Just Me Talking

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 [...]

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Slow And Steady Wins the Race!

April 23, 2009

I remember as a kid hearing that story about the tortoise and the hare. I never liked that story at all because I always wanted to be the Hare. I still distinctly remember that story upsetting me, even at ten years old. I wanted to be the Hare. I wanted to be fast! And I [...]

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Y’all Ready for a Round-Up! Announcing The Spring 2009 Remodeling Guy Round-Up

April 14, 2009

Excuse me, maam, would you care to join me for the Round-Up?  (Well it’s already started… going on May 1st – 3rd, click here) That’s funny! But there is some real serious stuff behind this! So when you stop laughing, read on… I want you all to have a chance to show off your work! [...]

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Twenty Reasons I Love a Tiny House

April 10, 2009

My family of four lives in 1000 square feet, and we love it! I’m really not kidding you, we totally love it! Even our boys love it, and they have to share a room! I bet that’s hard to imagine for many people. It would have been hard for me to imagine not long ago. [...]

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Having A Bad Chair Day and Why Blogs Are Better

March 31, 2009

I’ve never been too interested in my hair. At least not as much as some guys I know. I keep what hair I haven’t sacrificed to the construction business cut short. So I’m immune to the dreaded Bad Hair Day. But it turns out you can’t get around these things quite so easily. Things just [...]

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Remodeling Guy Resumé – I Cook Too!

March 23, 2009

I know you only come here for the home remodeling ideas, and the pretty pictures.  One or two of you might think I’m funny (you’re my favorite) and maybe that has some draw to it.   But I still feel inadequate…like I’m just not good enough for you.  I must have more I can offer…. I [...]

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Running Behind!

March 17, 2009

Hey Crew!  I’m a little bit behind schedule again here!  Sorry about that!  The various ways you can do a door and window trim package are pretty entailed and they can make a huge difference in your home, so I’ rather take a little more time to make sure I get it right for you! [...]

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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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Remodeling Guy Bailout Proposal (before amendments)

February 9, 2009

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill When we talk about design and remodeling, about making things feel better, prettier, more comforting, are we just trying to please ourselves? Is there any real good in it? Personally, I believe that “remodeling” can change the world. Does that sound crazy [...]

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