As the summer came to an end, we began the long process of priming, painting, and furnishing the home. We had a team of excavators pour a pathway across the back yard and clean up the front landscaping.

Meanwhile, our electrician was installing new lights, the Amish builders brought in our custom kitchen cabinetry, and the carpenters built up the railing to wrap around the porch. My daughter Kylee worked hard staining the main posts, frames, and porch swing all black to match the new front door.

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The house was finally starting to come together. The windows let in beautiful natural light and the fresh white paint brought an openness to the space. Our team began to work on restoring antique furniture that we salvaged in the house, and the design started coming to life. We repurposed many items- balancing sustainability and style all while staying within our budget. Our Amish builders installed beautiful custom cabinetry in the kitchen and vanities in the bathrooms, and the carpenters installed a few sliding barn doors. We picked out countertops, light fixtures, carpets, and artwork. As the final pieces come together, we are looking forward to having our first renters make this beautiful space into their temporary home!

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Below we have some amazing before and after photos, showing all of the incredible work that got done in the last month of this project. A huge thank you to our team for putting in the hard work!