How Old is This House?
Below is a link to two photos I have taken in my recently-purchased "fixer-upper." It is a small, wood-framed house in South Texas. Based on thes...
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about 5 years by Allison1888
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dormer plans or help
I have a cape and want to dormer out the front on one side in a large dog house dormer but I have the worst time figuring out the angles and such. ...
about 5 years by lpgamboa
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Kitchen color help
I have knotty pine cabinets with a white countertop. Nothing wrong with it, actually like it....What color should I paint the walls. Whole house is...
about 5 years by evanstraten
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Filling in cement control joints?
I am wheelchair bound and find that the front wheels of my wheelchair get stuck sideways in the control joints in the cement floor in my garage and...
about 5 years by southernelitecrete
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30x30 shower stall
I need to replace my 30x30 shower. It now has formica-covered walls over waterproof drywall and is set in a wall with a shower door. Do they make a...
about 5 years by Handyman
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ceiling options
I recently purchased a 'fixer upper' in the DC area and am starting to decorate. In my living room, I want to do something different with the ceil...
about 5 years by appleimac
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trees
I remodeling bsmnt 2 poles can't b moved I saw on tv a builder made the poles look like real trees, it was awesome, they never mentioned how or whe...
about 5 years by missyk
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metal strips
I need strips of metal; fairly firm, but bendable without having to use a machine; maybe an inch and a half to two inches wide. The finished item ...
over 5 years by k8davis
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porcelain tile counters
I am going to use porcelain tile on my kitchen counter, but my husband doesn't know of a way to make the smallest grout lines possible without usin...
over 5 years by laberry
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Architecture Computer Program
I'm looking for a computer program that's user friendly that would allow me to design a structure ie: house that shows the framing to the end resul...
over 5 years by ricola
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making my own shoji screen
I would like to make my own shoji screen to divide two areas of my living room. can anyone help me?
over 5 years by sherra
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shutters
What pattern shutters are authentic for a colonial style home? A federal style home? Jan
over 5 years by 385JanHolbrook385
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upper railing portico
I want to add an upper railing portico to our house. I can't locate plans or mnaterials or even a contactor. I want one not too fancy. I have se...
over 5 years by 385JanHolbrook385
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Temporary Wall for Office
I'm moving into a rental house, and need to partition off a portion of the living room to create an office. My idea is to put in an L shaped wall i...
over 5 years by thehexgod
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interior fireplace removal
I would like to remove an interior fireplace to create more space. I think the fireplace is "wrapped" in plasture or drywall. It is one of six to...
over 5 years by thehexgod
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Gentleman's study plans
Am interested in references to remodel a 1900's classic tudor home's gentleman's study, incl. wood paneling, bookcases, etc. Any help? thanks much...
over 5 years by duckobs1
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Adding a Cove to a Tray Ceiling
I have a tray ceiling that I would like to add a cove for a cove lighting effect. Does anyone have experience with this and possible pictures?
over 5 years by bgrg2000
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The most cost efficient material to use under stucco?
I am thinking about building a house this year. I am planning on having a stucco exterior. What would be the most cost effecient material to build ...
over 5 years by cshedd
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Curved wall in my closet! Help!
Does anyone have a suggestion on what I can do with a large curved wall in my closet? it should have been a return cut off to about 30" tall and I ...
over 5 years by Carpentergirl
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