obviously not considered upon the original construction of this house).<br />
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3. Using real-life measurements allowed us to get a sense of what could work in each room, even before it was built. Very helpful with the placement and design of built-ins, air registers, light switches, and light fixtures!<br />
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4. We could create a design, fall in love with it, walk away, and come back with 10 better ideas without committing to construction before we were ready (the reason why we have a pile of documents saved on our computer titled "Finalplan4....Finalplan5....Finalplan14...).<br />
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5. It comes with a ton of colors, patterns, furniture pieces, and accessories to choose from. But, in some cases we uploaded free *extras* from this <a href="https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?hl=en" target="_blank">3D warehouse</a> to use in our home design.<br />
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6. We have been able to produce striking mock-ups, just a notch below those shown on our favorite shows like <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/shows/property-brothers" target="_blank">Property Brothers</a>.<br />
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We found it quite handy.</div>
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7. There is a great satisfaction in getting to see a process through from vision to completion. Here is an example of that:<br />
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*On the left is the kitchen we designed (after 4200 other layouts and color schemed had been toyed with) for my in-laws using <a href="http://amzn.to/2e1qHQ3" target="_blank">Sweet Home 3D</a>.<br />
*On the right is the finished product we presented to them (hopefully I will get a post up about that very soon and link it here). <br />
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8. We could print a "blueprint" and overlay the electrical, plumbing, or HVAC schematic on our design to see how it worked together -priceless!<br />
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9. It has helped Mr. Steady and I work together, sharing ideas and dreams in a tangible, practical way. Getting thoughts out of our heads and into a workable sketch has opened up a time of collaboration and exchange that was more frustration than progress before we could both "SEE" what the other was saying. <br />
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10. It's very affordable! Some of the other design programs are wildly out of our budget. I can see why they would be a good investment for a design/construction company who could profit greatly from their use. But, as a DIY homeowner, I am a lot more comfortable with $14.99.<br />
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I'm sure there are lots more reasons to love <a href="http://amzn.to/2f6iTx4" target="_blank">Sweet Home 3D</a>. But, you don't have time to read about them - you have a renovation to do! So, go get started - and find your own personal reasons to love this tool as you discover the process, create your dream plans, and chase your vision.<br />
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When we started our Etsy Shop, it looked more like a mad dash to get up and running than the execution of a calculated business plan. We were very scattered in our approach and were more than surprised by our immediate success. We sold some hand painted items, one of a kind pieces, and hand built do-dads and what-nots. But, what really took off was our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RehobothFarm?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=16417705" target="_blank">Picture Ledges</a>! We could hardly keep up with orders...partly because we had so many, and partly because of the lack of order and reason in our strategy (building ledges in the workshop, hauling them through the yard, up the dangerous staircase, around the mid-renovation projects, and in to the partially finished "office" for painting, packing and labeling. Then hauling the boxes back down the dangerous staircase, around the mid-renovation projects, and out to the truck for shipment....you get the idea).<br />
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We will always be grateful for the quick success of the ledges, as they really catapulted our shop in to existence right from the get-go and gave our business direction. And they are still a big chunk of our sales. Besides, they're kind of awesome! We have them in every room in our house (well, we will once we FINISH every room in the house)! <br />
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But, as it goes with Etsy - it wasn't long before 100 other shops popped up selling VERY similar picture ledges and we saw our sales dwindle. It was in that lull that the Renaissance Man found an opportunity to work with wood in a more creative manner. He met a local man who runs a sawmill in west Tn. He mills native trees in to beautiful slabs or workable lumber. T. R. M. was mesmerized by the beauty in the unique grain patterns and live edge pieces he brought home. He didn't have the heart to cut in to them and wondered how we could best showcase their natural appeal. As we discussed our kitchen completion projects, the idea of a table runner came up - an elevated surface to display seasonal décor or a charcuterie board for my favorite food spread (I'm Italian!). T. R. M. didn't hesitate. He disappeared in his workshop for a few hours and came back with a beautiful Cherry wood serving board. <br />
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And a handful more I didn't get pictures of - but, trust me. They were stunning!</div>
We knew our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RehobothFarm" target="_blank">Etsy</a> customers would love them as much as we did. Rustic, elegant, unique, and functional. They would be showstoppers at weddings, buffets, brunches, showers, and holidays. But, they were naked. Just bare, porous wood. They needed a durable, beautiful finish to protect them and make them shine. Until we found a way to do that, we would have to set them aside and keep building ledges.<br />
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Since I am responsible for finishing and packaging all of our products, I was in charge of finding a finish that I would be comfortable using. That wasn't an easy process. I'm a little finicky about committing to something that will represent us and the quality of our business. Not to mention, I didn't want to work with anything complicated. I've got kids to homeschool, diapers to change, boxes to pack, and a farm to run. I have no time for complicated finishes - and I'm sure you don't either. So, here's what I was looking for:<br />
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1. Natural. I can't stand working with chemicals. I aim for zero VOCs, non-toxic, and unscented EVERYTHING. From laundry detergent to paint. So, lacquers and varnishes were off the table from the start. But, even oils like Tung or Linseed (technically natural) could produce unwanted fumes....or spontaneously combust if not disposed of properly - too complicated!<br />
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2. Non-toxic. Something I could work with year round - in the house! I knew I would have to find whatever horizontal surface available to finish the boards - whether it be the dining table, top of the washing machine, or a stack of boxes in the garage. I couldn't work with anything that needed ventilation or a prolonged drying time.<br />
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So, I set to hunting. I finally pinned down a company. A new company. A small company... with very few reviews (although the few they had, were consistently good). The company was called Clark's. They offered a butcher block oil and wax combo in two scents: Rosemary/Lavender and Orange-Lemon that promised to hydrate, condition, and seal my wood products and give them a healthy shine. YES! After reading up on their product claims ( "all our products are formulated with FDA approved ingredients for direct and indirect contact with food.", "CLARK'S Cutting Board Oil is a food-safe, all-natural oil"...etc), I could clearly see that their oil/wax seemed to meet all my criteria. So, I ordered the <a href="http://amzn.to/2e2z54W" target="_blank">Clark's Finishing Kit</a> to test it out.<br />
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The shipping was INCREDIBLY FAST. I received an email the same day I ordered letting me know it had shipped, and received it two days later! Great for a business like ours. We need to be able count on our suppliers. I opened the box and found all the elements to the set, just as the picture promised. I set up a test board and pulled up this video on YouTube to be sure I understood the application instructions clearly: <br />
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I grabbed a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RehobothFarm?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=16417681" target="_blank">Cedar Wood Serving Board</a> that T.R.M. had just sanded smooth and poured the oil across it. </div>
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1 hour later, it was a picture of beauty. I poured water over it and watched it bead up. The wood grain glowed with natural warmth. It was sealed, food-safe, and gorgeous. It was finally a board we could PROUDLY offer in our<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RehobothFarm" target="_blank"> Etsy Shop</a>. </div>
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We have been using <a href="http://amzn.to/2e2MmKK" target="_blank">Clark's Cutting Board Oil & Wax</a> for months now and it is still a thrill to see the wood come alive with color during the application process. I still haven't tired of the fresh citrus scent and I feel confident using it in my home, knowing it isn't harmful to my family. I feel equally confident presenting the beautiful finished product to our customers, knowing the protection it offers. That confidence is why we use Clark's Cutting Board Oil & Wax to finish all of our wood products here at Rehoboth Farm.</div>
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A <a href="http://amzn.to/2ftcHnb" target="_blank">16oz bottle of oil</a> will finish about 4 to 6 boards (front and back) depending on the size. I had to start buying it by the <a href="http://amzn.to/2dRjgL4" target="_blank">gallon</a>! </div>
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The<a href="http://amzn.to/2ft7Hir" target="_blank"> 10oz jar of wax</a> has lasted considerably longer than the oil and I can usually seal about twice that many boards with one jar.</div>
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I am not receiving anything from the Clark's company for this review. I HONESTLY just love the stuff and want you to know it!</div>
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This simple compost bin began its life as a make-shift brooder for our little chickies. To make the sides taller, we added old wire shelving. To keep our growing flock contained, we added bird netting across the top. </div>
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It wasn't long (9 short weeks) before they were ready for their <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/04/hoop-coop-complete-repurposed-chicken.html" target="_blank">new coop.</a> This is what was left of the brooder after the <a href="http://mskatiesartstudio.blogspot.com/2015/04/happy-chickens-in-their-new-home.html" target="_blank">Great Chicken Extraction</a>...</div>
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We get a lot of our sustainable gardening ideas from concepts in the film <a href="http://www.backtoedenfilm.com/" target="_blank">Back To Eden</a>. One aspect we wanted to create was a compost area in the chicken run.</div>
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So we scooped up all the litter from the brooder and hauled it out to the run area.</div>
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Then we dismantled the brooder and reconstructed it. <br />
We've been dumping compost in it ever since. We can't wait until the chickens are out there scratching through it. We're hoping to have the worm population up by the time we get our fencing up and the chickens have run of the pasture. Mmmm...protein.<br />
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