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How Much Better Can a Showerhead Be?

August 25, 2010

I’ve done a whole lot of remodeling, and I’m pretty sure I’m about to share the absolute fastest and easiest home-improvement project I’ve ever completed. And the difference is amazing.
I was recently at the Delta Faucet headquarters in Indianapolis to learn about some great new things they’re doing in terms of design and technology. [...]

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Hire a Contractor or DIY — 10 Reasons to go with the Pro

August 15, 2010

I was recently involved in a discussion about whether or not a relatively complex plumbing procedure could be considered a DIY job.
This was no simple job. It was the kind of thing that involves tearing out tile and cutting pipes, which, depending on the material of your plumbing can be an art in-and-of-itself.
It brings [...]

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Replacement Kitchen Cabinet Doors — An Alternative to New Cabinets

February 19, 2010
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“I need a new kitchen!” These words are often spoken with some combination of feelings. These might include excitement, anticipation, and maybe a bit of old-fashioned fear! Fear of the work being too hard, fear that the cost will be too high, and fear of a bunch of contractors making life way [...]

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Make This Beautiful Coat Hanger Shelf – Illustrated How-To

February 10, 2010
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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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The Wintertime Blues, and Reds, and Yellows, and…

January 21, 2010
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(bringing back one of my early favorite posts from last winter)
Let’s Roll…
Or brush, or sponge, or rag…even spray! No matter how you do it, just paint!
For most of you (not me!) it’s the dead of winter and outdoor projects are pretty much out of the question!
Even if you’re going to hire someone, it’s too cold [...]

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Great Ideas for 2010: Idea#2 — Get Creative With Cabinets

January 6, 2010

Call me a rebel, but I’m much happier when things are used in ways other than what was originally intended. Something about seeing real creativity in action makes me feel more creative. More energized really.

You may not realize it, but Remodeling Can Change Your Life, and little acts of rebellion are a great way to [...]

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Use False Beams to Add Ceiling Detail

November 23, 2009
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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 that stop [...]

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Talking Trim at Hooked On Houses!

May 11, 2009
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I love to talk about door casings, crown moldings, wainscoting, and baseboards! And that’s exactly what I’m doing today in my guest post at Hooked On Houses!

Head on over there to check it out! Julia has some really great stuff at her blog and you don’t want to miss any of it! But you already [...]

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Thirty Days To Your Inner Carpenter

May 11, 2009

If you received yesterday’s Remodeling Guy Newsletter, then you probably already read that I’ve decided to get a little more in-depth with some teaching and detailed “How-To’s”. I’m going to tackle one skill area at a time and get more in-depth with it.
For the first skill, we’re going to work on carpentry and I thought [...]

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