tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post3772321042567086684..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Eight Tips for Remodeling Your HouseScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-66470582719134210962009-01-16T15:57:00.000-09:002009-01-16T15:57:00.000-09:00Great advice! Along with Finding a Contractor, I'...Great advice! Along with Finding a Contractor, I'd recommend checking up on a contractor's references, contractor's license, and whether they're included in any associations. You might enjoy this article from last year, about <A>Remodeling Parties</A>.HomeSavvi Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526660025192536134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-71465285153216956972009-01-15T07:45:00.000-09:002009-01-15T07:45:00.000-09:00Marvelous advice. I may have mentioned this before...Marvelous advice. I may have mentioned this before, but around here, Lowe's is nicknamed "Slow's." But it's beautiful in spite of them. I know you'll enjoy living in the space.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-87159382342169045952009-01-11T03:33:00.000-09:002009-01-11T03:33:00.000-09:00All I can say is that you are a braver woman than ...All I can say is that you are a braver woman than me. The idea of remodeling makes my eye twitch and my skin clammy. But I must say, Michelle, that though you've had your times of frustrations, you still handle all the mess and changes with grace and style (even if it's after the fact). :0)<BR/><BR/>I love your last point the most. It's nice to be ourselves, no matter what traditions tells us to be. Like you, I don't mind if people stop and stare a little bit at my being different.Shaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364055849106684154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-35880919029453982632009-01-10T18:38:00.000-09:002009-01-10T18:38:00.000-09:00Love the finished design on the front of your hous...Love the finished design on the front of your house. My husband loves this kind of contemporary look. Congrats on the finished product!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-60752837251095375712009-01-10T16:55:00.000-09:002009-01-10T16:55:00.000-09:00Oh Michelle if you're the captain, I'm the co-capt...Oh Michelle if you're the captain, I'm the co-captain waiting to take your command. I'm the queen of do-it-yourself. When the words, it'll be easy leave my mouth, hubby walks in the opposite direction as fast as he can!threesidesofcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680623585443980958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23653876764231382162009-01-10T12:10:00.000-09:002009-01-10T12:10:00.000-09:00I like the "Dare to be different" advice. I love i...I like the "Dare to be different" advice. I love it when I see new and out-of-the-box decorating ideas. I'm afraid that I'm typically more the "cut-out-of-a-magazine-and-copy" type when it comes to decorating, but I love it when I see people who "take risks" with home decor.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022046644708102752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-74247145017149294772009-01-08T23:31:00.000-09:002009-01-08T23:31:00.000-09:00It looks cool, I'm envious. We had a little detou...It looks cool, I'm envious. We had a little detour to Spain along the way to meeting with Black + White, but we hope to get back on track before too long. We coulda picked up those lights for you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14651483622373179662009-01-08T20:56:00.000-09:002009-01-08T20:56:00.000-09:00Good to get your tips. I'll keep this post for fut...Good to get your tips. I'll keep this post for future reference!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-39323818149713601622009-01-08T18:59:00.000-09:002009-01-08T18:59:00.000-09:00What an incredible and resourceful list - the hous...What an incredible and resourceful list - the house we just bought is the first home we've lived in that won't require major remodeling work. I'm a little bummed because I really enjoy the process, but with 3 little ones 4 and under, it's probably best we don't have to deal with mess now.Mrs. Gray's Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598848369138213143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-59973101819585843122009-01-08T12:33:00.000-09:002009-01-08T12:33:00.000-09:00Your house looks great!I hope you don't mind if I ...Your house looks great!<BR/>I hope you don't mind if I add that you need to make sure your architect can do the engineering if need be (which depends on the size/scale of the job - and local building codes, etc.). My bro hired an architect to design a new porch for him (and it looked great!), but then had to have it structurally engineered also so it wouldn't fall off his house or sink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-73082463541998760032009-01-08T10:53:00.000-09:002009-01-08T10:53:00.000-09:00Actually, good question--but they gave us their pr...Actually, good question--but they gave us their price before they ever knew I had a blog so I would be confident in saying that's their fee for everyone.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-54289357223246186542009-01-08T10:36:00.000-09:002009-01-08T10:36:00.000-09:00It would be interesting to see if the Black & ...It would be interesting to see if the Black & White Archecture Company charges everyone 10% or if they just did that because of how many times you are mentioning them in your blog. Free advertising goes along way, but if it works it works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-61299731756888275202009-01-08T09:16:00.000-09:002009-01-08T09:16:00.000-09:00How lovely! It's hip and warm at the same time. Al...How lovely! It's hip and warm at the same time. <BR/><BR/>Although, I'm a bit ashamed to admit, I thought you meant Black + White, like the clothing line in your last post. I need to read your entries more thoroughly. Really, really wonderful list!Chrissy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18327104021278929499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23741425938936485462009-01-08T08:20:00.001-09:002009-01-08T08:20:00.001-09:00These are all great tips and I've loved watching t...These are all great tips and I've loved watching the progress on your project. It really turned out great. I love the cabinetry.Mrs. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159440829600935461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37112910176096601232009-01-08T08:20:00.000-09:002009-01-08T08:20:00.000-09:00"Captain Confidence" - I love that. I think it cou..."Captain Confidence" - I love that. I think it could probably be MY nickname too.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE the lights. (Forgot to say that in my last comment.) I'm like that too: spend a little for the cool factor.Stephanie Wetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856446767908308441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-33209752076099501332009-01-08T06:45:00.000-09:002009-01-08T06:45:00.000-09:00It's been great to read you experiences all the wa...It's been great to read you experiences all the way through the process. And I second the #1 point - Hire an architect. What's funny is that realtors make about the same percentage just selling your home. Kind of twisted isn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-7766749253364375502009-01-08T05:54:00.000-09:002009-01-08T05:54:00.000-09:00I am trying to figure this out does each kid get t...I am trying to figure this out does each kid get there own 'work station' in the new edition?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23441545494835627342009-01-08T02:03:00.000-09:002009-01-08T02:03:00.000-09:00Ah, yes. Mantra around here is "Stay away from Low...Ah, yes. Mantra around here is "Stay away from Lowe's!"Perubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948233191244821909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-90533464498906309942009-01-08T01:49:00.000-09:002009-01-08T01:49:00.000-09:00This list is a great reference for planning your r...This list is a great reference for planning your remodeling or building project, for both the experienced and inexperienced. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us.Tim Appleton (Applehead)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17095838102621049820noreply@blogger.com