Tonight is the premiere of This New House on the DIY Network with Kevin O'Connor (current host of This Old House) and Amy Matthews. It's on at 8pm EST and produced by Bruce Irving who was the longtime executive producer of This Old House.
From the trailer it looks like a fresh take on sharing new products for your home that are cutting-edge and seem eco-friendly.
I can't stop looking at the pictures of a full apartment renovation that recently appeared in a guest post on one of my favorite blogs, A Brooklyn Limestone In Progress. The contributor, Nicole Cohen, just launched her own blog but stopped over at BL to share a wealth of pictures and information.
Nicole and her husband purchased the apartment with their two-week-old baby in tow. Almost two years later, Nicole says the apartment is approaching completion. Their full-scale renovation included combining two apartments and extending the kitchen, but I couldn't help but be inspired by a number of thoughtful touches that truly enhance the space.
My inspiration for C&H blog posts knows no bounds--magazines, newspapers, HGTV, friends and family--and now, television commercials. Last night, I found myself intrigued by an ad for The Bagster, a dumpster in a bag that can be purchased at local home improvement stores and, post-project, hauled away by scheduling a pick-up.
Waste Management, The Bagster's parent company, says the large, durable invention can tackle a variety of home projects, from roofing, renovations, organizing, landscaping and more. For an even more specific breakdown, each The Bagster can hold:
Could you go two weeks without a toilet? That's what many New Yorkers face when renovating their apartments and I'm sure you can feel their pain when your kitchen is wrapped or your hallways are torn up.
We noticed a new reality show on the DIY Network that focuses on a family trying to live in their home during the renovation and the trials and tribulations that follow.
If staying in a hotel isn't an option, what have you down to keep your sanity while doing a renovation? Let us know in the comments.
