Interior Design Techniques That Reduce Stress
The way we design our homes and workplaces can have a significant impact on our stress and emotions. Learn how to make your surroundings...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Nov 14, 2020
- 1 min
Importing beautiful furniture
I was on my way to Cort Furniture Outlet which is located in an industrial area in Alexandria Virginia when I noticed the Nadeau...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
How to make a comfy bed
Here are the bedding items to make a bed so comfortable you won’t want to get out of it in the morning. Mattress - Invest in a good...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Feb 1, 2020
- 2 min
Small Budget Big Decorating Ideas
Due to the issues and budget overruns of the remodel, I will need to be creative. I have a 1064 sq. ft house. This house now has three...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 28, 2020
- 1 min
Done with phase one!
My cousin knew a cabinets/handyman. He installed the kitchen cabinets, and master bathroom shower door. I hired another handyman to...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 26, 2020
- 2 min
Lessens Learned
Make sure you have written plans i.e. budget, designs, permits. Sometimes you will need professional plans from structural engineers,...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 25, 2020
- 3 min
Oh No! - Contractor Two
I’m just going to highlight the issues I had with the other contractor. He really didn’t complete the job, but he finished enough that I...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 23, 2020
- 1 min
Report Bad Contractors
I’ve posted a Yelp and Angie's List review to warn people. I filed a complaint with the DPOR (http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/File-Complaint...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 21, 2020
- 1 min
Stressed Contractor
My cousin and the plumber I had to hire kept pointing out issues and I kept asking the contractor questions until the contractor couldn’t...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 17, 2020
- 1 min
Contract -termination of Convenience clause
Needless to say, I had more issues with this contractor. I no longer trusted him, so when I had meetings with him, I brought witnesses,...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
Holy Ghost House
I have family in the area and during the demo process my cousin happened by. Now, I hadn’t seen this cousin in years, and he doesn’t live...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 14, 2020
- 1 min
Another Change in Plans
During a conversation about the relocation of the water heater, the contractor mentioned another un-discussed design change. Now instead...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 10, 2020
- 1 min
The heat complaint
. The contractor said his employees wouldn’t work the site if temperature not set at 70 degrees. I realize it’s the dead of winter. I’ve...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Jan 7, 2020
- 1 min
He said, she said - Demo
Work finally started Monday January 21st. The following Saturday I went to check on the progress. They had gotten pretty far with the...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Dec 31, 2019
- 1 min
Delays, Delays, Delays
The construction delays begin. The project was to start after Thanksgiving. Thanksgivings holiday is over and still no revised kitchen...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Dec 27, 2019
- 1 min
Locks and Camera
I decided to add a ring doorbell and a camera at the front and back door. I chose the battery version because it would be easier to...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Dec 25, 2019
- 1 min
Black Friday - Good time to buy appliances
Black Friday and there were fabulous appliance deals from a big box store. I ordered six appliances, mid-range in price, all for under...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Dec 21, 2019
- 1 min
Kitchen Cabinets - You ordered what...
Renovation - Kitchen Cabinet ordered without approval
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Dec 17, 2019
- 1 min
Trust your gut - Think hard, Think wrong
I like this guy and I thought we could work together. He sent me the estimate and we negotiated on the price. After receiving the...
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thelma@interiorsbyterrell
- Dec 17, 2019
- 2 min
Do Your Best to Vet the contractor
Renovation Vet your contractor
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