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DIY Mirror Frame with Glass Tile
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Bath Remodel, Cool Design
A standard bathroom vanity mirror can be pretty boring. Why not spice it up a bit with a DIY mirror frame with glass mosaic tile? You can add a unique custom look to an inexpensive vanity mirror by framing it out in glass tile. No, we aren’t talking about putting tile on top of the […]
How would you like a few molding ideas to create a custom look in your home without spending a ton of money? You walk through model homes and see some really great things but aren’t sure how to duplicate what you see. Here we share with you a couple molding ideas that are great for […]
California Corner and Energy Savings
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Cool Design, Quality Check, Save Money
Do you know what a California corner is? It has nothing to do with Beverly Hills and everything to do with energy efficiency in your new building project. This is one of many advanced framing techniques that help us build better quality, energy efficient homes. California Corner Video We just completed a detailed video about […]
When we talk about a cool roof, we aren’t suggesting your roof is hip, happening or full of bling. A cool roof has been designed to absorb less heat by reflecting more sunlight than a typical roof. So what are the benefits of a cool roof and how do you go about including one into […]
Today we are going to share with you a couple of great trim ideas for your new bath remodel. We’ve been talking about how to update your bath without spending a ton of money. Here we will share with you an inexpensive way to combine two low cost pieces of trim, to make a custom […]
Glass Tile Art Niche Installation
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Bath Remodel, Cool Design, Save Money
Adding a glass tile art niche is a great way to update the look of any space. With about $30 and some time, you can create a great, new focal point. Here we will discuss how we added a new glass tile art niche to our bathroom remodel. Open up the space. To create the […]
This guest post is brought to you by Gus Hans, a successful owner-builder in Kentucky. Gus built a gorgeous custom home on a five acre piece of land. He agreed to share a couple of his own custom home details with us. I thought it would be a good idea to share the coffered ceiling […]
Tips for Removing a Wall to Open Up Your Home, Part II
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Cool Design, Owner-Builder
Is your New Year’s resolution to entertain more? If so, you may decide that removing a wall is a good way to make your space more inviting. In our last post, we talked about how you can really open up a space by just removing a wall. We presented the general steps to remove a wall […]
Tips for Removing a Wall to Open up Your Home
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Cool Design, Owner-Builder
One of our readers asked us to put together an article covering tips for removing a wall to open up a room. So let’s say you’ve decided to open up the living space in your home. You have determined that by removing a wall between the kitchen and the great room, you will be able […]
The Ultimate Man Cave…Maui Style
3 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Cool Design, Owner-Builder
What do you do if you can’t agree on a price with your general contractor to build your man cave? You build it yourself…duh. That’s exactly what Eric Newman did for his new project on Maui. Rather than pay the sometimes exorbitant prices for building on Maui, Mr. Newman decided he would take the project […]
