Ripping out filthy old carpet is wonderfully cathartic, especially when you can throw it out the window.
Our dream colors
We recently mapped out all the colors we want to paint the house, complete with paint samples, for the house's 9 rooms. 🎨
The war on bugs
Despite what you might take from this post, we like insects and want them to thrive. We just want them to thrive a little farther away.
Light switches, doorknobs, doors, and a fox key: Getting happiness from the little stuff
This huge project is more than rotely checking off of an endless list of pragmatic to-do's. Get giddy about the little things!
Some light gardening
Before and after: Taming the explosion of plants surrounding the house.
The unexpected joy of having a hole in your ceiling
A post in which Sarah reflects on the uniquely wonderful experience of being free not to care whether someone has just punctured the house's ceiling by accident. ❤
Establishing a “base” within the house
"Our beautiful new house smelled kinda gross." Justin talks about his adventures in funky odors, mild electrocution and starting the tough task of reclaiming the house for ourselves.
Before the house was ours
The house as we first fell in love with it had both a lot going for it and a lot to give us pause. This is the abbreviated story of how we decided to adopt and care for our new home.
Welcome to Rockleaf Haven!
This blog will be dedicated to chronicling our journey as new homeowners embarking on a big project: Transforming a 92-year-old, 1600-sq-ft house that's stood unoccupied for 2 years into our dream space. ...
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