The Hunt for Hooville
- At May 30, 2012
- By Melanie Hooyenga
- In Hooville
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I have news! I bought a house! (see below)
I’ve also revamped my website! Since I have a website for my design business, Ink Slinger Designs, I’m dedicating this site to writing.
Well, not JUST writing. I am scatterbrained, after all.
I’ve decided to document my adventures as a first-time homeowner here, where the entire internet can laugh and point at me. I have big plans:
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installing a vanity*
lots of painting (including a huge design in the unfinished basement)
staining the back deck ad fence (aka Owen’s paradise)
tearing down a makeshift fort in the garage**
refinishing the kitchen counter
more painting
resealing the hardwood floors
mowing the lawn***
and much, much more!
Why keep this bounty of material to myself?
*I will not actually be performing this task, but I will take pictures of my hot carpenter
** believe me when I say I much prefer to keep this, but my inspector assured me it’s a hazard and might collapse
***I’m very excited to do this for the FIRST TIME!
Buckle up and prepare to be amused!
I purchased my first home in the spring of 2012 and self-published a YA novel in November 2012.
Follow my journey as I simultaneously Pinterest-ify my home and spread FLICKER around the world.
Melanie's Mom
Obviously we neglected your development by not allowing you to mow the lawn when growing up. If you want to practice, you’re welcome to stop by.
Love the website!
Melanie Hooyenga
Ha! I don’t think Gary will let me drive the tractor.
Thanks!
Kristine
I have so many comments, but I’ll leave just a few for now…congratulations, good luck and happy trails!
Melanie Hooyenga
Thanks!! I can’t wait for you to see it.
Carole
This is when is gets really good! I can’t wait to see photos of your progress!
And congratulations on sweeping into home ownership with a bang!
Melanie Hooyenga
I hope you realize I will have you on speed dial…
Stace
FORT? SLEEPOVER!
Melanie Hooyenga
I know! Of course I thought of you first.
Jill Weykamp
Hey – I thought “The Fort” was going to be your Hot Tub deck? lol
Melanie Hooyenga
That was in a different house.
Terri
I only have one thing to add to Carole’s post: DeWalt 12v Max drill. It is the ultimate chick tool. Lightweight and powerful enough to get the job done like a boss!
Have fun! You are awesome.
Terri
Melanie Hooyenga
Excellent advice on the drill! I cannot wait to get started!
Susan barajas
I agree with your mom that your development has been lacking since you haven’t mowed a lawn. But with a tractor? Nah. Have your mom tell you about the push mower we used when growing up. But CONGRATS on the house!!!
Melanie Hooyenga
Sue, that’s the kind of lawn mower that I want. Gas scares me and I think I’d run over a cord.
Kristine
LIKE!!
Nadine
Yay! So excited for you!
BTW: You gave me my first laugh of the day (6:25am) with the line about the hot carpenter!
Melanie Hooyenga
He keeps insisting that he get a mention on the blog. I’m just trying to help.
Nadine
Ah, so you already know him! I thought you were just hoping you would have a hot carpenter! Cause sometimes they can be, um, sweaty. LOL.
Melanie Hooyenga
Yes, this is a very specific carpenter. And plumber. And lawn boy.
Angie
I think we need photos of this hot carpenter/plumber/lawn boy.
Melanie Hooyenga
I will be sure to have my camera handy.
Travis Erwin
Love that porch. And the new look of the blog.
Melanie Hooyenga
Thanks Travis. I’m very excited to sit out there with a cup of coffee.
qW
Beautiful place, Hooey! Best of luck in the new digs!
(I’ll refrain from suggesting you trim that bush out front, because I know how immature your followers can be.)
Melanie Hooyenga
I’m looking for a good deal on clippers. Know where I can find any?
Virginia Lee
I love it! I’m sure you’ll be very happy there. Owen too! Looking forward to reading of your refurbishing adventures too.
Yay! A HooBlog!
Melanie Hooyenga
Thank you!
Erica Chapman
YAY!!!! Can’t wait to see it. SO happy for you!!!!
Melanie Hooyenga
Thanks!! I cannot WAIT for our first get-together there!!
j a zobair
Congratulations! The house is so cute! And the website looks great.
It is an exciting step and you are going to have a blast. Can’t wait to read about it!
Melanie Hooyenga
Thank you! It still doesn’t quite feel real yet.
Marian (Gramma)
I can’t wait to see it and I want a picture of you mowing the lawn!
Melanie Hooyenga
I’ll post a picture of both of us!