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The joys of homeownership

Posted Mar 1st, 08 at 10:40 pm by klcampo (klcampo's Blog)

We closed on the house on Friday and all went well. We decided it would be fun to sleep over at the house. We haven't moved anything over, but brought sleeping bags and air mattresses. When we got to the house, we looked around. The kids began to claim their bedrooms. I went through as well to check...
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Countdown to new kitchen

Posted Feb 28th, 08 at 1:41 pm by klcampo (klcampo's Blog)

Tomorrow we close on the house and we officially own the mortgage to the house. I want to start demo, at the very least remove cabinet doors, appliances and anything that's not permanently attached to the walls or floors. Maybe by Sunday, we can have the cabs removed. This will give me a better sense...
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Narrowing choices and other ramblings...

Posted Feb 24th, 08 at 11:58 am by klcampo (klcampo's Blog)

Ok, I know I want white. I still can't accept the white choices available for what I'm looking to do. And my budget is getting smaller and smaller.

Adel white is OK and kinda shaker inspired, but I don't like that the styles are so large. I brought home an As Is door to see if it will...
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April not June

Posted Feb 18th, 08 at 8:19 pm by klcampo (klcampo's Blog)

Soooo, DH and I just had a discussion about the new house and moving. The original plan was to keep our kids in their current school and move after the school year. They are in Kindergarten and Pre-K, so not a HUGE deal. DH wants to try to move ASAP. Basically wants to be in the house by the time we...
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Introduction

Posted Feb 18th, 08 at 8:05 pm by klcampo (klcampo's Blog)

A little background about me, I'm a stay at home Mom to 3 kids ages 6, 4 and almost 3. Since I've been married, I've lived in 4 apartments and 3, going on 4 houses. Knowing that we've moved for my husband's job twice, it would be foolish to assume that this is the last house we'll have. If I wait to...
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