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Morning! I have laid low the last couple of days due to a stomach bug but I'mmmmmm BACKKKK!!! Lol

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Since moving up here, I have spent some time in Pine River getting to know the town a bit. We are located 10 minutes east of Pine River, 10 minutes west of Crosslake and 10 minutes north of Jenkins. And approximately 3...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/visit-pine-river","title":"Visit Pine River","summary":"Since moving up here, I have spent some time in Pine River getting to know the town a bit. We are located 10 minutes east of Pine River, 10 minutes west of Crosslake and 10 minutes north of Jenkins. And approximately 3...","date_modified":"2026-09-14T00:54:53Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/decorating","html_content":"

I have been busy decorating the home, but still have painting to finish up on. Just picked up curtains for one of the bedrooms and am struggling a bit on what color/print I want to do for the living area and our bedroom...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/decorating","title":"Decorating","summary":"I have been busy decorating the home, but still have painting to finish up on. Just picked up curtains for one of the bedrooms and am struggling a bit on what color/print I want to do for the living area and our bedroom...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T18:51:19Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/peony-garden","html_content":"

The landscaping bricks have been laid and it's now time to start putting down the cardboard (to keep the grass along the fence line at bay) and the red mulch to make it all look pretty. Will be working on that this week...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/peony-garden","title":"Peony Garden","summary":"The landscaping bricks have been laid and it's now time to start putting down the cardboard (to keep the grass along the fence line at bay) and the red mulch to make it all look pretty. Will be working on that this week...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T18:46:07Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/food-in-pine-river","html_content":"

I have been meaning to post this for some time, the food up here is delicious! Though we had been coming up to this area for the last several years as we had an RV in Jenkins and then the cabin in Crosslake, but we neve...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/food-in-pine-river","title":"Food in Pine River","summary":"I have been meaning to post this for some time, the food up here is delicious! Though we had been coming up to this area for the last several years as we had an RV in Jenkins and then the cabin in Crosslake, but we neve...","date_modified":"2026-09-09T14:42:58Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/official-start-to-fall---labor-day-is-over","html_content":"

The Astronomical Fall officially begins on September 22nd however, for some of us it begins when Labor Day is over, or the MN State Fair ends or even our kids head back to school. Regardless of what event stirs that fee...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/official-start-to-fall---labor-day-is-over","title":"Official start to Fall - Labor Day is over!","summary":"The Astronomical Fall officially begins on September 22nd however, for some of us it begins when Labor Day is over, or the MN State Fair ends or even our kids head back to school. Regardless of what event stirs that fee...","date_modified":"2026-09-08T15:52:14Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/home-office","html_content":"

My home office is finally useable and feeling comfortable! I did some moving around to open up some floor space as if we are lucky to have ALL the kids up for a visit someday, we have an additional area usable for a sle...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/home-office","title":"Home office","summary":"My home office is finally useable and feeling comfortable! I did some moving around to open up some floor space as if we are lucky to have ALL the kids up for a visit someday, we have an additional area usable for a sle...","date_modified":"2026-09-03T19:52:45Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/decorating-begins","html_content":"

Since the construction portion of Phase One has completed, we now begin the painting, trim and decorating portion. As you can see in the picture, we do have one of the walls painted and have started to place items again...

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Yesterday we wrapped up the construction on Phase One of the remodel of our home here in Pine River. The last project was the front door and it turned out beautifully! However, we have a few flies in here now that I am...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/phase-one-complete","title":"Phase One Complete","summary":"Yesterday we wrapped up the construction on Phase One of the remodel of our home here in Pine River. The last project was the front door and it turned out beautifully! However, we have a few flies in here now that I am...","date_modified":"2026-09-01T18:38:06Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/final-day-of-phase-one","html_content":"

Happy Monday morning the 31st of August. Seems appropriate that the last day of August is going to be our last day of construction on Phase One. We have been told that our contractors will have everything wrapped up to...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/final-day-of-phase-one","title":"Final Day of Phase One","summary":"Happy Monday morning the 31st of August. Seems appropriate that the last day of August is going to be our last day of construction on Phase One. We have been told that our contractors will have everything wrapped up to...","date_modified":"2026-08-31T15:12:08Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/happy-anniversary","html_content":"

12 years ago, Jay and I said \"I Do\" on a boat on Lake Minnetonka that sealed our future together. From the day we met in 2009 on Match.com, we knew that we were going to be everlasting. There was that \"connection\" that...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/happy-anniversary","title":"Happy Anniversary!","summary":"12 years ago, Jay and I said \"I Do\" on a boat on Lake Minnetonka that sealed our future together. From the day we met in 2009 on Match.com, we knew that we were going to be everlasting. There was that \"connection\" that...","date_modified":"2026-08-28T14:18:56Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/couple-more-days-to-go-on-phase-one","html_content":"

We are nearing the end of Phase One. Today is another fun day of electrical for Rodney the contractor. Lights and ceiling fans get put up as well as all electrical outlets and light switches now get to be installed. J...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/couple-more-days-to-go-on-phase-one","title":"Couple more days to go on Phase One","summary":"We are nearing the end of Phase One. Today is another fun day of electrical for Rodney the contractor. Lights and ceiling fans get put up as well as all electrical outlets and light switches now get to be installed. J...","date_modified":"2026-08-27T13:23:08Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/better-late-than-never","html_content":"

So the sanding completed yesterday and we have a house full of sheetrock dust. I am on my third canister vac as I plugged the HEPA filters on the other two and have to wait until tomorrow for some new filters to arrive....

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Yup, Jay and I are ready for the sanding to be complete. And we are promised by the subcontractors that it will be done today. Although we have tried to keep personal items and furnishings covered in plastic, it still ...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/the-sanding-continues","title":".....the sanding continues","summary":"Yup, Jay and I are ready for the sanding to be complete. And we are promised by the subcontractors that it will be done today. Although we have tried to keep personal items and furnishings covered in plastic, it still ...","date_modified":"2026-08-25T13:01:03Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/week-3","html_content":"

Good Monday morning! We are off to the races!!!! Okay, so we are only off to more construction but this will be a good week filled with finishing off the sheetrock today. Then we have doors coming in and light fixture...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/week-3","title":"Week 3!","summary":"Good Monday morning! We are off to the races!!!! Okay, so we are only off to more construction but this will be a good week filled with finishing off the sheetrock today. Then we have doors coming in and light fixture...","date_modified":"2026-08-24T12:48:43Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/no-true-updates","html_content":"

Still more mudding to be done. Surprised that it is taking as long with these subcontractors as one would expect especially since there are two of them. I believe one may still be learning as he doesn't appear to be up...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/no-true-updates","title":"No true updates ","summary":"Still more mudding to be done. Surprised that it is taking as long with these subcontractors as one would expect especially since there are two of them. I believe one may still be learning as he doesn't appear to be up...","date_modified":"2026-08-21T13:26:36Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/another-day-of-taping-and-mudding","html_content":"

Nothing exciting today to mention. We are on Day 2 of taping and mudding. Apparently it can take 2-3 days to complete the job. And then on Saturday, I will spend a good portion of the day vacuuming and dusting up all t...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/another-day-of-taping-and-mudding","title":"Another day of taping and mudding","summary":"Nothing exciting today to mention. We are on Day 2 of taping and mudding. Apparently it can take 2-3 days to complete the job. And then on Saturday, I will spend a good portion of the day vacuuming and dusting up all t...","date_modified":"2026-08-20T13:29:56Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/sheetrock-complete","html_content":"

Busy couple of days with the noise and mess of construction as the sheetrock was placed throughout. But it is finally complete and we have real walls! So much fun to watch the vision coming to reality. There are times...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/sheetrock-complete","title":"Sheetrock Complete","summary":"Busy couple of days with the noise and mess of construction as the sheetrock was placed throughout. But it is finally complete and we have real walls! So much fun to watch the vision coming to reality. There are times...","date_modified":"2026-08-19T12:46:02Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/walls-going-up","html_content":"

Going into the 2nd day of walls going up and it's been fun to watch. It takes a whole different type of mindset to be able to lift a 12ft section of drywall above your head high up on a scaffold. Mind you this is being...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/walls-going-up","title":"Walls going up!","summary":"Going into the 2nd day of walls going up and it's been fun to watch. It takes a whole different type of mindset to be able to lift a 12ft section of drywall above your head high up on a scaffold. Mind you this is being...","date_modified":"2026-08-18T12:50:56Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/week-two-of-construction","html_content":"

Drywall starts going up! We first thought we were excited about framing going up and the rooms taking shape. Now we find we are excited to have the drywall go up and actually have walls! And the echo will finally be g...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/week-two-of-construction","title":"Week Two of Construction","summary":"Drywall starts going up! We first thought we were excited about framing going up and the rooms taking shape. Now we find we are excited to have the drywall go up and actually have walls! And the echo will finally be g...","date_modified":"2026-08-17T12:42:36Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-five-wrapping-up-electrical","html_content":"

The last two days have been busy ones for the contractors. They first had to figure out how the wiring had been originally set up, then layout the new plan and then build to that plan. Yesterday they accomplished finis...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-five-wrapping-up-electrical","title":"Day Five: Wrapping up Electrical","summary":"The last two days have been busy ones for the contractors. They first had to figure out how the wiring had been originally set up, then layout the new plan and then build to that plan. Yesterday they accomplished finis...","date_modified":"2026-08-14T13:04:45Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-four-electrical-continues","html_content":"

Not much to report today. Yesterday was an interesting day as our contractors worked to figure out the current electrical and how it had been connected....one of them got zapped a few times after the power to that junct...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-four-electrical-continues","title":"Day Four: Electrical Continues","summary":"Not much to report today. Yesterday was an interesting day as our contractors worked to figure out the current electrical and how it had been connected....one of them got zapped a few times after the power to that junct...","date_modified":"2026-08-13T13:04:51Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-three-of-construction","html_content":"

This is real! Having walked into this place several months ago filled with the prior owners \"stuff\" - there was no rhyme or reason as to what each room was, but for the kitchen. The rest of the rooms were not laid out ...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-three-of-construction","title":"Day Three of Construction","summary":"This is real! Having walked into this place several months ago filled with the prior owners \"stuff\" - there was no rhyme or reason as to what each room was, but for the kitchen. The rest of the rooms were not laid out ...","date_modified":"2026-08-12T13:17:14Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-two-construction","html_content":"

We had a lot of details to go through with our contractors on Day One yesterday. We made a few adjustments in the sizing of the hallway and rooms and discussed doors as well as lighting. Today they will be here early a...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/day-two-construction","title":"Day Two Construction","summary":"We had a lot of details to go through with our contractors on Day One yesterday. We made a few adjustments in the sizing of the hallway and rooms and discussed doors as well as lighting. Today they will be here early a...","date_modified":"2026-08-11T11:09:32Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/construction-begins","html_content":"

Good Monday morning! Today is the day that the construction begins on the inside of the property. We are adding two new bedrooms (highlighted area in green in picture) and adding walls to close in the master bedroom as...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/construction-begins","title":"Construction begins!","summary":"Good Monday morning! Today is the day that the construction begins on the inside of the property. We are adding two new bedrooms (highlighted area in green in picture) and adding walls to close in the master bedroom as...","date_modified":"2026-08-10T13:17:06Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/organizing-day","html_content":"

Decided to spend some time in the future pole barn, current gym, organizing the chaos. This is just a small section of Christmas items we have. There is still more in our storage unit we need to go get along with addit...

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/organizing-day","title":"Organizing Day","summary":"Decided to spend some time in the future pole barn, current gym, organizing the chaos. This is just a small section of Christmas items we have. There is still more in our storage unit we need to go get along with addit...","date_modified":"2026-08-09T19:19:05Z"},{"id":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/august-8-2026","html_content":"

Lots of updates added: wallpaper border removed, back gate is now gone and construction materials are starting to arrive.

","url":"https://pineriverremodel.com/blog/f/august-8-2026","title":"August 8, 2026","summary":"Lots of updates added: wallpaper border removed, back gate is now gone and construction materials are starting to arrive.","date_modified":"2026-08-08T15:02:13Z"}]}