What my DH and I have been working on...

5 years ago

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After 10 weekends, a lot of week nights, two trips to the dump, a gazillion trips to Lowe’s and a whole lot of cleanup...our 13 year old laminate and carpet have been replaced with engineered bamboo. The 26 year old baseboards and louvered bifold closet doors have been replaced, too. We did all the work ourselves.

Donna

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5 years ago

So lovely! I'm a huge fan of bamboo...I think it adds a beautiful look to a room and is highly renewable..

I can't believe you did the whole thing yourselves. You need a vacay...

Bravo and well done!

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rosesstink
5 years ago
Looks great! You did the whole house? Impressive. DH and I installed hardwood ourselves in the living room. Lots of work but so worth it.
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dedtired
5 years ago
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Wow. Nice floors! That was a real labor of love and worth the effort. Bet you saved a ton of money by DIYing.

What am I seeing in front of the windows in the second photo? Can't figure that out.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
5 years ago
Hat's off to you and your sweetheart. That is a lot of work you put into those gorgeous floors. I hope you have a chance to put your feet up and enjoy all your efforts.
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writersblock (9b/10a)
5 years ago
What am I seeing in front of the windows in the second photo?

A fancy quilting frame?

Your floors are gorgeous! What a lot of work, though.
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maddielee
5 years ago
Wonderful! Well worth the hard work.
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lucillle
5 years ago
Msmeow you are awesome! The floors (and everything) looks beautiful!
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msmeow
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5 years ago
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Dedtired, that’s my quilting frame. The sewing machine is at the left end (out of photo line). It’s technically the dining room but I took it over several years ago. :)

Penny, we actually started the weekend after we got home from vacation! But you’re right, we need another one.

This flooring has a 40 year warranty. We figure by then we’ll be in our 90s and won’t care if it needs replacing again.

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hhireno
5 years ago
Looks great! I am impressed by how much work it obviously involved.
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Bonnie
5 years ago
The bamboo flooring is beautiful. What a labor of love!
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Fun2BHere
5 years ago
Congratulations on a great job!
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nutsaboutplants
5 years ago
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Wow! Looks beautiful. Amazing skill and patience. Kudos to you two.
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lascatx
5 years ago
Great job! Enjoy your new floors.
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westsider40
5 years ago
You guys did a great job. Kudos to you.
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alex9179
5 years ago
I can imagine how much of a difference it's made in your home. Night and day!

My good friend is associated with a company that puts together quilt festivals and I've been to the International one in Houston a couple of times. I don't quilt but the gallery of artists is jaw-dropping. One of the winners in years past is from my little town south of Houston!
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pudgeder
5 years ago
How beautiful!!

You did a great job!
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User
5 years ago
That looks amazing, Donna! Hats off to you and your DH, as I'm sure this was a massive undertaking. Looks perfect, and I'm sure you're enjoying the fruits of your labor!
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gsciencechick
5 years ago
Wow, looks great, but what a commitment for that timeline.
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OutsidePlaying
5 years ago
Very nice job! It really looks great, and I know you two will enjoy it for years to come.
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Anne
5 years ago
Beautiful home! I was going to ask about the quilting frame....I wish I had that kind of talent! Enjoy all your hard work!
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msmeow
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you, everyone! Our next project is exterior painting. I told hubby if we decide to do that on our own I am NOT doing it in the summertime! (We live in central FL.)

Donna
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3katz4me
5 years ago
Wow - that is impressive. I just paid someone a small fortune to install some additional wood flooring and refinish existing. Over the years I have come to accept that we are not DIY capable. Even small projects that seem easy are prone to complications we're ill equipped to handle.
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