Most men when they get home from work supposedly sit down on the couch and turn on the TV and “surf” channels for a sporting event of some sort or go directly to ESPN as they’re “transition or down time.” Does that make me less of a man if I absolutely LOVE watching HGTV? (If it does, come tell me face to face and we’ll have a heart to heart) As we will be closing on our first home by the end of the month, I have been enthralled with HGTV and renovating our first home.
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I could watch that channel all day long and never get sick of it! It’s funny that by watching HGTV, which honestly sounds like a really girly channel (I shall admit), that I find inspiration. HGTV has given me some great ideas for the house. It probably doesn’t help that every day when I go to look at one of my really good friends Stephanie’s blog, its mmmmm how do you say that? Kind of depressing to realize how uncreative and unoriginal I am and how she basically is the most creative genius I know (the rest of her family isn’t too bad either, esp her mom)!
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We wanted to get a slightly older house that needed some fixing up to do and we found it! As tech savvy as I am, I carry around a old school black mead composition tablets that has ALL my ideas and sketches and any thought that I figure needs to be written down on a piece of paper! In my composition book, I have drawn and redrawn the house plans a million times. I have researched a ridiculous number of products an insane amount of times. And I have priced out material after material in order to see how we can get the most “bang” for our “buck.” Right now I have a whole page on my infamous “TO-DO” list! Shoot…I’m probably the only husband that wishes his to-do list was longer 😛 But you may ask: How did I already get a to-do list when we haven’t even moved in yet you ask… I think I have to blame it on 3 people:
1. My Jeff the Toolman Tyau dad who’s building itch was contagious.
2. My Sarah the designSTAR wife who can’t WAIT to paint!
3. My cute little angel Adi who’s chubby legs will soon be crawling.
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Kitchen:
-Gut the whole ugly green 1970’s doo-doo kitchen
-Knock down cosmetic walls for more space for Sarah to cook Korean food for me!
-Install all new cabinets, countertops, and install bamboo flooring ( Go Green!)
-Buy new appliances that are energy star approved (Go Green!)
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Living Room:
-divide dining room and living room with columned post as stated in episode 12 of Spice up that Kitchen on HGTV
-reface and revamp fireplace for more efficient s’more making and marshmellow roasting!
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2nd Floor:
-Rip out room and reposition it kitty corner, attaching it to the upstairs bath making it a true master bedroom and bath
-Frame walk in closet for the plethora of Sarah’s clothes
-Tile master bath and replace vanities
-Rip out Austin Powers shag green carpet that matches his shag green kitchen and replace with new carpet
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Basement:
-Frame laundry room
-Frame and finish basement for a dark dungeon room if Adi needs a timeout or when the parents or in-laws visit
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Random:
-Replace sliding doors with energy efficient French doors (Go Green!)
-Replace all windows with energy efficient windows (Go Green!!! … just not shag green like the rest of the house!)
-Replace loft railing so my tiny wife Sarah or baby Adi doesn’t fall through the skinny rail gaps a
-Scrape the popcorn off of the ceilings to help with my neck problems (oh wait, this can be on my dad’s to-do list)
-Repaint the WHOLE house (Nevermind, this should be on Sarah’s to-do list)
-Grout and plaster brick
-Landscape our HUGE townhome size front and back yard
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So obviously I won’t tackle these all right when we move it, but you can sure bet that I’m EXCITED!!! I just wish that HGTV would come do a remodel on my house!!!
Troy and Kealoha says
How come the baby on your baby ticker thing is a black baby? Anywho, I hope you take tons of pictures while you’re fixing up your house. Troy and I love HGTV too. When we were house hunting our realtor asked us if we wanted to do the house hunter show…but you have to be super phony and cheesy and Troy wouldn’t cut it with his camera shyness. I can’t wait to see how everything turns out!
Kory and Amy says
Good luck! Its a long journey, if you guys ever need to vent about the days to come, we are always open! 🙂 But it is nice when things get all done and you feel like you accomplished something.
Tim & Crystal says
NIce…more HGTV lovers…make sure you get Candice Olsen to do your house. I might even pay to come watch her:)
Meg says
I miss HGTV! It’s probably good we don’t have it or my list would look nothing like yours but cost me (spencer) lots of money.
Nicole says
wow, I had no idea you were so handy! So when you are done with you To DO lisT can I start making one for you to come up to Idaho and help Ket out with our house?! Good Luck with it all and I will be watching for updates!
Brooke from The Bluestocking Guide says
A man who wishes is honey do list was longer? Nice to meet you!
I'm visiting from UBP! Hope you can drop by my Party!!
New Era Productions of Maryland says
I am here visiting from UBP 2010! My husband has a blog somewhat like yours its called chronicles of a hip hop dad. He loves HGTV also.
Your family is cute. Be blessed. Feel free to stop by my blog http://www.NEP4Youth.com and leave me a comment. I am interested in how parents of young children see the program. Party On!
Paola says
Nice to meet you!
God bless your family always!
Happy UBP 2010
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bigguysmama says
Ok, if this isn't the cutest daddy blog!! I have to say, you're pretty macho to admit you watch HGTV! I think it's a pretty guy/girl channel. Hello, fixing up homes?
You have 3 beautiful girls to love, that is so true by these photos. What a blessing!
~Mimi @ Woven by Words
http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-5-minutes-for-mom.html
Jackie says
Popping in from the UBP…great blog! Come visit me too! lumpsonablog
Esther says
Such a great looking family!! You really do have beautiful girls:)
Enjoy the rest of UBP, and if you get a chance, take the survey on my blog. I'm coming up with a list of the Top 10 Best Comfort Foods Ever! and I need a guy opinion!
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The Adviser says
I am impressed with Fathers who write blogs. You get such a wonderful perspective. It is so good to see great examples of fatherhood. Keep up work.
Mark Savage says
I am just stopping by from the UBP2010. I am glad to see another dad blogging. We have been renovating an old farm house in the flat lands of Illinois. Definitely a lot of work, but worth it.
Stop by my blog sometime at dadyoucandoit.blogspot.com
Mark
chloesmom says
LOL, I think my parents used to have the same dishwasher! Visiting from the UBP! Check out my blog if you have time http://www.thriftyportlandmom.com
Life More Simply says
Oh my gosh, your family is so beautiful! I found your site through the blog party and am glad I did because it made me smile. We have been in the midst of home renovations since buying a house last June and I think we DVR just about every DIY and HGTV show! 🙂
http://LifeMoreSimply.blogspot.com
cjs says
Visiting from the UBP…like another blogger said, it is great to get a perspective from a male!
Joy and Melissa says
Just stopping in from UBP 2010!!! Joined your following. Like the clean user friendly type of blog, and interesting to read! Thanks, @madly59