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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Lamp – Before and After
Updating is fun. We had a fully functioning lamp, but the color didn’t match anywhere. A little Fusion paint did the trick. Needed a new shade, but searched for and found just the right one. Before and after: See my other … Continue reading
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Kitchen Dresser – Before and After
My Dad was a handy guy who built homes, and recycled before it was cool. He always kept the Formica cutouts from kitchen sinks and used them to make furniture. When my sister and I were young, he made a … Continue reading
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Kitchen Cabinet – Before and After
We had some open wall space so I checked used furniture ads and found a cabinet with possibilities. Mr. Legs listened to instructions and executed very well. We painted it black, turned the lower doors inside out to hide the … Continue reading
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REMODEL – Workroom
Below the new master bath sits a workroom, which houses some of our old kitchen cabinets, tools, lawn mower, etc. It’s a great bonus area. These pictures were taken when there was still organizing to do.
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REMODEL – Master Bath
The old master bath was long and narrow, which didn’t leave room for even my small scooter to move much. Adding a new roomy master bath onto the side of the house was a much better use of space and allows … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, advice, bath, bathroom, handicapped, master bath, master bathroom, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodeling, shower, universal design, walk-in
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Sidewalk and Deck
Two years before our major remodel, we had a sidewalk put in and expanded the deck. This provided access to the walk-out basement. The yard has a small retaining wall that had to be considered when putting in the sidewalk, … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, advice, deck, extension, gate, handicapped, house, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodeling, sidewalk, universal design, wheelchair
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REMODEL – Master Bedroom and Closet
Before – this is the wall where the entrance to the old bath was. During: After: On the opposite wall, see where that door is in the picture below? That used to be where a window was, the very window … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, bedroom, closet, custom, handicapped, house, master bedroom, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodeling, shelving, universal design, wall, wheelchair, window
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REMODEL – Living Room and Two Bedrooms
Take another look at the before and after floor plan, paying attention to bedroom closets. Sure seems like they were an afterthought to the original plan or maybe some desired floorplan was altered. Who knows? Before and after pictures of … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, bathroom, bedroom, closet, closets, handicapped, living room, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remdeling, remodel, universal design, wheelchair
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REMODEL – Widening the Hallways
For wheelchair access, we had two hallways and six doors widened so wheelchair can fit easily through to main living areas, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Hallways were widened four inches. Before and after of Hallway 1: Before and after of … Continue reading
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Remodeling Your Kitchen?
These are questions to consider, along with some advice: – How long will you live in your home? Are you remodeling for your own use and enjoyment or for resale? Plan accordingly. – What is your budget? Plan on spending 10-15% more … Continue reading
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Climbing Downhill 