We lived with our old and inefficient kitchen for quite awhile before we remodeled it. Too long, we both think. There were fits and starts of taking care of some of the more offensive features: like the bathroom sink located at the far end of the kitchen…what was up with that? The window was nailed […]
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Types of D-I-Y People
Especially as I have been reading different houseblogs, it has occurred to me that there are types of people who are interested in remodeling. They can kind of be divided up according to magazine titles. That is magazines that are aimed towards certain types of interest. Think of the ‘Fine Gardening’ or ‘Colonial Home’ type. […]
Handyman Gets Busy
It’s hardly ever what you plan, though. I let the Handyman know I was talking about the Kitchen remodel, but in the meantime he has found his hands full with the breaker to his office switching off every few minutes. He has been troubleshooting and conferencing with a buddy who is an Electrician. Right now […]
Small Projects::Big Returns
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 for some of the smaller projects. Technorati Tags: renovations, projects
Here’s A Project to Talk About: The Kitchen Re-do
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 has most benefited from and with which we are […]
Random thoughts
One of the problems I find in being a DIY, is getting motivated to get started on a new project. Sometimes there are so many different projects I could get started on, that I don’t get started on any for awhile. And with each project there are multiple solutions or ways of doing it. IOW […]
