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Our wonderfully chaotic life through DIY home improvement, our favorite products, activities and recipes.
We're far from experts. We're a husband and wife working together, learning as we go and building things that matter.
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My DIY Beginnings
Home improvement can often feel like a daunting task, not only for beginners, but especially for busy families juggling work, school, and daily life. However, with some courage, patience, and creativity, you can accomplish anything without overwhelming your schedule or other responsibilities. As you begin to browse some of the projects I've tackled over the years, you may wonder how my DIY journey began? I grew up pretty hands-on, helping with basic projects around the house
Aug 113 min read
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Needoh Release Event This Saturday at Ladue Pharmacy
We knew people liked these little fidget toys. We did not realize just how big they had become. Over the past few weeks, we have heard more and more from families, kids, collectors, teachers, and gift-givers who are trying to find Needoh toys locally. They are the kind of thing people pick up “just to look,” then end up squeezing the whole ride home. They are fun, simple, colorful, and oddly hard to put down. So we are excited to share this with our St. Louis friends: our fam
Oct 81 min read
How to Earn Points on Rent and Mortgage with Bilt
Rent or a mortgage payment is usually the biggest bill a family pays every month. For years, that money felt like it just disappeared. Then I heard about Bilt. A family member introduced me to it, and I had the same reaction many people have: wait, you can earn points on housing payments? Now I’m using Bilt as part of our plan to save up for a bigger family trip, and while the rewards system has a few quirks, it is very doable once you understand the basics. This post is for
Sep 295 min read
First Time Pool Owner Lessons Learned from a Large Older Pool
I knew owning a pool would come with maintenance. I did not know it would come with a crash course in old construction methods, underwater caulk chemistry, hydrostatic pressure, Pebble Tec repair, and the humbling reality that “quick weekend project” is often a lie. We became first-time pool owners last July when we closed on our home. The pool was one of the features that made the house special, but it was also clearly going to need attention. It is not a small backyard plun
Sep 36 min read
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