How to Bullnose Tile: Two Options
As mentioned in the first part of this series, once you have mastered learning how to bullnose tile there are so many benefits! This skill pays dividends many times over. You are also able to...
Just Needs Paint: the Story Behind the Name
Just Needs Paint arises from an unexpected adventure during a normal event: house hunting! In February of 2009, I started looking to buy my first personal residence. This was about a year before the...
Some Behind the Scenes Housekeeping
Thank you for your support so far! A lot of “housekeeping” work has been going on behind the scenes to make your experience even better. I wanted to take a moment to explain the...
Motivation for Learning to Bullnose Tile
Ooh, ahh! That’s a pretty bathroom. Would you like to wash your hands here? I would! A remodel can run you into the six-figure range if we go insanely crazy with the budget (should...
Demo Day and Subfloor Problems
DEMO DAY! Many of us totally connect with Chip Gaines’ battle cry (co-star of Fixer Upper on HGTV) on the first day of any house remodel. There is an insane amount of progress in a very...
The Best Wet Tile Saw in 2022 for an Engineer
The best wet tile saw in 2020 for an engineer is the DeWALT D24000. Forget renting or borrowing a wet tile saw. We make some decent change at work and we have several tile...
What is Wrong with this Kitchen?
Have you ever walked into a room and thought something was off? Sometimes it is hard to put your finger on it. Other times it is a big elephant in the room. Or wasted...
Planning to Remodel a House Two States Away
Suggestions for Success! Suggestion #1: Don’t do it! Suggestion #2: If you still want to despite the previous suggestion please read on. Hopefully, by the time you are done you will decide to go...
How this House Stuff Began
I do not recall ever being told I could not do something. OK, I admittedly was told not to do a lot of things growing up: run with scissors, drink too much caffeine, stay...
Just Warming Up: Where We are Headed
This blog is about home ownership, remodeling, and DIY projects. We will also cover how these projects impact your bank account. Of course, no self proclaimed DIY blog should be without articles on how...
