Posts tagged resources
Building Moxie with Dennis Hockman (Chesapeake Home)
9August 5, 2010
. . . Fast forward a couple years - the wife and I then on our third property and bought from a couple that knew, well, simply how to make a house look good. It didn't take long, only a matter of weeks probably, before we got our first issue of Chesapeake Home Magazine, the address label not John Bartkowiak. A 4-color (at least that's how I used to know it) and glossy mag covering design, architecture and house trends in the Mid-Atlantic region. [ . . . ]
Happy Birthday Remodel Crazy! (Belated)
7August 2, 2010
by Paul Lesieur
in Mini Moxie
I love Remodel Crazy!
I love Remodel Crazy!
We started RC because the phone wasn't ringing, the RRP rule was just being announced and it was something to do. [ . . . ]
Oh No! My Other Me is Moving :: A Farewell to Casa Moxie
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The subject read: Can I bounce something off of you? It came to me thru Facebook where we are friends, and she is very active. This girl, the girl I know, and maybe you have seen me tweet it -- "My Sister in Moxie" or "Sista Moxie!" for short. And yes, I am referring to the one and only e-Decorating interior designer Alycia Wicker. She has been a guest poster on this blog.
She was writing to ask my advice and/or opinion on how best to move her blog. I mean -- What?! Come on! The first thing into my mind. "No more "Casa Moxie?!!!! WhatThe5555!" I mean -- (ermmm) I certainly did like the site design she had going. And my response . . . Sure. After all, as an experienced (hrrmmm, hrrmmm) blog mover, I was more than willing to lend a friend . . . a hand. [ . . . ]
Building Moxie with One Project Closer
11June 15, 2010
Fred's first big challenge it seems was recruiting Ethan, who at first was apprehensive. The fear: (my words) Would it be sustainable? Ethan's words -- The question, Would we have enough to write about? He learned quickly though, and now Fred's words -- As you work your way through a house over say five or six years - the projects just seem to come.
Ethan around this point provides insight into some of their underlying attitudes. He tells of the recent task of sweating on a copper plumbing value. On first attempt it leaked, he says. Jocie then chimes in to say, on the second attempt, it popped fully off - and Ethan laughs. He says, I feel that most people are probably the most intimidated with plumbing. But with everything, it's really just getting over that initial hump - you know, the fear of failure. If you don't get it right the first time, just rip it out and redo it. (life lesson!) Plus, as Jocie says, "We enjoy the work and, well, we enjoy saving the money." [ . . . ]
One Way to Get a Bad Grade on Angies List: The RRP Rule?
11May 13, 2010
by Holly Bertsch
in business
Notes from the hosts: We would like to welcome construction gal, Holly Bertsch, of Taylor’d Home Improvements. She will be checking in occasionally from Thomasboro, IL. Please welcome her with a comment.
Angie’s List is a great website for anyone seeking a home remodel or a medical-related [...]
Old House Web's Blogger Contest! I entered
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. . . I submitted my Tom & Jerry piece for Old House Web's Blog Contest:
A leader in community-based (old-house) home improvement information for more than a decade (I think this is a relatively new look) -- The Old House Web: http://www.oldhouseweb.com [ . . . ]

