“We tiptoe around until Helen wakes up!” says Erin Napier of her and husband Ben’s baby girl. They feed her, Ben has coffee and a fried egg, and Erin downs a bowl of cereal (Frosted Mini-Wheats or Raisin Bran) and a Coke Zero.

The family does a lap around the neighborhood with Chevy and Baker (short for Studebaker), both Great Pyrenees rescues.

Although their “office”—a.k.a. any house they’re redoing—is typically within walking distance of their home, says Erin, “we’re always dashing out at the last minute and hauling lots of gear, so we drive.” Erin’s mom pitches in with babysitting.

On a typical day, Ben and Erin stop by three houses in progress. Google Calendar keeps them on track with deadlines.