by Ilona | Sep 14, 2007 | ceramic tile, cork flooring, kitchen
or the Woman’s Point of ViewThe Handyman did all the work, but I did the shopping:) Isn’t that how it ought to be? I don’t like shopping as a rule, but when I shop I am fiercely serious about it. I weigh the options, look at cost comparisons , do...
by Ilona | Sep 13, 2007 | ceramic tile, flooring, kitchen
SubFloor (Structural): In preparation for laying the new 12×12 glazed porcelain floor tiles (1/4″ thick), I utilized the existing 24″ on center 2×8 joists. To increase the structural capacity, I installed additional 2×8 joists to change it...
by Ilona | Jan 31, 2007 | ceramic tile, cost and value, kitchen, projects, remodeling
According to CNN Money the D-I-Y person can make upgrades in these areas: tile, cabinets, bookcases, lighting, and shower doors.Most of us know that certain projects have more value than others, like kitchen and bathroom remodels, but we oftentimes don’t account...
by Ilona | Jan 30, 2007 | ceramic tile, kitchen, my husband, remodeling
I think both the Handyman and myself would agree that the most rewarding project was the Kitchen remodeling. It was more than remodeling, really, it was a complete, from the studs, changing doors, totally re-built project. But it turned out to be one that our family...
by Ilona | Nov 1, 2006 | ceramic tile, floating floors, flooring
This isn’t a major essay- just a little conversation about choosing a type of flooring for the bathroom. It used to be that you had a few kinds of things you chose, but they have some new products out that widen the choice range.I’ve lived in houses that...