COMMUNITY FORUM: MISCELLANEOUS

Plastic Driveway

Hi BobWhen I was in Indianapolis, IN. I saw some contractor using a Plastic Grate to make a driveway. They worked the ground so the grate could be ...

about 14 years by Ernie Joyner

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Rock/Stone Fireplace Designs

My husband and I just purchased a home that is 80% complete - finishing work still needs to be done on the inside. I am looking for a person to bu...

about 14 years by Phillip

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Stairwell to the basement

I have a 70' x 30' with cinderblock wall basement. With an 80' x 30' army barracks sitting on top of it. The basement was the original house and h...

about 14 years by MaryJane

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Cement block wall

My home is built on the side of a hill. On the backside of the house, there is a 10'cement block wall supporting the garage. Whenever it rains, t...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Cinderblock foundation

My co-worker and her husband are moving to Michigan. He wants to build a block/brick home, but she says it will be hard to heat, especially in such...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Hiding electric cords on walls with wainscotting

Hi! I'm a "handyperson wanna-be" and have no idea who to ask locally: I need to know how to hide electrical cords running down the wall where wains...

about 14 years by ShirleyA

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Termites

Just today, a termite inspection revealed termites in the soil next to our foundation. They are not yet in the wood of the house. I need info on ...

about 14 years by SprungJo

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Deck repair

My deck was previously stained with a "redwood" stain.It evidently wasn't taken care of and is now faded and "worn" looking.1. Is there a way to re...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Update Kitchen (Cabinets/Appliances)

I am looking for contractors in the Danvers, MA area for a complete kitchen remodel. Any other tips would be helpful.

about 14 years by rellington

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Custom Shower Stall

I would like to create a custom shower shapeand utilize a tile or poored cement mateial.What cement materials are avaliable to create a floor and w...

about 14 years by Patrick

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Re-use of brick

I am planning an addition and thought I wouldre-use a lot of exterior brick from a wallwhich will come down. But I find it's pretty difficult to c...

about 14 years by SAFETY BUG

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Garage Shelves

I bought my husband a DeWalt combination drill and circular saw for Christmas. I put on his HoneyDo List garage shelves. He says he needs some in...

about 14 years by Kansaz

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REMOVING STUCCO

WE NEED HELP IN REMOVING STUCCO FROM THE EXTERIOR OF OUR 1879 BRICK ITALIANATE. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAVE ENCLOSED THE PORCH AND STUCCOED OVER THE B...

about 14 years by MCENZE

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Jacking up floor(s).. resupporting

Hi,I have an older (1908?) home with an addition that was built around WW II. The addition is supported with sporadically placed 4x6, 4x4, and 2x4...

about 14 years by SprungJo

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Fireplaces: Gas -vs- Wood

My fiance and I are having a new home built and we have a choice of a gas or wood-burning fireplace. Which is the better choice?

about 14 years by Karla B

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Tile shower floor leaking.

I need some help in determining my next course of action. The shower floor is squishing/leaking around the perimeter of the tile floor at the grout...

about 14 years by jimt

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