the three rules of thumb we use for analyzing real estate investments (rentals and primary residences)
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how to build a stone-topped side table (we used marble) including DIY marble honing and cutting
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a renovation to-do list for our 1912 Farmhouse
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Our top 10 posts from 2018 as determined by you, the readers!
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we almost bought another house (and what the experience taught us)
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a holiday tour of our historic Farmhouse in Washington state
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Gift Guide: our favorite Christmas gifts for new home owners, DIY renovators, homebodies, and old home lovers
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Our curious kids like to think they’re “builders”. They talk about fixing up houses and sometimes help with our renovations too (kinda 😉). One way we’ve encouraged this interest in building/renovating/everything is with the toys and books we bring into our home. With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to share a few of our favorites in case you too have curious kids who like to build.
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Back when we were getting the Ravenna House ready to sell, we added panel moulding (which looks like picture frames on the wall) to the master bedroom. It was a relatively easy project and went a long way in making this small bedroom feel more ‘master-ey’. Scroll on to read all about this project (psst: room sources are also at the bottom of this post).
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