The Journal

Everything we are learning, spending, building and figuring out — documented as it happens. No filter, no fluff.

The Last Bolt: Renovating a Bathroom 36 Hours Before 20 Guests Arrived

Six weeks into owning the property, 20 guests arriving Sunday morning, and a bathroom that needed to go from disaster to welcoming. Here is exactly how the 36 hours before the first knock at the door went.

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What We Bought, Why We Bought It, and What We Would Do Differently

152 acres east of Edson, Alberta. The financing wall, the viewing, the offer, and the surprises that started on day one.

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The Real Cost of Starting a Glamping Property in Alberta

What we actually spent in the first month beyond the purchase price. Real numbers, real surprises, and the honest answer on how much cash to have ready.

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