COMMUNITY FORUM: HOME DESIGN

HGTV looking for houses with extreme construction challenges

HGTV looking for houses with extreme construction challenges Do you have a dream home that was a challenge to build? HGTV is casting a new ser...

over 6 years by KPITV85

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nice boathouse plans

I'm looking to build a 1500-1700 square foot boathouse but can't find any plans on line. Anyone got any ideas?

over 6 years by coleadams

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Closet sizes

What are the standard sizes of closets for a house about 1800 SQF. Since a hangar is approximately 14"... shouldn't the closet be at least 14 1/2...

over 6 years by infor21921

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how to replace towel bar?

hello...I'd like to replace the towel bar in the powder room. It seems like its glued to the wall...does not screw off like I thought. How is it an...

over 6 years by chenpm

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Condensation - steel roofing

Building a log cabin. Have installed a steel roof on 1x4 stapping which is on top of the 2x10 rafters. How would one finish the under side - insul...

over 6 years by Piffin

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wood panelling passe?

Someone has told me that wood panelling is passe and should not be considered in new construction. True?

over 6 years by Piffin

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Walls

I have searched and searched for the answer to these questions. So I am in really high hopes that it could be answered here. I am remodeling my ...

over 6 years by Piffin

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bathroom walls

has anyone ever heard of putting pine or cedar instead of tiles or tubs surround thinking of trying something different

over 6 years by brian0

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137

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wide window/door trim

to gain the craftsman style wide window and door exterior trim look and retain a maintenance free home, what will work? i've heard composite lumbe...

over 6 years by whatatrio

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339

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Help, my beautiful brick fireplace has paint on it!

I have just bought a beautiful home with a brick fireplace. This fireplace was painted by the previous owners. I realize that the only good solut...

over 6 years by Corina24

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543

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Historic Renovation

I am purchasing a home in a historic district in Jacksonville, Florida. I wanted to know what the typical rate is to renovate a home..I was quoted ...

over 6 years by design77

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Interior wood trim

I purchased a house that was built in 1953. The interior has the original wood trim and doors. They are in good shape, but the color of the stain...

over 6 years by Billhart

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roof on a basment?

i was looking into building a 30x40 basement to live in for 5 to 10 years until i could afford to build a house, and was woundering what the best w...

over 6 years by lookin2build

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Can you change a tudor?

I am very interested in purchasing a tudor style home due to its location. However, I do not like the look of a tudor. Is there an architecturall...

over 6 years by tkannensohn

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258

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save space by using a trap door to enter basement

Question: Need help with remodeling project, want use a trapdoor to stairs to enter basement from dinning room.... instead of wasting space with a ...

over 6 years by JaniceW

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1006

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Crown Molding

I have heard there is a "formula" to correctly chose the molding width for the room - ie, if you have a 9' ceiling then you would use x inches of m...

over 6 years by ranger01

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437

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Wife and i arguing about the .5 of a 1.5 Cape Cod?????

I recently purchased a two bedroom one bath 1.5 story Cape Cod home with an unfinished upstairs. My wife and I have been arguing about how we woul...

over 6 years by Billhart

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943

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stone fireplace surround

I have a wood fireplace with a stone surround. It is very outdated & ugly. What can I do to make the surround look more modern without removing the...

over 6 years by Eliz111

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229

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babies room

My wife and i recently painted our babies room in anticpation for the big day with Ralph Lauren textured paint. She then decided that she wanted to...

over 6 years by amos0313

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