Category Archives: reduce/reuse/recycle/reinvent

Transformation 2012: Day 1

We’re flipping another property, code name: Lodestone. Today was Day 1 of a 10-day transformation, for the property and for myself. I focused on wallpaper at the house. In the dining area, there was a lovely silver/white textured paper: After … Continue reading

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Under contract, again

Our Flip House is back under contract, full asking price with a “must fix the foundation” clause. We’ve got the foundation repair lined up for the day after the 10-day “we can renege” period ends. Our tenants vacated our rental … Continue reading

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Puzzles – reduce, reuse, recycle

Sometimes, like now, I’m faced with a situation that leaves me puzzled. Since “C” left home, “T” has wanted to maintain a relationship with her. Mostly she’s ignored his efforts – not surprising given she’s a freshman in college and … Continue reading

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Reinvented

It’s been a day of spoiling our daughter, son-in-law & grandson. An early Christmas. It was snowing when we woke, so the stage was perfectly set. We “hooked them up” with such items as diapers, a microwave, a “Pack ‘n … Continue reading

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…and Reinvent

This is the first in a series…. Today’s story: Reinvention. It’s an easy tale to tell. It starts with me purchasing a couple of t-shirts I hadn’t tried on. When I tried them on at home, I was uncomfortable with … Continue reading

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