Entries by Brittany Bailey

How to Install Smart Dimmer Switches

Learning how to install smart dimmer switches is one of those DIY skills that will improve your home and make life easier for you. How to Install Leviton’s Decora Smart Dimmer Switches I’ve resisted installing a lot of smart technology in my home. Basically I’m normally a no frills girl and am happy to function […]

Saving Etta: Framing Progress

Saving Etta: Framing Progress Last week I shared the demolition process at Saving Etta. After getting over the initial shock of being left with nothing but studs and a wonky foundation under the original house, I pulled on my boots (rain boots that is) and got to work building Etta back to her former glory. […]

Saving Etta: Demolition Update

Saving Etta: Demolition Update Thank you so much for your comments on my last Saving Etta chapter. I might have mislead many of you into believing I wasn’t going to give you updates on the project. I will definitely be sharing updates and more posts about the Saving Etta project, I just need to put […]

Saving Etta: Chapter 20: Just Like Me

Saving Etta: Chapter 20 – Just Like Me This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being bulldozed. I hope you’ll follow along as I embark on a […]