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Tag Archives: DIY

Outdoor Patio Paradise

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Posted on July 5, 2017 by Mike
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The last major item that needed to be completed was the patio. My plans called for a 12×24 patio with a corner notched out for the Hot Tub. To build the patio I moved 3 pallets of stone, 5 yards … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, DIY | Tagged DIY, Outdoor Space, Patio, Snow Melt

Stairs, Vanity, and Kitchen

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Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mike

Over the last couple weeks a lot of progress has been made toward completing the home. The builder finished the stairs with a matching custom-built pine railing. I installed the home made bathroom vanity I’ve spent the last several weeks finishing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, DIY, Interior, Kitchen and Bath | Tagged Cost Saving, Design, DIY

Ikea Cabinets

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Posted on January 22, 2017 by Mike
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The kitchen design is modern yet comfortable and spacious. I opted for a simple corner kitchen augmented with a multi-purpose island that can be moved in-a-pinch if more space is needed. The counters will be clad in beautiful full-thickness oak … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Interior, Kitchen and Bath | Tagged Affordability, Cabinets, Cost Saving, DIY, Ikea

Blower Door Test

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Posted on December 22, 2016 by Mike
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After the builder had left on Wednesday Structure Metrics stopped by to perform the blower door test and infrared scan of the house. The blower door (shown in the picture below) is used to determine the Air Changes per Hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Envelope, Energy Efficiency, Framing, Interior | Tagged Air Sealing, Blower Door, DIY, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Insulation

DIY Beam Chandelier

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Posted on September 11, 2016 by Mike
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CAUTION / DISCLAIMER: If you are not comfortable with basic wiring I recommend against tackling this project. I am not responsible or liable should you fail to wire the fixture correctly. I came across the perfect chandelier a couple weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, DIY | Tagged Cost Saving, DIY, Lighting, Products

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