World Habitat Day | October 5, 2009

The United Nations has designated the first Monday of each October as World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day serves as an important reminder that everyone must unite to ensure that everyone has a safe, decent place to call home. This year on Oct. 5 in Washington, D.C. and around the world, please join Habitat for Humanity in support of this global observance as we come together and declare that the... 

Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity

Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, has passed away. In 1976, he founded habitat in Americus, Georgia and served as the organization’s leader for 29 years. Habitat is a program of “partnership housing,” that has helped more than 300,000 families. Fuller (1935-2009) died today at age 74, following a breif illness. For more information about Fuller check out the article on the Habitat... 

Before and After ‘08 Grand Prize Winner

Ladies and Gentlemen, the votes are in. We’ve counted and recounted. Actually the handy poll gadget did all that for us. The winner of the One Project Closer, 2008 Before and After contest is Carol from Painter Gal’s Little Cottage! Carol submitted an excellent Before and After showing the dramatic renovation of her 1970’s Kitchen. She won the contest with an amazing 278 votes! For... 

Before and After: Rancher Bathroom Remodel by Jon @ Tales from the Eye

This week’s Before and After is a fantastic bathroom transformation sent in by Jon at Tales from the Eye.  Jon, wife, family friends, and a few contractors worked together to transform their 1964 Ranch-style home’s bathroom to a more modern look.  Renovating a bathroom is a great way to add value to your house, particularly if you DIY or serve as your own general contractor.  Jon’s... 

Before & After: Milwaukee Bungalow Kitchen Remodel from Beth @ A Cotterpin House

This week’s Before and After is brought to you by Beth @ A Cotterpin House.   Beth and husband recently renovated the kitchen in their 1929 midwestern style bungalow.  They’ve created a beautiful space on a tight budget of only $6000, managing to install fantastic granite tile countertops and a great looking backsplash (two of our favorite parts of their remodel). As a result of ... 

Before and After – Summer 2008 – Supporting Habitat for Humanity

If you’ve been reading here for some time, you know that each Sunday one of us here at OPC posts an article with Before and After pictures from a project we’ve been working on around our house. If you’re new here, or don’t remember what we’re talking about, take a look at this Before and After article on pressure washing our deck. Summer 2008 – Supporting Habitat...