The renovation master plan

This post is the third chapter in our Bungalow journey - continuing on from "A Coat of Paint Does Wonders."

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In the last chapter we covered a huge 9 year span of time in just a few paragraphs - time flies when you're having fun!  We managed to update and refresh this old house without getting into the heavy stuff until the twins were off to college and we had downsized to this little bungalow of ours.
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Now, here in the summer of 2019, we are just beginning the actual renovation project that we've wished for and dreamt about for so many years.  It's hard to believe that we are finally on our way.  

But before we get all into the mud, concrete, and lumber ... I wanted to take a moment to share the "master plan" as it were. ​

Honestly, it's a little scary to share your plans in writing for everyone to see.  It's feels like we are making a commitment that is set in stone (pun intended). 

We all know, of course, that renovations of old homes never go exactly as planned.  Surprises pop up daily.  Challenges seem insurmountable weekly.  The weeks turn into more months than you ever imagined possible.  Somehow, there is just mud and dust everywhere!!!!  And it turns out all this is truly unavoidable, no matter how carefully you've planned.
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A goal without a plan is just a wish.

Antoine de Saint Exupery (1900-1944)

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