tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post3078572308206399202..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Advice for Home Remodeling by Melinda CurtisPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-74578067041209053472017-06-06T11:04:26.683-07:002017-06-06T11:04:26.683-07:00You're a stronger woman than I. I wasn't w...You're a stronger woman than I. I wasn't working when I survived an addition several years ago. If I'd been trying to write while all that was going on, I'm sure I'd have gone insane. The renovation is looking great, and inspiring me to get to work on our kitchen, which I've been putting off for years.Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8098542498162560612017-06-05T13:47:50.057-07:002017-06-05T13:47:50.057-07:00"Construction workers gab more than moms gath..."Construction workers gab more than moms gathering at Starbucks." LOL! Perhaps some good fodder for a future story? Thanks for sharing your tips. No doubt when all is said and done, it will look fabulous.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-35911468211068036632017-06-05T12:40:34.545-07:002017-06-05T12:40:34.545-07:00That "immediate response" is something t...That "immediate response" is something to watch out for. It takes a while to notice things. Good luck with the class!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991961508230665632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-48121785961460452322017-06-05T12:06:28.719-07:002017-06-05T12:06:28.719-07:00You didn't really give a horror story, so that...You didn't really give a horror story, so that was a good job. I never had one ask for a survey on the spot. I love doing things myself, which is why one of my bathrooms still needs paint.<br /><br />I hired a contractor to do the bathrooms, but I fired him when I saw what he was doing in the first one. Like you, I know something about construction and how things should look and his work wasShirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-84868272039160214602017-06-05T11:45:33.957-07:002017-06-05T11:45:33.957-07:00Considering how much "in common" stuff w...Considering how much "in common" stuff we have with our houses, I feel like I'm living through you, LOL. NOw I see how things could look without my tile...on the floor or the countertops, LOL. I wish I could remodel. Living in 1986 is getting old! Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-58498529294293131912017-06-05T11:19:19.151-07:002017-06-05T11:19:19.151-07:00wow we went thru this in 2006 for the kitchen only...wow we went thru this in 2006 for the kitchen only and man is it bad - the dust alone is awful!!teresa fordicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-46742522563365133512017-06-05T10:41:51.568-07:002017-06-05T10:41:51.568-07:00Good lord you were able to work with all that gabb...Good lord you were able to work with all that gabbing going on? I vote you Superwoman! <br />I had one painter and thought I'd go crazy. Now I'm convinced. I'm sticking with my very dated looks. I'll just get new towels for the kitchen! <br />Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-1685674771780152522017-06-05T10:26:54.480-07:002017-06-05T10:26:54.480-07:00Thanks, Kate! We're pleasedThanks, Kate! We're pleasedMelinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42972831270248937792017-06-05T10:26:16.159-07:002017-06-05T10:26:16.159-07:00Loree - it sounds lovely and I agree it makes it m...Loree - it sounds lovely and I agree it makes it more personal when you do it yourself.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77225747815118860712017-06-05T10:25:20.100-07:002017-06-05T10:25:20.100-07:00Best of luck with yours!Best of luck with yours!Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8732264157332411592017-06-05T10:24:50.805-07:002017-06-05T10:24:50.805-07:00If you can survive a remodel together, you have a ...If you can survive a remodel together, you have a strong relationship. This might actually be our 4th...Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-36179383148394664532017-06-05T09:50:01.760-07:002017-06-05T09:50:01.760-07:00I'd find it very difficult to work around all ...I'd find it very difficult to work around all that construction-crew chatter. (Now, dog "chatter" I find enjoyable!) I bet it will all look fantastic when it's done! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2890897559125634232017-06-05T08:24:06.367-07:002017-06-05T08:24:06.367-07:00What a lot of work and attention! I'm not sure...What a lot of work and attention! I'm not sure I'm up for it--except for the takeout part. That could make it worth it. Good luck with your class. Virginia McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742085109270186669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-72060703518097587482017-06-05T06:53:23.336-07:002017-06-05T06:53:23.336-07:00Well, Melinda, you sure didn't exaggerate when...Well, Melinda, you sure didn't exaggerate when you spelled out your advice! We did a major remodel of our cabin a few years back, and yours truly acted as general contractor (drawing the blueprints, hiring the builder and sub-contractors, ordering materials, overseeing every stage of the work--a challenge because the cabin is 2 hours from home--and if I had to guess, I probably said "The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-75078319516486487522017-06-05T06:15:46.167-07:002017-06-05T06:15:46.167-07:00Mel, this is so funny! Especially the construction...Mel, this is so funny! Especially the construction guys' chatter and your husband packing up the kitchen. I might have extended that "lost" frying pan time for more than 7 days. Although eating sandwiches and take out does get old. I have been following your posts on FB. We are gearing up to do a bit of home improvement here. This is all great advice. Thank you!Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65278384584823559872017-06-05T04:15:11.116-07:002017-06-05T04:15:11.116-07:00I hate everything to do with remodeling, but the o...I hate everything to do with remodeling, but the only thing I know for sure is that would rather deal with contractors that with Duane & I doing things outselves. I'm shuddering right now with the memories. :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78987518408001396452017-06-05T03:32:03.588-07:002017-06-05T03:32:03.588-07:00Mel, the stuff you learned listening to the crew g...Mel, the stuff you learned listening to the crew gab cracked me up. Glad your reno is almost done! Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.com