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| By Sherry Petersik | November 6, 2008 | 20 Comments

5 Tips For Negotiating With A Contractor

When it comes to scoring the lowest estimate or negotiating with a contractor, we’re sharing five helpful hints for getting more bang for your buck. Get your game face on and get ready to save some money!

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Filed Under: Saving Money

| By Sherry Petersik | November 6, 2008 | 21 Comments

A Brick Fireplace Makeover With Tumbled Marble

Megan and her hubby did an amazing job overhauling their fireplace completely on their own. Check out the stunning before and afters that they so graciously sent our way!

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns

| By Sherry Petersik | November 5, 2008 | 6 Comments

Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Mulch

When it comes time to mulch our bushes and shrubs for the fall, we always appreciate the magical (and pesticide free) weed-repellent that is mulch. And we love that it seems to attract adorable puppies too.

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Filed Under: Our First House, Outside

| By John Petersik | November 5, 2008 | 17 Comments

How Composting Has Reduced Our Household Waste

We didn’t miss trash day, we skipped it. That’s because all of our composting and recycling is finally paying off.

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Organizing, & Eco, Our First House

| By Sherry Petersik | November 4, 2008 | 875 Comments

The Difference That Painting Your Cabinets Can Make

Refinishing your kitchen cabinets is a science people. It’s simple and easy and anyone can do it. And now that we’ve broken down the step by step process, you can start this weekend if you wanna…

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Filed Under: Home Improvement, Our First House, Painting

| By Sherry Petersik | November 3, 2008 | 12 Comments

Reimagining A Pair Of Chairs With Reupholstery

We transformed two chairs in a major way thanks to some timeless fabric choices and some much needed upholstery assistance. It’s never been easier to add showstopping style to your space.

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| By John Petersik | November 2, 2008 | 16 Comments

Tales From The Crypt

We have a few entertaining & goulish tales to tell from our Halloween experience this year. Trick or treat!

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Filed Under: Our First House

| By John Petersik | October 31, 2008 | 8 Comments

Historic Front Porches Decorated For Halloween

A design enthusiast’s version of trick or treating: a door to door look at stylish front porch displays around Richmond. Let’s go for a walk…

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| By Sherry Petersik | October 30, 2008 | 23 Comments

Updating A Kitchen With Paint, Hardware, And Appliances

You have to see this fantastic (and budget-friendly) makeover to believe it. Gorgeous!

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns

| By Sherry Petersik | October 29, 2008 | 14 Comments

How To Paint And Hang A Birdhouse

Check out how we transformed two cheap-o bird houses into the best little nests in the neighborhood for next to nothing.

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Filed Under: Crafting & Art, Our First House

| By John Petersik | October 29, 2008 | 9 Comments

Our Very First Byline

It’s here! Our first regular column in Richmond’s R Home magazine is officially on newsstands. Here’s a sneak peek…

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| By Sherry Petersik | October 28, 2008 | 67 Comments

10 Ways To Make Your House More Eco Friendly

We made ten surprisingly simple eco-influenced changes at home for cleaner air and a healthier existence to boot. It really is easy being green.

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Organizing, & Eco

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