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J C

Oak Lawn, IL
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Design & Décor: Bath remodel

2 story home,full bath upstairs w/bedrooms. Main level has 1 bedroom. Gutted main floor full bath, hubby and I disagree whether to replace full bath or do 3/4 bath on remodel. Room is 5 ...»
ft x 6 ft. Family of 5 planning to stay another 7 years. Thoughts/Ideas -

J C
J C Oak Lawn, IL
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    Commented on Jan 28, 2012
    Thanks everyone . . . I must side with becky. I,myself have health problems and getting in ...»
    and out of tub will become more hazardous for me.

    Very much appreciate the input!!!

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Design & Décor: What do I do with this fire place?!?

We bought this foreclosure, but have no idea what to do with this tacky fireplace! Any ideas?!? You can see from the last picture that we've definitely made some improvements, but I ...»
just don't know how to make this fireplace look normal. Help!!

Kylie
Kylie Mcdonough, GA
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  • J C
    Commented on Jan 28, 2012
    Needs mantle, depending on the style of the home, ie. traditional home=wood style mantle, ...»
    contemporary home=more contemporary style mantle-either can be paired with tile or stacked stone. Room is big so you must keep in mind not to "over" do it in size. Best of luck-love the color too!!

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  • Turquoise Distressed French Sideboard 2
  • This image is as close as I have to a before shot, thought it is more of a "during".  At this point in time the top had been stripped, but not yet sanded, and the base had been primed for paint.  What a difference color can make on a drab piece!

This sideboard was given a thorough sanding and the top was stripped using Citristrip brand safe stripper.

After the top was stripped it was sanded to a very smooth finish and stained in Provincial stain by Minwax. It was then poly'ed with a wipe on poly in satin finish. The base was painted ...»
in "rapture blue" by Sherwin Williams, and then distressed by hand with 160 grit sandpaper. The body was then wiped with some Provincial stain on a rag to give it the antiqued look. This is by far the most popular piece of furniture I have completed due to the color, finish, and style!

Cassie B
Cassie B Myersville, MD
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  • J C
    Commented on Jan 28, 2012
    Looks great!! have matching piece and you just gave me a great refinishing idea . . . Thanks!!
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