Home Remodeling
How to Hot Mop a shower pan? I’m remodeling in California…?
Can this be done by myself?
What to do about back neighbors!!?
My neighbors grandchildren behind our house have been trespassing on our property for years stealing our pets dog house(was more than $60) our children’s toys and anything they can get there
I’m remodeling a 125-year-old farmhouse and keeping the traditional look. Is it OK to use recessed lights?
Do can lights ruin the look because they look so modern? If I use them, I’ll add some more farmhouse-looking ceiling lights in the center of each room.
Why do electrical outlets need to be grounded?
Remodeling an old house. We’re just wondering… is it an absolute requirement?
What colors do you like in a kitchen?
I am remodeling my kitchen. The only thing not being changed is the cabinetry which is Oak with a natural stain (honey or dark blonde). Most likely, I will have tile on the floors, granite or
Remodeling house and I have some quick questions?
Ok I bought a house 2 years ago and havent done anything to it. I would like to redo the bathroom, kitchen, and flooring throughout. The house is 5 years old. Its an all electric house and I want
HOW TO KILL WEED THE BEST WAY?
This spring I am planning to put new grass in my back yard. Wright now my back yard is a mixer of dirt, little rocks, glass (from house remodeling) and weeds and very, very, very little grass. I
Tile cutting question (pic included)?
I am remodeling my master bathroom on a budget and am putting up a tile backsplash behind the sink, I have 2 pieces that need to be cut in half to fit under my plug. Do I have to rent a saw or is
traditional and neutral but modern and very futuristic?
i wanna give my house some love by remodeling it and giving it a traditional and neutral look but very modern and futuristic.. it may sound very confusing like i bet you’re thinking how can
Building Materials Recycling Ideas?
We are remodeling our home. We are replacing light fixtures, fans, hardwood, kitchen cabinet doors etc and painting the entire home with new colors. I can put some of the things like light
WHERE CAN I FIND WALL PANELING?
i AM REMODELING MY HOUSE AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME PICTURES OF SOME CUSTOM 4X8 WALL PANELING. I CANT SEEM TO FIND A SITE THAT SHOWS THESE. WE ARE DOING AN OUTDOOR THEME, KINDA LOOKING TOWARDS THE
What is the ideal size for a walk-in closet?
We’re doing some remodeling and want to put in a walk-in closet. We should be able to go about 9′-10′ deep, and maybe 3′ wide. The door will be on the end. Any inputs?
Hot water heater wiring?
I am replacing my hot water heater with one almost identical to the old one.The old one had a black and a red and a ground wire. The new one is the same. They are both 50 gal electric. The new one
ok now i need help with the bathroom!?
Sorry for all the questions- we are remodeling! Ok so I am redoing the bathroom that my 2 girls and 1 boy will share. Here is the shower curtain I have picked
Halogen home light in bedroom … ?
I am remodeling my bedroom (which also has my desk with desktop) and looking for the best lighting option. I really like track lighting with halogen bulbs. However, I have never had it, so I am
Remodeling small bathroom, need small sink ideas?
We just bought a house and gutted one powder room, we are having a problem finding a sink that wont close the room in. The dimensions are roughly 3 ft wide by 7 ft long. the old sink was way to
Looking for some input from women and men. What would you do? Remodeling question.?
I am thinking about remodeling my kitchen. The problem is it is very old and it’s small. I am limited on what I can do. I want to put a dishwasher in. the regular size of 24”. Now the problem
How far can I go in remodeling a townhome or condo?
I want to buy a home in 2010 and have already starting weighing condo/townhome vs. house. One concern i have is how much i can add my own style. In a condo with HOA, can i pretty much do whatever
How many days does an air mattress last?
Haha no I am not planning to use this method permanently. I just purchased a brand new mattress due to remodeling and it wont be delivered for another 3 weeks. I put in an air mattress in my bed,
Name a great website for quality furniture? particularily bedroom sets.?
I am remodeling my bedroom. I want a solid wood bed. (Specifically a raised bed (higher tahn normal) with storage srawers in it). but any site will do so long as you can recommend it and it has
how to get sheetrock ready to be painted?
we are remodeling our house this week. we have sheetrock up for the walls and were there is the cracks we applied putty and sanded two times. even waiting two days to make sure it is dry both
Kitchen cabinets suck, what are our options for refinishing oak with white laminate doors?
We are remodeling our entire condo and the cabinets are horrible oak with white laminate. We can paint the oak and while there is some paint that will adhere to the laminate Im thinking we should
Would like to only borrow about $5000 dollars to do some remodeling to my house. What kind of loan?
Remodeling a small duplex?
We just bought a duplex and are planning on remodeling it. The kitchen and living room are not separated by a wall, but looks like one large room. We’re looking for a way to make the area
tore out closet now i need ideas?
I just started remodeling my bathroom. My condo is an older condo so there are plenty of pointless closets. In the bathroom there was a single closet and double. The double is fairly large it
how can i freshen up my room?
i’ve gotten sort of bored with my bedroom. is there anything i could do to give it a lift? things like diy crafts or cheap remodeling tips for teens would be appreciated.
easy room remodeling for teen?
my bedroom is sort of blah. it still has pink walls from when i was 8, which i don’t like any more, and i’m not allowed to put posters on the walls. i’m just sort of tired of the
Kitchen Design/Remodeling – Kitchen backsplash ideas?
Hi, we are having our kitchen remodeded and I want a backsplash on the wall behind the cooktop. The area is about 84×18 in. Our contractor insists that if I want the wall tiles there, I must
Granite or Quartz kitchen countertops?
We’re remodeling our kitchen countertops and I can’t decide to go with either granite or quartz. Should we also redo our ceramic tile backsplash with whatever we chose or keep the
Bathroom remodeling ?? Please !!?
Hello people! I am considering purchasing a major fixer-upper home. The original part was built in the early 1900’s, and the bathroom is literally atrocious! That is the perfect word for it,
website for floorplan/ remodeling?
I would like to remodel my living room. I am looking for a website that can help me with the floorplan. I have tried moving furniture in different areas and because of my heating registers and
I want some help with remodeling my room!!plz?
I am 14 years old and i like foot ball and Electronics and i want to remodel my room and i need some suggestions and ideas that i can do to make my room the coolest room on the block! i have a
How can I place carpet down on a concrete floor?
I am moving exercise equipment and remodeling an unfinished part of my basement to be a new exercise room, but the concrete floor is pretty shabby. We have a lot of old carpet that is more than
What are some cheap ways to remodel a bathroom?
We are remodeling the house over the next few months and, unfortunately, my bathroom is at the end of the list of things to do. I’m tired of looking at it in the state it’s in while I wait for
I am remodeling an older home with a paper- back insulation in the ceiling. The insulation has holes & tears ?
Can I apply a poly vapor to this before I gyprock??
Remodeling my bedroom help?
I am looking a pretty cheap smaller area rug. I love pattern, the color yellow, & floral. Anything pretty chic & girly. I’m also looking for small lamp shades. If anyone know of
remodeling and siding work on the outer banks how do I get my web site seen?
atlanticsiding.webs.com this is our web site . we do siding and remodeling work in corova, kill devill hills, nags head, even hateris most of the homes are vacation homes so the owners are not
Which home improvement or remodeling projects would let me recoup the highest return on investment? ?
Having just retired, would love to embark on some things to keep me busy while idling. Planning on some home remodeling and would like to take on those with high ROI.
Is it normal to pay a remodeling contractor 50% up front?
Remodeling kitchen Help?
I have carpet in my dining room and I am laying ceramic tile in the kitchen. What do I use to connect the two together so it doesn’t look crappy?
Have you replaced drywall with mold on it?
The basement of the home I’m remodeling has some old mold on th drywall. It was recommened to me to bleach it, cut away about 3 ft of drywall from the floor, re-drywall it, and paint it with
Do you prefer hardwood or carpet in a bedroom? PLEASE?
I’m remodeling a home and need to know what best helps the resale value. Thank you!
Where can I get good bathroom cabinet and glass vessel in Bayarea CA?
Hi, I’m remodeling my bathroom.What I wonder is where can I get a good looking bathroom cabinet as well a glass vessel except in HOMEDEPOT. I went to a store in Oakland. It’s called
what do you think is the most effective element to improve on when remodeling a house?
What will add to the house’s value the most? Also, what is the easiest/cheapest way to add value to a home?
teen room remodeling?
hey guys, im 13 years old and i need new room furniture that will last me until college. please answer my question with links. thanks(:
Website that shows photos of kitchens with granite countertops?
We’re remodeling our kitchen and want some ideas.
Remodling my bedroom?
hi im remodeling my bedroom but don’t have an idea what to do um my bedroom is pretty small (give measurements later) i have a twin bed and i am entering high school this year and want it to
Where to go for remodeling a home?
We are buying a house that needs about 40k worth work. We need to remodel and repair TONS of things; mostly in kitchen that needs everything new. Can anyone recommend an retail store or warehouse
Remodeling a bathroom it is small-in a dark color but use a white wainscoat on the bottom with white cabinets ?
I know you are not suppose to use a dark color in a small area but I am not a huge fan of lighter colors. I have used yellows and tans in my home already. I figure with the white cabinets and 36
What are some good ideas on decorating a bedroom?
I’m currently 15 years old and I just finished painting my bedroom light blue. I love the color and it makes my room look a tad bigger, but now all I have are blank wall spaces. I need ideas
When doing a major remodeling do you have to get the work permit or ?
your contractor?
We live in a 30 year old house. Remodeling is necessary. Currently, wood trim is white in some rooms and?
brown in others. I don’t think the house should have both. New carpet has been laid. It’s burgundy. Two questions, first we’d like to hear suggestions on the trim and
Does having Sheetrock cause dust ?
We are considering remodeling. We are trying to decide between sheetrock and wood panel walls. If we go with sheetrock, does that promote excessive dust in your home (Not just during installation
formica kitchen cabinets…should i paint?
I bought my home 6 months ago and i LOVE the potential of my kitchen. however the cabinets are white formica which i dont really like. i want to give it a dark cherry wood finish but i was afraid
What will add more value to my home?
I am going to be remodeling. One of the projects is to push my kitchen back, making the wall behind it a solid wall in the hallway. Should I sacrifice a foot of space from the kitchen expansion to
Remodeling Kitchen on a budget?
We just bought our first home and want to update the kitchen but we are on a tight budget. Here is my idea paint the kitchen cabinets white, cut out the center of a few of the upper cabintes and