Do It Yourself

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 [...]

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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 easy [...]

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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. [...]

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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 me to [...]

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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 [...]

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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. I really [...]

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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 [...]

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A Cool Idea for a Hot Island!

October 22, 2009

One of the advantages of my graying beard is that I can say things that aren’t, like, totally hip, and get away with it! Or at least think I got away with it! For example, I can refer to a kitchen island this way… This island is HOT! Now I know the look overall may [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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An Easy Painted Wood Floor

July 9, 2009

I was browsing through one of my favorite magazine websites, Coastal Living, and found this picture: What’s the first thing you notice in this picture? My guess is that it’s either the funky looking coffee table or the painted floors. Thanks to Thumper’s mom, I don’t have anything to say about the table. The painted [...]

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A Short Audio Message from Remodeling Guy

May 13, 2009

Hello Crew! I hope you’re having a great day! I’ve put together a short audio message for you today. It’s only about 2.5 minutes so the pain won’t last too long! Just click play and (hopefully) you should be able to hear the audio! Too bad you can’t leave an audio comment! But don’t let [...]

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