Bobcat Build is the 2nd largest community outreach program in the state of Texas after Habitat for Humanity. In 2010, I served as the Vice President of the Texas State ASID Student Chapter and as head of our organization’s team I raised $3,200 in both monetary and product donations. Our sponsors included InterfaceFLOR, Lowes, Sherwin Williams, Dianne Flack Furniture, Target, JC Penney, Abbey Flooring, Johnny Rockets, and Texas Cinema. Our updates to their small, 800 sqft house were extensive and included:
repainting walls, trim and ceilings, new vinyl plank flooring in living room and hall, removal and installation of carpet squares in all 3 bedrooms, refinishing of most of their furniture, construction of additional furniture pieces, new mattresses, new bedding, new art, new curtains, rods and blinds in every room.
With the help of a city official, I was able to find a contractor to come in and replace their shower surround and the adjacent drywall at no cost. The existing shower was improperly installed and soaked the backing wall with every use. The wall and carpeting in the son’s room were continuously wet and as a result, creating a mold issue. Thanks to our contractor, the health concern was resolved and the family now has a safe and clean home.
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- Son's room after. New bedding, custom headboard (a re-purposed cabinet door), new art, refinished side table and custom nightstand lamp.
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- Son's bedroom after. Old carpeting removed and new carpet squares installed, new bedding, new art, new small side table, refinished nightstand and custom lamp.
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- Mom's new room. All walls repainted, window seals removed and re-caulked, old carpet removed and new carpet squares installed, new mirror and decorative accents, refinished dresser and night stands, refinished and reupholstered headboard, custom nightstand lamp (not shown)
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- Living room after. Refinished dining table, new curtains and rods, all window seals removed and re-caulked, new blinds, new mirror, new rug, installed vinyl plank flooring. All walls, ceiling and trim repainted.
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- Living room after. All walls, ceiling and trim repainted. Installed vinyl plank flooring in living and hall, new carpet squares in bedrooms, custom runner rug (hall), new rug (living room), rearranged furniture.
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- Living room before. Original wall color, concrete floor, old blinds.
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- Daughter's room after. Refinished night stand, refinished dresser, upholstered mounted headboard, new bedding, old carpet removed and new carpet squares installed.
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- Daughter's room after. All walls and trim repainted, old carpeting removed and new carpet squares installed, new floor lamp, refinished chair (repainted and reupholstered), and custom art (she wants to visit New York after graduation)
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- Refinished dining table with decorative accents. New vinyl plank flooring, new window treatments (blinds, rods and curtains)
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- Bedroom Before
