Renovation Budget Update

So much has been happening with the house since my last update.  We've met with our general contractor (my uncle), several times.  We've met with the plumber and electrician, and started spending $$ too. Here's a break down of what we have spent so far.  This does not include any of...

Surgery One Week Later

A week ago I had surgery on my right foot for my plantar facilities.  The doctor had to re-injure the facia because it's no longer healing on its own, or with traditional solutions like physiotherapy and orthopedics.  They stabbed my heel 40-50 times with a very thin needle, which should encourage my body to heal that and the other issues. On top of that, we also did a PRP injection.  I...

Renovation Update: Demo!

It has been a busy couple of weeks since we started demolition of our kitchen and bathroom. Here's few photos to show you what we've been up to. A shot of the dining room and kitchen Bathroom after the vanity was removed Bathroom - 3 Layers of Flooring! Bathroom, ready to start ...

May Spend Report

Here's the May spending report.  Groceries was high, in part because of a Costco shopping run to stock the camper Pantry and top up some things here. Entertainment and gifts was higher partly because Jordan's family was in town for a visit so we had some extra expenses. Home Maintenance is...

Possession Today!

Today is possession day, so I thought I would share a few pre-renovation pictures of the kitchen and bathroom. Bathroom....dark, curtains for cabinets, and shower in a cubby Kitchen...no cabinets, weird fridge cubby, two doors, two windows ...

Update

It sure has been a busy month. I've been to Alberta twice for medical appointments, took Little Man for his first camping trip, and have been continuing to get quotes and budgeting for the renovations for the new house.  We've been meeting with insurance brokers, mortgage brokers, the local credit union, and on and on. Some of my husband's family came to visit for a few days and that was a blast...