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Author Profiles

Bruno Bornsztein

is a home improvement addict fan who runs Curbly, LLC (including blogs “Curbly”, “ManMadeDIY”, and “WeeBabyStuff”). He has a background in journalism and web development, and hasn't yet found a DIY project he isn't willing to tackle.

BY THIS AUTHOR

How Much Did Our Drafty House Rehab Save Us?

The energy audit results are in! Curbly’s Bruno Bornsztein scores a positive report after sealing up his 100-year-old house. Read More

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Pain-Free Guide to Choosing an HVAC System

Two-stage. Modulating. SEER. Your eyes glaze over just thinking about an HVAC upgrade. Our guide helps you cut to the chase when you’re ready to install a new unit. Read More

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Abating asbestos in the Curbly home

Yikes! Asbestos in the House! What to Do? (Closed)

Our intrepid guest blogger and rehabber Bruno Bornsztein must make a big decision when he finds asbestos behind the walls of his century-old fixer-upper. Comment for a chance to win $100! Read More

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Home energy auditor setting up at the Curbly house

IDing the Drafts in Our Drafty Old House + $100 Giveaway (Closed)

With an energy pro in tow, Curbly’s Bruno Bornsztein learns where his home is leaking air and the best ways to make it snug. And comment for a chance to win $100! Read More

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Exterior of the new Curbly house

It’s Drafty, It’s Old, but It’s True Love — and a Chance to Win $100 (Closed)

Follow Curbly’s Bruno Bornsztein as he insulates, caulks, and adds an HVAC to his ‘new’ 100-year-old home. Leave a comment to win $100. Read More

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New paver walkway

DIY Paver Project: Lessons Learned

This is the final post in a series from Curbly.com Editor Bruno Bornsztein, and it’s the big reveal for his DIY patio and walkway paver project, which he accomplished with help from his wife Alicia, daughter Ayla, and HouseLogic’s sponsorship. Read More

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Working on the new paver walkway

DIY Paver Project: Tips for Installing, Cutting Pavers

This is the third in a series of posts from Curbly.com editor Bruno Bornsztein, who’s 8 inches deep into paving a backyard walkway and patio with help from his wife Alicia, daughter Ayla, and HouseLogic’s sponsorship. Read More

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Loading up the car with supplies for the project

DIY Paver Project: Laying a Game Plan

This is the second in a series of posts from Curbly.com editor Bruno Bornsztein, who’s paving a backyard walkway and patio with help from his wife Alicia, daughter Ayla, and HouseLogic’s sponsorship. Read More

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DIY Paver Project: A Backyard Rescue in Action

Follow fellow home owner and Curbly.com editor Bruno Bornsztein’s blog posts here over the next few weeks as he, his wife, and his daughter whip up a patio and pave their damaged walkway. Read More

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