A Mongo Home Companion

I wanted to share or…ram down your throat the latest home project at the House of Mongo as a Diary Companion to the series The House That Mongo ... we began. Brown shag carpet, 80's style. I didn't have a picture of the bar area but here is the tile ... noticed that I think the carpet is ruined. I’ve tried to scrub the carpet and soak [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:50:17

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Just in case you were looking for equal time..

In keeping with my recent obviation from character, here’s some highlights from President Nelson’s latest letter regarding Thomas More College of Liberal Arts and while we’re dealing with a publicized letter and a part of the public knowledge, I’ll give it in full [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:26:23

hello, 2009

happy new year. i know—i’m just a little late to the party. i have no idea what happened to yesterday—good thing i didn’t make any vows to blog every day this year (though i enjoy immensely that other people manage it with such panache). heh. maybe next year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:58:05

Hiring Home Remodeling Contractor Wise Or Not?

Current housing slump affects the value of your real estate property. The rise in mortgage interest did not help either. What to do with it? ... you have for a change are to either sell the house and buy a new one, or a better option which is to remodel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:00:26

Parade of homes, version 1

Next week Rusty and I will be venturing out with our Realtor for the first time to go look at houses - as in, actually go inside ... This is a renovation that was looking pretty rough in the Google Street View shot. The interior photos [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 04:16:37

Home Improvement Contractors - A Guide

Now that you’ve decided to remodel your home, you’ll need to make sure that you’re choosing the right contractor to do the job ... contractors, who can find out if your house will need improved wiring for heating and air conditioning ... . If you’re not sure where to find the right home improvement contractors for your new renovation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:31:59

The Choy Residence by Terry & Terry Architecture

This home in San Francisco’s Noe Valley, was renovated with the help of Terry & Terry Architecture, ... for this renovation consists of the subtraction of specific existing walls and parts of the existing roof to let ... in the utility/basement area under the home and is gravity-fed to the garden irrigation system for use [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 21:54:47

Plywood: More Details on the Morton's Expansion

Union Square: Speaking of changes in the Union Square area, ... wine room. Meanwhile, the basement/current dining room will be converted into five private rooms. Total cost for the renovation: a cool $3 million. · Confirmed: Morton's Taking Former Disney Store Space [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:03:19

Hotel News Briefs :: Everyone Wants to Be a Hotelier These Days

The HotelChatter Guide to Great Hotel Sex Ever had totally crappy sex in a hotel? Sometimes it's your partner's fault (and sometimes it's yours -- lay off the whiskey, friend), but there are always aspects of your sexytime experiences that depend largely on the venue [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 22:35:35

Bungalow 404 Update

It’s been a while since there was an update on the renovation of Bungalow 404 ... the screen framing. I realize not everyone enjoys looking at the early stages of renovation ... in the basement and haven’t made any tile selections there. In the hall bath (one with the difficult air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:28:42

Kohl Submits Revised Proposal Ahead of January 22 Hearings; Modest Concessions to Conservation Commission

Kohl Construction, doing business as Tofino Associates/Northern Avenue Homes, submitted a revised condo proposal to the Conservation Commission on Friday. Download PDFs of the revised proposal (1.96MB) and associated narrative (1.31MB). This proposal will come before the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board on January 22 (see below) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:13:24

KIEHL’S new Portable Essence Oils

Customer Favorites from the Original Kiehl’s Pharmacy Now Available in Roller Ball Packaging for Fragrance On-the-Go. I used to be a huge fan of KIEHL’s Cucumber oil back in my days in New York City. I wonder if they will add this scent into their new Portable Essence Oils [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:50:47

KIEHL’S new Portable Essence Oils

Customer Favorites from the Original Kiehl’s Pharmacy Now Available in Roller Ball Packaging for Fragrance On-the-Go. I used to be a huge fan of KIEHL’s Cucumber oil back in my days in New York City. I wonder if they will add this scent into their new Portable Essence Oils [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:55:40

The cellar renovation begins.

Well I finally got around to starting work on the cellar reconditioning I had been talking about for a few years. The weekend before New Years I spent two entire days fighting the flu while working away in the cold confines of my cellar. This cellar had done very well for me for years, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:54:47

Neri di Bicci, ‘Virgin and Child With Six Saints’

Originally published at eclecticism. You can comment here or there. ... this 15th-century altar painting by Florentine artist Neri di Bicci end up in St. James’ basement? Did [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:42:48

77 Surefire Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

It’s more than just a roof over your head, or a place you go when work’s over – your home is probably the most valuable asset you own ... , the perfect home. And you don’t need a bulldozer to do that; you’ll find that quality wins over quantity [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:49:56

Happy New Yearrrr

Hey peeps! How was your new year? Pretty much like last year? Hee. I hope it's better! To tell you the truth, I don't remember what I did last year! ... ?! God knows which one! If you guys been to Miri recently, Bintang Plaza is under renovation to make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 16:10:00

Try Installing Ceramic Tile in Bathroom Floor DIY-Style

by Rashel Dan Customizing and installing ceramic tile in bathroom floors in your home is easy! A little patience and dedication, and lots of enthusiasm and you can make that tiled bathroom floor of your dreams come true! You’ll find that installing ceramic tile in bathroom is easy to accomplish simply by following these tile installation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:46:35

5 Famous Bowling Alleys

Shortly after bowling a 37 at the Pleasant Valley Lanes during a March campaign stop in Altoona, Pa., Barack Obama vowed to replace the White House’s bowling alley with a full-size indoor basketball ... from the past and present. 1. The White House Lanes white-house-lanes.jpg The history of bowling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:15:03

SAN FRANCISCANS HELP SHAPE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRESIDIO TRUST THIS EVENING

BY PAT MURPHY Sentinel Editor & Publisher Copyright © 2008 San Franciscans will gather on the San Francisco Presidio next month to give voice and community texture to development of The Presidio Trust. The public meeting will be held in the Presidio Officers Club beginning 6:30 p.m [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 18:48:57

Announcing...The Hippest Home in the Cove!

Remember this picture from a few posts back? Remember that I mentioned that the little community to the right of the steeple at the foot of the ... in the walk out basement are three more bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, a family room with second fireplace [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 17:17:00

How To Replace a Garage Door Part

by Xavier Devon Finding the Garage Door Part You Need to Replace To keep your garage door in safe and good working condition, you’d have to regularly check, repair and replace every garage door part when necessary. Your garage door is probably one of the most-used or busiest parts of your garage, so to speak, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:33:19

SAN FRANCISCANS HELP SHAPE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRESIDIO TRUST JULY 14

BY PAT MURPHY Sentinel Editor & Publisher Copyright © 2008 San Franciscans will gather on the San Francisco Presidio next month to give voice and community texture to development of The Presidio Trust. The public meeting will be held in the Presidio Officers Club beginning 6:30 p.m [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 03:51:33

Help With Bathroom Home Remodeling

Help With Bathroom Home Remodeling January 19, 2009 By: Mister Fixit Category: ... . Bathroom Renovation Ideas Substantial changes may include things like replacing the entire bathroom (or adding one in to the basement.) You may want to gut the kitchen and start over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:01:13

The Plaza Hotel - New York’s Most Exciting Hotel Experience?

Jump to CommentsOne New York building that I have long been wanting to stalk is the famed Plaza Hotel - a location that was referred to in Home Alone ... air conditioning.   El Ad masterminded the renovation project and decided to convert the famous hotel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:53:53

On the Market: 496 Main Street

Kent Keating has placed 496 Main Street back on the market ... apartment conversion with possible indoor parking. It features wood floor and a full basement. 496 ... Carmina Wood Morris' impressive renovation of 487 Main. It is also across the street from Don Warfe's [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 05:41:25

What is an instant cash loan and how can I get one

by Mark Carnagie We have all been there. No money left whatsoever and the next payday is far away ... on his informative website about payday loans. Related posts:Kitchen Renovation: Getting New Appliances [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:48:32

Water Removal From Your Home After A Flood

Water Removal From Your Home After A Flood A flooded home is never a great experience. A flood in the first level of your house or the basement can cause extensive damages ... household belongings. Water damage renovation is a very expensive and difficult task. ¶ Posted 05 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 22:32:19

The Facts About Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

What should you know about acoustic ceiling tiles as far as what they are and why they are popular? I had heard of acoustic ceiling tiles, but had never bothered to ask what they were until I started looking at installing a ceiling in my basement. I didnt know what they were, but with a little [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:50:52

The Facts About Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

What should you know about acoustic ceiling tiles as far as what they are and why they are popular? I had heard of acoustic ceiling tiles, but had never bothered to ask what they were until I started looking at installing a ceiling in my basement. I didnt know what they were, but with a little [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:50:52

The Facts About Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

What should you know about acoustic ceiling tiles as far as what they are and why they are popular? I had heard of acoustic ceiling tiles, but had never bothered to ask what they were until I started looking at installing a ceiling in my basement. I didnt know what they were, but with a little [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 04:50:48

NEW DIGS FOR SAATCHI

A CONTROVERSIAL COLLECTION FINDS A NEW HOME | November 21st 2008 On her first visit to Charles Saatchi's new gallery in Chelsea, ... for an ideal gallery space. The interior required drastic renovation--the ceilings, walls and floors [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 22:30:11

A Brief Update and History

Today is the day we honor a revolutionary thinker and inspiration to millions-Martin Luther King ... . There are programs for empty buildings, programs for economic development, and programs for historic restoration [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:37:27

Attic Renovation

This winter's project is underway. It's the long-awaited attic renovation...we are turning it into a family media/music room ... was because of the potential to increase the living space by finishing the attic and the basement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:58:00

DHA Lahore Bye Laws

CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Whereas after repeal of the Defence Housing Authority Lahore Ordinance 1999 (Punjab Ordinance LI 1999), Chief Executive’s Order No. 26 of 2002, for the reconstitution of Defence Housing Authority Lahore, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:34:33

Doing A Home Improvement Project? Know Your Return On Investment

How much will your home makeover cost and is it worth it? home remodeling, money, build a nest With the debate between renting vs owning a home continually raging on, I’d like to chime [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 17:56:23

Welcome To Meltdown City. I'm The Mayor.

It's been a while since I've visited Bonk City. Almost two years, in fact ... on the subject... seriously, how have I never noticed the genius that is Ricky Martin's pants? GOOD. LORD [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:35:00

WELCOME TO THE VERY FIRST METAMORPHOSIS MONDAY!

It's here...the first Metamorphosis Monday! Yipee! I can't wait to see all the wonderful "Before and Afters! ... cared for the existing deck, and it was in a sad state. I tried cleaning it with an incredibly strong [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:00:00

Pre-Renovation And Re-Modeling Of Basement Steps: How To Avoid A Flooded Basement

Pre-Renovation And Re-Modeling Of Basement Steps: How To Avoid A Flooded Basement Many of us like the idea of having our basement turned into an ... (0) ° Tagged: and, avoid, basement, flooded, how, of, pre-renovation, re-modeling, steps, to ... additional living room or study room. Renovating the basement is the cost-efficient way [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 15:04:40

10 Remodeling Tips - Read This BEFORE You Remodel

10 Things to Know and Understand Before Beginning a Renovation Read below to find out, how to choose the right person for the right job, negotiate your terms to ensure everyone is accountable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:31:36

Eläintarhantie 14 - Part II

I pulled into the driveway, opened the trunk and pulled my suitcase up the four stairs to the front door ... d stopped in on her way to Hawaii. She’d taken the dry clothes from the basement upstairs, scrubbed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 01:09:51

Epic Basement Renovation!

A warning to the weak willed! A basement renovation can be trying to your patience, the patience of your co-dwellers, and that of your credit card! That said, it's also a whole lot of fun! After [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 23:28:20

Update on Stevenson house renovations

The house renovations have been moving forward full steam ahead, ... renovation mode” for over two years now. THE FRONT ENTRY AND STAIRS The biggest changes to the entire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:19:38

Victoria Strauss -- A Day in the Life

I usually stay away from personal stuff in this blog ... the tarantella in the chimney (it climbs up through the open stone fireplace in the dirt basement [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 03:17:00

310-RENO Basement Finishing and Renovation Products

Offers basement finishing and renovation products and services in the Toronto area. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 06:43:34

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