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RFS: Good Home Design/Remodel Blogs
14Apr2009 Filed under: Miscellaneous Author: F. Morgan WhitneyRFS stands for “Request For Suggestions”. I’m not sure whether I made that up or absorbed it osmosis like from something I read.
For those of you not in the know, I am soon going to be taking on a huge home remodel project, necessitated by some structural problems we are having. In my quest for the ultimate abode, I am looking for inspirational resources. I did the obligatory Google search and was disappointed with what I found. I did find the Home Improvement Blog which has some promising looking content. We all know about Apartment Therapy, which I love, but it’s a little like trying to sip from a waterfall. I have also seen a lot of nice stuff on Inhabitat, but the architecture and design aspects of it are only a small slice of it’s content.
I am looking for blog’s that have the following types of content:
- Floor plans and layouts for remodels
- Finishing details for interior and exterior
- Modern design that integrates well into old homes
- Green building strategies
- Logistics of remodeling (permits, pitfalls, etc)
- Tips on ways to do things that look awesome, but don’t cost too much
- Personal experiences in home remodeling projects
- Photos, photos and more photos
If you can think of anything, please comment and help me out!
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Catherine
April 14th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Anna at Door 16 is awesome, http://www.doorsixteen.com/
I also sometime read Design Public, http://blog.designpublic.com/
Don’t subscribe to all of AT, are you insane? Pick the subset you like the most (I like SF and Chi) and read that.
gene
April 14th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
sounds like a big job. are you doing the work yourself? I’m in the middle of remodeling the kitchen on my own and I gotta warn you that’s it’s a lot harder and more stressful then you think, so be prepared.
I found the how-to section of this site helpful, specially about removing walls, hanging dry-wall, electrical etc… http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35720188
If you’re hiring a contractor they’ll setup the permits for you, but if you’re going to do your own work go to the building department in your town and describe what you want to. They’ll tell you what permits you need and guide you if you have any questions. Also, if you ever wonder if something’s up to code, ask them, or go to a book store and look at building code books.
Jason E. Rist
April 14th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Oh yeah I meant to add some groups from Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/fixer_upper/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/homeremodel/
Jason E. Rist
April 14th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I think one of my posts went to spam because it had a bunch of links in it…
F. Morgan Whitney
April 15th, 2009 at 7:31 am
gene:
I will not be doing the work myself. This project will involve, at least, the following: Complete removal of the roof, adding a second story to the house, building a new roof, a kitchen/family room remodel on the first floor and a two car garage.
That’s not to mention that the exterior brick wall has to be partially deconstructed and reconstructed before any of that can even start.
Jason E. Rist
December 16th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Here is another one I just found. I messaged it to you, but I’m not sure if you got it, so just for posterity (and partially for me as well), I’m posting it here.
http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/interiors/article6953167.ece
Dave Crofts
January 13th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
We just finished a to the bones remodel and I have plenty of war stories, tips, and referrals for you. See you this weekend.