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December 28, 2010 3 Comments

After almost 2 years of searching we finally found our first home in a great little neighborhood. We were looking for something we could put our mark on that still had some old Florida charm to it…a fixer-upper with lots of character. We found this quaint looking beauty the same day the listing hit the market and thanks to our amazing realtor had our offer in within hours. With a simple twist of fate, our offer was accepted within days and we started this journey into home ownership. Now we’ll share these adventures with you.
Thankfully, the work needed in the house is mostly cosmetic as the roof, electrical and air conditioner are all new and in great condition. First plan of attack is to rip out the 40 year-old carpet and curtains, refinish the existing hardwoods and say goodbye to these horrendous kitchen cabinets!
Original cabinets complete with hand-painted veggie art.
Original hardwoods!
All the rooms look like this right now.

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Filed Under: renovations Tagged With: renovations

About Anna@DirectionsNotIncluded

Hi there! I'm Anna, the voice behind Directions Not Included. I'm a marketer, crafter, DIYer and lover of all things home related. You can usually find me covered in paint, cuddled with one of my pets or in front of a computer or other digital device. Thanks for reading Directions Not Included. I hope you stick around.

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  1. jandjhome says

    January 2, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    I am so excited to follow your journey!

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  2. krylonultraflat says

    January 6, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    you know this place was ugly inside but a bunch of college kids would have found it totally acceptable.

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  3. Kate says

    January 26, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    LOVE that big tree in the front yard!

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