Makeover Tour: A Dated Midwest Kitchen gets a Scandinavian-Inspired Revamp

By: Capreek Apr 15, 2013

created at: 04/15/2013

Our Makeover Tour this month is one of my favorite kitchen makeovers to date! Read on to see how this pest-filled foreclosure was transformed into a fresh, Scandinavian-inspired dream home in the heart of the Midwest!  … Continue Reading

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Makeover Tour: A Dull Basement to Bright and Cheery Home Studio

By: Capreek Feb 11, 2013

created at: 02/11/2013

We're excited to share an exclusive makeover with you today! You may remember Alexandra Hedin and her fresh and colorful style from her week of inspiring guest posts last spring. Since then, she's been busy giving her basement laundry room a bright, cheery, and oh-so-functional makeover. Read on to check out the new space and get some behind-the-scenes details!… Continue Reading

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An Unbelievable Row House Makeover!

By: Capreek Feb 22, 2012

created at: 02/22/2012

Holy horror!  This dilapidated row house looks like it was infested with an entire host of, I don't know, crack heads?  Feral cats?  A possessed goat or two?  I'm going to go with "all of the above" because these pre-renovation photos are… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Tiny Closet-Turned-Bathroom Makeover!

By: Capreek Feb 20, 2012

created at: 02/18/2012

A one-bathroom house just wasn't cutting it for the Chao family--or their teenage daughter.  Fortunately, this tiny closet was sitting on some major potential where the bathroom issue was concerned.  Check out the incredible makeover… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 10 Big Impact Small Bath Makeovers!

By: Capreek Jan 30, 2012

created at: 01/29/2012

Itty-bitty baths and little loos present unique decor and renovation challenges to homeowners and renters alike.  If you've found yourself stuck with this "small bath problem", don't fret!  Inspiration is on the way: we've rounded up ten big impact makeovers from DIY-minded small bath renovators across the web.… Continue Reading

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Best of Curbly: Top Ten Bathroom Makeovers of 2011!

By: Capreek Dec 21, 2011

created at: 12/21/2011

From low-budget, quick-fixes to full blown renovations, we're counting down our top ten bathroom makeovers of 2011.  Check out our picks below and let us know which memorable makeover is your… Continue Reading

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Best of Curbly: Top Ten Kitchen Makeovers of 2011!

By: Capreek Dec 20, 2011

Best Kitchen Makeovers of 2011 (sponsored by Caesarstone)

It's Top Ten time, people!  We're celebrating a year of inspiring makeovers and DIY ingenuity with a look back at some of the biggest and best kitchen updates of 2011.  From minor to major, we've selected the ten most impressive kitchen transformations of this past year.… Continue Reading

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A Gleaming 1954 Airstream Restoration

By: Diy maven Dec 06, 2011
This glorious 1954 Flying Cloud used to be a hunting and fishing cabin. It was reincarnated by a company the builds custom travel trailers: Timeless Travel Trailers. From its mirror-like, hand-polished shell to its aged oak flooring, the builder was meticulous in its renovation, which was commissioned by Orvis. If you are familiar with Orvis, you know they are a sporting goods/apparel retailer. This, of course, explains the choices for its new design. It now oozes high-end woodsy. Take a look:
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Before & After: A Fun and Quirky Bathroom Makeover

By: Capreek Nov 21, 2011

created at: 11/21/2011

The 'before'?  Not too terrible.  The 'after'?  All I'm going to say is that it involves a paper-mâché horse named… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Stunning Kitchen Makeover!

By: Capreek Nov 14, 2011

created at: 11/14/2011

I'm not going to lie, this 'before' photo is a little scary... and probably a little sticky.  And smelly, too.  And, well, there's a whole lot o' yellow going on up in there.  The 'after', though?  Oh, the after rains down buckets of awesome--and wipes that sticky, smelly, yellow mess right off the… Continue Reading

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1912 Bedroom Makeover

By: Diy maven Oct 31, 2011

Heather and David of 1912 Bungalow have announced the completion of their bedroom! As with all their makeovers, this one doesn't disappoint. Heather had been using the… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Kitchen of Amazing Awesomeness!

By: Capreek Oct 17, 2011

created at: 10/17/2011

You may think the title is an exaggeration, but folks, I swear it's not (it's also what the homeowner calls it and, frankly, I have to agree)!  So, are you ready to ditch this frightening 'before' and get on with the 'after' party of amazing awesomeness?!  Let's… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 5 Eco-Friendly Materials for Building The Ultimate 'Green' Kitchen!

By: Capreek Sep 15, 2011

created at: 09/15/2011

Curbliers, it's time to get down with 'the green team'!  Whether you're remodeling, starting a new build, or just like daydreaming about gorgeous kitchens, we've rounded up our five favorite eco-friendly building materials.  Ready to dream green?  Let's… Continue Reading

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Amazing $1,500 Kitchen Reno

By: Diy maven Aug 31, 2011

created at: 08/31/2011

Countertop, backsplash, paint, lighting, flooring, curtains--the WORKS and all for $1,449.00. Except for the installation of the lighting, Vanessa and her boo did all of the work to their galley kitchen. In just a few weekends it went from dreary to cheery. And,… Continue Reading

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From Dark and Scary to Sleek and Modern: A Complete Basement Makeover!

By: Capreek Aug 29, 2011

created at: 08/29/2011

Looking at these 'before' photos, it's almost impossible to picture this subterranean space as the home of anything other than a few hundred man-eating spiders.  Almost... until you throw a complete renovation and an awesome sense of style at the… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Colorful and Eclectic Kitchen Makeover!

By: Capreek Aug 22, 2011

created at: 08/22/2011

Every now and then, you come across a home that just bubbles over with personality and charm, where you get a real sense of the homeowner's individuality and even their disposition.  This kitchen does just that - with grand… Continue Reading

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Before & After: An Eclectic Farmhouse Dining Room Makeover!

By: Capreek Aug 15, 2011

created at: 08/15/2011

This farmhouse dining room started out a little dark and scary, but with a lot of love and hardwork, was transformed into an eclectic, light-filled… Continue Reading

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The Best Before & After Ever: An Unbelievable Kitchen Makeover!

By: Capreek Aug 08, 2011

created at: 08/03/2011

Oh my goodness.  This is a makeover for the books, no doubt about it.  Frankly, I'm finding it hard to believe the 'after' is even the same… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Complete Master Bath Makeover for $500!

By: Capreek Jul 25, 2011

created at: 07/25/2011

Bathroom renovations are one of those projects that can quickly blow any semblance of a budget straight out of the water.  The fact that this makeover cost a little over $500 is absolutely mind boggling - and just goes to show the impact ingenuity and the DIY spirit can have on your space and your… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Dingy Kitchen Gets a Breath of Fresh Air!

By: Capreek May 18, 2011

created at: 05/18/2011

Ahhh, there's nothing quite like a good kitchen makeover.  Especially when the "before" is, well, kinda scary.  Not to worry, though.  It'll be safe to uncover your eyes in 3, 2,… Continue Reading

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