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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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Oh My Gourd!

November 5, 2009

This is more of a home improvement blog. I was given orders a long time ago to stay away from the “decorator-ey” stuff. I guess somebody was scared I’d take over!
But, despite my efforts at hiding my feminine side, sometimes I just have to run with it! Like now…
Check out this GOURDjus [...]

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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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Bathroom Remodeling: A Great Place to Start!

February 18, 2009

A Good Start

Next time you go to brush your teeth, or take a shower, take a look around. Actually absorb your environment a little bit and pay attention to your surroundings.
How does it make you feel?
I’m a huge believer that the surroundings we create for ourselves have a real impact on how we live! If [...]

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Contemporary Living Close-Up

February 14, 2009

Hi Everyone! I’m glad you’re here today! I have a really cool room to show you! Check this out:

Pretty visually stunning isn’t it! I know it’s not for everyone but this look is up-and-coming! Whether it’s perfect for you or not, there are some neat ideas that you can incorporate into your next remodeling project.
Take [...]

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Building a Room Addition

February 12, 2009

Room additions have always been popular. The idea of making the house a little more spacious and giving everyone a little more room to spread out has almost universal appeal. The obvious goal:
More Space

On of my all-time favorite projects!! (after)
As families grow, the need for space increases. When my wife, Kim, and I were fist [...]

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Glass Tile – A great material gets more affordable

February 6, 2009
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Looking For A Wow?
I have a few today; here is the first:

Is this amazing or what? Glass tiles are a wonderful material and they’re truly one of my personal favorites. As you can see in the picture above, glass opens up new ways to be creative. And glass tiles are often very colorful.
Not Just For [...]

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Get Hooked on Magazines!

January 23, 2009

It’s Friday night! You deserve some time out! Let me tell you how this night can begin your remodeling adventure on the right foot!
Step One
Here is where you need to go:
Step Two
This is what you need to grab:

Bring your spouse or a freind. You might need help carrying them all. Pick-up every magazine that looks [...]

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