https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:51:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1590316 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:29:22 +0000 susannechoudhary 1590316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful transformation of your kitchen! You have worked really hard for such a nice change.You can share more pics here they are just awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1589959 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 05:40:40 +0000 susannechoudhary 1589959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats.....Nice attempt of home renovation of your old house.I must appreciate your husband as he is doing renovation work on his own and you also help him as much as you can.Great Going...ALL THE BEST!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1422013 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 07:43:44 +0000 anne 1422013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, this is so fascinating. What could have possessed a previous owner to put a staircase in the bathroom!?<br />I hadn't heard of "walk out" basements before. &nbsp;It really is amazing how different houses are much of the US and in Australia - here basements are very rare, most houses are only one story and the house are not built in a square shape (which I understand is for heat conservation). Also, &nbsp;US houses I see online seem to have big kitchen with tables in them and LOTS of wall cabinets, while Australian ones, at least those built since the 1970's tend to be open plan with the bench looking out on the living area - and not that much storage unless you are in a higher end house.<br />Sorry - slight threadjack here!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1421289 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:48:53 +0000 abc 1421289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1421252 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:47:35 +0000 Nebraskim 1421252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is outstanding, Amy. Congrats on being brave enough to tackle such a massive project. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1421195 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:39:55 +0000 DonnaF 1421195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the character of old houses!&nbsp; My go-to when we redid our kitchen was ths.gardenweb.com.&nbsp; There, I learned that Ikea kitchen cabinets (but not their bedroom stuff) is fantastic for the price and are designed to hold a ton.&nbsp; And, that there is a DIY site on how to modify those Ikea cabinets.&nbsp; </p> <p>A great little thing we learned about from the Gardenweb's Kitchen Forum was the Tapmaster.&nbsp; It enables you to turn on (and turn off) your faucet basically by kicking a section of your baseboard.&nbsp; It is controlled by water pressure so no need to worry about electricity.&nbsp; Makes it look like your water is controlled by magic and will have your kids fooling their friends.&nbsp; It wasn't terribly expensive; I think the company is in Canada.&nbsp; It keeps nasty chicken fat or whatever is on your hands from getting your faucet just as nasty.</p> <p>Doesn't keeping one wall make your project a *remodel* and thereby keep your property tax down?&nbsp; I am impressed that you and your DH took on such a huge project.&nbsp; And are still married, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1421181 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:09:47 +0000 Gail 1421181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good Luck &nbsp;that is super exciting for you both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1421109 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:03:01 +0000 Laurie 1421109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bring on the pics - love before and after renovation pictures and stories. We have been renovating our house for 21 years. &nbsp;Houzz is my go to. &nbsp;(Pictures of my sunporch and patio are on Houzz, courtesy of the designer and the furniture store where we bought our pieces)<br />. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420599 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:41:36 +0000 carter 1420599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful story! Can't wait to follow all the way to completion. I second MsMary's suggestions for <a href="http://www.houzz.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.houzz.com</a> and pinterest. I could entertain myself for days with those two! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420594 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:26:18 +0000 Angie 1420594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An unexpected adventure and never a dull moment, Amy. CONGRATS. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420568 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:44:43 +0000 amiable 1420568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It makes me laugh too, looking back!</p> <p>We kept the second floor plan pretty similar to what it was&nbsp;(bathroom and three bedrooms - but we added closets).</p> <p>On the main floor, we opened it up so that the front two rooms and kitchen are pretty nearly one space (we have a mini-wall in the middle to bear some load). &nbsp;We added a bathroom on that floor as well (the old pantry).</p> <p>The basement is now a walk-out, and we're putting a bathroom and three bedrooms down there also. &nbsp;We'll likely sleep in the basement, because it'll be cool in the summer and we put in a heated concrete floor for easy winter warmth.</p> <p>I can't wait!</p> <p>Here's some sorta-recent pictures (today's didn't turn out). &nbsp;Since these pictures, the rest of the exterior is painted, and there's a front porch (and part of a huge back deck). &nbsp;The asymmetric and strangely-sized&nbsp;windows (ahem - buying what's on clearance!) make me laugh. &nbsp;It's just like us to have a wonky looking house (even our house is RATE!).</p> <p>#1 is the back - walk-out basement, and #2 is the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420564 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:32:49 +0000 jackiec 1420564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!!! I agree about Houzz being super useful. </p> <p></p> <p>ETA - coming back after looking at your pictures - wow!! You are so brave! What a lot of work. Amazing!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420562 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:29:46 +0000 rachylou 1420562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only started laughing after the cats... ;)</p> <p>Did you keep the interior floor plan the same? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420551 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:19:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1420551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowza!&nbsp; After seeing the "before" pics, I think 6 years is working really fast!&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm a big believer in rehab projects as an issue of stewardship.&nbsp; It's rarely the easiest choice, but restoring life to an older home brings intangible benefits and teaches your kids a valuable lesson.</p> <p>Can't wait for the housewarming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420514 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:40:07 +0000 amiable 1420514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the house love!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have some "before" pictures that I can share - it's been quite a while since we've taken pictures (you know, projects that stretch on so long get depressing after a while - and that hit us pretty hard).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cedarshed.blogspot.com/2009/06/interior-before-tour-aka-what-were-we.html">Here's</a> an interior tour when we bought it. &nbsp;(It's okay to laugh and know that we were nuts to buy it. &nbsp;:)&nbsp;)<br />&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cedarshed.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-lose-10000-pounds-in-week.html">Here's</a> some pics of the gutting.</p> <p>And <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cedarshed.blogspot.com/2009/08/one-of-those-days.html">putting in the new foundation</a>.</p> <p>The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cedarshed.blogspot.com/2010/03/rot-and-bug-damage.html">exterior wall repair</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cedarshed.blogspot.com/2011/05/small-hole-in-floor.html">Repairing fire damage</a></p> <p>Now it actually looks like a house (from the outside, anyway). &nbsp;I just texted my hubby to take some current pics, and I'll post them later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420499 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:13:42 +0000 citygirldc 1420499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see it, since we are having housing problems of our own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420498 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:09:41 +0000 rachylou 1420498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! Bring on the pics! I always checkout Houzz too. And Elle decor. And House Beautiful. I also like the Canadian House &amp; Home. And Architectural Digest. And Domino... And ok, I'm decorating junkie.</p> <p>What's the exterior of the house look like? Traditional lap siding? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420484 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 21:37:35 +0000 harmonica 1420484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! That's fantastic news! Now the fun part starts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420476 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 21:17:16 +0000 Caro in Oz 1420476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting - would love to see the pics </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420464 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 20:51:25 +0000 Meredith 1420464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, what an accomplishment! Can't wait to see pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420457 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 20:36:40 +0000 Alassë 1420457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations; that's huge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420441 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:39:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1420441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such fantastic news Amy and something you and your family should be incredibly proud of. That is no small undertaking.</p> <p>Looking forward to hearing the updates and seeing pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420440 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:38:59 +0000 deb 1420440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420402 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:12:25 +0000 MsMary 1420402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FUN!!!</p> <p>My very favorite for ideas is <a href="http://www.houzz.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.houzz.com</a>.&nbsp; They have photos of every. single. thing. you could possibly imagine for your house, and a great search function.&nbsp; So if, for example, you think you might like<a href="http://www.houzz.com/blue-cabinets-carrara-marble" rel="nofollow"> blue cabinets with carrara marble </a>countertops, you just type that into the box and boom!&nbsp; Up come the photos!</p> <p>Also, Pinterest.&nbsp; Of course.</p> <p>And <a href="http://www.decorpad.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.decorpad.com</a>.&nbsp; Again, really good source of inspiration photos, although I find the search function to be a little eccentric.</p> <p>And my very very very fave ever is <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.houseofturquoise.com</a>.&nbsp; Gives new meaning to the term "shelter porn."&nbsp; LOL</p> <p>Can't wait to see your photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420400 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:06:38 +0000 texstyle 1420400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay!&nbsp; Great news Amiable. I like Apartment Therapy as one source of online inspiration, but I know there are so many others too. It's not really just apartments (they started that way in NY I believe) but they have a LOT of houses, feature many smaller homes, small kitchens, ways to create great design on a budget, etc. Their other blog thekitchn is also great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420373 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 17:27:16 +0000 kkards 1420373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow! congratulations! looking foward to seeing the pictures, after fashion, looking at houses and interior design is one of my most favorite things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420366 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 17:10:28 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1420366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! That is a wonderful milestone to reach. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-for-house-updates#post-1420313 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:14:24 +0000 amiable 1420313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to share something big going on in the next few months with you, if you don't mind.</p> <p>Five and 3/4&nbsp;years ago (but who's counting, right?), we bought a "fixer upper" house, with the intent to fix it and move in. &nbsp;It was cheap and old (1890s built)&nbsp;- with so much potential! &nbsp;We were insanely naive (the house should have probably been bull dozed). &nbsp;Our idea was that my husband would do the labor himself, and we'd work as we could afford to - and be in the house in a few&nbsp;months (remember, I said we were naive?).</p> <p>We ended up replacing the foundation, the roof (including the "bones"), three of the four exterior walls, everything load bearing, and most of the interior (we kept some of the subfloors), and all the functional pieces (electrical, hvac, plumbing, gas lines, etc). &nbsp;Whew.</p> <p>Monday, my husband's work on it passed the electrical wiring inspection, and yesterday the structure, hvac, plumbing and gas lines all passed inspection. &nbsp;We are celebrating! &nbsp;And it seems like the remainder may be somewhat quick because we're&nbsp;hiring contractors to insulate and drywall, and it's looking like we may actually get to move in to the house before six years of owning it have elapsed (that's in April). &nbsp;After that, it's finish work (which can go on forever, I know) - wood floors, paint and trim, cabinets, fixtures, and bathroom and kitchen stuff....</p> <p>Soon though, I may also be showing house-in-progress pics if you don't mind! &nbsp;And what house decorating sites should I read? &nbsp;</p>