ceiling options
I recently purchased a 'fixer upper' in the DC area and am starting to decorate. In my living room, I want to do something different with the ceil...
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over 5 years by appleimac
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trees
I remodeling bsmnt 2 poles can't b moved I saw on tv a builder made the poles look like real trees, it was awesome, they never mentioned how or whe...
over 5 years by missyk
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metal strips
I need strips of metal; fairly firm, but bendable without having to use a machine; maybe an inch and a half to two inches wide. The finished item ...
over 5 years by k8davis
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porcelain tile counters
I am going to use porcelain tile on my kitchen counter, but my husband doesn't know of a way to make the smallest grout lines possible without usin...
over 5 years by laberry
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answers823
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Architecture Computer Program
I'm looking for a computer program that's user friendly that would allow me to design a structure ie: house that shows the framing to the end resul...
over 5 years by ricola
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making my own shoji screen
I would like to make my own shoji screen to divide two areas of my living room. can anyone help me?
over 5 years by sherra
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answers665
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shutters
What pattern shutters are authentic for a colonial style home? A federal style home? Jan
over 5 years by 385JanHolbrook385
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upper railing portico
I want to add an upper railing portico to our house. I can't locate plans or mnaterials or even a contactor. I want one not too fancy. I have se...
over 5 years by 385JanHolbrook385
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Temporary Wall for Office
I'm moving into a rental house, and need to partition off a portion of the living room to create an office. My idea is to put in an L shaped wall i...
over 5 years by thehexgod
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interior fireplace removal
I would like to remove an interior fireplace to create more space. I think the fireplace is "wrapped" in plasture or drywall. It is one of six to...
over 5 years by thehexgod
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Gentleman's study plans
Am interested in references to remodel a 1900's classic tudor home's gentleman's study, incl. wood paneling, bookcases, etc. Any help? thanks much...
over 5 years by duckobs1
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Adding a Cove to a Tray Ceiling
I have a tray ceiling that I would like to add a cove for a cove lighting effect. Does anyone have experience with this and possible pictures?
over 5 years by bgrg2000
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The most cost efficient material to use under stucco?
I am thinking about building a house this year. I am planning on having a stucco exterior. What would be the most cost effecient material to build ...
over 5 years by cshedd
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Curved wall in my closet! Help!
Does anyone have a suggestion on what I can do with a large curved wall in my closet? it should have been a return cut off to about 30" tall and I ...
over 5 years by Carpentergirl
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answers130
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Cabinet pulls for St. Charles cabinet
I'm looking to replace my cabinet pulls, but since the cabinets are old they do no measure 3" to center. My hardware is 2 7/8. Does anyone know of...
over 5 years by jbrazeau
1
answers161
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Add Alternate
In general, what is the definition of "add alternate" as it relates to construction drawings & specifications? Frank
over 5 years by FrankC
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answers755
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Cubic yard box
I have a project to build a box to hold one cubic yard. However it needs to be no thicker that 2ft, no longer than 6ft. or no wider than 4ft.The re...
over 5 years by heman123
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answers519
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Runner for curved staircases
Hi, We have two curved staircase in our front entry and would like to install oriental rugs on them. We went to couple of stores to look for ...
over 5 years by tdesai
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answers151
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Bedroom color
I am in the midst of redoing my bedroom but I am at a loss. Currently I have a sage carpet. I am needing advice on wall color. My walls have imperf...
over 5 years by manityou2
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