Transform Your Room to it’s Best Form

The trend nowadays is to remodel your home as popularized by interior designers ... , bathroom rugs and the likes. On top of that, they also offer a How-To guide for area rugs that explains [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 12:47:07

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Curbly Recession Busters: 6 (Cheap) Bathroom Quick Fixes

In this economic climate a remodel might be out of the question (even if fresh tiles a la ModHomeEc aren't) ... of shiny, covetable (with fancy speaker system) bathroom from This Old House [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 22:21:32

Getting Started In Your Bathroom

Getting Started In Your Bathroom January 20th, 2009 — Home Bathroom designs are often given low priority while home remodeling or construction. But it does not always have to be that way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:41:09

Caprice Bourret's Natty Notting Hill House

SELLER: Caprice BourretLOCATION: Notting Hill, LondonPRICE: £7,500,000SIZE: 4,530 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 ... and 4.5 bathroom Victorian era house has been extensively and beautifully remodeled. Clearly much ... .5 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: A beautifully presented semi-detached, five bedroom Victorian stucco [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 08:43:00

Spruce Up Your Bathroom Along With Other Areas of Your Home - Worry Free Guidelines

remodeling a room or two of your house is a realistic alternative to packing up all your things and then buying a more ideal home elsewhere ... game plan are your best weapons to safeguard against common mistakes experienced during remodeling ... remodeling. But prior to beginning your project, you should ask yourself a number of questions. The most [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:34:27

60’s Rambler with a new 2nd Story Addition

  ... in that I’ve been meaning to fill.  I needed to add 2 remodel projects and then add another 30 ... 3 bedroom 2 crummy bathroom house that wall all divided up into individual rooms.  We took 3 bedrooms [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:31:36

The Top Five Money Questions for Remodeling in 2009

Over the years, I’ve talked to thousands of homeowners considering a remodeling project. They are at a decision point ... . One of the biggest issues is economics, and the five most common questions on that front are: bathroom ... in the housing market and economy. Does this mean people won’t remodel? No. In fact, I think it means [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:41:20

Best MoCo Architecture This Week

This week's picks: ... for the Future of London that come "complete with an accessible bathroom, living area, bedroom, and kitchenette ... a major overhaul via some serious remodeling and add-ons.". See more at Michael Deleon Photo. Via [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 20:48:32

Joe the Plumber

"We are a full-service contractor providing quality service to residential, industrial, and commercial clients in Amarillo TX. From remodeling to new construction, from a simple stopped up drain to a new bathroom in a historical property , our... read more [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 02:34:01

That Darn Jet Stream

Okay...so, I said I would be better with the blogging thing back on US soil. There's just something strange once you change all these time zones ... long, especially when there is no insulation in one's 100 year old house in the middle of remodel ... with water. Well, that fridge doesn't have an ice maker. I run into the bathroom and the pipe under [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 03:39:00

5ive Home Secures Platinum Paper in Minnesota

A little over a year ago, we featured Shelter Architecture's 5ive and later placed it on our Top Five Super Green Modern Homes list ... home. The first LEED Platinum home in Minnesota overall is a remodel and it's an incredible green ... -- this is what we're going for. KitchenTable Kitchen Bathroom 5ivebedroom Siteplan [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 05:43:46

Post Vacation Mondays are Rough

We're all dragging a little around here, having spent the last two weeks staying up late and sleeping in. For whatever reason, Mr ... is to remodel a room in the house. Mr. Geeky and I would both like to work on the bathroom. The first ... for Contractor for Bathroom." Simple. When I'm done with that, I'll put, "Call so-and-so for bathroom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 12:30:00

Remodeling Ideas

by Jimmy Johnson We all reach that point in house ownership where something begins to bug up ... the kitchen is set up. Today we all have access to great resources to help up remodel our homes, so whether you are changing colors or putting in a soaker tub in your bathroom, everything [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:16:17

Weekend Open House Report

Time now for another edition of the Curbed Open House Report, wherein we run down the best of the primo weekend pickins'. Something we missed? ... with modern sensibility. Handsome facade, gorgeous remodel, meticulous attention to detail, quality ... and is graced with preserved period elegance throughout. Three bedroom, 1 bathroom, formal dining room, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 23:47:57

To Architect Or Not To Architect, That Is The Question Of The Day

It’s another case of a reader asks we hope you'll help solve: We are interested in doing an internal remodel to a small, older home. We want to open up the space and move the bathroom and the kitchen (same... [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 09:22:53

Six Remodeling Mistakes To Avoid

Doing it yourself can save thousands of dollars. But making mistakes during your remodel can be costly and dangerous ... common mistakes remodeling rookies make.Failing to locate water cutoffs Before you start any work, especially in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens, you need to locate the water cutoff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:53:00

7 TIPS BEFORE YOU REMODEL

You’ve made the decision to hire an architect or builder to redesign your (pick one) home, kitchen, bathroom, great room, or master bedroom ... some help. At LOCUS, we generally recommend our clients do a full house assessment before they start ... , and the eventual appearance of mold. Consider an ERV or HRV, or another appropriate ventilation strategy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:47:43

To Remodel Your San Diego Home?

by Roberta Murphy We are working with a lovely client with exquisite taste ... home needs new kitchen appliances, new kitchen counter back splash, new flooring, paint, bathroom ... compared to two-story home, and this coastal land is at a premium. When considering a remodel (whether [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:39:01

Glamour Reel Moments--A Final Recap

I'm afraid there are really only two events in my life right now--the remodel on the house and my recent Hollywood adventures. I'm afraid the rest is just macaroni and cheese and cleaning bathrooms so if you'll forgive ... sides, straining to see if anyone famous was going to get out of that tinted-window vehicle. Nope [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 08:00:00

Wave Wall Texture in Plaster and Paint

By Gregg HicksPutting texture on a plain wall can add a little personality to an entire room ... you can think of, adding a little excitement to the walls in your bedroom, bathroom, or den will bring a lot ... . Offering homeowners a simple, quick, and free way to access, qualified home improvement remodeling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:37:00

Stunning Architectural Project : The Queen Anne House by Blip Design

Designed by architect Jim Burton of Blip this recently built house is located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood ... remodel with a two-pronged approach, and an affinity for two very different genres. This amazing house has 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom, and 4322 sq.ft. is is currently for sale at $2.4 million [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 17:49:14

Master Bedroom and Bathroom Demolition

I posted a couple months ago that we were starting our last big house project, the renovation of our master bedroom and bathroom ... it to a master bedroom and bathroom long enough to put up some oh so not chic faux wood paneling ... to do whatever we can dream up. Please visit Remodeling This Life to read more great content or to leave [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:25:08

Choosing Your Plumbing Fixtures

When undergoing a remodeling project or a new construction project your plumbing fixtures are incredibly important part of the decision-making process. Oftentimes an entire bathroom or kitchen design [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:45:17

On Bush’s Last Day In Office

It snowed in Philadelphia. I didn’t take any pictures. It’s been a long, long time since I used my real camera ... , I hung my Ikea clothes hooks on my bedroom and bathroom doors. It was my first task for my power drill ... the cost is more upfront. Tonight, I’ll start gathering up all my info and start creating my home remodel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:56:56

Bathroom photos, and knitting toe upJanuary 15, 2009

The bathroom, other than needing a new rug and a light fixture (coming Friday) is finished, so I thought I would let you all see what we’ve done! ... in the bathroom when we moved in (maybe they took them with?)As I said, we have no bathroom cl0set, so it’ ... her bathroom - so we get a nice new cabinet!  This is pretty much going to be mine… I’ll hang [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:07:35

I’d Ask What He Was Going To Do in there, But I’m Afraid to Know

We just got an estimate to have a contractor refurbish one of our two bathrooms. It’s not like a bus station or anything, but it’s rather worn ... , scarcely used bathroom in his fifth-floor office, thanks to Dirk Kempthorne, the outgoing secretary. Seems Kempthorne spent about $235,000 in taxpayer funds renovating the bathroom a few months ago [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:42:42

Has it really???

Has it really been that long since I have updated?Well ding dang it all anyway!!!!!Here's wishing EVERYONE a very HAPPY and Prosperus NEW YEAR!!!!! ... to "our" idea all in one fell swoop???? Amazing how something like finding mold can make you happy ... all of that wallpaper????? Yeah, can you say that is MOLD waiting to happen. Which is exactly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 02:27:00

My Financial Implosion: Bad House

“A house is a home when it shelters the body and comforts the soul.” – Phillip Moffitt For most people, the idea of home ownership is irresistible. Owning your own piece of dirt, with a house and a white picket fence is the American Dream. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country, it’s a dream that can be nearly impossible to attain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:13:40

Luxury You Can Afford

Does your bathroom in need of a makeover? Then contact Luxury Bath Systems to schedule a free in-home estimate ... Time Warranty No More Grout No More Mold One Day Bath Remodeling Soaking Tubs Vanity Tops 4 Layer ... Design/Built,Countertops-Removal,Electrical Work - Small Jobs,Faucets, Sinks, Tubs, Showers & [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 19:32:19

Now that's something to blog about

Oh how good do I feel today? Ahhhh so good. The guys still have to come in two more times: to grout (Monday) and then seal the tile ( ... in downstairs (a Bj project). I have to say despite all my (pregnancy induced) moaning about the remodel ... ! We love the remodel so much!" And we do, and it might be a while before we can squirrel away [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:41:11

Bathroom Goodness

When we started remodelling the main bathroom in the house back home, I thought why not put a bathtub there:) I asked the husband if it was possible ... while we’re not there anymore. The bathroom remodel will not take a lot of time they said. And I’ ... ,right? But still we ended up only having the master’s bathroom in our room! And I think it’s still [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 07:37:21

Me, myself and my other 216 personalities

All the Christmas decorations have been down for awhile now and our house has been completely stripped of all of its HO HO HO. Well, we’re not completely HO-less. I’m still here. Just kidding! Sort of. With yet another holiday over and the throes of winter just beginning …  it was time to go spelunking in our basement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:00:28

Small House? 10 Big Ideas

My husband and I used to live in a house that looked VERY similar to this (note: that photo is not of my house). I miss it so much, I wish I could get it back. It was the first house we bought when we were young marrieds. That house was love at first sight. I have always adored small houses with fairy tale doors and pointy roofs [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 08:00:18

Bye Bye BathroomJanuary 9, 2009

Can you believe I didn’t take pictures of the garden this week, a sin right.  Well I have good reason, I dropped my camera and it broke the lens ... I thought I would share about our lovely leak in the attic.We had a leak in the attic over the holidays which created mold and mildew and are now going to have to gut our only bathroom and the boys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:00:42

Before Shot of Our Bathroom

It didn’t always look like this. Dan and my MIL will vouch for me. The floor was in tact during the holidays ... underneath the vinyl was sopping wet. At first we couldn’t figure out what was causing the leak until Dan went downstairs in the basement and punched a small hole in the ceiling. It didn’t take long [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:30:15

An Interview with the Garbage Guy

Several weeks ago, Francy listed a home that had been rented out. Let’s just say the renters were not the neatest folks. The home was basically trashed. As the owners lived out of state, they needed a cleaning service to get the house ready for sale. Enter the Garbage Guy. We’d never worked with them so we just took a shot [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 19:55:03

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

New homeowner Chip Anzalone welcomes affordable housing back to Long Beach PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES “But what about all the vans?” I ask new homeowner Chip Anzalone, co-owner of BandVan, a vehicle rental business that caters to musicians. In total, the fleet includes 11 vans, ranging in size from eight-passenger to 15-passenger vehicles, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:50:15

House Remodel - Basment Work Update

Just an update, the basement work is progressing, we’ve got the supfloor down and most of the walls up. The office is in the sanding phase, the family room is ready for drywall, the storage area and bathroom are both in the framing stage. I managed to find a low cost lighting solution… it’s a recesed lamp that fits perfectly up between the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:12:40

Doing Spa Style Bathroom Remodeling is a Worth While Project

If you wish to have spa style bathroom remodeling, go ahead and indulge yourself with the facilities and comforts that spa style bathroom offers ... and know the facts which will not only help remodel your bathroom, but also in planning additional ... , so make sure you check them too before starting on a spa style bathroom remodeling. This can help ease [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 09:40:05

Cathy’s Birthday Color Conundrum

When Lisa and her husband Shawn contacted us to whip out our paint swatches for a surprise bathroom makeover, we jumped at the chance ... to surprise her with a color consultation for her spacious bathroom. Cathy has a gorgeous and huge bathroom in her new apartment that has some outdated wallpaper. She and her husband Mike are renting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:16:43

Giving the Roost a Boost

Wall Street Journal Sunday editor David Crook writes: With the housing market meltdown, more and more house-poor home owners who can’t sell and move are likely to look to remodeling ... improvements make good investments. Indeed, Remodeling magazine’s most recent 2008-2009 “Cost vs. Value [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:16:51

Improvement Services Provide Varying Specialist Skills

When beginning your remodeling project, knowing which contractor to use can be overwhelming ... in that field. If you have a very large remodel planned, then it might be best to get a building ... or so. A large project will require the use of an improvement plan, which will allow you to live in your home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:33:30

Bathroom Counter Top Remodel

The following pictures were submitted by Judy Moore this afternoon (Thanks, Judy - Absolutely stunning)… COUNTERTOP BEFORE PAPER ILLUSIONS [ ... Bathroom Counter Top Before Paper Illusions COUNTERTOP AFTER PAPER ILLUSIONS Bathroom Counter ... you can transform your bathroom counter (and other surfaces, too)…without spending a fortune. Enjoy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:15:29

What Remodeling is Likely to Show a Profit on Sale?

My general rule of thumb is "Remodel for your own enjoyment. If you're lucky, you'll get some of your money back when your sell." The remodeling industry has made a very large amount of money seducing people into believing they will recoup their investment, or more than their investment [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 13:44:07

36 Tips for Productivity in the Home

36 Tips for Productivity in the Home by the simple mom on June 9, 2008 pro•duc•tive: (adj) Having the power to produce readily and abundantly; generative; creative. Photo by bitporters We home managers have a lot to do. What are ways we can increase our productivity without hiring a staff? Here are a few tips. 1 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 11:12:34

Things I've Completely Let Go

Everyone has their little quirks right? If you were to look in my closet normally you'd see my clothes hung by length and variety. Jeans then pants then short skirts then long skirts then dresses . . . (I try to refrain from insisting they be grouped by color as well) [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 08:00:00

Kitchens 101: Elements to Copy

Things That Inspire recently emailed me this picture of the kitchen, below, and said, “I love this – this is my dream kitchen ... this picture and recreate this kitchen in a new home or even in a current home?    I emailed her back ... for a new home or are remodeling, or maybe you are just looking for ways to rearrange a tired room [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 10:39:00

Study says: Remodeling is not an investment!

Filed under: Real EstateOn HGTV's hit series My House is Worth What? ... waste of money. But before you take out a home equity loan to redo a bedroom, consider the facts: Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report 2008-2009 shows that not single renovation recoups [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:30:00

Furnishing a Comfortable Bathroom

Like all the furniture in your home, bathroom furniture serves a purpose. It needs to be functional and should appeal to your decorative taste and style. Bathroom ... just what you have in mind. Consult a designer if you aren’t sure where or how to start. bathroom Make an Investment [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 03:29:28

Remodeling Ideas

by Jimmy Johnson While you may be very attached to your home, it is likely that after a while you will want to make some changes ... that they would like to change. Perhaps your bedroom is looking a bit dull, or you really want ... about remodeling ideas is that they are flexible. Once you are halfway through your project you may find [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:16:33

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