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Building A Home? Try These 3 Easy Tips Before Drywall To Save Time Later

If I had to describe one thing I have learned being in the design industry and now building our own house is that construction comes in spurts. Progress tend to lag and creep and move slowly through planning, design phases and gathering materials, but then… bam, bam, bam! Subcontractors are ready, materials are being ordered or delivered or installed, decisions are being made and you gotta be ready! This cycle repeats itself over and over, meaning that in the downtime you hope to get your ducks in a row as much as possible so that once things are aligned, work can take off without a hitch. As a owner/builder/general contractor, this cycle can be a bit daunting with no small amount of juggling, but throughout the process, you find a few key prep items that you thank yourself immensely for later on in the project. The next 3 easy tips before drywall described in this article are, for us, exactly that! Tips that…

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My Name is chloe

I am a wife, new mom, designer, blogger and recently returned expat in Germany who loves nothing more than a crisp fall afternoon full of all things Jesus, flowers, and hot tea and I honestly am thrilled you are here in this little corner of the web.

Here, at Porch & Peony, my mission is to reflect the beauty and joy of life endowed by our Creator, Jesus Christ, so whether you are on the go traveling or enjoying a cup of coffee at home in the day to day, I hope to share inspiration that has brought joy into our home while  empowering / coming alongside you to cultivate your environment into a life nurturing space…

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