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[quote=Anonymous]LOL, that's not a fixer upper, that's just some minor updating.  You can definitely do it.  Just make one area of the house your sanctuary while you work on the rest.  Get creative with the kids -- go out a lot, have picnics outside, etc.  Totally doable.  Kids are so adaptable.  And they will be fascinated by the work being done -- our kids our riveted by the carpenters, contractors, plumbers, etc. and all their gear.  And the noise it makes.  Not to mention my DH's zillion shiny tools, and watching him work.  We are living in our definitely very much a fixer upper house and fully gutting it (i.e. taking it back to the studs) while doing so.  We have 2 kids, 3 and 1.  Most people think we are crazy, but we are DIYers and handy, plus we were able to buy what will, eventually, be our "dream house" by going this route.  We live in one area while we do the others.  It can definitely be done, and kids learn so much from watching and following what you are doing.  It can be a real learning experience for them, too.  Just be careful with the lead paint, as a PP mentioned.  You definitely want to be careful there, if you are doing work on windows, trim, etc.  GL. [/quote]

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