Have you been thinking about getting started as a house flipper? Are you afraid of getting started because you worry you might make a mistake? In the fall of 2013, we decided to flip a house. We didn't totally know what we were doing, but decided to jump right in. Why did we decide to flip a house? In 2013 we sold our second house and moved into our third house. In between our own house renovations and selling and moving, Tony’s parents bought a flip house bungalow, and between the four of us ... continue reading...
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3rd house: Update a 90s home on a budget
Are you looking for some ideas to update a 90s home on a budget? The year is 2013 and we were moving to an outdated 1990s split level house. We had already lived in and renovated a bungalow complete with bullet holes and a dog fence and a pool liner filled with snakes. Our second house was a brand new bungalow, which honestly, I was a little bored living there. Our third house was a typical 1990s house - lots of orange oak. But it had a ton of living space, a beautiful in-ground pool, and was in ... continue reading...
2nd House: New raised bungalow
Are you looking for raised bungalow house ideas? The difference between a raised bungalow and a regular bungalow is that a raised bungalow is built several feet above grade. This allows for larger windows in the basement. Often a raised bungalow will have a split entry. We love a raised bungalow because it allows for an open floor plan, and extra living space in the basement. Our first house was a run down bungalow that we renovated ourselves over two and a half years. In August 2011 we moved ... continue reading...
1st House: Run down bungalow renovation
Are you looking for bungalow renovation ideas? Do you want to find prime examples of fixer upper bungalow renovations, and how they can increase your long term wealth? Our first house was a 1980s rundown bungalow in Williamsburg ON. It was owned by the bank and we bought it without even seeing it first. It needed a fair bit of work, but the structure was sound and we knew we could flip the house within a couple years. We bought this house in November 2007, moved into it together in May 2008 ... continue reading...
Antique Chair Makeover – Restoring a Family Heirloom
This chair originally came from Holland in the 1950s when my grandparents immigrated. My grandfather recently passed away, and on one last visit to their house my dad let me take this chair. I remember my grandfather sitting in this chair at his desk while the grandkids played in the shop. This is my grandmother with the storage container of furniture when it arrived in Canada. The chair had sentimental value, but was fairly worn out. The legs were wobbly and the ... continue reading...
Spray painted picture frame collage
I bought these plain wood frames from a yard sale for $1 for a whole box. There was a mix of sizes, but these were the ones I thought worked best for a picture frame collage. I sanded them down lightly, then did about three coats of Rust-oleum painter's touch spray paint in key lime gloss. I hung these frames using the original Monkey Hook that I found at Home Depot. These are excellent! Usually I would use easy anchors and screws to hang things, but these hooks are so small ... continue reading...
Spray Painted French Provincial Buffet Makeover
This french provincial buffet and hutch was an amazing kijiji find. I bought the set for $100, which I thought was a good deal even though they smelled horribly of cigarette smoke. I figured the worst thing that could happen was that if I couldn't get the smell out of it I would bring it to the dump, and count it as a learning opportunity not to buy smokey furniture. First I cleaned the buffet using water, vinegar, and TSP. I tried my best not to use too much water because I ... continue reading...
Cheap and Easy Tin Can Vase
These decorative tin can vases are an easy and inexpensive way to add a pop of color and texture to any room! You can use this tin can vase for artificial flowers, or a pencil holder, or many other uses for around the house. Clean some tin cans You can use any size of tin can, but at the time when I made these I was going through a lot of baby formula. The formula cans are tall and wide, and provide a strong impact because of the large size. I took three empty baby formula cans, ... continue reading...
