Frugal Happy

A blog about attempting a low-cost, low-impact, joyful lifestyle in suburbia.

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How We Electrified Our House

May 27, 2021 by Wen

We successfully converted our house to all electric, replacing all natural gas appliances with efficient electric ones. ⚡ Here’s how we did it.

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May 27, 2021 /Wen
diy, energy, home renovation, sustainability
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Our Big Attic Makeover

April 13, 2021 by Wen

We did a bunch of work in our attic — from building a new wall to installing a ventilation system to reusing insulation from the ‘80s. Read all about it here!

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April 13, 2021 /Wen
diy, home renovation, energy, insulation, sustainability
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A Stronger Neighborhood in a COVID-19 World

April 26, 2020 by Wen

We’ve noticed an unexpected phenomenon during the awful pandemic: despite social distancing, our neighborhood has actually become closer.

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April 26, 2020 /Wen
community, lifestyle, neighborhood, diy
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The Home Renovation Project: A Timeline

January 28, 2020 by Chris

After 3 years, the house is done! How did we get here? Chris put together an interactive timeline of the project, from start to finish.

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January 28, 2020 /Chris
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Epic House Update #3: The Kitchen

July 30, 2019 by Wen

The final installment of our “catch up” marathon! Part 3: The kitchen renovation — everything plus the kitchen sink!

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July 30, 2019 /Wen
diy, home renovation, energy, sustainability
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