young family, old house

My family consists of three people. Me, a 20 year-old craft-obsessed couponer, Bryan, my 22 year-old modern day Prince Charming, and Aubrey, our 9 month-old princess and the love of my life. (We're hoping to add a pitbull mix to the bunch soon!) We recently started a rent-to-own agreement (or lease with an option to buy) and acquired half of an old house in a neighborhood entirely different than what we're used to. Going from the country to a very large town is a big change for us. This thing also needs a lot of work, but that's something we're willing to do! When we first stepped in, the smell of dog and the hideous walls overtook us, but we're slowly making the mess our own little home. Starting with the most important room, the kitchen! It was a hideous blood red - and white - because clearly the previous owners had to have been insane. They half painted everything and didn't mind where they put their painters tape. It's a mess. So with a rather small budget (think $10,000 to fix up a 7 room house that needs A LOT of love and a yard that needs a fence, a garden of course, and parking spots added), we are setting out on the adventure together. I'm hoping you'll join us as this young family revamps our old house! Along the way, I promise to post great ideas that I have as well as our progress, and also any crafts that I whip up and couponing deals that I stumble upon. Keep in mind that I'm from central PA, so a lot of them might be particular to my region, but a lot hit on a broader scope. I'm here just to share great ideas and great buys that I come across and hopefully I'll inspire some of you with my home's transformation, and if not, at least I'll help you save a few bucks!!