Archives: Interior Spaces

What You Should Know When Remodeling Your Basement

By Todd Fratzel on Basements

Guest post written by Adrienne Carlson who writes for Construction Management Degrees. Remodeling Basements Basements are at the bottom rung of a house, but when done up the right way, they are more than just basements; rather, they become rooms that the entire family wants to hang out it. When people remodel their basements, they…

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Insulating A Finished Basement

By Todd Fratzel on Basements, Insulation

Insulating Basement Walls Insulating basement walls properly is extremely important if you want to enjoy your finished basement investment. Every year thousands of basements are finished with poor insulation details that lead to mold, mildew and moisture problems that render the newly finished space un-usable. One of the most popular topics on this site has…

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Cabinet Trim Makes All The Difference

By Todd Fratzel on Cabinetry

Cabinet Accessory Trim Anyone can install cabinets in their home and save money. But ultimately the difference between a professional looking kitchen and an amature looking kitchen are the trim details. Our new kitchen includes matching wood soffit that completes the top of cabinetry up to the finished ceiling. The original cabinet design used a…

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DIY Cabinet Hardware

By Todd Fratzel on Cabinetry

Installing Cabinet Hardware Installing new cabinet hardware is an easy DIY project that anyone can do and it adds some great detail to ordinary cabinets. Today cabinet hardware is available in every possible finish and style you can dream up. Whether you’re updating older cabinets or installing all new cabinets the finishing touch certainly involves…

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One TIME® Wood Protector Review

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches, Painting and Finishing, Product Reviews

One TIME® Wood Protector This spring I was asked to take the One TIME Challenge. The challenge was to try One TIME on our Cambara decking to see  the benefits of this proprietary acrylate resin blend to create a long lasting protection against the sun and weather. Key Features and Benefits Protects wood for at…

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Master Bedroom Makeover

By Todd Fratzel on Feature Story, Interior Decorating, Painting and Finishing

Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is about four years old so you might wonder why I’m writing about a Master Bedroom Makeover.  We’ve spent the last couple of years buying furniture for the kids rooms and other family rooms. This meant living with our old furniture that my wife had before we got married.…

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Accent Walls For Bedrooms

By Todd Fratzel on Feature Story, Interior Decorating, Painting and Finishing

Accent Walls We are in the process of doing a Master Bedroom Makeover in our home. One of the makeover items that we’ve decided to incorporate is an accent wall. According to This Old House adding an accent wall with a vivid hue where the others are more neutral can add a dramatic, contemporary look.…

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Install A Remote Keypad Garage Door Opener

By Todd Fratzel on Garages

Remote Keypad Garage Door Opener Installing a remote keypad for your garage door opener is an easy DIY project. I installed the Liftmaster 976LM Security+ Garage Door Opener Keypad for our garage doors and it was a very easy do-it-yourself project. Liftmaster Keypads The first thing you need to do is figure out which model…

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