After beginning our renovation project 7 weeks ago, I've had many requests to blog the ordeal...did I just type ordeal? I really meant to say, "share our wonderful experiences in the home renovation process". It all began while perusing Craigslist and Cohomefinder in search of a house. After searching two years for a house that would suit my wheelchair, a little house appeared on my screen, inviting me to consider it. It was worn and torn and abandoned...needing much work, but another offer went in on it so I had to dismiss this little cottage that had spoken to me. My heart hurt a little when it was gone, but I knew there would be something better coming along soon. A few months later...this little cottage returned, beckoning me once again. Apparently, the previous offer had fallen apart...Aha! I still had a chance! So, with very strategic maneuvers executed by my dear brother-in-law, Bob, along with his wife, Cindy, we were able to acquire this little diamond in the rough. Let the renovations begin! Our first task...tearing out a wall to make one large bedroom. Bob, who is an Executive by day, became macho construction man by weekend. We moved in with our daughter, Amanda and her husband, Greg, along with our two adorable grandchildren, Lilly and Jason for seven weeks while the reconstruction continued. And on May 15th, we moved in to the little house. This is where the adventure begins...
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