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B E T T E R H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S |
“ B e c a u s e o f a r a t ” is an odd motto for a kitchen. But
one rodent blamed for chewing a water supply line taught
Lisa Young Cantrell she could take charge of a remodel-
ing project—with impressive results. Two weeks after
she bought her Oxnard, California, house, Lisa woke
up and stepped into
2
inches of water that damaged her
entire house. With no remodeling experience, Lisa hired
a contractor for the skilled labor. But limited funds and
lots of determination led her to roll up her sleeves and
tackle other major jobs, such as knocking down walls,
measuring for cabinetry, and designing a layout from
scratch. “It was one of the worst times in my life,” Lisa
says, “but I proved to myself I could do it.” Now she can
focus on what she truly loves: turning the vegetables she
grows into dinner for friends and family. ■
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