House Hunters: Spoonie Edition, Part 3

​If you’ve been following my house hunting journey, you know I’ve toured several homes, each with their own personality and potential. After my first offer fell through, I considered a few more homes and finally decided to make another offer on a small house that was built sometime in the mid-late 1800s. While the neighborhood isn’t exactly what I had in mind, the large backyard, hardwood floors and practical floorplan make this home the perfect place for me and my pup. 

The coronavirus has certainly changed our day-to-day lives in the last few weeks. On the bright side, interest rates dropped just in time to lock in a great rate on my mortgage, and since I’m currently only working part-time, I’ll be able to use those extra hours to make a dent in repairs, yardwork, painting and moving (while also social distancing). My hope is that by the time all the work is done, the pandemic will be over and I’ll be able to throw a housewarming party!

As a new homeowner, I’m always on the lookout for practical advice on home maintenance, cleaning, organization and decorating. That’s why I’ve subscribed to two blogs that I was introduced to via the books they inspired: A Slob Comes Clean and A Bowl Full of Lemons. I’m discovering helpful hints from each, as they give me different perspectives to housekeeping and organization. (I find the first to be more realistic and the latter to be more aspirational.) Do you follow a lifestyle blog with great content for homeowners or DIYers? Tell me in the comments!

I’ve also been using this time to get ahead on some smaller DIY projects, like painting a side table and the frame of an old mirror to coordinate with my new home’s décor. To see more of my projects (and progress on my home) be sure to follow me on Instagram.