COMMUNITY FORUM: HOME DESIGN

Picture Frames at Home

I have been wanting to make picture frames from my home. I picture how I want them to look, however, I don't know what type of material I can use. ...

over 10 years by xxbrowns

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Formica countertops

Does anyone use good old fashioned formica for countertops? I have had it for years and love it! We are going to replace our kitchen countertop a...

over 10 years by saoltmann

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Nothing wrong with formica...

Friends of mine recently built a new home and when I went to visit I had to do a double take on the countertops. What I originally thought was sol...

over 10 years by saoltmann

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Geneva Cabinet Handles

We have Geneva metal cabinets in our kitchen. After removing the very seventies handles that had been added, we discovered that there is a 3"x1 1/...

over 10 years by duelvian

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Brick wall panels

Trying to find wall panels that look like brick. The once that you can glue on the walls. Any help Thanks

over 10 years by slavap

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SIP

I am getting plans in motion to build a home and stumbled on structural insulated pannels as a possible building method. What, if any are the pros...

over 10 years by caddy

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Fabric ceilings?

Hi folks: We're almost finished with the world's longest basement renovation project and the issue of ceilings has come up.Initially, we were going...

over 10 years by rmurray223

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looking for drafter / designer in aurora Il.

I am looking to hire a draftsman for a remodel project in Aurora, Il any body know one in my area? Thank you

over 10 years by tomtycat

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i want to build a bar

Im attepting to build a bar coming up soon. I don't know alot about building things, but i do know the basics. I need as much help/advice you can...

over 10 years by Timponek

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Refinishing Cabinets

I have heard og using a liquid deglosser to prep panelling for prime and paint. I am wondering if the same method could be used to prep my cabinets...

over 10 years by Timponek

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Master Bath Remodel

My parents house has a long hallway. The first door on the right is a small bedroom. The second and last door on the right is the master bedroom....

over 10 years by rpxlpx

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Cold Weather Painting

Is it possible to paint indoors even when it is freezing outside? If so, what kind of paint is best?

over 10 years by LDoyle

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Searching for Box Newel designs

I'm searching for a variety or collection of designs, pictures or illustrations of "Box Newel / starting posts" that were commonly installed in hom...

over 10 years by doug seibert

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Share 1 tv with 2 rooms that have common wall

I have a sewing room and a workout room that share a common wall. I am wondering what a good way would be to share 1 tv, dvd/vcr player with both ...

over 10 years by Ender Holden

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door help

I'm designing an out-door shed. I'm having trouble with the door framing.For a shed, does one need an elaborate "standard" door frame?

over 10 years by Altereagle

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Painting Tray Ceilings

We have painted a tray ceiling but are a little confused on what paint should go where.The angled part of the tray we painted one color(burgandy), ...

over 10 years by maple

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Trey Ceiling

Is the height of the center portion of a trey ceiling the actual height of the ceiling in that room? If not, from where does the extra height come...

over 10 years by JAT

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2nd Story Remodel and Addition

I was wonder if some could help me we had our house built last year. I was pregnant with triplets and had to go out of state to have them. So I had...

over 10 years by chester427

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Local Architect recommendation

Can anyone recommend an architect in the Los Angeles area that they worked with for residential design?I am looking to build from scratch, not a re...

over 10 years by shaunco

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