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You know how they say “invite people over to get stuff done around the house?” As Tripp’s birthday party approached, I knew it was time to press play on the Library project. Obviously, this room is tucked away and I could close the door but the problem is what it does to the surrounding areas. I should not show you but this was what I did to the connected bonus room during the weeks of this project. Promise me we’ll still be friends. The truth is no one really cares about the state of our bonus room or house. They’re...

I wish I could tell you that the library was smooth sailing after I dramatically picked a paint. Some things went well. I was able to cut my shelves without too much issue. I installed the brackets that I had and made a simple plan to start the others. I had plenty of MDF to cut the shelves and a little leftover for errors.  The paint went on smoother than I expected for a cheap gallon and I even had enough to cover the ceiling too. Here’s a free tip for you. While it’s a small room, there are quite...

When we last left off, I was still debating these tiny DIYers on my shoulders. (Sound nuts? It is but go back and read what I’m really talking about here ) I was tired of listening to them argue and state their cases. They both made good points and they’re both probably right… this could be amazing but it’s for sure going to come with a lot of challenges (yep, that is foreshadowing) so I made a little deal with myself. A totally, logical sane deal… I was going to Lowe’s that day and if there was any good “Oops...

So when we last left off,  I had a lot of books, a room identified and had started a plan. You already know that it’s happening but it wasn’t an easy road to get here, and it’s not over yet so let’s start with my constraints and problems so far.  The first one is budget. It’s just not a season for any house projects. I’m sure you’ve been there too and you might be there right now with me. But, I walk a fine line between optimism and delusion and just can’t accept this restraint for very long. I’m really...

I love books, like probably too much but I have no desire to change. The last year or so, it’s really been the perfect storm of books… We’ve amazingly inherited a few friends’ homeschool collections (unreal generosity here and we’re so very grateful! Homeschool friends, let me know what you need and I might have it to share, too!) Tripp decided he needed his closet space more than the books we had always stored in there (you know I couldn’t get rid of them!), I changed how we’re homeschooling for the year (meaning MORE books and and MORE trips to...