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Jan 7, 2009 | 04:01 PM

#51

white_n_slow

it's my D in a B

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From: Your Mom's House

You know you've got a winner if it has green/brown/orange carpet

I hope to do another home improvement thread in the next month or two :rick:

Jan 7, 2009 | 09:40 PM

#52

joebenz

nelson rules

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From: the best coast

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymar88

Nah.. I guess it's like modding cars. I stopped buying rims and bought granite slab counters instead.

I love re-habbing and renovating. I've got a few projects I need to take care of, but 2009 is a long year.

Only issue with mounting the tv above the fireplace is running cables. You're going to likely hit the chimney stack and you definitley dont wanna do that. You can keep it a corner mount using a double articulating mount like the one I picked up . Just mount it on the wall with the window and you can manuever it to sit angled in that corner with everything hidden.

did you do the granite counters yourself?

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Jan 8, 2009 | 12:22 AM

#53

agent87

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From: Bay Area, CA

Nice. It defintely looks less 70's. I just wanted to cast another vote for removing the wooden panelling and built in bookcase and going with sheetrock.

Jan 8, 2009 | 02:15 AM

#54

shabacash

I'M SO JDM, I HAVE SARS

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From: badalandbad

couch is too big for the guest room

Jan 8, 2009 | 03:41 AM

#55

swaggs21

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From: Lumberport, WV

Very nice, keep up the good work

And JCPenny's runs huge sales on blinds some times and you can get 75-90% off retail price

Jan 8, 2009 | 05:35 AM

#56

GSRchick714

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From: Central Ohio

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Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR

if anyone is looking for granite on a budget, consider granite tile with super small grout lines. Ive even seen the tiles butted together with silicone and it looked super slick.

That is a good idea, but depending on the size of your house and level of your neighborhood, you won't get as much return $ on that investment. I don't think it looks that great....I'd rather just save up for granite slab.
....I have laminate and am saving

Jan 8, 2009 | 07:25 AM

#57

jaymar88

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From: In the gym

Quote:

Originally Posted by joebenz

did you do the granite counters yourself?

No, but having seen how they are installed, I absolutely could, but it's definitely more more work than it's worth. In this case, it's best to pay someone who already has the tools and the truck. Savings are great, but not THAT great by DIY.