Nolan and I like watching TV just as much as the next guy, but what we don’t love was the soul-sucking cable bill every month, so here’s how we cut the cable cord.
VPOW Wireless Doorbell
Similar to our thermostat, owe knew right away that we’d need to invest in a doorbell for the new house. Based on old photos of the house (I’ll share sometime) I think it previously had a door knocker. That obviously wasn’t an option for us, so we opted for a wireless doorbell.
ecobee3: Upgrading to a Smart Thermostat
We knew that upgrading to a smart thermostat was a must after we moved into our Cincinnati house. Similar to our master bedroom window treatment selection, it wasn’t a straight-forward decision.
Cincinnati: One Month In
We moved to Cincinnati one month ago, but it sometimes seems much longer! Today I’m sharing a few of the observations I’ve made and a few plans for month two.
Currently Loving: May 2017
All the things I’m currently loving, including home tours, our house, recipes, spring, and an easier way to donate your clothes!
Master Bedroom Window Treatments
Our master bedroom window treatments hit several snags and we don’t even have them yet! I really hope the install is easier than picking them out and ordering them.
Main Bathroom Reveal
Our main bathroom is the first room in our Cincinnati house that I can officially reveal! Unlike the other rooms, it required the least amount of unpacking, and mostly just a trip to HomeGoods.
Moving and Unpacking is the Worst
Let’s be honest, packing, moving and unpacking is the biggest pain. Luckily we had a moving company to help us, but it was still a huge ordeal. Instead of just showing the lovely pictures/stories of selling our Minnesota house and our Cincinnati house, I’m sharing some of the behind-the-scenes chaos.
6 Online Design Quizzes
I knew when we moved to our Cincinnati house I wanted to shift our style slightly. I used to like beige/brown/maroon and mission style, but in the last several years I’ve grown tired of that, as you can see. Now I prefer more whites/blacks/grays and the transitional/farmhouse/industrial look. Instead of guessing I took a six different online…
Master Closet Organization Plan
I’m so excited to share our new master closet organization plans today! Right now our clothes are in multiple piles and dressers around the house, just waiting to be organized and put away.