Yellow jackets! Flying crazily in and out of a space between our Hardy Plank siding and the outer wall of our house. Hundreds of these ferocious critters had invaded that slim space doing who knows what! What if they managed to get inside? A home invasion—could that happen? "Of course it could!" my Worst Case... Continue Reading →
2024 Housing Wisdom
The official start of Autumn is just around the corner—and already—the Off Grounds Housing Panic has set in. In hopes of keeping you and your Hoo from being swept onto the crazy train of hand wringing and confusion, our updated Housing Tips can be found in the link below. It's full of wise counsel from... Continue Reading →
Revisit: Housing Wisdom
We now live in the house I wrote about below —"The Burleson CharlottesVilla"— where friends and family come to "cozy down." But believe me, the whole process wasn't exactly a warm and cozy, relaxing experience! God saw us through many decisions, setbacks, delays, and "issues." And now, we are incredibly grateful every day for each... Continue Reading →
Housing Wisdom
We are currently building a house. Never done it before. There are many steps in the process, and much of it is confusing. In May, we met our construction foreman who has built countless beautiful homes and has the expertise to get it done. I go by once a week and deliver brownies to the... Continue Reading →