Our Duplex Remodel In & Out
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Pamela F
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At the time, I really didn't like our 1979 duplex when we went to see it with the realtor as it was too plain and boring. But, my husband said that we could fix it up and make it our home. So, I agreed and this is the before and after. A few years later, my neighbor wanted to paint her half green and red and I begged her to coordinate her choice of colors with ours to increase our property value and so she did. That is why the colors are a bit off but better than green and red, lol!
Added tiles on the wall
Added hardwood floor styled linoleum
My twins set the table lol
Knocked out wall and converted patio to diningroom , put up a wall with french doors with built in blinds
Picture wall...small project lol
New masterbath
Old masterbath
New guest bath with tiled floors...but we since changed the faucet to Pfister popup drain system
Old guest bath with linoleum floors same as what was in the old kitchen
Finally a new cooktop stove
Duplex Exterior Before
Added knobs & backsplash
Added a lazy susan...LOVE IT!
1st attempt...all new appliances with second hand cooktop stove
Had the floors tiled
Old cabinets, countertops & appliances
Horrible linoleum & carpet in the nook
Duplex Exterior After (the gardens have changed since)
15 answers
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nice job!
Kathy R
on Jun 09, 2012
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Thank you!
Pamela F
on Jun 09, 2012
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Pamela, great job on everything! Sounds like a lot of love and care went into it. Good call on the color coordination, too!
Miriam Illions
on Jun 09, 2012
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I don't see how this is a duplex - where's the other door?? Wow - what an awesome job you all have done! Ditto on the colors!! Thank goodness your close neighbor saw the wisdom of keeping your facade in more subtle complimentary colors too!! You must be very proud, and rightfully so!!
Susan S
on Jun 09, 2012
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Thanks Miriam I. @Susan S. - This is a duplex:-) We only own the left side and another family owns the right side. I didn't want to photograph his side without his permission. Thanks!
Pamela F
on Jun 09, 2012
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glad the neighbor got on board with you. You all did great.
Kandee S
on Jun 09, 2012
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BUT Pam . . . . I wanna know where the other door is?? LOL Obviously it must be on the opposite side of the house from yours!! This looks like a rambler, not like a duplex at all!! I hope your neighbor is taking the hint and fixing up their part of the lawn too!!
Susan S
on Jun 09, 2012
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Thanks Kandee. Susan, they have a few day lilies and a couple of lawn statues. For the most part, its always cut and edged. They've done AWESOME remodeling work by gutting the whole place and putting in everything new. Except for the upper kitchen cabinets. They sanded it and painted it. By the way, they just closed in April. The last owners didn't care much.
Pamela F
on Jun 10, 2012
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What a difference. GREAT JOB!!!
Leida R
on Jun 10, 2012
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Thank you Leida.
Pamela F
on Jun 10, 2012
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It sure is nice that both parties are on board when living in a duplex. It is a reflection of both owners. The inside is something very personal but if they don't fix it up noone knows from the road. Outside, a whole diffferent story!! I'm sure you are setting a wonderful example Pam!!
Susan S
on Jun 11, 2012
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Awh, thanks Susan!
Pamela F
on Jun 12, 2012
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LOL! I would have been the one saying we could fix it up and my hubby would have been saying no to everything! Beautiful job!
Lisa House
on May 25, 2015
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Pam, you have done a beautiful job with your home. Everything looks so pretty. I love how you made your patio into a dining room. I know you're proud of your sweet family.
Liz
on Mar 15, 2016
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Very nice.
Kate
on Sep 07, 2016
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