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Hey y’all, I’m Chelsea Lipford Wolf. This site is where you’ll find out what projects I’m working on around my house, the latest episodes of my web series and maybe pick up a few tidbits to use around your house!

My home improvement story started when I was several weeks old. My Dad, who most people know as host of Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford, would bring me to work at his local remodeling company, Lipford Construction. I think it was just a thrifty way to save money on day care…

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As I grew older, Dad turned his attention to his local home improvement TV show as a way to promote his construction company. I spent my summers with him and the crew while they were taping Today’s Homeowner predecessor. I still remember like it was yesterday when they let me push a shopping cart in the background of a scene inside our local Home Depot store. Best. Day. Ever. At least for an 11 year old.

After graduating from St. John’s University with a degree in TV & Film Studies in May 2010, I started working for reals as a producer for Dad’s show. It didn’t take long for me to realize living and working with BOTH of my parents was TOO much to handle for Little Miss Independent. So in February 2011, I bought my first home.

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The purchase, initial updating, moving in, moving out, intense remodeling, and moving back in was chronicled on Today’s Homeowner’s First Time Homeowner Series, which you can find here.

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Shortly after moving back into my house following the completion of the remodel and TV series, I met the man who was to be my future husband, Brandon. After dating for 16 months, we were engaged. And we’ve been happily married since March 2014.

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Our house, hands and hearts have gotten even fuller with the addition of two new members of the Wolf Pack, Mary Helen (October 2015) and Gus (January 2017).

Mary Helen and Gus in July 2017

And somewhere along the way I couldn’t help but follow even more in my father’s footsteps and I joined him as a co-host on Today’s Homeowner. It’s still one of the titles I carry and something I enjoy doing, at least when Dad’s not making me do the dirty work!

As much fun as it is working with dear, old Dad, I was itching to do projects that are more “me”, and that’s how Checking In With Chelsea, the web series, was born! It’s a fun way to teach family, friends, and YOU how to complete creative projects that interest me and my current state in life.

So keep coming back and checking in with me, Chelsea!

{For collaborations, please send an email to info@checkinginwithchelsea.com.}

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Successfully transformed our birthday cake wagon f Successfully transformed our birthday cake wagon float from last year into a tractor for this years’ preschool Mardi Gras parade.🎉SO happy our sweet school found a safe way to keep this cute tradition alive for the kiddos!
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The theme was Storybook Characters, so Mary Helen and Gus chose their favorite character, Tractor Mac by @billysteersauthor. Check them out next time you’re in the market for illustrated books with a good storyline.🥰
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Happy Covid Mardi Gras! #partyanyway 💜💛
I’m crazy excited to be diving into my first who I’m crazy excited to be diving into my first whole room makeover in our new house, the dining room!! And it all starts with these boxes from @armstrongceilings. Some of you guessed flooring in my stories but it’s actually planks that clip together to form a floating ceiling. I’m sharing more of the process in stories!
I’ve never done a decorative ceiling before so I’m so stoked to share it with you.🤩
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Watch my stories today and then let me know what questions you have! I can answer in my video that will be coming out March 1st!
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#doitherself #armstrong #armstrongceilings #decorativeceiling #5thwall #diningroomdecor #diningroominspiration #sponsoredpost #inspiredtodomore #diyyoutuber #youtubevideocomingsoon
I feel like I’ve been keeping a secret!🤫My te I feel like I’ve been keeping a secret!🤫My team and I have been working on an ALL NEW STYLE for my videos and the first one just got posted to my website! (Click that link in my bio to watch it!) It is so fun to watch even if you don’t need to know how to remove wallpaper. (Trust me!🤣)And it is so much more me! A little bit silly but still got you covered with the goods (how-to info that is😉).
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Let me know what you think!! We’re starting on the next video tomorrow and it’s a dream project for me, so can’t wait to show you details in stories on Tuesday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉to my beautiful little boy who c HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉to my beautiful little boy who could wear pajamas, eat, and run around in circles all day long if we let him. And today we let him because he’s 4 years old!😱We love you buddy!💙🎈
I’ve been busy making plans for our exterior ren I’ve been busy making plans for our exterior renovation...windows, doors, shutters, PAINT colors...can’t wait to install a front door with 3/4 glass. It’ll make this little spot shine bright all year long.🤩
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Would you want me to share the process in stories of planning and getting things all lined up for our curb appeal makeover? Let me know!👊🏻
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#foyerdesign #welcomehome #workinprogress💪 #tipsandtricks #tipsandtrick #helpalongtheway #makingahouseahome #diyupdate #diyhomemakeover #homemakeovers #renothishouse
Very excited to make a last minute trip to witness Very excited to make a last minute trip to witness my middle sister’s engagement!😍Nevermind bridezilla, this sister of the bride is taking over.😉
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