nicholas' amazing, small apartment makeover
Before — dark and gloomy kitchen!
After — bright and open. Love the subway tile wall!
My pal Nicholas recently completed a five month renovation project on his studio apartment. When I saw the results, I knew I had to ask him to share them with you. The total place is 450 square feet on the Lower East Side. To create more space, he removed three closets and created created an alcove area (which some would call an East Village-sized bedroom). He tore down a kitchen wall to open up it up into the living area and got all new fixtures and appliances. Though most was done a tight budget (the cabinets are Ikea), he spent extra on the appliances for brand names (Bosch and Fisher Paykel). — Angela M.
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nicholas’ amazing, small apartment makeover
Before — dark and gloomy kitchen!
After — bright and open. Love the subway tile wall!
My pal Nicholas recently completed a five month renovation project on his studio apartment. When I saw the results, I knew I had to ask him to share them with you. The total place is 450 square feet on the Lower East Side. To create more space, he removed three closets and created created an alcove area (which some would call an East Village-sized bedroom). He tore down a kitchen wall to open up it up into the living area and got all new fixtures and appliances. Though most was done a tight budget (the cabinets are Ikea), he spent extra on the appliances for brand names (Bosch and Fisher Paykel). — Angela M.
Want more details? Click through to the next page for additional photos and the secrets behind some of Nicholas’ great finds! (more…)
the wonders of power-washing
I didn’t tell you how Chad spent his first father’s day — power-washing the deck. It was completely his idea, I swear! He had spent a teenage summer assisting a wrestling coach in Columbus, OH power-washing outdoor decks, and was determined to do the same to ours. He rented the machine from Home Depot for about $70, and aside from trickery needed to get the whole thing started, it was pretty easy. You connect the thing to your hose, and then direct the pressure nozzle at the wood. It blasts away dirt and algae that had accumulated through the years. And the results were amazing! Our deck went from dingy ashen grey to a looking like brand new wood. The only thing that slowed him down was running out of water (our outdoor hose doesn’t get as much from our well as the rest of the house). When he was all done, he gave the whole thing a coat of cedar stain. Now all we need is that deck furniture and we’ll be outdoor dining in high style! Wanna know more? Check out this story at This Old House’s site.
what did you do on father's day?
The great thing about Father’s Day? It’s not only a day dedicated to the most special guys in our lives, but also a great excuse to get stuff done. Because some dads actually get a kick out of completing projects around the house. Case in point: Last year, our friend Tim built a new work bench with his Dad. It’s made from a kit you can get all the big box stores; work bench kits basically come with the side legs, and then you have the lumber cut to the size you want. Tim’s took about an hour and half to make, with the measuring of the 2x4s being the most tedious part. Plastic legs are especially good if you’re keeping it in a damp basement. We like this one at Cabela’s. Let us know what you did with the dads in your life this Father’s Day!
what did you do on father’s day?
The great thing about Father’s Day? It’s not only a day dedicated to the most special guys in our lives, but also a great excuse to get stuff done. Because some dads actually get a kick out of completing projects around the house. Case in point: Last year, our friend Tim built a new work bench with his Dad. It’s made from a kit you can get all the big box stores; work bench kits basically come with the side legs, and then you have the lumber cut to the size you want. Tim’s took about an hour and half to make, with the measuring of the 2x4s being the most tedious part. Plastic legs are especially good if you’re keeping it in a damp basement. We like this one at Cabela’s. Let us know what you did with the dads in your life this Father’s Day!
