From the monthly archives:

September 2009

A New DIY Site From BHG.com!

September 30, 2009

There’s no hiding the fact that I’d really much rather talk about design ideas and “big picture” stuff than I would get into doing detailed step-by-step tutorials! Lord knows I’ve tried to convince myself to do more of it, but no matter how hard I try, I am just not Mr. How-To!
Good Thing I [...]

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Bump-Out Additions — Small Spaces , Big Impact

September 29, 2009

Have you ever looked with slight contempt at one of those exterior walls and thought “If I could just bump that wall out a little bit…”? I know I have! I guess I don’t count, but you’re still not alone! I wrote a post back in January about small spaces and one [...]

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Drill A Hole In The Wrong Place? — Don’t Despair!

September 27, 2009

I saw this picture yesterday at Natural Home Magazine and did a double-take! Not only do I love the hole with the little vase, but I also think the broken edge is cool!
If I had to complain… it would be about the little leg. For me, a corbel would have been the way to [...]

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Don’t Let Timing Get You Down

September 26, 2009

It occurs to me that as more and more things in our world become “now” things, the harder it will be to accept those things that aren’t!
Some things just take time…

16 years to get a drivers license
9 months to have a baby
50 plus years before you get the seniors discount!

Creating the home of your dreams [...]

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Get the Look – Keep the Cash

September 23, 2009

Do you like scavenger hunts? How about when there is a big payoff? Based on the comments to a post earlier this week about remodeling budgets, I think most of you LOVE to hunt for cheaper versions of the fancy look! I know I do. Gives me shivers just thinking about it!
Try this one on [...]

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Universal Design for Aging-In-Place — The short version!

September 23, 2009

You should thank me. Really. I’ve just spared you so much pain. If not for my selfless act, you would be closer than you realize to pure misery. My act? I hit delete. Well, first I highlighted my whole post, then I hit delete.
It was really bad. Make you want to grab a rock and [...]

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Barney The Gourmet

September 21, 2009

Remember Barney? The big purple guy… who looks like he eats pretty well. Here is his kitchen…

Nice appliances…

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Trying To Decide A Remodeling Budget in Tough Times

September 21, 2009

Raise your hand if you’re confused.You’re not a loone, er, I mean, alone. I think most people who are ready or are planning to remodel are asking themselves the same question… how much should we spend?
And since I’m immensely intelligent, I have the answer. No, not really. But I do have some thoughts on the [...]

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Get Creative With Wood Veneer

September 17, 2009

Have you ever worked with wood veneer? I recently fell in love with the stuff when we ordered some really exotic material for a big job. It’s just SO COOL to be able to use thin little strips, that work almost as easily as cardboard, to make all sorts of projects.
That’s why a recent feature [...]

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DIY – Not For Every Job !

September 16, 2009

They’ve been doing some work in our neighborhood. Well, that’s quite understated. I should say something more like “Our neighborhood is where they are doing the work”, or “We live in a hard hat zone.” Literally.

This is the view from our front porch tonight. Makes me think of that song about [...]

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Woodworking — The Path to Remodeling Nirvana

September 15, 2009

She who cuts no wood, builds few walls. – Ancient Remodeling Proverb

I’ll let you in on a secret. Imaginary studies show that 88.5% of people comfortable with the use of a Table Saw (capitalized out of respect) were also comfortable with tackling major home improvement projects on their own! 88.5%!!!!
Last week, I wrote about reinventing [...]

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Finding Out Your Home Style — From a Man’s Perspective!

September 11, 2009

What? Lots of guys take that quiz… right?
I read about this at The Inspired Room and I had to see for myself. A quiz that says it can TELL ME what my style is. We’ll see. But first, I have to admit that I wasn’t entirely comfortable with the questions.
Question #1
You’re running late and only [...]

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Reinvent Yourself, Save Money, and Create Your Dream Home!

September 10, 2009

Great Blogs, like great TV programs, are seasonal. That’s my theory. Take summers off. Why not? In that spirit, welcome to the new season of Remodeling Guy!
Let’s jump right in!
Create Your Dream Home!
Despite what’s going on in the world, despite what your “bottom line” is financially, regardless of who you are, where you live, or [...]

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