by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 10, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Another involved process! Choosing countertops and tub surrounds was almost as involved as selecting cabinets. There are so many possible materials and dozens of qualified companies, that narrowing down the best selections was a difficult process. After all was said...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 8, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
The counter and tub surround selection took a very circuitous path. I love the look of tile and had a lot in our first build in Boca Raton, but I really (really) hate grout. So we went with concrete floors and priced out anything-but-tile surfaces. It wasn't until we...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 25, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
We are looking for appliances for our new home. We are prepared to order online, but could be persuaded to order locally if the prices are competitive. Below is the package we have decided on. If you're interested in bidding, please comment below or use the contact...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 23, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Building a custom home is not for the faint of heart. Seriously. I've decided that building is like having a baby. It's extremely long and painful, but once you're done you forget the pain…just long enough to decide that you'd like to do it again. And when you...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 15, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
While getting countertop and tub surrounds bids, we learned a lot about various surface options and how they compare in today's market. (Things have really changed since we last built in 2003.) Unfortunately, there are no perfect home surfaces. All have pros and cons....
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 11, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
If you're thinking the house building has come to a stand still, think again. The reason I'm not posting about it—or about much of anything—is because I'm too busy with the details. Painting, cabinets, trim, hardware, flooring, decking, landscaping, fixtures. Not to...
