Buying a House in 2022
Buying a house in 2022 was like trying to get on a moving train with infrequent stops. You had to be prepared and you had
Pearl House: Buying a House with Hard Money
There are many ways you can finance the purchase of a home. The most traditional way is with the 30 year fixed conventional mortgage. For
Amazon Finds for Home Renovations
Did you know Amazon sells tons of building products? Yes, I’ve saved so much TIME and MONEY by purchasing fixtures from Amazon. From plumbing fixtures,
Pearl House: Finding the Deal
For most new investors one of the most difficult aspects is finding the deal. This was true in my case too. I’ve listened to hours
How to Restore Vintage Hardware
Many old homes in Philadelphia have doors fastened with beautiful antique hardware although it might not look like it because they’ve often been so thoroughly
Pearl House Light Fixture Roundup
After a full renovation at the Pearl House, I had a ton of new light fixtures to bedazzle the place with. Here is a roundup
How to Build Heavy Duty Open Shelves
Open shelving in the kitchen has been on trend for a while now and doesn’t look like its going anywhere. It is a practical way
The Story of Pearl House
In early 2020 I sold my first property (the 203k renovation) and we moved into a rental apartment in mid 2020. By late 2020 I
How to Create Faux Aged Ceramic Pots on a Budget
I’m always looking for unique pieces to style side tables, mantles, or open shelving. Whenever I stop into thrift stores (Goodwill!) I’m looking for pieces
I’m Just Here for the Boos
Looking for simple Halloween decorations? Print out or cut out a clever Halloween quote! I love this little DIY piece I put together with my
How to Make Felt Flower Banner with IKEA Rug
Learn how you can make this banner using simple materials for less than $11!
How to Turn any Container into a Cute Boho Chic Planter
How to turn any container into a cute boho chic planter using Rustoleum spray paint and pom pom trim!
ORC Week 3 Pearl House Bath
Week 3 of the One Room Challenge and I feel like I haven’t VISIBLY made progress, but there is a lot happening in the background!
Main Bath At the Pearl House Plans
One Room Challenge Guest Participant Main Bathroom Remodel at the Pearl House
How to Remove Old Linoleum Floors
At the Pearl House the entire second floor was covered in a not so beautiful linoleum sheet floor. When we did a little more investigating,
Small Kitchen Remodel Planning
When my brother was finally moving to the east coast again after years of being stationed in Nevada, he hunkered down in a house in
How to Make Easy Nursery Bookshelves
Learn how to make an easy DIY nursery bookshelf from 1×8 lumber!
Easy Work From Home Office Desk
It has been SEVEN months since Philadelphia’s non-essential businesses have been under stay at home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. I truly never thought
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party
I turned 30 this month and decided instead of traveling (thanks to COVID19) I would host a small gathering with my closest local friends. It
How I Made 3x Return on my 203k Renovation
It’s no secret that using the FHA 203k Loan is my favorite renovation tool. Using this loan empowered me to purchase and renovate an old
Renovation Spreadsheet for 203K Loans
I have been working on trying to get some more content for those that follow me looking for detailed information on the 203K renovation loan
Tips on Living in an Investment Property
I bought my house 3 years ago using an FHA 203k loan with the intent of eventually selling the house for a profit, some may
DIY Wooden Nursery Sign with Cricut Lettering
My brother and sister-in-law just had their second baby!! We are all so thrilled and I was especially thrilled when they asked if I could
Its Official!! I Sold My First House!
I’m going rogue on my Wednesday post day because this is too good not to share! MY HOUSE SOLD TODAY! I repeat: I no longer
We Signed a Lease!
We signed a lease on an apartment and we could not be more excited!! The apartment is in an old warehouse building which our new
Getting the House Ready for Sale in COVID-19
What a strange time it is. In Philadelphia, all non-essential businesses were closed in March, which included real estate transactions. When it first happened, everyone
Zero Dollar Update in my Basement Stairway
Hello, it is day 58 of stay at home orders and we have been trying to stay busy, and trying to stay on track of
How to Make a Hanging Pot Herb Garden
I live in a rowhome in Philadelphia with a small teeny tiny backyard. It measures about 10 feet by 14′ and is surrounded by concrete
How to Find Good Contractors
I can’t tell you how many people have told me horror stories about working with contractors. They are notorious for being unreliable, stealing money, being
10 Lessons Learned in my 203k Renovation
After all of my projects I like to evaluate how it went and put it down on paper. That way the next time I do
Low Maintenance Desert Backyard in Vegas
This week I tackled a different kind of project; I drew plans to update a backyard in Las Vegas! The backyard is for a friend
Budget Breakdown on the Rental Rehab
I wanted to give a good breakdown of my anticipated costs and the overall costs of the “rental” rehab. My overall budget was $25,000 and
Mid Century Modern Velvet Tufted Ottoman Bench
Create a DIY custom tufted ottoman bench with mid century modern style!
