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Downsizing

Upsizing Our Downsize

by Peggy Staver
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The back porch/deck on the house was in bad shape. We knew when we first looked at the house that we would have to replace …

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Categories Downsizing, Remodeling Tags downsize, sun porch

Kitchen Remodel – Part 4

by Peggy Staver
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In Kitchen Remodel Part 3, we removed the popcorn texture from the ceiling and put up the beadboard. We were ready for the next steps: …

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Categories Downsizing, Kitchen remodel, Remodeling Tags cabinets, kitchen remodel

A year in our Downsized House

by Peggy Staver
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When we moved in, I hoped we would be almost finished with all the remodeling by the first anniversary of our move.

Categories Downsizing, Remodeling, Stuff Tags downsize, family, remodeling

Kitchen Remodel – Part 2

by Peggy Staver
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In the first blog post about our kitchen remodel, Kitchen Remodel –  Part 1, we showed what the kitchen looked like when we moved in. The …

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Categories Downsizing, Kitchen remodel, Remodeling Tags kitchen cabinets, soffit removal

Kitchen Remodel – Part 1

by Peggy Staver
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When we made the decision to purchase our smaller home, we knew we would be remodeling the kitchen. We were used to built-in microwaves and …

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Categories Downsizing, Kitchen remodel, Remodeling Tags downsizing, kitchen cabinets, small kitchen

Downsizing Our Closet – Do We Need All These Clothes?

by Peggy Staver
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We kept a large shopping bag in our walk-in closet in the last 2 homes. When we purchased some new clothes and the closet started …

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Categories Downsizing, Stuff Tags closet cleaning
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