Michael Feldman Quotes

We really find that most houses we look at - that are really rough around the edges - most of those are actually diamonds in the rough. They could be beautiful, and it just takes a little creativity and having the right people on board.

I get a sparkle in my eye when we talk about redoing a property soup-to-nuts.

I watch a lot of home stuff; I like seeing things go from one thing to another and get fixed up.

We shall not have succeeded in demolishing everything unless we demolish the ruins as well. But the only way I can see of doing that is to use them to put up a lot of fine, well-designed buildings.

I've always been interested in DIY and home renovation - even from my first student flat. I've always left places better than when I moved in.

I find home renovations almost traumatic. But people can create something great.

Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of white paint.

My home in Moga has turned into something really special.

And personally, one of the secrets I guess you can say with success on HGTV, for not only myself and a lot of other individuals who have shows, is that we truly do love what we do. We're passionate about real estate. We love design. We love seeing transformations. We love working with our hands.

I grew up remodeling houses with my parents, and I've started to do it again with some of my friends. So, I like to watch HGTV - 'Love It or List It,' 'Property Brothers,' 'Flip or Flop.'

With destruction comes renovation.

You must lance an ulcer to heal it. You must tear down parts of an old building to restore it, and so it is with a sensual life that has no spirit in it.

I love HGTV. I love working on my house and have really been bit by the 'luxury remodeling' bug. 'Million Dollar Rooms,' 'Million Dollar Listing'... any show that can give me design inspiration, I soak it in and try my hand at it. Home Depot is my second home!

We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.

The thing about Duran... that gives you the ability to bring all that opportunity back into your life.

Living in New York after 14 years, I'm such an outdoors kind of person. I love gardening and building things. I like restoring old furniture.

I've been starting in new places year after year after year. It's just like when I went to Greece or the Philippines. I love when people think I'm a new artist. It's a chance to start over.

If you leave me in a room long enough, I'll redecorate the room.

Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people's homes - then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home.

Paint goes a long way in making old look like new.

The place needs a complete overhaul.

I have a wish. It as a fear as well - that in my end will be my beginning.

I tend to renovate properties when I'm not working.

A fixer-upper is good for your business if you are the guy who fixes it up.

Buying a house that needs work can be one of the best ways to stretch your budget. Why pay for someone else's upgrade?