remodeling

Mr. How-To, Where are you?

January 31, 2009

Mr. How-To, I’m not. I wish I could just snap my fingers and I’d have a perfectly done video or pictorial showing exactly how to do all the things I suggest and talk about. But since I can’t, the only way for me to get that out there for you is to produce it. I [...]

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Basic Tool Kit – Remodeling Guy Essentials

January 29, 2009

Basics First I’m having a hard time keeping a straight face! That is so funny! RemodelingGuy:Essentials! It’s killin’ me! However, let’s try and be serious for a moment! Tools are serious business! Before we start anything, it is important to be sure you have the basics. Tool Pouch You don’t need anything fancy. You don’t [...]

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What’s New at Remodeling Guy

January 27, 2009

That’s a funny post title, because pretty much everything is new at Remodeling Guy! The whole blog is only a couple of weeks old! However! Some things are newer than others and I have a couple of announcements: Remodeling News I’ve added a new feature to the blog today. On a regular basis, I’m going [...]

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Developing Your Dream – Part One

January 24, 2009

In my recent post entitled Dream, Design, Build…Live! , I wrote about the process of a well planned and executed remodeling project. It starts with the Dream! I also gave you a little field trip exercise to help get the inspiration flowing! I hope you tried it! If not, go back and take a look [...]

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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. [...]

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Lighting: A Key to Creating an Environment

January 20, 2009

I’ve seen the light! This is one of the light fixtures the electricians were installing on one of my jobs today. This is the PH Artichoke by Louis Poulsen. It’s an amazing work of functional art! Is it for everyone? No, probably not. Not in terms of style, size or price point! I won’t even [...]

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Make the Most of Small Spaces

January 18, 2009

I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living by making houses larger! Family of Four in 1000 sf? It might have to do with the fact that my family has recently moved from a house of about 3000 sf to one of [...]

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The Top Five Money Questions for Remodeling

January 17, 2009

Over the years, I’ve talked to thousands of homeowners considering a remodeling project. They are at a decision point. The questions are often similar, often complex, and always cover many facets of life. One of the biggest issues is economics. ——————————————————————————————————————– The five most common questions on that front are: What do we need? What [...]

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