Simple living while renovating a 1930’s cottage
Hello and welcome! Charlene and Nate here just living a simple life pursuing financial freedom. We bought a little (744 sq ft) fixer upper cottage in 2020 and paid off our mortgage in only 3 years. You will find us sharing our renovation journey here and hope that it brings you a bit of inspiration!
DIY REnovations
Would you dare to buy a fixer upper and then fix it up (mostly) yourself? That’s exactly what we did! Follow our transformative journey into building a handmade home and see if you’re also up for the challenges and joys that come along with it!
Historic Cottage
Discover the beauty and quality of old historic and heritage homes. From original reclaimed shiplap, beadboard, cast iron sinks, clawfoot tubs, and more!
Gardening
Learn that even in a small urban setting, you can create a simple and sustainable garden. There is nothing like harvesting your own organic produce, caring for the pollinators, and even raising the smallest of all livestock~ red wiggler worms!
Debt Free
Imagine experiencing financial freedom by being debt free! We have learned to live simply and below our means to accomplish this goal. As a result, we were able to pay off our mortgage in only 3 short years! The sacrifice and dedication were well worth it and we’ll share more about that here!
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Hi! Welcome to our Little Pine Cottage!
Join us as we continue to renovate our TINY fixer upper historic cottage! With little to no construction experience, we tackle our renovations DIY style with a twist. We’re not flipping the house to make a profit or putting lipstick on the pig. Yet~ we are treating this little old gem with TLC and giving her a new life! She is being filled with reclaimed old original wood (mostly pine~ hence, the Little Pine Cottage) with the skills of an amateur artist building a literal handmade home!
DIY Home Renovations
Jump into our posts about how we took a leap of faith and bought a fixer upper with no real home building skills to tackle most of the renovation projects on our own!
Historic Cottage
There is something so special about buying an older home. The character and charm, quality materials that were used, along with a lot of challenges trying to blend the old with modern amenities.
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Small Space Living Guide
This guide will give you ideas and inspiration to live a more simple life in small spaces. You will find practical tips and exercises to help you through the process! You will gain a sense of FREEDOM as you declutter and focus on what really matters.
Urban Gardening
Learn that even in a small urban setting, you can create a simple and sustainable garden. There is nothing like harvesting your own organic produce, caring for the pollinators, and even raising the smallest of all livestock~ red wiggler worms!
Debt Free
Imagine experiencing financial freedom by being debt free! We have learned to live simply and below our means to accomplish this goal. As a result, we were able to pay off our mortgage in only 3 short years! The sacrifice and dedication were well worth it and we’ll share more about that here!
