Life Lately
It’s November. HOW is it already November?! It’s been the fastest year of my life and I’m trying to hold on to these last seven weeks and soak them up! …
We Grew a Garden
One of the main reasons Tara and I bought our house was because of the size of the front and backyards. We knew we would have enough space to play …
Furnishing our Air Bnb
For the past three months we have been renting our basement apartment on Air Bnb and have really enjoyed the experience! We had to furnish everything ourselves and make sure …
Adding a basement apartment – Our DIY House Renovations
Cabinets, Plumbing and Appliances This is a continuation of the series of our renovations to our basement; turning it into an apartment. Last article I wrote about doing the walls. …
My “Yes Man” Experiment
One of my all-time favorite movies is the 2008 comedy “Yes Man”. It stars Jim Carrey and features a guy who has a hard time committing to anything. He reluctantly …
Adding a basement apartment – Our DIY House Renovations
Walls and door This is a continuation of the series of our renovations to our basement; turning it into an apartment. Last article I wrote about doing the flooring. You …
Adding a basement apartment – Our DIY House Renovations
Tara and I bought our house knowing that we would need to renovate a few things, especially with our aspirations to become real estate investors. That included adding a kitchen …
Family Traditions – Labor Day
When I was about 3 years old, my parents bought a boat. We always loved going on boating trips, particularly to Lake Powell. But because Lake Powell was so far …
Work-Life Balance – Typical vs. Ideal Day
Not too long ago I watched a TED talk on work-life balance. The speaker spoke about his typical day versus his ideal day by making a detailed list of what …
Family Traditions – The 4th of July
When Tara and I were dating, the topic of family traditions was brought up. It was the beginning of July and she had mentioned that her family did a firework …