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Tools and Transformations

First-Time Homeowner Renovating, Rebuilding and Designing my home one room at a time.

10/25/2026

Let’s catch up! After getting through the most challenging 9-5 month, I’m still trying to find my ground. I was stretched to my mental limits and had no energy for anything but the basics. Project Shed is on hold right now due to some expected and unexpected events. In case you missed previous videos, this will catch you up to where things are now. At some point before winter, the shed will be complete. Everything else in between is 🤷🏾‍♀️

Bags are heavier than they appear in video. Especially with a runaway cart.

Always come prepared with hand wipes. The rebar was rusty!

Save for later! I always forget transition photos/videos.

Leveling everything. Prep for rebar.

Moving dirt from high to low spots. This takes so much work!

The back was super low. 🫠 Plus my dirt pile turn into an ant mound so that was fun.

The Morgan square is never far away!

(Not pictured) the other 8in of rebar in the ground. Tired!

Can anyone name this root?

Moving more dirt into low spots.

✈️👩🏾‍💻📝✌🏾

10/17/2026

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09/25/2026

I’ll say it again in case you forgot, outside diy projects are a different beast than inside! This new experience is fun though so I’m excited to keep going.

09/23/2026

Let’s have a chat…

09/21/2026

Finally sharing the “why” of all this digging in the yard.

Some of you know that I’ve been starting and stopping this particular project for over a year. As of very recently, a shed is in my living room.

Small house joys!

Maybe we could call this, Operation Get the Shed Out of the House.

In any case, I’m so happy to take you on this journey with me!

08/24/2026

But you thought this was a diy page? Yes! I’m building a few things and building connections. Tools AND transformations.

Like a slip cover over a skeleton, or like trying to dress a baby.

Cosplay contest judges announcing winners! Name the characters you see!

Prepping baskets!

We love when we find our people 🙌🏾

08/18/2026

It’s been a journey to say the least. Living in your renovation takes guts, and lots of masks. Plus a good bit of patience.

08/01/2026

A few photos and videos of the beginning. Take a look and let me know what you think down below! Better yet, ask questions too. That’s what socials are for.

05/01/2026

It’s been a while friends…here’s a Photo Dump

1. Cleaning feels better when music is moving you. Guess the song if you dare! Somebody knows it.
2. Purple and mini?! Yes!
3. Stress relief
4. First time trying butter fish. and I’m always going to order the tuna app
5. Fun nails and a puff
6. The one and only. And I get to call him friend
7. Besties!
8. Failed boomerang attempt #4
9. New nails on the way out!
10. I’m always gonna notice the light fixtures.
11. A salon won’t see my hands again as long as press ons look this good
12. Heavy!
13. Letting light in, making room for more
14. Forearm workout
15. Doing what my (recent) ancestors fought for
16. Spa day!
17. The bridge was moving!
18. Mood

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