Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Feb 8, 2012, 3:37 pm
We are always looking for ways to bump up the curb appeal of our home and when Clopay approached us about sharing some interesting new products that do just that, we had to take a look. But first we wanted to know what a garage door manufacturer knew about increasing a home...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Feb 8, 2012, 3:43 am
You know you're an avid do-it-youselfer when you're ready to step up to an angle grinder. Most angle grinders are found in workshops, service garages and auto body repair shops but we're certain you'll find a use for this tool if you win it. Nothing matches an angle grinder when you nee...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Feb 7, 2012, 2:19 pm
We were all puzzled when Domino magazine closed three years ago. They kept the online archives available through Brides.com but that was just awkward and we were stuck with the loss of another beloved shelter title. We just got word from Susan Portnoy, VP of Digital Strateg...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Feb 6, 2012, 3:18 am
As a blogger in the home improvement world I've come to know quite a few construction professionals so when I had a question regarding the differences between circular saws, more specifically the worm drive and the sidewinder, I asked my friend Robert Robillard who is a carpenter and al...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Feb 2, 2012, 4:46 pm
Our little guy is now four months old and one of the best things we did to prepare for parenthood was upgrade our laundry room. We are renting a home and fortunate enough to have the space for a separate laundry area. After living in NYC it was important that we had our own washer and d...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 31, 2012, 12:38 pm
We're starting February with an awesome giveaway from The Hectic Gourmet which is an epicurean cooking supply store that carries your favorite brands such as Le Creuset, Calphalon, Cuisinart, Wusthof and more. This week The Hectic Gourmet is offering a KitchenAid Artisan 5...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 30, 2012, 3:15 pm
The key component to our laundry room makeover was of course the appliances. Our previous units were at least 10-15 years old and still worked! But they lacked all of the energy and water saving features that modern washers and dryers have. We also knew that with a new baby in the home ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 27, 2012, 7:04 pm
With a new baby in the house and a need to have our home thoroughly clean, we started from the ground up. We've got hardwood floors and use carpets throughout our home. We've rented the Rug-Doctor cleaners which worked okay but the results were never that great and the effort involved was time consu...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 25, 2012, 3:34 pm
Installing new countertops is an ambitious do-it-yourself project no matter what type of material you choose. These homeowners shared their journey to install stainless steel countertops which look great and are a huge upgrade to their previous formica. They us...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 24, 2012, 2:44 pm
A couple months ago we shared the news on a new contest sponsored by IKEA called Rescue Remodel. You can nominate your favorite fire house and the winner gets a $25,000 kitchen remodel from IKEA. Well the nominations are closed and the finalists have been announced. You can...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 23, 2012, 6:18 pm
We've got the perfect woodworking project that you can build in time for your Super Bowl parties. A reader submitted this project and you know he arrives at BYOB parties in style with this DIY beer case he made. It looks like some basic plywood and glue to pull this bad boy...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 23, 2012, 5:53 pm
Paint should be properly stored all year round but especially in cold weather. If you've got paint leftover from a project make sure to follow these 5 rules for storing paint and you'll have plenty of paint for your next project. 1. Paint can freeze Make sure paint is...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 20, 2012, 2:26 am
We are big time fans of Wood & Faulk (we're really partial with anyone who uses an ampersand in their name) and his camping stool is still one of our all-time favorites. His latest masterpiece is a basic woodworking project for building record crates. As always his photos ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 14, 2012, 4:18 am
How can you not love everything that Liberty Tool Co. of Maine represents. Thanks Etsy! There's No Place Like Here: Liberty Tool from Etsy on Vimeo.
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 13, 2012, 9:22 pm
Gyms are expensive and if you've got the space at home, why not invest a bit in building and setting up a home workout space. Not just a home gym with some weights and a Soloflex but a real place to do your favorite workout whether that's lifting weights, running, biking, basketball or ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 12, 2012, 4:44 pm
We've been optimistic about battery powered OPE gear but much of what we've seen has been underwhelming. There are battery powered products available but they don't really have much power. The exception to this is the STIHL BGA 85 electric leaf blower. It truly rocks and we were excited...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 10, 2012, 6:00 pm
Unless you've been hiding under a rock you have heard the news that this is the year that the government has mandated we begin changing over to the new energy efficient lightbulbs such as CFL's and LED's. The cost of CFL's has gone down considerably but LED's are still on ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 9, 2012, 12:44 pm
Here's an innovation in kitchen appliances we haven't seen before. The new Kenmore Grab-N-Go fridge has a door within a door feature that lets you open a smaller area of the refrigerator to access items used more often such as milk, drinks, snacks. This should save energy ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 7, 2012, 3:21 am
Do you think your sliding windows and sliding glass doors are closed and locked? You can remove all doubt by using this simple security trick. Cut a wood dowel to the size of the exposed window track when its closed and always keep the dowel in place to secure the window. ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 6, 2012, 11:36 am
For basic woodworking projects around the home a jigsaw is indispensable. It takes up little space and is fairly safe and easy to work with. We've been using a Black & Decker model for years and it's held up well but one major drawback is that its corded so we would always...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 3, 2012, 2:00 pm
We've been frustrated with a glut of remotes too control our TV, DVR, DVD and soundbar. Our Motorola DVR has universal remote capabilities but unfortunately never hooked up properly to our Yamaha soundbar which controls the volume so we always have to use two remotes to watch TV. ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Jan 3, 2012, 3:31 am
...anything we want it to be! Seriously. It's just after midnight and I've been reflecting on how incredible 2011 was for me and my family. I really have so much to be grateful for. I want to give thanks to a long time editor and contributor Katy Ryan who has b...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Dec 21, 2011, 4:32 pm
With all of the recent talk of the government regulating the sale of incandescent bulbs, we got to thinking, why not make our own light bulbs. A friend of ours makes it sound like it's not too difficult but to really make a functioning bulb that works in your home would be asking a lot....
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Dec 14, 2011, 4:18 am
How can you not love everything that Liberty Tool Co. of Maine represents. Thanks Etsy! There's No Place Like Here: Liberty Tool from Etsy on Vimeo.
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 31, 2011, 4:44 pm
If you haven't already stored your lawnmower for the season, you're likely preparing to say farewell to this weekly chore until warmer temperatures return. Before you stash your mower, there are several things you can do to help keep the machine in prime condition during its off months -- and ready ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 28, 2011, 5:40 pm
As we head into the weekend for Halloween, now's the time to make sure your house is fully decked out for any spooky festivities. And for those of you on the East Coast, you'll likely want to find some fun indoor projects to tackle as the first snowstorm of the season hits (Note - I'm in Kansas City...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 26, 2011, 3:59 pm
Some people are incredibly invested in their private space. Maybe it's a cozy nook for reading, a sumptuous bathroom made for spa-like relaxing or a well-lit office that's conducive to long bursts of productivity. Of course, some people need a little more space. And if you'...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 25, 2011, 4:50 pm
Built by Kids is running a pumpkin decorating contest and the top prize is a $100 gift card to Lowe's and a $25 gift card to the runner-up. All you have to do is post your decorated pumpkin to the Built by Kids Facebook page and the finalists will be selected on Saturday,...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 24, 2011, 10:00 am
Recently, we were filling out an application for a building permit that required a recent floor plan of our home to illustrate the changes we wanted to make. When we found the blueprints provided to us when we purchased the home we were surprised to find that they were older than we are! ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 21, 2011, 5:52 pm
WD-40 - it really is a magical substance, isn't it? Sure, you probably reach for the familiar blue and yellow can when you need to quiet a squeaky hinge or add a little extra grease to a sticky situation. But here's a little secret, friends -- there are oh-so-many more use...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 20, 2011, 12:02 pm
When we say a $6,500 toilet, we're talking specifically about Kohler's Numi toilet. And you're probably shaking your head in disbelief as you read the title of this post, right? But stay with us. We're not necessarily advocating a splurge of this size, but when you hear more about this state-of-the-...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 19, 2011, 12:00 pm
While enjoying the sojourn into Amish country, we were introduced to the completely redesigned line of Genie products, and to be completely honest, I could not be more impressed with the attention to detail paid to these new garage door openers. According to research compil...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 17, 2011, 2:40 pm
Say it isn't so! One of our favorite retailers, Lowe's, is closing 20 of its U.S. locations and cutting about 2,000 jobs. This is a move to improve profitability and we hope it doesn't get any worse for them. There are about 1,700 Lowe's stores in the U.S. and they have alr...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 14, 2011, 12:30 pm
What happens when the the most recognized brand in garage door openers decides to completely redesign their entire line to meet consumer concerns as well as update with the latest in technology? You end up in Baltic and Mt. Hope, Ohio, home of The Genie Company. We were gra...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 13, 2011, 12:27 pm
You're probably scowling at me because I mentioned the holidays, but the truth is that they'll be here before we know it. And if you're expecting family and friends to drop by, now is the time to tackle DIY projects so that you can impress your guests with your handiwork. I...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 12, 2011, 10:45 am
This past weekend we received a very unwelcome note taped to our front door. Someone had called the housing inspector's office complaining of code violations at our address. The issue was some construction debris that lay next to our trash can outside -- nothing you could see from the street or even...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 11, 2011, 11:18 am
***Hi Matthew Gray Gubler Fans!!! Check out his Fall design style as he gives us a sneak peek at his Halloween decorations*** Even if you (like me) are too old for trick-or-treating, you can celebrate Halloween by decorating your house and lawn. Want to make your home the spookiest on t...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 10, 2011, 11:00 am
Today I'll be heading out to Berlin, Ohio to The Genie Company headquarters for their Genie Blogger Summit, and there are hashtags and Twitter handles galore for you to follow along on this adventure into Amish country. If you've got questions about your Genie garage door send them over! ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 7, 2011, 10:30 am
When you're a DIYer, you know that accidents happen. We're not talking the bloody hospital-trip causing accidents, no, we're talking about those oops moments that inevitably pop up somewhere no matter how careful and planned your process was. So we've compiled a list of the five most essential, flex...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 4, 2011, 10:33 am
It's confession time, C&H readers. When I was younger, I used to unabashedly decorate my bedroom walls using posters pulled from magazines and Scotch tape. Lots and lots of tape. I may or may not have drawn a few designs on my wall using puff paint, too. As you can imagine, my parents were THRILLED!...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Oct 3, 2011, 11:00 am
Due to the housing market of recent years, many people are finding themselves in a pickle when trying to move -- either they can't sell their house, owe more on it than it's worth, have out-priced themselves with renovations, or have hit some other glitch. When dealing with such a situation, some pe...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 30, 2011, 10:38 am
It's sad, but true -- the days are quickly growing shorter. In mere weeks, we'll fall back during Daylight Saving Time and lose a few hours of evening light. Now is a great time to make your home cozier and more welcoming, especially with cold weather and the holidays arou...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 29, 2011, 11:52 am
Since shelter magazines took quite a blow courtesy of a rocky economy, we love that a number of digital home magazines continue to launch. Sure, we miss the tactile experience of reading a magazine like Domino or Blueprint, but we love the ability to click on links and products featured in a digital...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 26, 2011, 5:10 pm
It's been a crazy couple of weeks around here, but we're finally ready to pull the cover off our new project, Built by Kids! We launched the site on Labor Day and the next day my wife Laura went into labor! Our son came a week early, so instead of sharing the news of our site launch we ...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 26, 2011, 10:00 am
I'm sure we all have similar memories growing up of standing with our backs straight against a wall while our parents marked our height with our names and the date, creating a timeline of childhood growth. While these places were often doorways or other out-of-sight locales, there was a slight probl...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 23, 2011, 10:53 am
If you've been reading C&H for any length of time, you probably know that I'm just a little obsessed with books and bookshelves. I'd love to have a library in my dream home, complete with floor-to-ceiling shelves. And who can forget the odyssey with the salvaged Borders bookshelf? (By the way - it w...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 22, 2011, 9:30 am
Alright, Charles and Hudson readers, I need your sage advice. I have an issue with my two upstairs bedroom light junction boxes and I'm hoping you can help me out. See it? See how the junction boxes literally hang out of my ceiling and into the rooms? It's been driving me c...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 21, 2011, 11:00 am
With fall going full steam and winter around the corner, it's time to tackle some simple projects to keep your home protected from the elements. Personally, after discovering standing water at the bottom of my basement stairs five times too many these last couple of rainy weeks, this project was one...
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 20, 2011, 7:45 am
During a rainy Saturday morning last weekend, my husband and I found ourselves at the hardware store to stock up on picture- and art-hanging supplies, as well as a masonry bit and, the motherlode of all finds - a solution to our window screen situation! More on that in a later post.
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Timothy D. posted an article on Charles and Hudson - Sep 16, 2011, 11:08 am
I don't know how the weather is where you live, but here in Kansas City, we're in for a chilly and rainy weekend - the perfect time to knock out a few DIY projects! The newest one I've added to my list? These awesome invisible floating shelves! They'd look great next to the bed, or even...
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