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Post by lainey on Jul 22, 2025 13:56:45 GMT
We're moving into our new house next week! I honestly never thought we'd get here, it's been over a year since we first saw the house and thought renovating it would be fun. Reader, it has not been fun. I have never been so stressed in my whole life, I've been covered in paint, plaster, stabiliser, general dirt. I've cried and had many tantrums, my relationship with my husband has been strained to the point of breaking. I've made a million decisions, some of which I regret but they're minor things in the grand scheme of having a lovely new home. There are still jobs to do but they can be done when we live there. I can not wait to get everything unpacked and organised (my favourite thing) and just be 'at home'.  |
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Post by littlemama on Jul 22, 2025 14:06:42 GMT
Congratulations!! It has been a long road and Im sure you will be relieved ti have it all done!
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jul 22, 2025 14:08:05 GMT
Congratulations!!! There's nothing quite like going through a huge renovation, but in most cases it is so worth it in the end! Wishing you many years of happiness and lovely memories made in your new home!
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Post by cakediva on Jul 22, 2025 14:08:33 GMT
Congratulations! Having lived through my parents restoring a century home (in Canada that is an old home lol) while living in the house - I can say I totally get it!
Enjoy setting up your new house!
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Post by MadamG2U on Jul 22, 2025 14:20:15 GMT
Congrats! Enjoy decorating and making it your own.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 22, 2025 14:30:43 GMT
Yessss! I'm glad you are finally moving in. All of us on the craft thread have been cheering you on the whole time! Enjoy your new home!
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Post by katlaw on Jul 22, 2025 14:31:58 GMT
Congratulations. Renovating a house is a real marriage test. My husband can visualize what something will look like so he can picture what the final result will look like. I cannot see the final result in my head like that. I need to go to the store, take measurements, touch things, move things around and change my mind. A lot. It is stressful making decisions for your house you cannot just undo.
Enjoy moving into and taking over all the spaces in your new home.
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Post by mom on Jul 22, 2025 15:02:17 GMT
Congratulations! All the headaches and stress will be so worth it when you are all settled in your new home!
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 22, 2025 15:17:33 GMT
Congratulations. Renovating a home is exhausting and stressful, but the end result is worth it, because you've just created your haven.
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Post by peano on Jul 22, 2025 15:19:48 GMT
Been there, done that, so I totally get your joy and relief. I hope you'll share some photos of your hard work.
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Post by gar on Jul 22, 2025 15:32:05 GMT
At last!!! Fabulous news š„³
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Post by Mel on Jul 22, 2025 15:33:00 GMT
YAY!! Congratulations!!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 22, 2025 15:46:59 GMT
Been there done that too so I completely understand the relief you must feel right now. The decision overload is real. Congrats on the new home, it is exciting when you can finally start moving in!
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Post by scraphappy0501 on Jul 22, 2025 15:52:09 GMT
Congratulations! Been there, done that, too, although only part of a house, not the whole thing. Part of the house was bad enough - you deserve a million gold stars for doing a whole house. Enjoy your new home!
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Post by pilcas on Jul 22, 2025 15:53:28 GMT
Thatās wonderful! Hope all goes smoothly now!
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Post by lurker on Jul 22, 2025 15:55:33 GMT
Congrats! You know the rules - pics or it didn't happen:)
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 22, 2025 16:00:52 GMT
Great news... Enjoy!!
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Post by Linda on Jul 22, 2025 16:06:36 GMT
congratulations
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Post by KelleeM on Jul 22, 2025 16:09:28 GMT
YAY!!! Iām very happy for you!!
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 22, 2025 16:16:24 GMT
Dear Writer, so sorry for all of the hassles! It will be wonderful. We moved in and then did the renovations. It was also awful!
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Post by Kerri W on Jul 22, 2025 16:30:06 GMT
Congratulations! Having just gone through a big renovation project, I can relate. SO.MANY.DECISIONS. But it feels so, so good to be on the other side. Good job!
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Post by hop2 on Jul 22, 2025 17:12:08 GMT
Congrats! Happy settling in!
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Post by kristi521 on Jul 22, 2025 17:21:16 GMT
Congratulations. Renovating a house is a real marriage test. My husband can visualize what something will look like so he can picture what the final result will look like. I cannot see the final result in my head like that. I need to go to the store, take measurements, touch things, move things around and change my mind. A lot. It is stressful making decisions for your house you cannot just undo. Enjoy moving into and taking over all the spaces in your new home. This is my husband and me exactly. He can picture it, I cannot. It frustrates him to no end. The visualization is so easy for him. I also agree about the marriage test. Renovating together is not for the faint of heart, lol. We are in our 3rd house in almost 27 years of marriage. The first 2 houses were fixer-uppers that we renovated while living there, with 1 kitchen gut job in each both while pregnant, almost all cosmetic, the 3rd was a new build. We foolishly thought we wouldn't have much to do in the new house besides paint, wrong! But we have made it through it all together (so far). Enjoy your new home! You have worked hard for it!! |
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Post by flanz on Jul 22, 2025 17:28:15 GMT
So happy for you
Enjoy your new home
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Post by lainey on Jul 22, 2025 17:52:56 GMT
Thank you everyone š I will for sure post some pictures once I have access to my PC.
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Post by Zee on Jul 22, 2025 17:57:58 GMT
Can't wait to see it!
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Post by lainey on Jul 22, 2025 18:02:18 GMT
 So this was the worst day of the whole renovation, we were meant to be installing French doors from the living room into the dining area/kitchen. The whole wall collapsed so now the downstairs is open plan. I can smile about it now but at the time it was terrible. I think this was the moment I started asking myself and everybody else WTF have we done. |
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Post by wellway on Jul 22, 2025 18:26:56 GMT
Congratulations, may you make wonderful memories in your new home.
Just saw the photo, wow that's more demolition not renovation. Looking forward to seeing the current images.
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Post by lisae on Jul 22, 2025 18:27:36 GMT
Congratulations! You will get to admire your accomplishments every day.
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Post by valincal on Jul 22, 2025 18:30:57 GMT
Great news! Congratulations! š„³
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