Michael M's Profile | Wheaton, IL

DIY Tutorial: Replacing Your Mailbox Post

Has your mailbox post seen better days? No need to pay someone to install a new one for you. You CAN replace it yourself with this DIY tutorial.

1 Hour 40 Moderate

Commented on Mar 30, 2013
If you're doing a curbside post the postal service does have requirements for placement of a ...»
new post. https://www.usps.com/manage/know-mailbox-gui...

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Remodeling a dark, dingy kitchen on a low budget

Our kitchen is facing north and has one small window, hence there was not much light. The knotty pine look was getting on my nerves and so did the ugly, red Formica counter top, including ...»

Commented on Jun 11, 2012
well... sure... if you don't want doors on your cabinets.

The Robins Way Residence by Bates Masi Architects

through http://homedesignjournal.wordpress.com/

Commented on May 19, 2012
Looks like rope

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Microbath makeover

We recently remodeled a very small "microbath" in an older home. This included a full gut of the space. Due to the door swing constraints, we opted to install a Rohl "Allia" wall mount ...»

Commented on May 16, 2012
Hate the walls

Appliances: I'm starting a house from scratch: What are the best washers, dryers, fridges and dishwashers?

I was looking at the very high end Samsung washer/dryers - what do you think? Worth it? Is it worth splurging on the hi-tech appliances?

Commented on May 08, 2012
How many people are you doing laundry for? If it's only one or two people I don't think it's ...»
worth it. Get a nice stackable. You'll be just as happy. Put your money into a kitchen.

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Looking to move to Staten Island, going to see this house next week. What do you think I could do with it?

Commented on May 07, 2012
Landscape,. Interior painting. Front walk. Appliances in the kitchen. Do something to ...»
dress up the blank brick wall over the porch. Baseboard heat showing. Does it have A/C? Would've been nice to have baseboard heat units that matched the color of the base boards. Myself... I don't like the wainscoting, but my wife does.
What are they asking for it?

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Girls' Rooms

Commented on May 03, 2012
This one. Did a similar design for my granddaughters room when she was 4. Stenciled a star ...»
frieze along the top of all 4 walls. various size stars. Not a lot but enough. Used a faint glow in the dark paint that had subtle sparkles for day time. She loved it, came out great

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Our front porch really needs to be rebuilt but in the meanwhile (while we save up) I gave it a facelift with some wood glue, caulk, and paint. The best part: A porch rug that I painted right on the top landing.

You can see and learn more here ...

http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2011/11...