remodeling

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 [...]

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Dream, Design, Build…Live!

March 8, 2010

The following post was first published here on January 22, 2009. I’m posting it again to keep myself on task as to what this blog is all about! I hope you enjoy. – Tim The Promise: Helping you build your dream, without losing your mind, money, or marriage! This is no empty tag line. Not [...]

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What’s the Resale Value of Your Remodeling Project?

March 6, 2010

When homeowners are considering a remodeling project, the question “What will it be worth?” is one of the foremost for many. The idea that the work is in many ways a real “investment” has served as great comfort to folks as they write the check for Draw#1. Things have changed though, at least for now. [...]

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The Wintertime Blues, and Reds, and Yellows, and…

January 21, 2010

(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 [...]

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Find a Great Contractor For Your Remodeling Project – Ten Places to Look

December 22, 2009

You’re ready to remodel! Or at least you will be, as soon as the holidays are past. The timing is right, the money is set aside, the need is real. Whether it’s more space, upgrades or improvements, or dealing with long overdue repairs and maintenance, you have work to do. All you need is a [...]

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Building Second Story Additions

November 29, 2009

I received the following question in an email and I thought the answer might be useful to others, so rather than just respond in email, I’ve posted it here . I’ve spoken to many hundreds of excited owners over the years who want to add a second floor on the house and Natalie asked the [...]

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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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Remodeling Is Marriage Counseling On Steroids

October 7, 2009

We all know that I love remodeling. My best-selling free eBook is entitled The Power of Remodeling — How Remodeling Your Home Can Change Your Life. That’s right, change your life! But what about your marriage? Changing your life is one thing… anybody can do that, right? They got The Secret, Tony Robbins, and old [...]

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3 Beautiful Bathrooms

October 4, 2009

I wrote a quick post this weekend about towel warmers, which I would say are a “luxury” component of a bathroom. And… I’ve had pretty bathrooms on my brain ever since. So I dug-up some pictures (or am I supposed to call them “images” now?). 3 Beautiful Bathrooms Clean, Cool, Traditional I found this bathroom [...]

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Top Ten Things I Learned about Remodeling a Kitchen On A Budget ~ by Melissa Michaels

April 27, 2009

Today, we have a great guest post! I’m honored to welcome Melissa Michaels from The Inspired Room , enjoy! Top Ten Things I Learned about Remodeling a Kitchen On A Budget Several years ago, we took on our biggest home improvement project to date — and lived to tell about it. Sometimes Paint Isn’t Enough [...]

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10 Bathroom Remodeling Ideas in One Picture

April 21, 2009

Are you looking to spruce up your bathroom? Personally, I think it’s one of the best places to start remodeling. Let’s see how many ideas we can get from one picture! Here is the picture: Nice Huh? Well, I say you don’t have to do ALL of this to rock your bathroom into a new [...]

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Does DIY Mean – Do It ALL Yourself?

February 19, 2009

Are you afraid of getting shocked? You’re not alone! Electricity is the number one “fear” I’ve seen in the homeowners I’ve worked with over the years. With good reason! Electricity can cause some pain, and in certain circumstances it can do worse than that! Of course, if handled properly, the electrical work in your home [...]

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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 [...]

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Glass Tile – A great material gets more affordable

February 6, 2009

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. [...]

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