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I have suspended my blogging on PDX remodels for now.  Just not enough hours in the day to keep it up-to-date.  If you want to see what I’m up to these days, head on over to my Real Estate site, PDX Mojo. 

Refurber.com is a new social and reference website/help desk for you do-it-yourselfers out there. 

On Refurber, you can share advice or ask questions on a wide range of home improvement related topics. You can also share and view photos of ongoing remodeling projects. The content is user-generated with articles being tagged, rated and commented on by other readers.

The site is still fairly new, but I am looking forward to watching it grow and having it become a good resource for my remodeling projects.

Technorati Tags: refurber, help, reference, home improvement, remodeling

As a homeowner, learning how to repair drywall is a good basic skill to aquire. Many homes in Portland, Oregon (or anywhere, for that matter) are older and may be in need of a little drywall or plaster TLC. Remodeling jobs such as moving a light fixture, taking down paneling, or even changing out a towel bar can leave an unsightly hole.

Here ia a video clip and some great articles to help you learn how to patch those holes like a professional:

Expert Village Drywall Repair Link on YouTube

Easy2DIY tutorial
Drywall Repair Instructions from Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics In-depth Article on Drywall Repair

Photo by Trancemist, used under creative commons licensing

Technorati Tags: drywall, repair, remodel, Portland Oregon, how-to, repair drywall

I learned how cut a square or rectangle out of a piece of tile through trial and error. I wish I would have watched this video BEFORE I ever attempted my first tile work (a few homes ago).  The folks over at Expert Village created this simple, straight-forward video featuring tile guy, Brian Carter.  Watch closely and learn, Grasshopper.
 

Click here for more on “How to Use a Tile Saw : Wet Saw Tips and Techniques”

If the video isn’t playing, please click here to see it or to view other videos from this series.

As a real estate broker I am constantly getting to show homes to my clients. One thing I have noticed over the years is that most people love crown moulding. What’s not to like? It adds architectural interest and gives a room a finished look. However, there are a couple of tips and tricks to keep in mind when installing crown moulding yourself.  Here is a video featuring Tim Carter (Ask the Builder) that gives you a quick run-down on cutting crown moulding with a miter saw. 

And to really dive in to the crown moulding topic, head over to Extreme How-to where they give you very detailed instructions on how to install it yourself.

Tim Carter (Ask the Builder) shows us some good tips on using a circular saw.  I learned something new - ”the razorblade trick.”  It just reinforces my husband’s favorite saying, “Every day is a learning day!”