Posts tagged: mistakes
Remember: Your Contractor is the Most Important Piece of the Remodeling Puzzle
By MarvinWindows
By Lou Manfredini
First part in a series
During the next several months, I will share some insight into what I have learned over the past 25 years as a remodeling and custom home builder. I have worked on some terrific projects and some real duds, and along the way I have made a bunch of mistakes -- mistakes that I had to pay for.
My hope is to help you avoid some of the problems I have run into along the way.
Over my next few posts, I'll share » READ MORE
10 Most Common Mistakes of DIY'ers.
By ChrisjobTrying something the first time is gonna lead to a few fluff ups. Here's a well assembled list of ten to keep in mind as you embrace a new project.
3. Not having the right tools. 4. Failing to take proper safety precautions.
5. Failing to recognize the scope of a project. 6. Not having enough help. 7. Failing to read directions » READ MORE
Lace Chair... The Beta Version
By lilybeeI wanted to share a project that didn't work out as well as I hoped, but that I still think has potential.
So. I saw one of these chairs in a furniture store window and instantly fell in love. In real life they are even prettier, they're translucent, so it looks like the lace is just hanging there in the air. Beautiful.
So beautiful, in fact that I was prompted to drag myself and the kid's buggy up a great big flight of stairs and into th » READ MORE
25 Biggest Decorating Mistakes
By DIY Maven
Recently I caught a re-run of a special that had appeared on HGTV a while back. A panel of decorators discussed the 25 biggest decorating mistakes people make. From least offensive to most, here’s the experts’ list.
25. ‘Contour’ toilet rugs
24. Too many photos displayed
23. Ignoring your entry way/foyer
22. Exposed cables—of the media variety
21. Out of place, themed rooms (a Bali bedroom in Alaska would be a no-no)
20. O » READ MORE
