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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!

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Even though there won’t be any parades this year Even though there won’t be any parades this year and @toomeysmardigras was heartbreakingly empty (when it should be bustling and busting at the seams), we will still carry on the Mardi Gras spirit and represent the birthplace of MG in America in this house! We stocked up on decorations, moonpies and apparel for the kiddos this weekend. Now bring on the king cake!👑🎂💜💛
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Have you ever had a moon pie or king cake?! Some of my favorite local sweets! Mmmhmmm! Happy Sunday!✨
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Something I never thought I’d do? Measure shoes Something I never thought I’d do? Measure shoes on TV.🤷🏼‍♀️Yet here we are...a quick behind the scenes of the shoe rack I built for an episode of @todayshomeowner is in my stories if you want to check it out! You can see the TV circus in action.🎪🤪
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Merry 5th Day of Christmas from my sweet and wild Merry 5th Day of Christmas from my sweet and wild Wolfpack!🎄🥰 I hope your Christmas Day was filled with your favorite people and things.
We had the best weekend getting in the Christmas s We had the best weekend getting in the Christmas spirit!🎄Hope you’re feeling the magic of Christmas at least a little bit too!✨
Thanks, Josh, for helping me build a column today! Thanks, Josh, for helping me build a column today!😍We’re on day 3 in my dad’s hometown helping to #buildlafayettelanding, a community service project he dreamed up to build up the community after Hurricane Michael devastated the area in 2018.
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A lot more work to do before we wrap Thursday afternoon!🛠
Have you ever used spackling in a unique way? A ho Have you ever used spackling in a unique way? A homeowner I worked with recently used a stencil and spackling on her foyer wall to add some subtle interest! It was so fun! I love this neat contest that sparks creativity. Tag a friend who you think could win this contest with their ideas! It closes Feb 1st!
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