From the category archives:

Do It Yourself

Make This Beautiful Coat Hanger Shelf – Illustrated How-To

February 10, 2010

If you subscribe to the RemodelingGuy IdeaLetter then you’ll recognize this picture. I noticed this recently in a brochure for Ralph Lauren Paints and included the idea in a newsletter, telling folks how easy it would be to build one of these!

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RG’s Complete Guide To Wood Paneling – Part 3 – Board and Batten

January 26, 2010

In this part of the ongoing series getting in-depth with real wood wall paneling, we’re going to cover the in’s and out’s of one of my favorite looks, board-and-batten paneling.
Let’s start off with some great pictures and general thoughts on the style, then I’ll link to another page with some detailed technical info that will [...]

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How-To Build A Picket Fence – The Fast And Easy Way

January 22, 2010

I’m going to show you in some very short, basic steps how to build a white picket fence (my very fast and easy way, of course…other ways do exist).
This method will result in the posts being visible between sections of fencing. This looks great when you add some character to the top of the post [...]

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How To Remove And Install A Garbage Disposal

January 18, 2010

I received this question by email today:
Would you be able to tell me how I would be able to disconnect a hardwired garbage disposal? I am remodeling my kitchen this weekend (new cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, the whole 9), and that is one step that we need to do first. Thanks!
Rachel
I started writing out the [...]

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RG’s Complete Guide To Wood Paneling

January 10, 2010

One of the hottest “new” trends I’m seeing this year is the extensive use of real wood paneling. I say “real” because I’m not talking about the wood paneling of the 1970’s. No photo-finish veneer paneling here! I’m talking about real wood paneling!

Paneling Wood Comes In Many Forms
The number of looks that can [...]

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Install a Traditional Chair Rail and Wainscot – You Can Do It!

January 8, 2010

If you’re looking for a traditional look, nothing beats the look of chair rail and wainscot paneling. The look is classic, easy to achieve, and very durable. The above picture from Cambridge Trim is a great example, and it isn’t anywhere near as hard to do as it looks! You can do [...]

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Cool Day Bed idea

December 11, 2009

Take a look at this picture that found its way into my world today:

I really thought the use of cabinets with glass doors at each end of a mattress to create a day-bed was pretty cool!
Easy DIY Day Bed
You could go out and buy a couple of stock wall cabinets right now. Add some [...]

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A Tiki Bar for Christmas?

December 9, 2009

This post was originally posted at a slightly more appropriate time of year! But I’m moving some posts around to help improve the site overall and I can’t wait ’til spring! So, maybe it’s a Christmas Tiki Bar! Aloha!

Do you have a place for an incredible outdoor project next spring? If so, I have a [...]

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Great Looking Bathroom Storage In Less Than A Day!

December 4, 2009

Check out this little storage niche I saw at BHG.com!

Can I Say Cute?
I know I’m supposed to be a big contractor man, but I might as well be honest… this made me say
“How cute is that!?”
Nobody tell my Dad.
But seriously! Isn’t this awesome? I totally thought about running out and getting my tools! I have [...]

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Get Creative and Be Different by Building Your Own Doors!

December 3, 2009

I get a whole slew of email newsletters from various remodeling sources. They offer great inspiration and sometimes completely novel ideas. Like these doors in a recent newsletter from RemodelingCenter.com

Cool Hardware, Cooler Doors
The use of exposed sliding door hardware like this is gaining popularity. It looks cool, saves floor space, and is [...]

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Use False Beams to Add Ceiling Detail

November 23, 2009

Is it just me, or does everyone look at the ceiling when they enter a new room? I never miss the ceiling details and if you’re looking for a place to start remodeling, I think you should take it from the top!

False beams are a super detail that can be done in most homes. Sometimes [...]

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Should You Do Your Own Painting

November 20, 2009

A long time member of the Remodeling Guy Crew (regular readers and commenters), Denise who blogs at Journey to Maggie May, has been building an addition all summer. It’s a beautiful project and she has pictures on her blog. Denise posted a comment today on a post about Bump-Out Style additions that got [...]

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Install Wainscoting, Chair Rail, and Paint for Quick New Look

November 18, 2009

Do you want to make an absolutely stunning difference in any room of your home in less than two days, start to finish? I love big differences made quickly! And this project will do it for sure!
Look at this:

Isn’t this room amazing!
Wonderful Moulding Ideas
I could probably write a whole book about this picture! I love [...]

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A Perfect Space Saving Kitchen Window Seat

November 8, 2009

This one is a perfect 10 if you ask me. I found the picture at one of my favorite haunts Houzz.com, and the kitchen is by Valerie Pedersen who works in the SF Bay Area.

Wow! I love, love, love it! I was searching for window seats and I came across this shot. [...]

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Make The Most of Small Spaces

November 1, 2009

A little too busy to write a new post this week, I decided to bring back a “classic” (from way back in January!). I hope it encourages you and I wish you a great week!
I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living [...]

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