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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 the front porch [...]

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Understanding What Can’t Move – The First Step In Great Remodeling Design

August 20, 2009

Remember the movie Pretty Woman? One of the parts of the movie that I think of often didn’t involve the main characters at all. There was a man who walked up and down the streets of Hollywood and I can hear his voice now saying “What’s your dream? Everyone has a dream!” He may have [...]

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All Decked Out and No Place to Go?

July 27, 2009

Welcome all ye travelers and surfers. You have arrived at the online surfer hut of Remodeling Guy. It must be your lucky day! For some, this is your first visit to Remodeling Guy, so you’ll have to look around before you can truly grasp the extent of your good fortune (and the even greater extent [...]

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Using Green Glue To Make Noiseproof Walls

June 30, 2009

Have you ever wished you could make a wall a little more soundproof? Or, maybe a little more than a little? I’ve come across the question of soundproofing many times over my career and the options have never been great. It’s been “possible” for a long time, but never inexpensive and never easy. I think [...]

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AJ The Wrecking Ball — And Lessons Learned

June 20, 2009

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. – Romans 5:4 I’ve recently mentioned the outdoor shower we have and my high dreams for making it better. But did you know that we also have a mud-bath? It is said that [...]

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Tropical Colors and Wavy Curves For an Island Feel

June 16, 2009

Here is the back yard I step out of bed into every morning! Our house is not large (only 1000sf) and our yard isn’t much bigger! Since we’re a family of four, three of whom are large males weighing in at a combined 550 pounds, we really need to maximize our space! One of the [...]

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It’s Not TOOL Late For The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

June 15, 2009

Father’s Day is this weekend! How exciting! My crew always takes great care of me on Father’s Day. They really give me the Royal Treatment! I don’t mind. Tools Are A Great Gift For ANY Occasion! I think tools are perfect gifts. Weddings, Baby Showers, Christmas, Birthdays, Presidents Day, Labor Day, Cinco de Mayo, and of-course, Father’s Day. [...]

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Details to Make Your Deck, Porch, or Patio Come Alive!

June 14, 2009

Isn’t this a great looking house? I love it. This house is just around the corner from our house and it’s been one of my inspiration houses since the day we bought our home. It’s not a big house, but it’s the kind of house that lives big. Two of the reasons it does are [...]

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Southern Home Exteriors — Details, Details, Details

June 5, 2009

I was just browsing my favorite blogs and I saw a few exterior photos at Southern Hospitality that got my interest. Rhoda has a great eye and she picked some pretty houses to show. The post starts off with a cool Jazz Festival, the houses are toward the bottom. Picture #1 I like the look [...]

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Making Special Memories Around The Dinner Table

June 3, 2009

I have a couple of posts in other places that I wanted to point you toward today. Personally, I get bummed if I don’t get to read one of my posts every day, I especially liked the one about humility, it was very good… Anyway, I wrote a post for Blissfully Domestic about dining rooms [...]

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Unapproved Paint Usage – Installment 24

June 1, 2009

Today, we continue on our quest to find the best ways to completely ignore the “manufacturers recommended use” section on your average paint can. We’ve already shown how to use interior paint on outdoor walls, and how the great combination of automotive primer and everyday spray cans can be used to refinish kitchen cabinets. What’s [...]

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White Marble and 9 other Poignant Observations

May 28, 2009

White Marble is showing up more and more. Take a look at this picture that Melissa posted at The Inspired Room a couple of days ago… Nice kitchen! You want a Remodeling Guy perspective? Ready or not, here it comes… White Marble Counters – They look great, but you really have to be careful because [...]

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Class and Character = A Keeper

May 24, 2009

I have great in-laws. I really consider them a blessing. These are the kind of people that will get their hands dirty to help you. They’ll sweat with you and never utter a peep of complaint. I’ve thanked my lucky stars for them many a day. One example is the mechanic work. When it comes [...]

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Remodeling Guy RAWKS and How to Teenage Proof Your Home!

May 21, 2009

Wait! Don’t change the channel just yet! It’s not how it sounds. I don’t mean I rock in the whole “yeah, I know it, I rock” sense of the phrase. That would be vain, and they didn’t write the song about me. Honk if you get it. No, I don’t mean I rock all the [...]

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