Our DIY Remodel

Thanks for visiting us at OurFunctionalFarmhouse.com! While our blog is a non-linear look at posts as they were published, here you will find a start to finish chronology for our do it yourself remodel. We have labeled the posts based on the day we closed escrow and took possession of the property. The rational is to help convey the tempo and cadence from start to finish. Some projects might have only been a day or two, and the kitchen was nearly 6 months from a blank slate to completion due to a number of reasons. As of 2-3-2021, our major projects started 4-7-18, and our exterior paint finished up 1-7-2021.

Could it have been done faster? 100%. Could it have been done cheaper? Costs could have been trimmed in a number of areas. Why did you do it a different way than my project? We moved forward based on our wants, needs, and skills.

Day 0- How Did We Get Here?

Day 1- Demolition Begins

Day 1.1- Transitioning Pets

Day 2- Let The Problems Begin

Day 3- Adding Internet Turns into Garage Renovation

Day 4- Skimming Interior Walls

Day 7- Remove Jacuzzi Tub

Day 10- Prep Master Shower

Day 13, 572, 773: Surveillance System

Day 21- Removing Linen Closets in Hallway

Day 27- Slab Repair: Epoxy Injection

Day 35- Radiant Floor Heat

Day 41- Master Shower Tile

Day 48- Hot Water 1.0 Tankless Electric Water Heater

Day 54- Interior Paint Selection

Day 55- Materials are Stacking Up

Day 55 Part 2- WiFi Thermostat

Day 56- Flooring Alignment and Installation

Day 57- Closet Organizers- Nursery and Guest Rooms

Day 58- Six Foot Hall Bath Installation

Day 73- Master Bath Vanity

Day 74- Hall Bath Vanity

Day 78- Hall Bath Tile

Day 81- Interior Doors

Day 83- Toilets Re-installed

Day 85- Master Closets

Day 92- Kitchen Part 1, Layout and Cabinets

Day 102- Camp Stove Cooking aka Temporary Kitchen

Day 103- Whole House Water Filter/Softener

Day 112- Kitchen Part 2, Everything…

Day 119- Emergency Water Supply and Pump

Day 134- Rats in Shed

Day 141- Custom Hood, Day 237- Installation

Day 161- Kitchen Wall Cabinet Installation

Day 165- Quartz Counters and Sink

Day 167- Kitchen Island

Day 182- Trouble in Paradise

Day 192- Kitchen Backsplash

Day 445: Heatilator Fireplace Registers

Day 559: Tankless Water Heater 2.0

Day 563- Gas Line Extension and Propane Tank

Day 628: Septic Tank Backup

Day 667: Fireplace Tune Up

Day 738: Front Yard Fence and Gate

Day 843: Backyard Expansion

Day 856: Driveway Area Dress Up

Day 866: Relocate Whole House Water Filter

Day 896: Emergency Water Supply 2.0

Day 900: Floating Desk

Day 926: Garden Shed

Day 928- Bypass Barn Door

Day 942: New Mailbox

Day 955: New Roof Underlayment

Day 984: Gas Furnace Retrofit/New HVAC

Day 1099: Chicken Coop and Run

Day 1160: Shade Sails in Backyard

Day 1401- Linen Closet in Hall Bath