home improvement crew v. my progress
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BOOM goes the dynamite!
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we kind of like the bookshelf, but may end up removing it. it's kind of built into the mantle (it's all one piece on top), so we'd have to redo that too. and the carpet only goes up to the bookshelf, so we'd have to lay some down where it was.
the plan for the tv is probably what you were saying. have a link to the mount you used?
as for sites, i've been on www.hammerzone.com a lot lately. just has articles, but it's been really helpful. i've also been on this old house, although it's more for houses older than mine (but i has helped since i have plaster walls like alot of old houses).
got a link for the shutters?
the plan for the tv is probably what you were saying. have a link to the mount you used?
as for sites, i've been on www.hammerzone.com a lot lately. just has articles, but it's been really helpful. i've also been on this old house, although it's more for houses older than mine (but i has helped since i have plaster walls like alot of old houses).
On second thought, just remove that bookshelf. It really takes away from the focal point of the room (the fireplace)
you should replace it with something taller or shorter, but not the same height as the fireplace.
Also, fyi, i purchased the faux-wood plantation shutter style blinds online for a LOT less than local prices. Installtion is straight forward. Its a great alternative to curtains if you're looking for window treatments in the bedrooms
you should replace it with something taller or shorter, but not the same height as the fireplace.
Also, fyi, i purchased the faux-wood plantation shutter style blinds online for a LOT less than local prices. Installtion is straight forward. Its a great alternative to curtains if you're looking for window treatments in the bedrooms
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I eventually want to do some upgrading in my house like swapping out the vinyl flooring in the kitchen for tile, swapping out the laminate countertops for granite maybe, and adding some new lighting in the kitchen and living room. Our house was already in really good shape when we bought it and I shudder to think how much some of the projects I've considered cost.
We're planning on putting these in some of our rooms. We already have them picked out and just need to set up a time for installation. We're getting it done through Lowe's. I underestimate my handiness. :hs:
We're planning on putting these in some of our rooms. We already have them picked out and just need to set up a time for installation. We're getting it done through Lowe's. I underestimate my handiness. :hs:
If you're getting a deal on it then don't bother installing. Really it's only 4 screws per window (maybe 6 if it's a large window)
I wanted to have shutters, but I'm too poor.
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we kind of like the bookshelf, but may end up removing it. it's kind of built into the mantle (it's all one piece on top), so we'd have to redo that too. and the carpet only goes up to the bookshelf, so we'd have to lay some down where it was.
the plan for the tv is probably what you were saying. have a link to the mount you used?
as for sites, i've been on www.hammerzone.com a lot lately. just has articles, but it's been really helpful. i've also been on this old house, although it's more for houses older than mine (but i has helped since i have plaster walls like alot of old houses).
got a link for the shutters?
the plan for the tv is probably what you were saying. have a link to the mount you used?
as for sites, i've been on www.hammerzone.com a lot lately. just has articles, but it's been really helpful. i've also been on this old house, although it's more for houses older than mine (but i has helped since i have plaster walls like alot of old houses).
got a link for the shutters?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
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BOOM goes the dynamite!
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From: in a van down by the rive
window treatments definitely get expensive. the ones in the living room were the only ones we've gotten so far, and we have atleast 9 more to do. i think we spent about 100 bucks just on those ones. :noes:
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Hence, the paper shades for now.
Last edited by R_Squared; Jan 7, 2009 at 01:24 PM.