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$10 Washer & Dryer Makeover

Commented on Feb 19, 2013
Love spray painting most every thing is improved. Nice job.

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photo of a gorgeous flower ~ what kind is this?

I am very curious as to what type of flower this is, it does look like gooseberries but not quite????

Commented on Jun 28, 2012
It looks like a hybrid Fushia, lovely. Where is it growing?

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Chair Bench

Commented on Apr 27, 2012
I love the beading detail, is this small scale chain? what did you use to glue it in place? ...»
Beautiful color too, blue is so soothing in the garden.

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Kitchen

Commented on Apr 26, 2012
Hi Alison, What is the fireplace surround and hearth material. is it painted brick? You could ...»
have tiled over that entire space and it would have blended into the wall. Not sure why you just tiled with the multi colored mosaics above the mantle on the wall space. It's not too late you can still tile over that painted fireplace. also if you would use a paint that is in harmony with the tile color rather than the minty green contrast it would also blend into the wall. Add glass doors to the firebox ( the black hole) this will not only finish off the face of the fireplace but also insulate it and you will not loose heat up the chimney. The island would be more attractive if the cabinet base was painted like the china cabinet color and a new solid surface or granite top.

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Commented on Apr 08, 2012
I agree with Kris S (MSP). as to the choice of cool colors throughout the home blue, gray, ...»
black. are cold colors for a cold Seattle climate, with many gray days and rain. The only saving grace is the use of natural wood. the architecture is stunning as are the lovely gardens. Warmer neutral colors would have been a better choice and let the natural outdoor beauty provide the cool blues of the water and green foliage.

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Stainless Steel

Here is a quilted backsplash and range hood - in classic stainless steel...

Commented on Apr 04, 2012
Stainless steel feature tiles added to the Granite back splash, budget friendly without the ...»
custom cost.

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Stainless Steel

Commented on Apr 04, 2012
Can't really see the hood details as the photo is so dark at the top, but the back splash and ...»
stove are fabulous.
There are also some porcelain tiles available that have metalic finishes over them. I used some small stainless tiles as a feature in the black granite back splash, it added a lot of interest and light. Just another way to go if a client does not have the budget for the diamond stainless counter back splash, but can do it behind the stove and tile under the cabinets.

Flooring: Pine flooring? Yay or nay

Anybody out there ever use 1 x 8 or 1 x 10 simple pine boards for flooring? Thinking it could be less expensive than hardwood and there's a plan to possibly sand, prime, paint anyway. Thoughts?

Commented on Apr 03, 2012
Pine floors are nice. Species of wood in vintage properties depends on the location and what ...»
was available locally. My c. 1922 log cabin in California has vertical grain Fir floors another soft wood like pine without the knots. Yes, they are rustic, refinished natural, gold colors, but still look beautiful. Inquiring Mind, what are the other design considerations in your home? There are so many wood floor products on the market at very good prices. You can find random widths, pre finished, with a hard sealer, and T & G to help with installation and prevents cupping.

Cleaning & Organization: Does anyone know how to remove existing paint splatters from brick? I have tried everything I know of with no success.

Commented on Apr 02, 2012
"Goof Off" removes paint, but always is best to remove when fresh. If the paint splatters have ...»
been there a while you will have to use the goof off and lots of elbow grease.

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Tiling: What is this orange stuff?

I am removing 4x4 tile from a 1957 concrete block house kitchen backsplash and I expected to find thinset under the tile, but I found this orange stuff instead. What is this stuff and can I tile over it without any special prep?

Commented on Mar 26, 2012
Linda, are you going to remove and replace the counters and small back splash? If so you can ...»
start fresh and not worry about adding any thickness to the new back splash with the hardy backer board for tile installation.This will give you a true and level surface for your mosaic tiles. You will use a tile with a radius edge to finish the edge detail

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