Posts tagged: remodel
My Cardboard House Remodel
By DIY Maven
Last week MWT brought home this cute little two-story house with a request that it be remodeled for entry into a 'parade of homes' contest sponsored by the company for which he works. There was no word as to whether prizes will be given out to the best remodel, but, seriously, did I care?! Of course not! It was a teeny house just ready for a makeover! Here's the outcome:
Amazing Contemporary Remodel
By DIY Maven
This 1957, 2,600 sf home, located in Utah, underwent a spectacular makeover by owner Tyler Gourley. Take a look and be amazed!
Bright, Cheery Glam Details to Make Your Kitchen Pop
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Images: Kevin Oreck, Architect Inc.
It's all in the details. Yesterday CocoCozy, my west coast go-to blog, featured knock out photos by her buddy, L.A. architect Kevin Oreck in her Architect's Tour of a Hollywood Regency Home. Decked out cabinet door trim makes these cabinets supremely cool, the three simple white bowls with red fruit add a colorful splash of friction (other subtle red accents below) and that green upholstery on those Regency chairs...lovely!! » READ MORE
Monday Morning Inspiration: Before and After Kitchen Makeover
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photos by: Nick Steever
Monday morning jolt--get a load of this kitchen Before and After performed by Leah in her 1920's Philadelphia home. Look at this crisp kitchen makeover. » READ MORE
This Old House Reader Remodel Winner
By DIY Maven
The victim of a very bad remodel, this turreted 1896 Victorian underwent a serious refurb, thanks to Dorian and Elaine Walker who were able to see past all the wrong choices of previous owners. The 'after' of the project speaks for itself.
Budgeting Your Remodel
By MarvinWindowsBy Lou Manfredini
Third in a series
In my last two postings, we talked about the architect and the builder and how important it is to get that combination right when starting your remodel. But I suppose the biggest issue is, how are you going to pay for it?
Creating a budget and planning for contingencies is part of any business proposition, and remember: This is business at this point. Now, if you are flush with cash, then return to other par » READ MORE
The Little House That Could
By TijuanaTaxi
Meet my first house. It's a little house that's been slightly neglected over the years by the previous owners. When my realtor showed me the house, I immediately knew that this was a serious contender amongst the other fifty properties I'd seen. Upon taking a closer look (and smell), I also knew that this little house was going to be become a second job. Besides the fact that this little house would take a lot in the 'labor of love dept', was » READ MORE
Bungalow Makeover: From Foreclosure to Fabulous
By DIY Maven
Ten industrial sized Dumpsters were filled with the junk that filled Lisa and Todd's 1905 Portland bungalow. It had been inhabited by human and non-human squatters before the couple purchased the forlorn property. The before pictures pretty much sum up the condition of the home, but Lisa & Todd saw past it. They restored it to its former glory, including new hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures and subway tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. T » READ MORE
Pocket Guide to Wallpaper Removal
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Stripping wallpaper is one of the worst home improvement projects I've ever undertaken. During each room, I swore I would never hang wallpaper again, but......
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Michael Corleone, Godfather III
I daydream about sitting in my favorite chair, journaling (a verb?) about my goals and dreams, in front of a vibrant retro-inspired oversized graphic wallpapered wall. No, no, no!! I won't do i » READ MORE
Kitchen Cabinetry: To Replace or Reface?
By ChrisjobThe price difference between replacing cabinetry and giving it a facelift can be in thousands, or even the tens of thousands.
- From the Kitchen Cabinetry Blog
- From This Old House
- Another from This Old House
- From Kitchen Refacing.Org
[Image from Marthamockford.co.uk]
What is Deconstruction?
By renew Most do it yourselfers have deconstructed something, whether tjhey used the term or not http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deconstruction_(building) . Since a wrecking ball is rarely the tool for remodeling, who hasn't laboriously removed sheetrock/plaster and 2x4s to expand a room? What about saving a built-in corner cabinet or window for a later project? All over the country businesses have sprung up to fill the need for larger-scale building salv » READ MOREThe AS220 Dreyfus Hotel
By betteroffted Providence RI's artist community AS220 remodel The Dreyfus Hotel."AS220's adaptive re-use of the Dreyfus is being undertaken as an historic preservation project that will bring new life to the exquisite first floor details found in the ornate bar and restaurant; as well as the lower level pub. The magnificent terra cotta that adorns the exterior along with the stunning stained glass windows on the first floor will also be carefully restored » READ MORE
Has this conversation happened to you too? (Or is it only me...?)
By terryswaler….
Him: (proudly) I touched up the spots I missed this morning.
Her: Good. Now we don’t have to deal with it tonight!
Him: Hmmm. How come I can see where I touched up?
Her: Must be the lights shining funny.
Him: Pause. Oh boy.
Her: Fear striking. What?
Him: I used the primer paint. Not the ceiling paint. I’m going to have to re-do the ceiling.
Her: Silence. Raised eyebrows.
Her thinking: “idiot”
Her: tha » READ MORE
Home Depot True Stories - Truly Inspirational
By gregoryjohnson
Take a moment to visit the Home Depot True Stories web page. They've assembled some really inspirational videos and photos. When you get to the page, click on the link for View All Stories and browse around a bit.
~ Gregory
Bath Remodel, During, Suggestions/Advice?
By sparkieHi There! Some of you know I have a whole house to remodel, affectionately named "Former Carnie Crackhead Foreclosed" house. (I hope no one thought I was the crackhead....ha!) 2nd floor bath is the first room I am concentrating on. I think I now have a fairly clear image of the expected results. I am not a designer, but a handicapped-like DIY'er. (Handicapped cause I seem to have to screw up alot before I finally get it good....plan J or K » READ MORE
Helping Mind
By mgloverI have always loved solving spatial problems. When I was very young I came up with the redesigned for my family's home kitchen and eating area in what seemed like 30 seconds. I might have been 12 yet to me it was such an obvious solution.
The redesign proved perfect for the space and my family. Though out the years I've always had this yearning to either do interiors or architecture but the schools either were uninspiring or I found the actual s » READ MORE
Reno on a '50s rancher: How long is too long?
By amorcitosMy grandmother could've told me that remodels always take at least twice (maybe four times) as long as one plans, and I still wouldn't have believed it.
Heh. Our timeline was, oh, sometime in October for completing our kitchen renovation. It's nearly Christmas, and we haven't even begun. <kermit the frog>Ho hum. In his defense (not naming names), we ended up with lots of dependencies, and that actually was a good thing (till tonight...re » READ MOREHow to Flip a House in 90 Days: Getting Started to Demolition
By DIY MavenThe short version:
Find the money to buy a depressed property in a great location, and then work your behind off.
The long version:
In our case, we exercised a line a credit against the equity in our home to come up with the funds. That only provide for half of what we needed, so we found a guy with cash who was as crazy as we were with whom to partner. We hired a lawyer to draw up an LLC to protect us, financially.
Don’t let the picture of this cu » READ MORE
