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This video has been a long time coming.  Last fall we put the (mostly) final touches on our shed in our garden and orchard.  We constructed the shed using old methods and clad it with dutch lap siding that we milled from scratch.  We also reclaimed some old doors.  We want this shed to stand for 100 years or more.  Here is the video of us putting all those pieces together to get a beautiful final product. If you are considering a project like this and need some pointers, don’t […]

Finishes and restoration work have been going on methodically at the Hibbs House. These videos catch you up to the progress: Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More

We combed through years of photos of our basement remodel project to piece together this 90 second timelapse of work.  It is amazing to think of what the space was and what it has become.  Enjoy! Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More

We recently completed the finishing of the new fireplace and bookshelves in our basement project.  Here we share some of the secrets to making the finish in the basement look old yet beautiful at the same time.  A fun time lapse is included.     Happy Shellacing!   Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More

We have been in some scare places over the past two years.  One building was a meth house choking in filth and creepy hidden chambers.  Another was a drug nest used for prostitution.  Both of these buildings were bad places to spend time.  We took video of our experiences.  With the spectre of October looming over us, we thought it was an appropriate time to share these with you.  So settle down and make sure you leave the lights on as we present Ogden House of Horror.     Hope […]

While our basement project has been ongoing for nearly 4 years now, we took a small detour to restore and rejuvenate a sleeping porch which is cantilevered to the second story of our home.  Watch as we demolish, mill custom woodwork in our back yard, and reconstruct the space to look amazing. We hope you enjoyed! Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More

We recently celebrated the third anniversary or working on our basement finishing project.  We finally have started on the wood finish. The effort has been a labor of love for sure.  Between work, family, and community responsibilities, this project has absorbed an enormous amount of time.  But, it is nearing is conclusion and, so far, we are very happy with the results.   Here is a sample of the work we are doing to make the new construction look and feel like the old.  First we had two-panel doors constructed […]

We recently purchased an investment property which has turned into the ultimate house clean out. The home was sold in a hurry to avoid city abatement of the yard’s monumental trash problem. We told the city we would handle it. Prepare to have your mind blown as we put you in our shoes while we cure this epic problem.   p;             Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More

In April we began work on a distressed and neglected property located at 2223 Adams Ave. that we have affectionaly dubbed The Hibbs House after its original owners who constructed it in 1913.  At the time we thought the project would be completed by June.  Clearly we underestimated.  Nevertheless, the (nearly) end product is exciting to present to you with before and after pictures. The front porch was covered in carpet that had been glued to the fir decking.  We removed the glue, replaced the bad wood, reinforced the planking and recoated with a durable weatherproof […]

The giant basement project continues to move forward.  In this episode, check out our sheetrock installation, paint, and custom doors as the project quickly (or not so quickly) approaches completion.     If you need some pointers on how to improve your home before you get ready to sell or you simply cherish the home you are in and want to make it sing, CONTACT ME, and let’s get you pointed in the right direction. Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy […]

Being a Realtor takes you many places many people never go.  Realtors also see many things that people never see.  Here are some of the latest sights that made us giggle…or cringe. Accessory dwellings are all the rage with affordable housing being so scarce.  This house comes with an mother-in-law apartment in a tree.   Meh.  Just another run-of-the-mill 747 accident in the neighborhood.  (Courtesy of my vacation to Universal Studios)   Is your bathroom boring you to tears? Spruce it up with vanity wallpaper.     You learn a lot […]

We recently purchased the historic Ambrose P. Hibbs home located at 2223 Adams Ave. in Ogden.  The purchase was somewhat of an accident after one of our property management clients ran into a personal hardship and even worse circumstances at the property.  Recognizing the impossible situation, we offered to purchase the home and help alleviate their burden.  They happily agreed.   At closing, we adopted a property that was a complete mess.  Fetid trash was piled high and years of neglect and abuse were glaring. The building had been used […]

It has been a while since we shared some of the absurd, unusual, and outright strange things we see while out in the field.   Enjoy some of the latest: They weren’t lying.  Box Elder trees can grow just about anywhere it turns out.   Nice touch. Those curtains totally hide the 2×4 security bars screwed into the door.   Is the bedroom to small or the bed to big. Hmmmmm….   Terrify your child into using the toilet with this creepy evil wall mount urinal.   Look at the light […]

Here is the latest installment in our epic basement project.  Learn about the electrical, foam insulation, acoustic batting, and brick work in this episode.     Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More

We recently filmed an update on our massive basement finishing project.  You can check out the latest on the floors and framing.  Be sure to watch the first or second episode to see how far we have come on this amazing transformation. Need Property Management? We Make Owning Rentals Easy Learn More