POP QUIZ QUESTIONS: What should you look for to determine if a home has good bones? What were Mina’s tips for picking paint? What should you do when budgeting your time? How do you pad the budget? ANSWERS: Foundation, roof, plumbing, framing, electric and HVAC. Get the fan deck rather than the swatches. Consider using...
You’re finally ready to buy that fixer upper or pull the trigger on a big renovation-now comes the hard part: figuring out how to tackle it. Whether you’re in for a gut renovation or just a major facelift, there’s a lot more to renovating a property than you might think. Today we’re talking to a...
POP QUIZ QUESTIONS: What are Ashley’s takeaways from living in a tiny home? What are some ways to get your kids involved? What did Ashley encourage everyone to do in terms of DIY? ANSWERS: Allowed her to slow down and evaluate things + dial in her design sense for designing with intention. Find small jobs...
Saving the earth may seem like a hopeless situation—best left to lawmakers and politicians, but there is great power in individual choices- many made from the comfort of your home. Today’s instructor Ashlee Piper is going to teach us changes we can make right away, to make our homes a more eco-friendly place. Ashlee is...
POP QUIZ QUESTIONS: Where does Elizabeth find the houses she posts? What are some of the risks you may incur when buying an old house? What are some of the pros of buying a cheap old house? Which markets did she mention? ANSWERS: Some from her preservation resources and a lot from the community/followers. Lead...
Buying an old home that needs work can be intimidating, especially for those of us who’s only knowledge of fixer uppers comes from Chip and Joanna! But there’s a special set of home buyers that can see all the beauty and potential in older houses. What some view as eyesores, they see as charm—four walls...
POP QUIZ QUESTIONS: Josh said to hire a professional when dealing with these 3 things… What is the best way to determine if you’re getting a fair estimate? Should you ever pay upfront? What is the improvement on your house that has the biggest ROI? If you pull a permit and something is screwed up,...
When planning a home renovation, choosing the right contractor is critical. From checking the quality of their work, putting things in writing and agreeing on a timeline- to double checking that the contractor is properly licensed and insured- it’s a lot to keep in mind. We want our students to approach this process with confidence,...
POP QUIZ QUESTIONS: What was Daniel’s number one tip for displaying collections? What is his most prized collection? Where did Daniel suggest you find the best treasures. What’s a trick for determining if something is the real deal? ANSWERS: Keep them together. Mid-century modern matte pottery. Anywhere and everywhere and do it often. Do your...
You’ve heard us talk to multiple organizers and minimalists about creating an edited home- well, today is not one of those days! Today we’re giving a voice to the MAX-imalists out there! The free spirits who love to collect, and live in more eclectic homes. Daniel Mathis, is not a minimalist. He is a collector with...
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