You're Invited to the Saving Etta Open House Do you live near Raleigh, North Carolina? If so, I'd love to invite you to the live open house tour of the Saving Etta project.Yes, I know, I need to get you all caught up on the progression of the house. It's been a whirlwind … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Drywall Update + Reducing Sound in the Master Bedroom
Saving Etta: Drywall Update + Reducing Sound in the Master Bedroom One of the biggest progress milestones (besides the framing stage) in building a house happens at the drywall installation. This is the point where the structure starts to really feel like a house. This is also … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Exterior Paint Choices
I'm so excited to show off the colors I chose for Etta's exterior! However, I'm equally excited to share with you a new paint line from Magnolia Paint by KILZ. (This post is a sponsored post for Magnolia Home Paint by KILZ.) When KILZ agreed to be a Saving Etta sponsor, I was … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Side Porch Update
Saving Etta: Side Porch Update While there was a lot of progress on the exterior of the house, the side porch was built after the interior walls were framed and shortly before the exterior siding was put on. Truth be told, the side porch build started way back before the framing … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Exterior Progress Update
Saving Etta: Exterior Progress Update Things moved quickly on the Saving Etta Project after the framing was completed. It was a mad rush to get the house dried in. All the rain we had while digging the foundation continued after the framing was complete. Although the roof and … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Framing Progress
Saving Etta: Framing Progress Last week I shared the demolition process at Saving Etta. After getting over the initial shock of being left with nothing but studs and a wonky foundation under the original house, I pulled on my boots (rain boots that is) and got to work building … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Demolition Update
Saving Etta: Demolition Update Thank you so much for your comments on my last Saving Etta chapter. I might have mislead many of you into believing I wasn't going to give you updates on the project. I will definitely be sharing updates and more posts about the Saving Etta … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 20: Just Like Me
Saving Etta: Chapter 20 – Just Like Me This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 19: Peeling Back the Layers
Saving Etta: Chapter 19 – Peeling Back the Layers This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow … [Read more...]
Downstairs Bathroom Plans at Saving Etta
Downstairs Bathroom Plans at Saving Etta Thank you so much for your feedback and comments on the master bathroom mood board for Saving Etta. While preparing for the plumbing, I had to start picking out all the fixtures. If you've been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 18: The Plumber
Saving Etta: Chapter 18 – Good Neighbors This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 17: Good Neighbors
Saving Etta: Chapter 17 – Good Neighbors This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 16 – More Surprises
Saving Etta: Chapter 16 – More Surprises This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 15 – What Lies Beneath
Saving Etta: Chapter 15 – What Lies Beneath This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along … [Read more...]
Saving Etta – Chapter 14 – Etta’s Yard
Saving Etta: Chapter 14 - This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I embark on a … [Read more...]
Saving Etta: Chapter 13: The Truth
Saving Etta: Chapter 13 - The Truth This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I … [Read more...]