The Dotted Line is Signed

Welcome to my new blog space, Midnight Oil! If you are interested in following along on my first fixer-upper journey, and all the highs and lows that are sure to come along with the closing package, then keep on scrolling!

In July of 2020, during COVID-19 uncertainty and a tough job market, I decided to take a new job in Maryland which had some exciting opportunities I wanted to join. Given the timing of the new job start date, I had to find housing and move my life to Maryland in about three weeks (and during a hurricane) - easily one of the most spontaneous things I have done! It turns out that the rental market in Silver Spring is pretty hot, so I was only able to find a one-year lease, which led me to keeping my eye on the market for a steal shortly after unpacking my boxes. Along with 2021 came that opportunity! I was able to snag an estate sale for a great price, and the opportunity to change every surface, both hidden and visible, inside and outside the house. However, I have to say that it has amazing bones, so I am really lucky to have gotten in here. I would like to formally give a shout-out to my realtor who made this happen in under four weeks, which isn't surprising considering he is a Penn State grad (We Are!).

I am under a bit of a time crunch to get the house livable as soon as possible, so that I can move over my furniture and belongings from the rental. Therefore, I likely will not have time to produce the "vlogging" I had previously imagined before getting a fixer-upper. However, I will try to post occasional updates on the progress as I go, and I will eventually compile some recaps of the video I have grabbed during the renovation efforts.

And don't worry, that avocado kitchen and two-part floral wallpaper isn't going anywhere anytime soon! First up: carpet removal, wallpaper removal from the bedrooms, and wall priming.