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Display Name: fairlyclear
Member Since: 11/23/10

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The after looks very nice, but generic, while the before had lots more drama.
Also, I don't think it's necessary to overexpose the photos to make them look more "airy," all it does it blend in the whites and make things look flat. A lot of photos taken by amateurs suffer from this problem, and granted, I'm not saying I'm a pro, just that I am very aware that I've made this mistake and am very conscious of it when others do it.
Just because you can afford a nice DSLR and Photoshop doesn't mean you know how to use them to the best of their advantage.


Before & After: Lightening Up a Guest Bath
Thistlewood Farm
1/25/12 12:17 PM

We had something similar to this installed last year after we moved in, but it looks more like this http://www.cleansweepfireplace.com/i/Accessories/chimney-cap-locktopii-fireplace-damper.jpg.
We haven't had any complaints about it opening, but then again, living in Florida, we're not likely to have some snow problems.
What we do like about it is that it's just on piece, so it's easier to repair if something does happen, and the installation was incredibly quick.


Keep Warm Air In: Chimney Damper the Fireplace
10/31/11 11:35 AM

I definitely agree that it's the glossy paint in #1 that makes it problematic. I'm don't particularly care for painted brick, but sometimes there is no choice.
We moved into a 1926 bungalow with a fireplace that has many many layers of paint...when trying to strip it, I discovered white, a creamy yellow, turquoise, and "brick" red. It would have taken forever to truly strip it because the brick is textured, so my boyfriend suggested painting it black.
It now looks fantastic! It's a strong, silent presence in our living room :)


Bold Black Fireplaces
12/17/10 10:43 PM