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Brenda S

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  • The space was originally 2 separate rooms-a tiny toilet, shower, single sink and a vanity area.  We removed the wall and 2 closets to make one open space. 3
  • Because this was a total DIY project, we were able to complete a much higher end looking bathroom for $7,000. 1
  • These mirrors (from Lowes) and sconces (from Home Depot) were both very affordable options and I love the look they create in the bathroom. 2
  • The pedestal tub is my favorite addition to the space.
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DIY Master Bathroom

We completely renovated a 1980's outdated master bathroom (think metallic wallpaper) and created a tranquil space to escape my 3 boys! The post on my blog contains many of our sources.
Courtney Affrunti
Courtney Affrunti Westwood, NJ
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    I absolutely love this bathroom. And although I love the tub, I've decided against a ...»
    freestanding tub because I realize I will be on my hands and knees cleaning behind it when I'm in my older years. I've decided to do an alcove tub with decking on 3 sides. But this is beautiful, well done!

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Updated Guest Bath Reveal

After moving into our home 8yrs ago the first item on our re-model list was the downstairs guest bathroom. We completely gutted the bathroom, removed a wall, and added this custom vanity. ...»
For more info and photos please visit my blog Elegant Nest @ www.elegantnest.blogspot.com

Laura Garcia
Laura Garcia Danville, CA
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    Commented on Apr 03, 2013
    Where did you get the vanity, so pretty?
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Updated Guest Bath Reveal

Laura Garcia
Laura Garcia Danville, CA
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    Commented on Apr 03, 2013
    Love this Vanity!
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  • Beautiful chandeliers bounce light and diffuse cream colors on the walls and the ceiling and pick up dramatic burgundy from the contrast wall. All the light fixtures are on dimmers.
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Traditional Bathroom in Dark Wood

Marina Klima Goldberg
Marina Klima Goldberg Morganville, NJ
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  • A somewhat before photo. We'd already removed the balusters. 2
  • We removed all the posts replacing them with 2x4s and 4x4s in the two outside corners. Adding two Victorian style PVC screen doors into the Gentleman's Parlor.
  • Painted the framing and later the wood screen door with white exterior deck paint.
  • Cut and screwed on all the ScreenTight base. The black stuff where the screen is secured using standard screen spline.
  • Close up of empty base.
  • Close up after screen is installed.
  • My wonderful, though bandaged hubby, installing the cap. 1
  • Tapping the cap in with a rubber mallet.
  • View from inside of porch.
  • Finished view from left. 4
  • Finished front view. 2
  • Finished view from right.
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Our Sun Porch using the ScreenTight System.

Though Spring is more than a month away the warmer weather we've had and the garden posts that have been popping up in the last week have me thinking it was a good time to post about ...»
screened in/sun porches. Funny that before I get all the photos loaded it starts to snow! It's 41 degrees here, but it's snowing like crazy. Wasn't in the forecast either.

You may have noticed that my dear hubby has a finger bandaged in a couple of the pictures. Just a reminder to never ever stretch your arms to either side of you to hold wood in place while you're using a framing nailer. Or any nailer for that matter. The thing double shot and a humongous nail went straight through his finger, bone and all. Major ouch and a trip to an Omaha hospital emergency room. The nurse and female doctor had to call in a male doctor to remove it. Hubby watched. I didn't, but did take a photo of it with my cell phone without managing to look at it. Don't worry, I didn't post that picture.

#itching4spring #PorchPride

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Becky
Becky Blair, NE
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Backyard Bliss

A look at a project we really wanted to do, planned for, and almost failed completely at doing. It was worth the wait and elbow grease!
TheHandMadeHome
TheHandMadeHome Montgomery, AL
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    Commented on Nov 14, 2012
    I love it, but I don't know that I would put a fire-pit so close to the house. Our fire-pit ...»
    can really send some sparks in all directions.

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  • This is the chevron wood wall. 8
  • On the opposite end is the fireplace wall. 6
  • Here you can kind of see the dark wood floors we installed. 4

Design & Décor: Chevron Wood Wall- What should we do with it?

We have a chevron wood wall in our family room. I have no idea what to do with it. Right now it is stained an orangeish brown color.... very dated and dark. Same thing with the fireplace, ...»
the brick is dark red and just dated looking. What do you think? What would you do? We installed dark hardwood floors throughout the entire home and the walls in here are painted French Gray- a Blue/Gray. Help!! Here is a link to my pinterest board to kind of show my style and what I like: http://pinterest.com/ashopaholicmom/for-the-...

Jennifer Pacheco
Jennifer Pacheco Abilene, TX
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    Commented on Aug 28, 2012
    Needs a mountain stone fireplace
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Landscaping

Anyone with ideas in this area for plants. Full sun, drought tolerant, low maint, favorite color purple. Should I raise the empty area in the front to place some annuals and perrennials. Thinking about purple coneflower, purple salvia, purplewave petunias.? Should I move the smaller shrubs Help! Please

Mona

Romona
Romona Mcdonough, GA
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    Commented on May 02, 2012
    One of those dwarf laceleaf maple trees would give you the burgandy color to accent all the ...»
    green. They only get a few feet tall and they weep down. I keep mine trimmed up underneath instead of letting it get out of control and weep to the ground. It's very attractive. And the branches would give you some winter interest after the leaves fall. Flowers will only give you color and interest part of the year.

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  • The main kitchen is traditional in style with a custom island to accent the rich woods. The granite is Tan Brown. 3
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True Atlanta elegance!

AK Complete Home Renovations
AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA
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    Commented on Apr 30, 2012
    This is gorgeous, definitely my style too!
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