Monthly Archives: October 2010
Paint vs. Stain
I have three kids. I totally understand how this could happen… Someone’s offspring used a pen to carve words into wood paneling and then attempted to scratch out the graffiti. The words may have still been legible because the child … Continue reading
I Love Ugly Carpet
Ugly carpet is like a battle weary Medieval Knight who gives all he has to protect his Lady in Waiting. Must. Stop. Watching. Ladyhawke.
Small Budget Kitchen
In fairytales you can create a dream kitchen with an unlimited budget. In real life the wicked step-mother’s name is Budget. Actually, my rehab budget is more like Jiminy Cricket in Pinnochio… always there to whisper words of wisdom into … Continue reading
Resilient Wood Floors
In response to the previous post, Krystal comments: In the last picture I’m seeing gorgeous hardwood floors. Is that the original floor re-sanded? Looking at the before pictures, you’d never believe that a little sanding and varnish could transform such … Continue reading
Subtle Changes
Sometimes a room needs only simple changes during the rehab process. Well, after it’s cleaned. Order another dumpster and clean some more … This living room had an amazing lead glass window as its focal point and original wood trim. … Continue reading
Penguin Bath Remodel
In order to go from this: To this: We had to totally gut the entire bathroom except the flooring, tub and antique radiator. The floors had original tile from when the home was built in 1930′s. I found similar mini-octagon … Continue reading
Ode to Plastic Grass Carpet
Plastic green grass. I always think of my Great Aunt Alberta when I think of fake grass carpet. She had it in her four season porch. Over time the plastic carpet had lost some of its shape and took on … Continue reading
To Granite or not to Granite
Kitchen countertops. There is a dizzying array of choices: soapstone, concrete, laminate, wood, stainless steel, engineered stone, etc. The list goes on and on. Even with budget restraints, most people can usually find something to make them happy. This makes … Continue reading
Before and After
The before and after pictures of a remodeling project are all about reminiscing… remembering where you started and comparing it to the end result. Sometimes the before pictures can be more impressive than the afters. Our latest project had very … Continue reading
