My Modern Remodel

Date Sunday, May 4th, 2008 at 10:48 am Posts By Ryan Brown

This is the first post about my modern remodel in Austin, Texas.
Click here for all ‘My Remodel’ posts.

In the past I have suggested that building your own modern home is a great way to get the home you want in the location you want. Well, now it’s time that I put my money where my mouth is.

In the tradition of great Modern House blogs that have gone before me, I will record my own modern remodel here at InspiredAustin.com. My wife and I are nervous and excited to tackle this project, and to share our journey with all of you.

Here is a sneak peak of a before photo and an after rendering:

Remodel Before Photo

Remodel Design Sketch

Why blog this?

Of course, I really enjoy following these types of projects, and I think other people do too. Home makeover blogs, magazines, and television shows are very popular. Everyone loves to see the scary ‘Before’ and the amazing ‘After’ (all in 30 minutes!).

However, the primary reason to blog our remodel is to share knowledge. I have learned a great deal from following other renovation project blogs relating to design, permitting, contrators, loans, etc. In fact, before we started planning our project I spoke to other house-bloggers to learn more about the process and the team they hired. It was a great education, and didn’t cost me anything! (besides a meal or two).

I hope that by following my project you will be able to learn about the process through my successes and setbacks.

Note - I do not intend to fully dedicate this space to my renovation. I will still cover local architectural, green building, and real estate issues. All posts related to My Remodel will be listed under the My Remodel tag (at right).

Stay tuned for my first post - Our Central Austin Home Search

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3 Responses to “My Modern Remodel”

  1. Matt Risinger Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Ryan, Awesome to hear that you’re undertaking a remodel on your house. Who’s doing your architecture? Don’t forget to check my blog for some product reviews as you are specifying equipment. Matt

  2. Ryan Brown Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    Hi Matt,

    We’re working with one of Austin’s many fine architects. I’ll go into more detail in a future post.

    I’ve been a subscriber since you started your blog, it’s a great resource. The first-hand reviews of building products are great.

    I’m definitely going to use the hot water recirculation pump you featured awhile back. That is perfect for our front bath.

  3. Jan Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 8:10 am

    Ryan,
    As your GC we think this is a great idea! Since communication is key to building your modern house, this blog can also serve as a central location we can look to for your ideas and expectations.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Jan

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