structure: add garage
Is it okay to add an attached garage that would have direct entry to existing house in Maine? How would the foundation be tied in with existing as...
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almost 6 years by Starzip
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best ( and most cost-effective) way to add space?
i am looking to become a first time homeowner in napa, ca but keep running into the same problem: the houses i can afford are just too small. we're...
almost 6 years by househopeful1
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Corian Counter Top Drilling
Can you and how do you drill a hole in a Corian counter top. I need to add a new specialized faucet to my sink
almost 6 years by Billhart
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roof ideas
I have a house that has a large patio. My family is expanding and I want to use part of this for an additional room. The patio is a funny triangle ...
almost 6 years by vonteitz
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aaah? which sells more, painting or varnishing the interior wood?
After looking in the latest home magazines I've noticed that most homes interior trim is painted white and are not varnished. I am wondering which ...
almost 6 years by Billhart
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answers1047
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Kitchen Floor
Travertine or Ceramic Tile that looks like stone?
almost 6 years by bookheart
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answers161
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tin ceiling - paint removal
Can anyone tell me how to remove paint from a 100 year old tin ceiling? (The ceiling was covered with wallboard and the tin ceiling was discovered ...
almost 6 years by Georgina
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adding a second story
My wife and I want to expand our house. We have decided to add a second story. But before we do this I want to make sure I'm not getting myself int...
almost 6 years by jmriela
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outside window awnings
desparately trying to find simple window/door awnings plans. Been on every web site I can find, and every book. Everything is premade. I want t...
almost 6 years by khackl
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bathtub fitters
Hello:I have an old tub and would like to get a fitter to go over it instead of going thru the hastle of removing it. Does anyone know where I can ...
almost 6 years by bookkeep2003
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Hanging paper on painted brick walls?
I am a teacher bless with working in a new school. My classroom has painted brick walls though which make hanging posters and student project chall...
almost 6 years by bookheart
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answers1109
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12x16 shed plans
due to fire i need to build a shed. does anyone have a set of plans for anykind of shed 12 x 16 with or without floor plans. i am on a budget since...
almost 6 years by dlmontoya
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Kitchen FaceLift
We have oak cabinets, black and stainless appliances. We are removing wallpaper and painting the kitchen a sort of wheat colored gold. We are rep...
almost 6 years by bookheart
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answers287
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Porch depth?
What is a good porch depth for a house designed like those from the 1900-1930s?
almost 6 years by Leighabeth
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answers996
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Size of header
I am putting in three 6 ft garden doors and two 10 by 5 ft bay windows. I would like too know the minimum size for the headers I need to create abo...
almost 6 years by airwindsea
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answers1068
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Have a ?structural question
Hi, My daughter is looking at buying a 1920s home in Tampa. Don't know what the foundation is, would assume it is up on blocks or something like t...
almost 6 years by Billhart
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answers847
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Custom Wall Paneling
We are buying a house with custom wall paneling. It is very pretty but dark. Will it ruin the look to paint the paneling.
almost 6 years by moklacy
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Wall Color
All our trim (doors, windows, basebords, etc) is stained honey oak. All our walls are painted antique white and are rough finish. I would like to p...
almost 6 years by carolinagirl
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silestone vs granite
I am in the process of building a new home and can't decide between silestone and granite. I want something that is easy to maintain and will last ...
almost 6 years by sierranvda
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dark kitchen / recessed lighting
We just moved into a house we love, but it needs LOTS of work! My first job is to tackle the kitchen. I have dark wood floors, and dark wood cupboa...
almost 6 years by ballman
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