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Taking Lucas to the Lumber Yard: What a 10-Year-Old Notices
Ryan Mitchell shares what he's learned from taking his 10-year-old son Lucas to the lumber yard and working on...
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Family in the Fix
The human side — living through a reno with kids, keeping a marriage intact when the kitchen's gone, why Sunday BBQ on a half-finished deck is still a win.
5 essays
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Sarah's Rules for the Renovation: What My Wife Won't Compromise On
Ryan Mitchell shares his wife Sarah's six non-negotiable renovation rules—functioning kitchen, no drama in fro...
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Sunday BBQ on a Half-Finished Deck — and Why That's the Point
Ryan Mitchell reflects on a Sunday BBQ on his half-finished deck during an eight-month renovation. He shares t...
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Renovating With Two Kids Underfoot: What Actually Works
Ryan Mitchell shares practical advice for living through a renovation with kids, based on his family's experie...
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How We Lived in One Room for Six Weeks Without Losing Our Minds
Ryan Mitchell shares his family's six-week experience living without a kitchen during a renovation—setup, rout...