From the monthly archives:

February 2009

The Remodeling Bird visits the Nest

February 28, 2009

Look!

You guys know who this is don’t you? That’s me with my very first (and very famous) Crew Member, The Nester!
For those of you who stay around Remodeling Guy for a time will find that I tend to move around! I’ll show up in the strangest places and I have to say that this particular [...]

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Bird, Bird, Bird, – Bird is the Word!

February 27, 2009

That’s a song right? I mean, there is a jingle in my head to go along with that line, so somewhere in space and time I’ve been exposed to a song that goes Bird, Bird, Bird, bird is the word… Somebody tell me what it is!
The Votes Are In
And the winner is:

The Bird!
So, as [...]

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NC Jill – Getting it Done!

February 26, 2009

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Hey Crew!
Check out the pictures that popped up in my inbox yesterday! One of the regulars here at Remodeling Guy, NC Jill, gave her powder room a makeover and here are the before and afters.
Before

After:

Jill and her husband did a great job! She took advantage of some great ways to do a quick remodel [...]

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Pergolas, Trellises: at Blissful Home

February 25, 2009

Hey Crew! Thanks for stopping by! Poke around a little to see if there is anything new to you here at Remodeling Guy today, such as the neat little search feature I added. That was a great suggestion of Dandelions and Daydreams, and I’ve already used it myself to find a link I was looking [...]

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Molding, Moulding, or Trim?

February 24, 2009

Moldings come in so many shapes and sizes!

I keep trying to count how many different types of moldings are in this picture. I can easily see at least ten, but there are probably more than that!
I love to talk about moldings and trimwork because it is a universal project that can apply to ANY home. [...]

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Remodeling Guy: Essentials – Free Tools Giveaway!

February 22, 2009

You early crew members remember this:

It still makes me laugh as much as it did that first night WAAAY back in late January! It just sounds like a line of make-up or something. So you see the humor I hope.
Remodeling Guy don’t wear no make-up! (Why, what did you hear?)
Here is the big giveaway!

We’re talking [...]

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Drillbit Designs Cabinet Door – Time to Choose!

February 21, 2009

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Hey Crew! Time to pick a cabinet door winner!

It was really fun hearing everyone’s ideas and it was not easy at all to pick three finalists!
Some of the ideas were great, but beyond either my abilities, or at least my time constraints! I would have enjoyed trying to create the flowing hair of an [...]

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Subliminal Messaging?

February 19, 2009

No Pressure.
Maybe if my parents had given me a dresser like this one, things would have turned out differently!

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Does DIY Mean – Do It ALL Yourself?

February 19, 2009

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Are you afraid of getting shocked?
You’re not alone! Electricity is the number one “fear” I’ve seen in the homeowners I’ve worked with over the years. With good reason! Electricity can cause some pain, and in certain circumstances it can do worse than that!
Of course, if handled properly, the electrical work in your home isn’t beyond [...]

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Bathroom Remodeling: A Great Place to Start!

February 18, 2009

A Good Start

Next time you go to brush your teeth, or take a shower, take a look around. Actually absorb your environment a little bit and pay attention to your surroundings.
How does it make you feel?
I’m a huge believer that the surroundings we create for ourselves have a real impact on how we live! If [...]

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One Month and 10,000 visitors!

February 17, 2009

Today marks one month since my first real post at Remodeling Guy! What a month!
While I know that my meager stats are childs play for many of the amazing bloggers who grace this blog with their presence, I am very proud to announce that we hit 10,000 unique visitors yesterday! (total, not for the day!) [...]

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This is For The Birds!

February 15, 2009

Take a look at this! My wonderful wife, Kim, found it!

I thought it would be a funny story to hear what happens when your husband comes home and finds you painting your cabinets a bright color.
Well, I think this one would be even better! He comes home and you’re mad at it with the cordless [...]

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Contemporary Living Close-Up

February 14, 2009

Hi Everyone! I’m glad you’re here today! I have a really cool room to show you! Check this out:

Pretty visually stunning isn’t it! I know it’s not for everyone but this look is up-and-coming! Whether it’s perfect for you or not, there are some neat ideas that you can incorporate into your next remodeling project.
Take [...]

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Building a Room Addition

February 12, 2009

Room additions have always been popular. The idea of making the house a little more spacious and giving everyone a little more room to spread out has almost universal appeal. The obvious goal:
More Space

On of my all-time favorite projects!! (after)
As families grow, the need for space increases. When my wife, Kim, and I were fist [...]

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What a Crew! – You guys are awesome!

February 11, 2009

I just wanted to squeeze in a quick post to thank all of my readers for being so great! Your encouraging comments and great ideas really make me feel great and give me so much inspiration.
One crew member went over and above the call of duty today with a great post. It’s a page turner, [...]

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