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!
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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…

our amazing old house remodel – the 2nd floor, part 4
Welcome back to our two family house! Today, we present the 4th and final post on our…
Renovation Tips & Tricks

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…

101 proven home renovation tips for your next DIY
Looking for home renovation tips? Starting a DIY home renovation? Look no further. Here are 101…

House Hacking

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…

How to get around owner occupancy (hint: DON’T.)
Want to know how to get around owner occupancy rules? Here’s the short answer: don’t. Say…
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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…

how to cover heating pipes with sisal rope
Welcome back to Our Two Family house! This post is all about how to cover heating pipes…

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…

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…

home improvement ideas for small houses – 12 affordable projects!
Welcome back to Our Two Family house! Today we are exploring home improvement ideas for small houses….