Sweat Equity: the burning out of oneself (and family) in renovating a home.
Until purchasing our home, this phrase was merely a laughable description of how to improve home equity - we now have a greater appreciation for the term and the people who daringly take on an "old house" project!
"Uncle Donny" (who is really a great uncle on Stephanie's side) took a look down our kitchen sink to find the source of our clogs...what he found was disgusting! A drain so built up with yuck that only something thinner than a pencil would actually find its way down the pipes.
On a brighter note, we're now one kitchen ceiling less! ...And once more looking at terrible plumbing, this time underneath the bathroom. Surprise surprise. Okay, on a truly bright note, our master bedroom is completely new (thanks to Mom's efforts). We mudded, sanded, textured, primed, and PAINTED our bedroom and it looks brand new. Heath and I also finished repairing, cleaning, and painting our front porch - which now looks positively amazing!
Here is a video we put together for you all - maybe you'll find this more enlightening than our commentary. ;) Enjoy our version of "Sweat Equity".
"Uncle Donny" (who is really a great uncle on Stephanie's side) took a look down our kitchen sink to find the source of our clogs...what he found was disgusting! A drain so built up with yuck that only something thinner than a pencil would actually find its way down the pipes.
On a brighter note, we're now one kitchen ceiling less! ...And once more looking at terrible plumbing, this time underneath the bathroom. Surprise surprise. Okay, on a truly bright note, our master bedroom is completely new (thanks to Mom's efforts). We mudded, sanded, textured, primed, and PAINTED our bedroom and it looks brand new. Heath and I also finished repairing, cleaning, and painting our front porch - which now looks positively amazing!
Here is a video we put together for you all - maybe you'll find this more enlightening than our commentary. ;) Enjoy our version of "Sweat Equity".
It looks crazy, doesn't it? Don't worry, we're actually having a great time! We hope you enjoyed our video. :) The Lord has really blessed us throughout the process of buying and "renovating" our home.
Here's the really incredible part: the day we found out our central air was "kaputt" (broken, unfixable, dead) and our thermostat started reading 87+ degrees, the Lord provided for us in the form of our neighbors; they had just decided to sell their two gently used air conditioners. Needless to say, we now own both units!
I don't want to make it sound like it's been all peachy and wonderful...the heat can wreak havoc on our "marital communications" (in other words, it's a whole lot easier to get irritated and argue). But, through the grime and the sweat, the Lord is making Himself evident in our lives. :)
Oh! And hallelujah, thank you LORD, morning sickness is a thing of the past! I am now just a tired pregnant lady. :D
Blessings and Hellos to everyone!
- the kelleys
Here's the really incredible part: the day we found out our central air was "kaputt" (broken, unfixable, dead) and our thermostat started reading 87+ degrees, the Lord provided for us in the form of our neighbors; they had just decided to sell their two gently used air conditioners. Needless to say, we now own both units!
I don't want to make it sound like it's been all peachy and wonderful...the heat can wreak havoc on our "marital communications" (in other words, it's a whole lot easier to get irritated and argue). But, through the grime and the sweat, the Lord is making Himself evident in our lives. :)
Oh! And hallelujah, thank you LORD, morning sickness is a thing of the past! I am now just a tired pregnant lady. :D
Blessings and Hellos to everyone!
- the kelleys
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