I learned, when renovating my previous two fixer-uppers, every project will take twice as long and cost at least twice as much as I thought. Unfortunately, I kind of forgot that and I was overly optimistic when I tackled the Florida room last week.
In my defense, I was thinking the room was relatively small and uncomplicated. Ha! It could’ve been but I decided the six foot opening from the dining room into the Florida room was too awkward. It left my dining room table floating in the opening, so I decided to enclose half of it.
I have some carpentry skills but lack all the cool tools so it was a largely creative process (don’t look too closely at my lines). Thankfully, joint compound and paint can cover a multitude of sins!
I am pleased with the outcome, it is now a bright and cheery room. I have some artwork and a dart board to hang and it will be done. Well, not entirely, the six windows that make up the majority of the exterior walls are all single-pane, aluminum which I need to replace but my budget doesn’t allow it at the moment.
Next up, the guest bedroom, which will require opening up part of a wall to regain the closet. Seems simple and straightforward, right? Wish me luck!
3rin's View... 
Erin your house looks really comfortable and bright and cheery. Your wall looks like you did a good job even if you’re to hard on yourself. All in all I think you will make your new project just as homey and bright as you did the other two renos. Those blinds in the Florida room will be a big help until you can get the kind of windows you want. I think you made a really good deal just like you did with the other two. George and I are really proud of you and your moxie! Love seeing the pictures of what you’re doing and compare them to the before ones you sent a few days ago. I like the floors too, they look in perfect shape and that’ll save you alot of money. How does it feel to be settled down in your own place? I know it’s alot of work but you can make it your own and do the thinks you like. eally appreciate the pictures! God Bless, Love You
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Thank you! I figure a small house by the beach should be as light and bright and comfy as possible. Amazing what 13 gallons of paint can do!
Even though it’s a bunch of work I am enjoying it. And, yes, it is nice to have my own place again. Hopefully, it will work out well for me. Who knows what the future may hold?
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