Here we go again......

This weekend will be number 6 for the amount of weekends that have been wasted working on one of our rentals.  The decision to do a remodel was a long time coming, however, we didn't expect it to take this long.  We, as a family, are physically and mentally DONE with it but have at least two more weekends to go.  Doing most of the work ourselves has brought the price tag from what would have easily cost us $10,000 to a whopping $4,000.  We have about 1/2 of the laminate flooring to install, about 1/2 of the cabinet doors left to paint, the raised garden bed to put together, some siding to fix, pressure washing and some touch up painting on the outside and touch up paint on the inside doors and trim.  We also have to clean it all up.  We broke down and decided to hire some help for some minor plumbing, installing the sink faucets, the bathroom lighting and the new stove and hood.  Pictures to come soon!  You would not believe the difference it all makes.  I doubt it will look like the same house.  We definitely deserve a break after this one....Luckily we are counting down to our Maui trip!  We didn't want to become expert remodel-ers but at this point I definitely think we are!  Pinterest has been the BIGGEST inspiration and help in bringing that price tag down!  And we are so appreciative of the help from my father-in-law Dennis with the flooring.  If we never have to do a remodel again, it would be too soon.

-Jenn