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Ep 08: Renovating, DIY, and Personal Relationships

June 21, 2016

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Title: Ep 08: Renovating, DIY, and Personal Relationships
Show Notes: On this episode, we go behind the scenes on the complete kitchen renovation Chris and Julia did in Pittsburgh and hear some funny and also frustrating stories from them. We also talk about how renovating and doing DIY projects affects personal relationships. Its a good one.

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Complete Pittsburgh Kitchen Renovation

NEW PUGMIRE BABY!!!

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