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Member Since: 11/25/09

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Oh and @Jess Thrift yes I will be chronicling new parent adventures here on AT and most likely also on my blog Old House New Tricks.


New Parenthood: Learning Along The Way Adventures of a New Parent
5/22/13 12:57 PM

Thanks everyone for the well wishes and great insights! and @sarahbeth-you're awesome


New Parenthood: Learning Along The Way Adventures of a New Parent
5/21/13 12:29 AM

Great comments folks and Splitty thanks for the list, it is just awesome!


Sweet, Simple (and Mostly Free) Ways to Treat Yourself for a Job Well Done
5/2/13 11:15 AM

Thanx all for the great sharing, I am loving this thread!


What Do You Look for in a Hometown?
4/17/13 2:54 PM

Thanks everyone, these are great suggestions! Oh and the front image is not my yard, too bad ;)


Landscaping Newbie: Where Do I Start?
4/15/13 4:27 PM

Thanks for all these suggestions everyone, you've got my mind racing!

The chandelier is from ZGallerie. I just looked on their website and I don't see it anymore, but I have seen it in other places as well, so you can probably still find it somewhere.


Reader Poll: What Should I Do With This Stairwell?
3/4/13 1:52 PM

Hi All, here's the reason we got rid of the closet. We are very fortunate that our home has ample storage, shed and attic space so I really didn't need that closet and the wall space was much more valuable to us for the purpose it ended up being used for.


Before & After:
Goodbye Closet, Hello Library Old House New Tricks
2/6/13 3:25 PM

Thanks everyone!

Here's the lowdown on the concrete floor. They first had to grind off the paint so that the cement overlay could adhere to the floor. Then a Concrete Micro-Topping was put on. I wanted it to be a bit messy and industrial looking so I had the guy add long swipes and strokes when he applied the overlay (you could also get it very smooth). At this point you could add an acid stain to color it (I didn't). Then it gets sealed with a glossy sealer to finish it up. I will be writing a full detailed post with images on my site, Old House New Tricks, in the near future.

Oh, and that crack in the floor didn't leak so we were ok, if yours does I would get a foundation person in and see what they say.


Before & After:
Goodbye Closet, Hello Library Old House New Tricks
2/6/13 2:13 PM

@c-beth Thanx! The bench is a simple DIY. I wrote a tutorial about it here: http://oldhousenewtricks.com/home/industrialschoolhousebench.


Before & After:
A Renovated Breakfast Nook Old House New Tricks
1/14/13 3:31 PM

@ barlowgirl. It's the Carlyle Chandelier from Z Gallerie


Before & After:
A Renovated Breakfast Nook Old House New Tricks
1/14/13 2:01 PM

@cicero I have no plans to change the floors for no. I really like the classic look of them. I also used them as a base for the rest of the kitchen renovation which I will reveal later.

@el70229 The Quartz is 26" x 53" and it was $140. One thing to note is that is does get cold if you live in a colder climate. I have a small space heater under my table for the winter and it warms it up really well.


Before & After:
A Renovated Breakfast Nook Old House New Tricks
1/14/13 11:44 AM

These are wonderful comments. Thanx all!


Embracing Patience: Slow Decorating
10/26/12 6:22 PM

@439design. it's an outdoor pillow from Target a few years back.


A Morning Ritual Challenge
10/4/12 7:40 PM

thanx everyone for sharing these truly fun and inspired routines!


A Morning Ritual Challenge
10/4/12 2:59 PM

These are great rituals, thanx for sharing!

@ kamibear I bought the mug at a local store but you can get them online here, http://acornonline.com/scrabble-letter-mugs/p/15773/


A Morning Ritual Challenge
10/3/12 2:31 PM

@ mama gigi. It's the Arcadia sofa from Kasala. FYI: It will be coming out in a sectional with a chaise at the end of October.


Picking The Perfect Couch: The Update
9/12/12 12:12 PM

@ECandle96. Do you know what fabric they used?

These are fantastic comments. Thanks everyone!


Picking The Perfect Couch: A Timeline of Couches That Didn't Last
8/29/12 12:56 PM

fixed. thanx for letting us know :)


Enjoy It While It's Here: 20 Posts to Help You Make the Most of Summer
7/16/12 1:48 PM

@ Zachs the certification course I took was $250
@ Designade, yes you need special equipment like the Hepa Vac to do this properly. These are the things you learn in the course.
@ OJanet. I took a course that made me a certified lead renovator by the EPA. It's the same course that all contractors are required to take by law. If you have the money you can have a lead abatement company come in and get rid of your lead. DIY'ers are not required to take it. That is what this post is about, to educate yourself in how to do things correctly if you are going to start tearing things apart without knowledge of what you're doing. It's always better to be safe than sorry.


Safety First: Learning How To Renovate Right Around Lead Paint
6/23/12 1:58 AM

@Wchh: great suggestion. I'm using pinterest as well as houzz for concept boards.
@Sizzle: the binder is from Staples and congrats to you on your new home!
@Parnassus: thanx for the tips about the receipts, great to know.


Organizing Tasks for a New Home
6/14/12 2:10 PM