Never, in my wildest dreams, did I think that when we moved into this house that we would be moving again so quickly! We closed on this house on January 11, 2013. Just three short years ago! And boy, does it look different!

I had a huge To-Do List of projects and am happy to say that we were able to finish most of them and also some that weren’t even on the list. So I thought I would share with you one more look at the before and after photos and what all we did to update the house.

Street View

• removed rocks and flowerbeds from around trees
• had sod installed around trees
• removed all the plants from flowerbeds by the house and planted tropical plants

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Kitchen

• painted walls
• painted cabinets and installed new hardware
• painted trim and added baseboards
• painted the backdoor
• installed beadboard backsplash
• installed new flooring
• replaced countertops
• replaced sink and faucet
• installed new ceramic stovetop and range hood
• replaced the oven
• installed pendant lighting in place of can lights
• installed a new ceiling fan/light in breakfast area
• added the kitchen island that we upcycled from a small chest of drawers.

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Dining RoomEntry Way

• painted walls
• painted under the chair rail
• spray painted the existing chandelier (Mr. sprayed painted the fixture and replaced the chain with a silver one)
• painted the inside of the front door and side panels
• installed blinds above front door
• added sun filter film to front door & side light windows

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Living Room

• painted walls 
• installed a new ceiling fan

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Guest Bathroom

• painted walls
• painted the vanity

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Master Bedroom/Bath

• painted walls
• installed a new  fan/light

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Laundry Room

• painted walls
• removed old cabinets
• removed metal shelving
• installed new cabinets
• installed drying rack
• installed hooks for broom/mop
• replaced light

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Upstair Bedrooms 2 & 3

• painted walls
• installed a new ceiling fan/light in #2
• installed new chandelier in #3

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Craft Room

• painted walls

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Upstairs Bathroom

• painted walls
• painted tiles in tub area and walls
• painted tiles on floor
• replaced faucets
• painted cabinet
• replaced hardware
• took door off linen closet

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Office Bedroom 4

• painted walls
• removed filthy paper fan from window
• installed new blinds

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Closet under the Staircase

• painted walls
• replaced carpet with hardwood floors
• installed new shelf and bookcase
• added totes and a bin for storage and hooks for hanging items

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What a difference a little paint, new kitchen floors, and countertops make! Mr. and I have learned alot these last three years! We now know we can install ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, and carpet, but couldn’t/wouldn’t do it for a living! I have a new found respect for those that do!!

I’ve enjoyed this house, and especially having the swimming pool, but I’m so excited to begin our next journey in our new house! I’ll be sharing pictures of it very soon!

Y’all have a great day & weekend!!

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