I know I'm not alone in loving the thrill of a great home decor bargain! But sometimes those unbelievable deals blind us to the somewhat obvious flaws that may have induced said bargain.Personally, I'm a self proclaimed bargain hunter. My friends know as me as shrewd negotiator, always on the...
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With demolition complete in our Foursquare's dining room, we're moving full steam ahead on reassembling the space. And while it's an odd feeling, we've recently found ourselves on a pretty serious project roll.After removing the drywall covering the original plaster in the room, which also allowed us to remove the...
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Monday, October 7, 2013
At Least Our House Didn't Burn Down
Posted by Wendy
As I write this Alex is currently sputtering with rage, pacing anxiously, muttering obscenities, and generally having a nervous breakdown. Typically this is my role in our renovation adventures as well as our relationship, it's a rare occasion when the tables are turned and I get to witness his meltdown...
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Right Lighting Can Make or Break Your Project
Posted by Alex
One of the critical elements of a great renovation, or at least an amateur DIY renovation that can look very professional, is the proper choice in lighting. Gone are the days of a single light fixture hanging in the center of the room to provide all of your down lighting, task...
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Where Do We Go From Here? Our Kitchen Nightmare, Part 2
Posted by Wendy
"The entire second floor rear section of your house is being held up by two 2x4s...and it's going to cost $30k to fix it." This is an example of something you don't ever want to hear from a home inspector when referring to the property you and your significant other have...
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