tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post3343339260820499054..comments2023-12-23T20:27:50.645-06:00Comments on Decorator On Demand: Life is NOT a HGTV ShowMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01425113373840614616noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-51636400626496122312011-09-08T15:09:14.729-05:002011-09-08T15:09:14.729-05:00so true! that always annoys me when hgtv makes re...so true! that always annoys me when hgtv makes remodels seem cheap - they never factor in labor!!<br /><br />thanks for stopping by my SITS feature today. i'm your newest follower<br />cheers,<br />cailen<br /><br />www.lifestylemaven.orgcailen ascherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076423018990616188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-62953487893186033992011-09-08T01:23:40.856-05:002011-09-08T01:23:40.856-05:00We're starting a remodel, mostly DIY, and it t...We're starting a remodel, mostly DIY, and it takes a lot more time and effort than we expected. I'm enjoying learning about everything, but -- WOW -- its really a lot of work. HGTV is good for inspiration, but you need to "dose" it in limited quantities since its not realistic.Kennedi Rose at Face & Fitnesshttp://faceandfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-48318963547162057142011-09-03T10:30:13.174-05:002011-09-03T10:30:13.174-05:00Marie,
So true. I have been running a remodeling s...Marie,<br />So true. I have been running a remodeling series on my blog for the entire summer. We are now into week 16, and still have a minimum of three weeks to go if not a few more. I started the series so that homeowners who are considering a remodel can see in real time, how long it takes, all the hiccups that pop up, on site decisions and budget dollars.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826069692186367640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-6443201512974218722011-09-03T02:13:06.972-05:002011-09-03T02:13:06.972-05:00There is a show on one of those DIY channels calle...There is a show on one of those DIY channels called "Renovation Realities" that my husband and I really like because it gives you a glimpse of what REAL renovations and projects look like. And even still it is just a small glimpse, but at least there isn't a host or team of people doing everything for you... it's just you and usually another person (spouse, family member, friend) doing all the work and suffering all the consequences of bad choices!<br /><br />Visiting you from SITS. :)Brianna Storchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536753517735374221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-84984750132165858742011-09-01T23:40:24.584-05:002011-09-01T23:40:24.584-05:00Great advice! I don't know how many do it your...Great advice! I don't know how many do it yourself projects my husband and I have done. Every project always goes over budget and takes more than planned.Dvr Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033981444229919473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-10272850019542309842011-08-26T20:28:24.432-05:002011-08-26T20:28:24.432-05:00So true! I don’t know how many times we’ve watche...So true! I don’t know how many times we’ve watched an HGTV show and said we wanted to remodel something...at which point we call our handyman! It will inevitably cost less time and money having him do it!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692368188552491504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-4427860736279635032011-08-26T10:15:58.102-05:002011-08-26T10:15:58.102-05:00I love that all of the shows and the blogs have op...I love that all of the shows and the blogs have opened up more people to the idea of what a home can be and that decorating can be democratic. But I dislike how these shows and blogs can sometimes make people feel inadequate about what their homes actually are when they don't have the resources/skills/time necessary to make even minor DIY-type updates. I think in the US we've entered a very looks-conscious phase overall.Mama Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16062563084376679862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-19192140272996971192011-08-26T09:45:36.263-05:002011-08-26T09:45:36.263-05:00lol I don't have a home to remodel, but I can&...lol I don't have a home to remodel, but I can't imagine. <br /><br />Stopping by from SITS :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-101071094207245922011-08-26T07:37:47.184-05:002011-08-26T07:37:47.184-05:00True. True. My issue is all the tools and equipme...True. True. My issue is all the tools and equipment at no cost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-28036683084238126742011-08-25T14:46:40.962-05:002011-08-25T14:46:40.962-05:00They are great for entertainment and inspiration ....They are great for entertainment and inspiration ... but a bit low for reality!<br /><br />Visiting from SITS :)Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02173810987391935584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734628266159548947.post-80977134300929633092011-08-25T11:07:06.220-05:002011-08-25T11:07:06.220-05:00I agree, I think HGTV shows are a blessing and a c...I agree, I think HGTV shows are a blessing and a curse, especially with unrealistic information on costs and time. Luckily, I haven't had a client in a long time that thought it was "just like on TV"!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com