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Renovation Soup: Seven Tips for Working with Contractors
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Thursday, August 22, 2013. Seven Tips for Working with Contractors. I'm starting to come out on the other end of this renovation a bit wiser. We had a relationship with one contractor that started out great and then turned sour at the end. Another contractor we had a great experience with. With that said, here's my tips for working with contractors. My pre-contruction Sketchup Plan. I re-created my ...
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Renovation Soup: August 2011
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Tuesday, August 16, 2011. The Case For A Hands-On Math Class: MSSD Thesis. After a grueling summer I managed to get my ass in high gear to write my thesis for the MS Sustainable Design program at Philadelphia University. I had to take days off, ignore the girlfriend, be a hermit. but I think it was all worth it. I now have time to dedicate to this blog and many other initiatives. Yes! I always thoug...
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Renovation Soup: Way Too Early Kitchen Planning
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Monday, March 18, 2013. Way Too Early Kitchen Planning. We've started planning for our kitchen, which is going to be the largest project going into the new house. The freedom and options seem endless when we need to design from scratch. Here's some photos of inspiration. By San Diego Tile Stone And Countertop. By Portland Interior Designer. By Bronxville Interior Designer. Moving the kitchen forward...
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Renovation Soup: MSSD Projects and Thesis
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. MSSD Projects and Thesis. Collection of work from the Master of Science in Sustainable Design at Philadelphia University. Design of Responsive Architectural Roof Panels. BRD Development of Rivage Site, East Falls Philadelphia. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Designer of web apps, builder of things, master of none. Philly. View my complete profile. MSSD Projects and Thesis. Wisdom of the Hands. Forget fo...
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Renovation Soup: Skillshare: Teach and Learn
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Friday, August 12, 2011. Skillshare: Teach and Learn. Has landed in Philly and is kicking off next Tuesday. With an event at the Fieldhouse. Here are classes I'm thinking about teaching:. But with more assistance. This can be anything that's more crafts related. I've already created a pilot to gauge interest called Learn How To Build Café Benches. I would also consider. For my apartment, I have be...
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Renovation Soup: March 2013
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Monday, March 18, 2013. Way Too Early Kitchen Planning. We've started planning for our kitchen, which is going to be the largest project going into the new house. The freedom and options seem endless when we need to design from scratch. Here's some photos of inspiration. By San Diego Tile Stone And Countertop. By Portland Interior Designer. By Bronxville Interior Designer. Moving the kitchen forward...
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Renovation Soup: The Next Generation's Sustainable Woodshop
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The Next Generation's Sustainable Woodshop. It's been a hectic spring and I apologize for not updating more. I'm currently taking Thesis 1. And a course called Development of Sustainable Buildings. If you have a few hours, I highly recommend the book " Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work. By Matthew B. Crawford. It's a moving story that deta...Desig...
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Renovation Soup: February 2013
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Tuesday, February 12, 2013. We scheduled inspections for the home on Jan 23rd with Chilmark Home Inspections. Matt Brown was the inspector and we spoke at length during the appointment. He was thorough, efficient, and honest. I recommend him highly and would work with them again. Program to obtain a loan for an efficient replacement. I'll update when I research new units. Electrical is the largest i...
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Renovation Soup: October 2011
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Identifying Your First Property in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is known for it's abandoned buildings. And it's urban decay. At the same time, many neighborhoods like Northern Liberties, Fishtown, and Brewerytown are undergoing revitalization and redevelopment projects that garner national acclaim. Hat tip to Sharon Jaffe). Taxes and Closing Costs. Everyhome Realtors has a ...
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Renovation Soup: May 2013
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Ingredients: Construction, Real Estate, Education, and Sustainability, Mixed in a Warm Philadelphia Broth. Friday, May 31, 2013. Blown Budgets and Timeline - Moving In Mid-Renovation. Here are some current photos:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Designer of web apps, builder of things, master of none. Philly. View my complete profile. MSSD Projects and Thesis. Wisdom of the Hands. Building Green on Montrose. Blown Budgets and Timeline - Moving In Mid-Renovat. Cafe Benches: Built to Last. 2011 Outlook - A Ye...
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