Home Improvements

I was wondering which way to go to save a little extra cash. I want to add some additional storage to my backyard and was considering a 10x10 or 10x12 storage shed. I really like wood siding since it is easily ...

0 January 13, 2015

We can only work on weekends on this 3 coat stucco process. Temperature is Texas winter....

0 December 4, 2014

We have a bulge in our carpeted basement floor but no sign of wetness or can't feel an actual crack. We had a reverse osmosis break and get our floor wet in the basement about 10 years ago but had it profes...

1 November 2, 2014

Before hiring a professional painter for my home, I was wondering what was needed before exterior house painting?...

7 December 10, 2016

Mold removal is very important for your health as this can cause various health problems. What are the special techniques available for removal? Thanks....

1 November 2, 2014

I am helping work on a commercial building, which I have never done before. I am thinking about hiring a roofing company to do the work. However, I don't know what roofing material would be best for...

1 July 8, 2015

How much does it cost to build a safe and secure tree house for the kids?...

1 September 24, 2014

What's the price to paint a12x12 room?...

2 October 13, 2014

I'm considering using Yellawood decking to replace an old deck. I want to use the Camo product to secure the decking planks. I'm not sure what Camo screws are coated with and would like to know if they are su...

0 May 7, 2014

In my contract, as the seller, I agreed to pay $1000. for any repairs needed after the home inspection. There were 12 items needing attention. A few examples: porch stair railing is loose, replace 6 inches ...

0 November 23, 2013

We just bought a home built in 1940, and the basement has wall-to-wall vinyl tiles that we have been told by our inspector "definitely contain asbestos." Most of the tiles are in perfectly fine condition. T...

9 March 1, 2014

Is there a stove that is less than 26 inches deep?...

11 April 2, 2014

What is best suitable size of countertop for kitchen of size 100Sq and less? What type of color we choose for best appearance?...

7 July 8, 2014

I'm thinking of replacing a shower curtain with a tub door. My tub is made of cultured marble. I'm seeking advice on what brand to get (Kohler, MAAX, Sterling, etc.), whether to get one framed or unframed, ...

5 December 21, 2012

I am trying to find out if I need a license to be a handyman in Virginia?...

4 December 11, 2012

Is it okay to place plywood over a dirt floor if it is placed on pressure treated wood off the floor and the dirt floor covered with plastic? Right now natural wood gets moldy under there. Will that plywoo...

18 February 24, 2013

Is there a way to estimate the cost of replacing 300 linear feet (6" wide) of rough sawn cedar siding, 70 feet of brickmold, one screen porch box column adjacent to the screen door and a patio door 60" sliding ...

4 October 13, 2012

1. How did you get started in the business? 2. Who is your target market? 3. What advice would you give me to start up a business in deckbuilding? 4. Composite or wood? 5. How about stains and weatherproofi...

3 October 11, 2012

What happens to the base coat if you neglected to use the scratch coat rake? One wall was already completed before we realized we needed to use a rake to rough up the wall for adherence of the final stucco ...

4 October 9, 2012

Hello this is my first laminate install and I'm having an issue. The laminate coming to the edge of the door has come up 1" short, too small for a cut piece and too big for the trim to cover. The major probl...

8 December 8, 2014