Author Archives: Bradley
Debt-Free Renovation: Steps for Success
The reckoning has begun. Our kitchen is well on its way to completion '“ just the floors need to be done '“ and the bills have started to roll in.…
Countertop Chaos ‘“ Learning from our Mistakes
What should have been the simplest part of the whole renovation process turned out to be the most trying. Here are the lessons we have learned this week, and not…
4 Perks of Paying (a Little Bit) More
Right now, we're saving money by virtue of the fact that we're at a standstill with the renovations. It will take at least another week before the countertops arrives. Until…
Kitchen Renovation: 5 Lessons Learned
Nearly there '“ after a week of final plans and last-minute changes, our kitchen is nearly complete! Here is how the week has played out so far: Sunday '“ We…
How to make the kitchen reno go smoothly (and cheaply!)
The kitchen arrived today! Last Saturday was spent at Ikea, Home Depot, and 4 plumbing stores. It was one of the most exhausting shopping days of my life! But here…
Shop Around for Savings! 4 Lessons for Home Renovations
We discovered a few more ways to save money! Last Saturday, while Toshi was volunteering, I spent several hours visiting kitchen and bath shops in an effort to find a…
Save money by planning ahead with home renovation
Buying things ahead of time. Before Christmas, we met with Rebecca from the design and project management firm maison d'etre, a referral from my chiropractor's receptionist (the power of networking!).…
Being Butch: Condo Renovation on a Budget
The knock on the door came the night I was off at a friend's civil ceremony, standing up as her 'best man'. My partner, Toshi, was home alone. It was…