There were retrofit for energy efficiency incentives for homeowners, especially in low income neighborhoods, in Chicago in the early 2000's. We had a relatively popular houseblog at the time ( #houseinprogress ...RIP) and I wrote a lot about what we did to retrofit our 1914 house, DIY style.

Sometimes the best plan is changing the plan. 🙃

Our one-big-reno dream turned into phases — starting with a pergola instead of a roofed deck. More flexible, less $$$, and way more "us."

Next up: backyard bliss now, mudroom later.

#HouseInProgress #PhasedNotFrazzled #FromChaosToCalm

Cleaned out the last corner of basement today. #houseinprogress