One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure?

So today we went to the dump to get rid of our unused, useless, non-utilized items that we no longer needed. We all know the saying, "One man's junk is another man's treasure" right? Well, Casey definitely knows the true meaning of that saying. For example, when you all go to the dump, you usually, well....dump you trash and leave, right? Well, Casey dumps his trash and then what does he do? Does he get back in his vehicle and leave, like a good city citizen dumper? Oh no, he does some dump diving (which is a step up from dumpster diving, mind you) to find new treasures that he can take home. Items such as a sewing machine, gun case, wood for various construction projects he has going on at home, trash cans, aluminum, tricycles and other such nonsense items have been gained by a simple trip to the dump! Who else leaves the dump with more things than they came with? Oh, and of course there is a guard hanging out in a little shack at the entrance of the dump monitoring all going in...and out, so not only is he dump diving, he has to make a strategic plan of getaway from the dump guard to keep his well fought after treasures (mostly from the crows). Not only is it strategic, he also succeeds at it...every time in fact! So, the next time you see Casey, you should ask him about his prized possessions from the dump, maybe we will even start up a trophy room of prized dump articles rescued from the depths of the landfill for all to see, and if you're really lucky, maybe you can be the next lucky contestant to take a trip to the dump with Casey....

Well, on other news, our basement room that Casey has been working on for the last little while is done! And not only that, but we are going to finish the rest of the basement apparently, so yesterday he started framing in a room downstairs...I'm telling you guys, when he says he wants to do something, he means business and usually starts it up that day! He moves quick! Below I have posted pictures for our friendly viewers out there!

Here is the view looking down our stairs, note the carpet...and I know you're thinking, "Wow, I wish I knew what company installed that carpet because they did an amazing job!" However, I am now going to amaze you all by telling you my amazing husband Casey installed all of the carpet downstairs!! Isn't he great?!

This is the wood Casey installed on our stairs, it looks even nicer in person! By the way, this would probably serve as our trophy room for our dump prizes...the wood just adds a sort of trophy feel for this room and it would only be fitting for all that good stuff to be in here...

Yes, the wood box is custom made too? :) I'm pretty sure Casey would build you one if you wanted....come to think of it, that wood might have come from a dump run....and for the main part of the room....

And for one last look at those stairs on my way back up with cooper curiously looking at me....

That's the virtual tour for now, with stuff scattered about while I try to decide how to decorate! Life is fun though when house projects are going on. This side of the basement is our next task:

I will keep you all updated on that!

On other news, my brother Brady is now a DADDY! There little bundle of joy was born on Feb. 21! So I am now the proud aunt of yet a third nephew! Life is great! So if you by chance run into them, congratulations is in order!

Until next time, hope you all are having a great Saturday!