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A blog about attempting a low-cost, low-impact, joyful lifestyle in suburbia.

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How We Electrified Our House

May 27, 2021 by Wen

We successfully converted our house to all electric, replacing all natural gas appliances with efficient electric ones. ⚡ Here’s how we did it.

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May 27, 2021 /Wen
diy, energy, home renovation, sustainability
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Our Big Attic Makeover

April 13, 2021 by Wen

We did a bunch of work in our attic — from building a new wall to installing a ventilation system to reusing insulation from the ‘80s. Read all about it here!

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April 13, 2021 /Wen
diy, home renovation, energy, insulation, sustainability
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Epic House Update #3: The Kitchen

July 30, 2019 by Wen

The final installment of our “catch up” marathon! Part 3: The kitchen renovation — everything plus the kitchen sink!

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July 30, 2019 /Wen
diy, home renovation, energy, sustainability
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Epic House Update #2: Drywall | Flooring | Lighting | Loft

July 30, 2019 by Wen

Our “catch up” marathon continues! Part 2: installing drywall, refinishing hardwood floors, installing lighting, and building the loft.

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July 30, 2019 /Wen
diy, home renovation, energy, sustainability
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Epic House Update #1: Skylight | Crawl Space | Heating/Cooling | Wiring

July 30, 2019 by Wen

We have fallen woefully behind on the blog. So here’s our attempt at a massive “catch up”! Part 1: installing the skylight, encapsulating the crawl space, installing the mini-split heat pump, and wiring the house.

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July 30, 2019 /Wen
diy, home renovation, energy, sustainability
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