Get to know DIY Designer George Anthony in a personal interview. I have always liked construction. What really became interesting was how to put all the pieces together. It is the satisfaction of taking a blank slate and making the necessary selections & decisions to bring an idea to life.
Your Bathroom Remodel Questions
The DIYGuy answers your bathroom remodel related questions. Getting good design advice upfront can make all the difference in the outcome of your remodel. Think like a designer and not a do it yourselfer.
Without a doubt if you are a DIYer at heart you watch the design and flip shows, have ideas boards on Pinterest and frequent Instagram for the newest of trends. All great beginnings. The real you is coming out.
Types of Grout
The are different types of grout depending on the application. There are small grout joints and wider grout joints. How do you know how wide to make the grout joint and what type of grout to use?
Ceiling fans can add warmth and character to a room. With the right selection they can add to your decor theme. Plus the gentle swirling of the blades has a calming affect. Check out the Wave, a 3 blade fan.
One of the most desired areas to be remodeled in the bathroom is the shower. After years of daily use it could just be worn out. Now it requires constant cleaning, and just looks out of date. It is time to seriously consider what your available options are since you are ready to tackle this DIY project.
You should consider your kitchen faucet to be that extra jewelry item that makes the outfit. Because too little thought, it looks minimal. But with too much thought, it looks out of place. Looking great doesn’t have to break the budget.
Think of the mirror as a chance to add some personality to your bathroom, a piece of jewelry for your vanity area, or a way to add something unique that makes it more like a place of to relax from life’s daily stresses. Think fabulous mirror upgrades.
So you ask what can they do for me that I can’t do myself. Maybe nothing if you have done the type of remodel you are considering several times before. What an seasoned designer brings to the table is experience; lessons learned from actual remodel projects over the years. They might even save you some money.
Stop being boring, subway tile doesn’t have to go everywhere. Add texture, color, and interest to your remodel. Consider the look of denim.
DIY Remodel Guy
The DIY Guy is George Anthony, a 20+ year veteran of the remodeling and construction industry. His laid back, patient approach is appreciated by customers and clients alike. But it is his creativity and design sense that wows them and keeps them coming back. He has been published in trade and community magazines and his completed projects have been featured on magazine covers. Now he turns his attention to assisting DIYers with their projects both in person and through his blog posts, Facebook and Twitter. The DIY Guy is brought to you from sunny San Diego, California.