COMMUNITY FORUM: HOME DESIGN

Where To Start?

I'm looking to do some major remodeling on my house, but I'm not sure where to start. Do I look for an architect or will a general contractor be a...

almost 11 years by LDoyle

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Software for deck design

A number of years ago I worked with a guy that was into computers. At this time I was not into computers. He was designing a deck for his house. He...

almost 11 years by JDSpaceman

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covering a rock fireplace

Hello, I have a fireplace that is made of rock from the floor to the ceiling. I would like to cover the rock w/ a normal wall and mantle and still ...

almost 11 years by shaynab

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covering a fireplace

Hello, I have a fireplace that is made of rock from the floor to the ceiling. I would like to cover the rock w/ a normal wall and mantle and still...

almost 11 years by shaynab

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267

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need advice crown molding & border?

Can a 5" wallpaper border be used under a 3" crown molding and not detract from either? Need opinions, PLEASE! Thanks!

almost 11 years by rpxlpx

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anyone know how to find the fabric source for the Vermont house

the show mentions Anna (?) Keaney/ Kuehne/ Keeney from Vermont as the source for the Italian fabric duvet. can anyone provide a way to contact thi...

almost 11 years by homedoc

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Need some advice

Hello, I have painted my walls a light blue with the trim around the windows and fireplace left white. I have purchased white thick cotton duck tab...

almost 11 years by ckh

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fabric source for the Vermont house show

I'm trying to locate the Anna Keaney(sp?) person mentioned as providing the fabric for the duvet and some other fabrics in the final Vermont house ...

almost 11 years by rlpmd

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Industrial/high-tech design help?

I'm looking to do an industrial/high tech/ loft-style/modernish theme to my kitchen. I'm looking for resources & pictures to assist with the proce...

about 11 years by John R-

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Industrial/ high-tech design help?

I'm looking to do an industrial/high tech/ loft-style/modernish theme to my kitchen. I'm looking for resources & pictures to assist with the proce...

about 11 years by John R-

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industrial/ high-tech design help?

I'm looking to incorporate some industrial/high-tech/loft-style/modernish design que's to my kitchen. I'm looking for resources & pictures to assi...

about 11 years by John R-

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home elevator

I saw a show some time ago that featured a home elevator for wheelchair users. It was installed in an existing closet and ran on an electric hydra...

about 11 years by pcassano

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Architect

Do i have to employ a registered Architect to design a house or can i design my own?

about 11 years by Knorske

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VERY Steep, Narrow Stairway

The house we will be moving into is an old home we will be doing remodeling to one thing at a time but my main problem is with a VERY steep (a litt...

about 11 years by LDoyle

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imitation skylight

Hi..My living room is really dark and needs a skylight, but I am reluctant to get into all the problems that skylighting brings. Several years ago ...

about 11 years by Josee

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adding a room

Hi well im kind of new to this as im just now getting my first home.Although it is rather small.For the price i couldnt be to picky but heres the d...

about 11 years by jexster

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Drilling thru a mirror

My bathroom has a 36" lighting fixture mounted on the 6'x4' bathroom mirror, and the only hole is 3" diameter for the electrical in the center. The...

about 11 years by rpxlpx

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painting wood trim

i want to paint my wood trim in my house. should all the trim match in color? if not should i stay in the same family from room to room. help! I AM...

about 11 years by DH

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Deck Flooring

I am replacing the flooring on a raised deck and want to make the floor weather tight so I can screen in the space under the deck.What is the prope...

about 11 years by GlennG

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