Tag: home
group name: homeimproveprojs
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February 05, 2008 03:01 PM EST --
With the new theme of "squares", I thought my square painted office was perfect.
I did all of the painting myself- using a color palette that Matt chose: four shades of blue with white accents. . . . more
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July 30, 2007 03:49 PM EDT --
When we first bought our house, the upstairs hallway wasn't it that bad of shape. The walls were a tan/cream sponge pattern, so that was okay for the first few years.
We replaced the lighting . . . more
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July 01, 2008 02:57 PM EDT --
I'd like to install a ceiling fan in my office at home - two computers and other electrical gadgets make it a little toasty in summer, especially early in the year when it's not humid and we try . . . more
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July 29, 2007 11:33 AM EDT --
Ever since I received my first Barnes and Noble gift card, my hubby and I have been making a list of ALL the things we want to fix around the house. We can't decide if we want to start on small . . . more
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July 08, 2007 07:19 AM EDT --
Welcome to part 2 in my continuing series about the move from hell. If you would like to catch up on the series:
Part 1 Niagra falls in the tub
When we decided to take the townhouse . . . more
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May 18, 2008 11:29 AM EDT --
My kids, ages 16 and 18, and I, are undertaking the daunting project of painting our house.
We need any and all advice for this undertaking.
No matter how small the tip please pass it along, . . . more
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March 02, 2008 02:40 AM EST --
My husband and I, and two other families in our neighborhood were defrauded by a local contractor. I want others to know what happened to us, so they can avoid the same traps. If you've been . . . more
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August 12, 2007 12:29 PM EDT --
Books are taking over our house. I do cull them but since I also review books and am always reading books, whether for pleasure or review, I'd appreciate any tips on how you keep your books in any . . . more
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March 10, 2008 02:13 AM EDT --
In Part Two , I described how we started to fight back after losing $15,000 on our home remodeling project. We decided it was time to find a way to make some progress rather than sitting around watching . . . more
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June 29, 2008 11:45 PM EDT --
We finally got the new room painted today. I'm attaching pictures. It's hard to believe that it has been two weeks since the sheetrock was complete . I had high hopes that we'd have the room . . . more
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March 30, 2008 06:03 PM EDT --
First of all, I want to thank everyone on Gather for their encouragement and their advice. You've all been very helpful.
In my last update, we had been contacted by a film studio considering our . . . more
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November 20, 2007 12:07 PM EST --
You’ve made the decision to downsize your home. Whatever the reason, you know it’s the right thing to do. But - here’s the rub - you have no idea how to squeeze the furniture and bric-a-brac . . . more
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September 06, 2007 08:52 AM EDT --
Well, I'm taking a quick break to write about this morning in the hopes it will be cathartic. I awoke before 5:25 am, my usual time, and headed for the shower to get ready for a big day at work. . . . more
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November 27, 2007 04:37 PM EST --
The Top 10 Finalists in the "Downsizing Your Home With Style" photo contest have been chosen by the Gather community!
Please stay tuned! The grand prize winner of an expert design . . . more
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March 06, 2008 12:14 AM EST --
Previously, I posted an article about the nightmare our home addition has become. This is an update on the steps we've taken to fight back.
On February 10, my husband and the contractor . . . more
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November 15, 2007 12:17 PM EST --
In my previous books I described the ten mistakes most people make when decorating their homes. I generally see them immediately when I arrive for a consultation, but most people don’t recognize . . . more
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November 01, 2007 10:09 AM EDT --
As a decorating consultant who visits hundreds of clients’ homes, annually, I get to witness quite a few lifestyle movements as they take shape. That is how I became aware of one of the biggest . . . more
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November 01, 2007 10:11 AM EDT --
There are many reasons why you might be moving to a smaller home. Maybe your children have left the nest and you’re ready to fly the coop to a smaller, more manageable home, or maybe you’re . . . more
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March 17, 2008 07:20 PM EDT --
It's only been a week since I published part 3 , but the roller coaster emotions and all the things that have taken place, make it feel much longer than a week.
Last week, I didn't go into . . . more
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July 14, 2008 10:43 AM EDT --
For the last two weekends (or significant portions thereof) I have been building a gazebo on my deck. Why? you might ask. Good question. The answer is that our house faces directly south, and in . . . more
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