Author Archives: OrdinaryHausfrau

Project 1650 to 1340: And Done!

Posted on July 16, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

We have been in our house for 5 months now. It took a little getting used to driving different routes and learning to get around in our new area. But I’m already learning the back roads and best ways to … Continue reading →

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SETTLING IN: Project 1650 to 1340

Posted on April 4, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

Looking back on 2022 so far, it’s been a wee bit crazy!! Living in this house seems a little surreal. In the last few days, I’ve been working from home due to a tornado taking down our internet/phones/electric last week! … Continue reading →

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Project Downsize: Kitchen

Posted on March 13, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

I will admit … I miss this kitchen with its GIANT pantry. BUT with the determination to DOWN SIZE, a lot of dishes and gadgets have been donated, trashed or passed on to my son’s bachelor pad. And my new … Continue reading →

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Project 1650 to 1340: Moving In

Posted on March 12, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

It has ben almost 1 month since we closed on our little house. We’ve been busy moving our things, getting rid of MORE stuff, working, going to school, and to add some interest to my life – we went through … Continue reading →

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Oh, Yeah … By the Way

Posted on February 22, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

WE OWN A HOUSE!!! Closing went very smooth on February 15. In fact, overall, everything about building/buying this house went fairly smooth! PRAISE THE LORD! It still doesn’t seem quite real as we are still not sleeping at the new … Continue reading →

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Project 1650 to 1340: the HOO

Posted on February 13, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

HOO = Home Owners Orientation We had ours on Friday afternoon, Feb 11. With our builders, that means the house is COMPLETED and ready for closing! We did a walk-through and talk-through with the community manager and construction supervisor. They … Continue reading →

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House On Hold:

Posted on February 4, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

We are due to close on February 15. I haven’t been by the house in a while. Sadly, as many of you know, my mother passed away quite unexpectedly on January 23. I think we’d been to the house a … Continue reading →

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In the Light:

Posted on February 4, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

Mid-January our house made great strides. We have LIGHT! Lights, appliances, carpet!! Bedrooms w/ carpet – and lovely (ha!) builder grade ceiling fan. Everything is covered in construction dust for now … and the appliances aren’t BLUE – ha! I … Continue reading →

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Moving Along … but Not In Yet:

Posted on January 11, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

We have countertops – sinks – the walls & trim are painted. The dishwasher is installed – the stove & microwave (over-the-stove) are waiting their turn. Some doors are on and shelves are installed in the linen closets and pantry … Continue reading →

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New Year – New House!

Posted on January 6, 2022 by OrdinaryHausfrau

It is getting closer .. estimated house closing was January 31. And that’s just a few short weeks away. I think we’ll make it. That’s one – perhaps – good thing about a pre-planned house: you don’t get a lot … Continue reading →

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