Homeowners?
Us, too.
Noreen & Derek here!
We help real estate lovers achieve less-stress home renovations and get started house hacking.
As owner occupants of our two family fixer-upper, we have experienced the day-to-day of real estate investing plus endless remodeling projects.
Join us as we continue improving our property while helping you fix yours – sanity, in tact!
Our House

Fall 2023 House Updates – The Latest Repairs, a Garden Collapse, and Apple Jam
It’s time for a “what’s new” at our two family house! Here’s our Fall 2023 house updates….

Toddler Boy Room Decor – Sprucing up a Simple Space
This post is all about toddler boy room decor. Welcome back to our two family house!…

Before and After Home Renovations With Cost – Awesome Inspiration
Looking for before and after home renovations with cost? Want to renovate your house? You’re in the…
Renovation Tips & Tricks

House Construction During Pregnancy – What You Need to Know
I bet you’re wondering about house construction during pregnancy. Is it safe to do home renovations…

Renovating With Kids – How to Involve Your Children With These 11 Tasks
Renovating with kids, eh? You have our strongest support and deepest sympathies! Working through a home…

51 Easy 5 Minute No Bake Desserts (For Your Kitchen Remodel)
Howdy, hi there and welcome back to Our Two Family! Today we are talking 5 minute no-bake…
House Hacking

Pros & Cons of Being a Landlord You Need to Know
Do you want to know the pros and cons of being a landlord? You’ve come to the…

Tenant Gift Ideas – 13 Awesome Holiday Gifts 2023
Welcome back to Our Two Family house! Today we are talking about tenant gift ideas for this…

Renovating With Tenants in Place – 15 “Dos & Don’Ts” You Need to Know
Welcome back to Our Two Family house! This post explores the dos and don’ts of renovating with…
Latest Posts

250 Money Saving Tips – How to Dominate Your Savings Goals
Are you looking for 250 money saving tips? You’ve come to the right blog. Maybe you’re…

Pros & Cons of Being a Landlord You Need to Know
Do you want to know the pros and cons of being a landlord? You’ve come to the…

House Construction During Pregnancy – What You Need to Know
I bet you’re wondering about house construction during pregnancy. Is it safe to do home renovations…

Fall 2023 House Updates – The Latest Repairs, a Garden Collapse, and Apple Jam
It’s time for a “what’s new” at our two family house! Here’s our Fall 2023 house updates….

Best Ways to Save Money – 23 Practical Techniques
Want to know the best way to save money? We’ll tell you. It’s simple. The best way to…

Renovating With Kids – How to Involve Your Children With These 11 Tasks
Renovating with kids, eh? You have our strongest support and deepest sympathies! Working through a home…

Tenant Gift Ideas – 13 Awesome Holiday Gifts 2023
Welcome back to Our Two Family house! Today we are talking about tenant gift ideas for this…

The 23 Best Housewarming Gifts on Amazon
Welcome back to Our Two Family house! Today, we offer you: the best housewarming gifts on Amazon. …

How to Paint a Metal Radiator Cover – Easy DIY!
Welcome back to Our Two Family! Today we’ve got a fun little DIY project – how to…