#flippingkeni

Took nearly 2 years after sitting abandoned and neglected for nearly 2 decades. Too many dramas and seemingly endless setbacks in building and restoring this 110 year old house are nothing compared to the what was accomplished. There were times when I almost gave up but I kept pushing because I know and feel that it will be worthwhile. It is still a work in progress but it is decent now for a show and tell. Lol. Open house parties to follow 😊. I am grateful to many...especially to my Mom and Mr. Hobbie, to YouTube DIYers, #Menards, to #Lowes, #HomeDepot and to everyone who sent positive vibes and encouragement. The journey and struggle were so worth it. #flippingkeni #diy #rehab #detroit #northend #ardenpark #bostonedison #thisoldhouse #deservetopreserve #restore #theysaiditcantbedone #ididit #grateful #foursquare #farmhouse (at North End, Detroit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1RgO43lF_L/?igshid=1a5vuyyefeiy1

Found a vintage cast iron door knocker for Keni. Of course, this would have been perfect for my soon-to-be restored craftsman door. In the meantime, this goes under the bed until the right time comes. #doorknocker #castiron #flippingkeni #detroit #northend #ardenpark #bostonedison #door (at North End, Detroit) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3zRDtAvPw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j7ovdiyzsl92

I'm obsessed with vintage doors and windows so when I cracked open the board on the side of Keni, a century old white farmhouse screen door greeted us screaming for TLC. Yup so much wear and tear on this baby but it can still be resurrected. The original hardware is still in use. Wow! I got the glass pane door for $10 on Facebook marketplace. What a steal!! #door #glasspanedoor #vintage #farmhousedoor #diy #hgtv #homeimprovement #rehabbing #flippingkeni #detroit #northend #ardenpark #bostonedison (at Arden Park-East Boston Historic District)

Twilight hour musings: I would like to learn a skilled trade...something that involves being creative, resourceful, sustainable and socially relevant and still have time for my creative outlet of drawing and painting. DIY is fun but I need something more structured and fulfilling. Kenilworth has inspired me that I can actually build...Legos of childhood have now become real life brick and cinder blocks. It is now a full circle as they say. #learn #build #create #diy #skilledtrade #detroit #northend #ardenpark #bostonedison #flippingkeni (at Arden Park-East Boston Historic District)