Category: House
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Right Here, Right Now | Holding Gratitude in a Season of Change
Hello There! This morning I’ve been going through pictures on my phone…flowers, trees, little corners of our yard… and it stirred up more emotion than I expected. We’ve been in this house almost four years now, and as we get closer to moving into our new home, I find myself looking around a little differently.… Read more
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It’s All Happening: Cabinets Installed + Septic Progress at our Barndominium
Little Glimpses of Home There’s something so special about walking into a space that’s slowly becoming home. Lately, every time we show up at the house, it feels like a new surprise is waiting on us. Over the past few days, they’ve been installing our kitchen cabinets, and seeing them in place has just been…… Read more
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Ice Storm Power Outage: Why Our Solar Generator Earned Its Keep
When the ice storm rolled through and knocked our power out for several days, it wasn’t just inconvenient — it was one of those moments that really shows you what you’re prepared for… and what you’re not. Out here on our semi-homesteading journey, we’re not off-grid, but we also don’t like being completely dependent on… Read more
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No Architect. Four Redraws. One Floor Plan We Love.
Hello friend! If you’ve ever sat at your kitchen table dreaming about a home that fits the life you’re living right now, this one’s for you. Our house didn’t begin with official blueprints or fancy design software. It began with a pencil, a very worn eraser, more coffee than I care to admit, and a… Read more
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Sip, Clean, Relax: Simple Fall DIYs for a Cozy Home
Cozy up this fall with a warm autumn tea and easy DIY cleaners made with natural ingredients — simple, peaceful ways to make your home feel welcoming. Read more
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Semi Homestead Fall/Winter Maintenance – Outdoors
Howdy, fellow Semi Homesteaders! Kyle here. I just finished mowing a little while ago and was cleaning off the mower when I began to think about fall and what all I will need to do in the coming weeks. Now, as much as Missy loves those “crisp fall nights” – she’s probably already brewing up… Read more
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Planning Our Barndominium
Waaaaaay back in the 1990s, Missy and I traveled to a family event in Texas. We weren’t far in when we started noticing metal buildings… metal buildings being used as HOUSES! They can be seen everywhere now but back then, they hadn’t made it to Tennessee yet, at least not to our area.They were AWESOME!… Read more
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From Dreams to Dirt: Starting Our Semi-Homestead Adventure
Building Our Dream: The Excitement and Challenges of Starting From Scratch Hello There! Big changes are happening, and I can’t wait to share them with you! As we transition from Cook It For 2 to Semi-Homesteaders: Dirt, Dishes, & Dreams, Kyle and I are stepping into an entirely new adventure—building our own home and creating… Read more