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Can You “Handle” This Simple Upgrade?

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Can You “Handle” This Simple Upgrade?

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

How is it just a week and a half left before Christmas? Have you finished all your shopping yet? I love the holidays but they are so busy and it’s tough being able to focus on big projects right now….

@fromhousetohomediy

The gene gets me in trouble some times 👀🫣🛠️

Audio @elyse_myers

#womenwhobuild #momswhobuild #deckbuild #diyerofinstagram

Part 8 of building our dream home! 🏡 Roofing,

Part 8 of building our dream home! 🏡

Roofing, concrete, electricians, oh my!!

Lots of progress over the last few weeks and A LOT of progress coming in the next few weeks! Can we be in by Christmas? Errrr we shall see!

#fromhousetohomestead #homebuildingjourney #building #fromcitytocountry

Pink is like a love heart Pink is like a flower Pi

Pink is like a love heart
Pink is like a flower
Pink is like a beautiful dress
Pink is my mom’s hair
Pink smells like lemonade
Pink tastes like raspberries
Pink sounds like flamingos
Pink looks like princesses
Pink feels like a pillow
Pink makes me happy
Pink is the best

xoxo Bella

Bella - you inspired the world. Your light always shined bright even in the darkest days. It was an honour to meet you and spend the time bringing your bedroom vision to reality. Thank you for always showing the world how to be brave - your legacy will forever live strong 🩷

Waylon - you’re an absolutely incredible kid! You’re empathetic, caring, and a bundle of joy to be around. It was so fun designing a space for you that showcased all the things you love and to see your joy and excitement when you finally got to burst through the door and see it. Keep being brave and keep love hard 🩷

Kyla and Lyle - thank you for trusting myself and the team with Bella and Waylon’s spaces. I pray these spaces will be a place of healing and comfort. You are both incredible people who have raised exceptional and brave children 🩷 we love you both so so much!

RIP Bella 🪽🦋🩷

Thank you to @coopcrs and pioneer co-op swift current for providing the materials needed to bring these spaces to life. We can’t thank you enough 🩷 and thank you to the incredible team of women (and Stu) that helped bring this all together!

#bellabrave #roommakeovers #beforeandafter #creatingbravespaces

Watching kids pour their hearts into the world is

Watching kids pour their hearts into the world is inspiring. Every effort they make lays the foundation for their dreams.

Having our kids be part of every step of this build has been so rewarding. It can be challenging sometimes but watching them be part of their future home, creating and building it - I would never trade these moments.

#FutureBuilders #HardWorkPaysOff #buildingourdream #fromhousetohomestead

4 months into our build and here is where we are a

4 months into our build and here is where we are at 👀

The rain has been a huge factor for our build. We are about a month behind where we should be at this point and the rain is to thank. However, your roofer should be done in the next week or so and that will make a huge difference!

Rough in plumbing is near completed and we started bringing in the tubs.

Freestanding vs builtin tub? I get asked this all the time and honestly, I think it’s preference. Builtin tubs will never go out of style and the current design trends are leaning towards freestanding. But the thought of cleaning behind it all the time, having to add a piece to our bathroom to hold soaps and such, just not my cup of tea.

We ran in-floor lines for our basement and garage heating systems. This week, concrete is happening! And then we can move forward!

#fromhousetohomestead #homebuildingjourney #dreamhome #buildingourdreamhome

Want to learn how to build? 👉 follow me @fromho

Want to learn how to build? 👉 follow me @fromhousetohomediy

8 – 2x6x16 – $115 CAD*
4in Screws
Wood Glue
Staining Pads
Stain
White-wash (optional)
Wood Conditioner
Clear coat of choice

8 – 55in – ends cut at 45
16 – 31in – one end cut at 45

Tools:

Drill
Sander
Circular saw or Mitre Saw
Planer (optional)
Clamps

#consoletable #howtobuild #buildityourself #creatinghome

🤯DID YOU KNOW THIS?!?🤯 PARCHMENT/WAX PAPER H

🤯DID YOU KNOW THIS?!?🤯 PARCHMENT/WAX PAPER HACK

who would have thought?!

Follow @fromhousetohomediy for more home renovations, tips and tricks, and real life.

#cleaninghacks #diyhomeprojects #bathroomrenovation #momhacks

The Bare-Bones Tour! Welcome to the FHTH home! My

The Bare-Bones Tour! Welcome to the FHTH home! My dreams for this home is to be able to host family and friends and create a home that our kids will want to come home to!

I get asked often how much this house will be to build and it’s though to put a number on it and is higher because of the current economy. The banks have given us an allowance of $1M (and because we didn’t need more thanks to selling our house last year) but its value is $1.8M+ depending on finishes - we are going to try and build it for under $800K🤯. Can we do it? We will see! This is with a lot of things unfinished and me doing the work once we are in!

I share this because I want you to know what is possible when building your own home and what to expect a house to cost if you are wanting to build! Had we gone with a builder, we easily would have been paying $1.2M for the stage we want it finished at and that just wasn’t in our budget.

So I hope you continue to follow along, take some notes, and I can’t wait to share more about this build and all the future projects!

#homebuild #fromhousetohomestead #homebuildingjourney #hometour

🐝VIRAL WASP HACK ✨SAVE THIS FOR LATER! 🐝

🐝VIRAL WASP HACK ✨SAVE THIS FOR LATER! 🐝

After trying many different “wasp trap hacks”, I found one that ACTUALLY works! Here it is!

Recipe (for a Margerine Container)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
4-5 drops of dish soap
* double recipe if using an Ice Cream pail!

#Hack #wasptrap #hacksthatwork #homehacks

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The gene gets me in trouble some times 👀🫣🛠️

Audio @elyse_myers

#womenwhobuild #momswhobuild #deckbuild #diyerofinstagram

Part 8 of building our dream home! 🏡 Roofing,

Part 8 of building our dream home! 🏡

Roofing, concrete, electricians, oh my!!

Lots of progress over the last few weeks and A LOT of progress coming in the next few weeks! Can we be in by Christmas? Errrr we shall see!

#fromhousetohomestead #homebuildingjourney #building #fromcitytocountry

Pink is like a love heart Pink is like a flower Pi

Pink is like a love heart
Pink is like a flower
Pink is like a beautiful dress
Pink is my mom’s hair
Pink smells like lemonade
Pink tastes like raspberries
Pink sounds like flamingos
Pink looks like princesses
Pink feels like a pillow
Pink makes me happy
Pink is the best

xoxo Bella

Bella - you inspired the world. Your light always shined bright even in the darkest days. It was an honour to meet you and spend the time bringing your bedroom vision to reality. Thank you for always showing the world how to be brave - your legacy will forever live strong 🩷

Waylon - you’re an absolutely incredible kid! You’re empathetic, caring, and a bundle of joy to be around. It was so fun designing a space for you that showcased all the things you love and to see your joy and excitement when you finally got to burst through the door and see it. Keep being brave and keep love hard 🩷

Kyla and Lyle - thank you for trusting myself and the team with Bella and Waylon’s spaces. I pray these spaces will be a place of healing and comfort. You are both incredible people who have raised exceptional and brave children 🩷 we love you both so so much!

RIP Bella 🪽🦋🩷

Thank you to @coopcrs and pioneer co-op swift current for providing the materials needed to bring these spaces to life. We can’t thank you enough 🩷 and thank you to the incredible team of women (and Stu) that helped bring this all together!

#bellabrave #roommakeovers #beforeandafter #creatingbravespaces

Watching kids pour their hearts into the world is

Watching kids pour their hearts into the world is inspiring. Every effort they make lays the foundation for their dreams.

Having our kids be part of every step of this build has been so rewarding. It can be challenging sometimes but watching them be part of their future home, creating and building it - I would never trade these moments.

#FutureBuilders #HardWorkPaysOff #buildingourdream #fromhousetohomestead

4 months into our build and here is where we are a

4 months into our build and here is where we are at 👀

The rain has been a huge factor for our build. We are about a month behind where we should be at this point and the rain is to thank. However, your roofer should be done in the next week or so and that will make a huge difference!

Rough in plumbing is near completed and we started bringing in the tubs.

Freestanding vs builtin tub? I get asked this all the time and honestly, I think it’s preference. Builtin tubs will never go out of style and the current design trends are leaning towards freestanding. But the thought of cleaning behind it all the time, having to add a piece to our bathroom to hold soaps and such, just not my cup of tea.

We ran in-floor lines for our basement and garage heating systems. This week, concrete is happening! And then we can move forward!

#fromhousetohomestead #homebuildingjourney #dreamhome #buildingourdreamhome

Want to learn how to build? 👉 follow me @fromho

Want to learn how to build? 👉 follow me @fromhousetohomediy

8 – 2x6x16 – $115 CAD*
4in Screws
Wood Glue
Staining Pads
Stain
White-wash (optional)
Wood Conditioner
Clear coat of choice

8 – 55in – ends cut at 45
16 – 31in – one end cut at 45

Tools:

Drill
Sander
Circular saw or Mitre Saw
Planer (optional)
Clamps

#consoletable #howtobuild #buildityourself #creatinghome

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