COMMUNITY FORUM: HOME DESIGN

energy efficient roman bamboo shade

I'm looking for suggestions for bamboo shades that are energy efficient with a liner of some kind, provide privacy, and would be something I could ...

over 4 years by fadedjeans

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Home office lighting design

Hi, I am establishing a home office in a small (9' x 10') room that is currently very dark. I would like to know what kind of lighting is recom...

over 4 years by baggyboy

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Under cabinet lighting-Kitchen

What is the best choice for undercabinet lighting in a kitchen? Puck Lights or light strips? Halogen, xenon or LED? rhblock@earthlink.net

over 4 years by rhblock

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recessed lighting

i am building a new house and they are asking 210 per light for recessed lighting. i feel that is way to much and am wondering what everyone else ...

over 4 years by chasers1

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wireless lighting

I would like to install track lighting in my den. Is there a such thing as wireless track lighting?

over 4 years by darknessesedge

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470

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Tray Ceiling

We have a 100 year home. The vision is a tray ceiling in the dining room...with crown moulding on both levels, and a medallion in the center. The...

over 4 years by maryaskov

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Laminate vs veneer

I would like to refinish bathroom cabinets but not sure if the sides are veneer or laminate. Is there an easy way to tell? Door and drawer fronts a...

over 4 years by DannyD75

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179

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Roll out shelves for kitchen cabinets

HELP! WHERE CAN THEY BE FOUND?

over 4 years by slwhand

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Easy to install kitchen cabinets?

We're starting to look into remodeling our kitchen and one of the major things we want to change are the cabinets. Can anyone suggest a kind of ca...

over 4 years by DannyD75

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832

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Replacing a staircase

Would anyone be able to tell me any sites that have a step-by-step on how to demo and replace a staircase for the inside of a house?

over 4 years by sashaa

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351

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odd framing techniques

My home was built in the 1960's. A couple of years ago we discovered that our walls were made up of drywall, horizontal 2x6's, studs, horizontal 2...

almost 5 years by amcintosh

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714

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Green Architect

I am currently looking for an architectural concept for an octagonal water temple with roof used as patio/lookout Based on a 20 foot square. Does...

almost 5 years by JRDesign

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744

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Fixer Upper

I looked at a house in a great location last night on 6 acres. It is a fixer upper. The electrical box is attached to the side of the house that I ...

almost 5 years by shadylady

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219

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KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS, HOME DEPOT

In Home Depot, in the Kitchen Design area, there are two types of solid surfaces of countertops. The first is corian. Beside it is another compan...

almost 5 years by CNTRTOP

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Tub/Shower Combo Versus Large Custom Shower

I am in early stages of planning remodel of my master bath, primarily for resale. Home is 3100 sf on one acre in upscale neighborhood. Home value $...

almost 5 years by shasha6987

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1141

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wall mirror

my wall mirror appears to be lower on one side...is there a way to raise it w/o taking it down...thanx

almost 5 years by Handyman

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Konnect Flooring

Has anyone installed Konnect flooring? I'm not sure if I'm spelling the name correctly. It is a type of wood-looking, glue down flooring that goe...

almost 5 years by three cats

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multiple compound mitre cuts

I am adding a patio cover. I need to cut a 2X6 facia in a compound mitre at each end that are not equal. One end is the pitch of the roof and the a...

about 5 years by mrbill1220

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