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Hi Dinosaurus, Whole house fans move a LOT of air. Are there enough windows open enough to allow for that air volume? If there isn't enough ...
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...Building on rock....
Welcome bcbuilder, Not to discourage you, but do you know what you're getting into? This is just a "sanity check" response... In addition to...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Basement work...
Hi jnybegug, This is just an addition to tomh's most excellent comment. If you'd like to see what one of our regulars went through a while back ...
almost 8 years by k2
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...brass hardware...
Welcome Emily, You might try posting this to the Paint Forum--more people might see it over there. I have had some VERY LIMITED experience wi...
almost 8 years by k2
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...inward drywall bow...
This post is a bit unclear (at least to me)--but what the heck, I'll start it off. Two 4x8' walls--so I guess this is a foyer? or ? As for th...
almost 8 years by k2
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...bearing, or not?...
Hi Harry, welcome to the forum. This is NOT the kind of question you want to trust the Internet for an answer! A structural engineer is th...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Best tool set...
Hi edlex, welcome to the bbs! Sure, get your wife to do all the work!, LOL--only kidding! But seriously, please refer to this thread: http...
almost 8 years by k2
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...speed bump...LIABILITY...
Hi, I was really hoping someone else would answer this post, as I can't offer professional advice. But be a little careful before you proceed. ...
almost 8 years by k2
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...linoleum...tough job!
Welcome tildawilda, I'm no flooring expert (hopefully one will respond!). But I know what you're going through. I tackled this job once (about...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Portable A/C...thumbs up!
Hi evangelina, HK has spoken, and with good advice--as usual! We picked up a $350 "Windchaser" portable A/C last year and really have liked i...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Thanks Homebild...
Interesting; thanks Homebild. Regards, -k2 in CO Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Miscellaneous
almost 8 years by k2
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...de winterizing...
kmdahl, please update us on this posting. It sounds like this is familiar territory to homebild, and I respect that. I will most always defer t...
almost 8 years by k2
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...popcorn ceilings...
I scraped off a popcorn ceiling in a house long time ago. Came off pretty as you please. (OK, it made a big mess--but it came right off.) I just...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Italian Porcelain tile...
Hi again Kathy, Hopefully you'll get some more posts on this thread--as I mentioned, I am interested as well! Plus, you need to know what T...
almost 8 years by k2
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...contractor bonus...
I kind of like what ape54321 did. Typically I don't recognize the contractor (or entrepreneur) monetarily, but I definitely will offer workers s...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Porcelain Tile--starting point...
Hi Kathy, Welcome to the forum. I don't really have a definitive answer for you--other than I can be thought of as living proof of how NOT t...
almost 8 years by k2
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...also...
Another idea... How about saying you'll just do it (turn the valve!) yourself, and just remove the line item? Whatever happens, please post b...
almost 8 years by k2
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...title company fees...
I've never bought such a property, but it sounds kinda bogus to me. I am NOT a real estate pro or anything like that--but I sure don't like it jus...
almost 8 years by k2
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...Cordless drill...
Hi Pete, Personally I like a 14.4v. I have an 18v but it's too heavy for everyday use (at least for me). I use the 18 for heavy duty stuff, b...
almost 8 years by k2
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Yes, Save those perennials!
My wife (the gardener around this house!) says, YES, do take out the perennials and save them! The alternative is almost certain destruction--so w...
almost 8 years by k2
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