Our dream house decided to give us one final challenge! We have been incredibly grateful for this home. Everything is on one floor, and it is perfect for our rescue dogs. However, that bedroom leak we mentioned earlier? It means we need a $20,000 roof replacement. It is easy to get upset, but Kip and I are choosing laughter. We still love this house despite the mess and the massive expense. You do not need a perfect plan to find something to be grateful for today. How do you

What happens when a hard won victory turns into an indoor waterfall? Welcome to part two of our dream home adventure! During our inspection, we pushed the sellers to cover the cost of a radon fan. We thought we had scored a major win when they finally agreed. But four weeks later, a heavy rainstorm proved us wrong. The fan was installed incorrectly, bringing the weather right into our bedroom. It taught us a valuable lesson. When someone says a problem is solved, it pays to d