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almost 10 years by TchrMommy
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Installing Laminate on Stairs
Actually, the Pergo line I am looking at has bullnosing that clicks into the laminate flush and does not create a raised lip on the tread of the st...
almost 10 years by TchrMommy
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Installing Laminate on Stairs
I have a 1977 split-level home and am looking to install laminate on the stairs and eventually the living/dining/kitchen areas (however the kitchen...
over 2 years by scottyhogan
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answers610
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Replacement Window Installation
I have a 1977 split level that requires replacement windows. I have already had a bedroom window and my side light window replaced with Insulate v...
about 10 years by TchrMommy
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Appraisals
My husband and I are trying to qualify for a second mortgage. We just recently started remodeling the basement. It was done poorly the first time...
about 10 years by rmurray223
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Possible Damaged Wiring
Well, the house was built in 1977, and the first owner of the house refinished the basement with a bunch of buddies after throwing a few back. I a...
about 10 years by TchrMommy
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Possible Damaged Wiring
Thanks guys. Nothing was damaged. All I did was take out an old crumbling plug, but it was the plug that started the circuit. I capped each wire...
about 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers933
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outlets don't work
I had the same problem in my basement and the electrician just left. I don't know if this will help, but it cost me $75 to figure out I created th...
about 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers776
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Broken Tub Drain
Krikey. No, unfortunately, we would have kitchen cabinets on the other side of that wall. :/
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers993
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Broken Tub Drain
Well, the drain itself works. It's the lever mechanism that opens and closes the tub train that has broken. It appears as though the female side ...
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Possible Damaged Wiring
I'm remodeling my basement and several outlets are not working (weren't working before demolition). I recieved advice to run through it with a cir...
about 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers1029
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More on drywall basement ceilings
Thanks a lot! I'll try the subtle hammer trick.As far as texturing goes, I'd love the smooth look, but I have neither the patience, nor the skill ...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers224
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More on drywall basement ceilings
I just hung drywall on my basement ceiling. I posted this question in the paint/plaster section but I am getting no responses there. Hope I get o...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers332
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removing texture paint from wallpaper
You'll have to remove the wallpaper in the traditional manner. There's a circular tool used to poke little holes in the wallpaper so you can paint...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers1006
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Mudding over textured mudded walls? Please help!!?
It sounds like the previous owners tried a texture technique and did a less than perfect job. It's an easy fix with roll-on texture paint.
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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DRYWALL
Is it plaster or drywall on your ceiling? If it's drywall, I say cut out a large section and hang new greenboard in it's place. If it's plaster, ...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers968
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What to do?
Good point. I hadn't thought of finding studs... but couldn't he follow the old nails? Be careful not to use chalk lines as they'll bleed through...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers761
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Drywalling ceiling in basement
I agree that drop ceilings don't look very good. I just ripped mine down and hung drywall. I added 3 inches of headroom, but the best part is tha...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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answers962
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What to do?
I had the exact same problem. I opted to rip down the drywall as well and recover the whole room. My decision was based on the fact that the dryw...
over 10 years by TchrMommy
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taping joints
Joint Dilemma #1We have a small rise where two cut pieces of drywall meet on our ceiling. I noticed my knife rocking over it as I checked for leve...
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