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We had brick planters that were built on each side of our front door when the house was built 40 years ago. One slab of brick from the front of one planter toppled over and we decided to remove both brick plan...
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November 19, 2011
What is the recomended minimum psi concrete for a parking pad 8 ft. wide by 22 ft. long by 6 inch thick? on a reinforced tamped gravel bed. And or what would the optimum or recomended psi be? How long to mist ...
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October 5, 2012
my home's previous owner built additional livable space by converting the attic and adding some off roof construction. Problem is, it's very hot upstairs in the summer. there's little to no craw...
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August 9, 2011
Dear Handy American, I have a small home that is a little over 700 square feet that is in Lima, OH. The basement ceiling is only approximately 6 and a half tall. I would like to have an 8 foot ceil...
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July 20, 2011
I recently rented a studio apartment from a friend. It is a guest house type housing. They have always claimed it to be a game room. I was just wondering if it is possible to build a "bedroom" for my on...
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August 4, 2011
hello, i paid $3800 to a contractor for installation of new flooring. i received notice that the contractor passed away, and i need to recoup my deposit so i can hire a new contractor to complete t...
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August 4, 2011
to save money how can i remove tile flooring on a slab foundation safely, or find someone other than the contractor to remove it? thank you...
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August 4, 2011
I need to texture my walls and ceiling and install crown molding. What do I do first?...
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August 4, 2011
Who would I call to explore possible alternatives to too narrow and too steep basement steps? I'm not sure what is possible or feasible....
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May 1, 2011
Recently, I had a window contractor install a new tripple pane window at my residence. this window is approx. seven ft. wide by 3 ft. high. the center window is stationary and the two ends are sliders with non ...
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September 8, 2023
Looking to smooth a stucco wall. Can it be done by mudding over it? It was an external wall but now the wall is in a four seasons room. I have been told it will not adhere to the wall, but others say...
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May 21, 2011
i have a partial wall between my kitchen and family room that has spindels i would like to remove them. how can i tell if it is load bearing or not. ...
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April 2, 2014
I am looking for a decent price for a 10x10 room in a basement. Frame 4 walls (2x4 studs, 16" O.C.), insulate, hang and finish drywall (ready to prime). ...
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November 13, 2011
my question, what recourse does a consumer have when they discover the painter they hired to paint their home drinks alcoholic beverages on the work site? the hired painter drinks while working and is not compl...
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October 17, 2011
I need to remodel a small bathroom into handicap accessible wet room. My contractor said in order to accommodate drainage in a small room a floor has to be elevated by 2 in. The whole idea of a wet room for me ...
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March 28, 2011
I live in a brownstone,115years old in brooklyn ny.I am 75inches tall and have to bend over when in the basement.How deep can I dig,and do I need a building permit to do so.I also want to pour a concret...
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February 28, 2011
I'm interested in the possiblity of remodeling our two car garage into a one car garage/apartment. I need to know how cheap I can possibly do this... My daughter and granddaughter need a place to li...
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February 20, 2011
$234.95 Reflective Insulation (R value 15.67), Vapor barrier and Radiant barrier. This insulation product reduces heating and cooling costs. Reflective aluminum foil on each side of a 5mm &#...
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February 14, 2011