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What type of flat paint could I use on my wood kitchen cabinets that is washable?

Want to paint with a flat black and a country look....

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post April 29, 2016
Renovation: brand new plumbing throughout house

I need a sample of plumbing plans used drawn by a homeowner for getting a permit. ...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post January 21, 2012
What other products can I use to finish the inside walls of my shower

I would like to know are there any other products instead of tile to put on the cement backerboard on the inside of the shower walls? ...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post January 30, 2012
I want to recess a sink in a wall cavity

I want to recess a sink in the bathroom wall, I have 2x6 studs spaced evenly except where there was a recessed mirror before, they cut out an opening just like a window would be. I would like to re-do that for ...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post December 19, 2011
Replacing Bathtub Surround

Replacing bathtub surround. Tearing old one out, discovered part of green wall had to be replaced. The green wall sits on top of bathtub flange, correct? The wall is crooked and the wall board overlaps the fl...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post December 16, 2011
Drywall Question

My husband recently installed drywall on the ceiling of our kitchen, he has taped, mudded and sanded at least 3 times but you can still see a line even after painting it white. Do you have any fixes for it...

Number of Responses 5 Date of Last Post January 16, 2012
Plumbing

I am trying to figure out if I can connect a washer and sink to the same 2 in. sanitary line with the washer being at the top of the line. ...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post November 11, 2011
Toilet Flange Repair

Original construction had a bathroom toilet flange installed flush to subfloor. Tile flooring was installed and toilet installed on top of tile flooring. We are renovating the bathroom and when the toilet...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post January 30, 2012
Toilet and Ceiling..

I woke up the other day and as I made my way to the bathroom I heard noises. Water was pouring through the drop ceiling panels above and dripping everywhere. I ran upstairs to tell the neighbor (who I don&...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post August 21, 2011
Steps to install bottom kitchen cabinets?

Current cabinets build in 1952 and do not have a backing. New cabinets are stained, shellacked and ready to go but have a back enclosed. Counter must be saved, 23 sq. ft should be replaced. Can we m...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post August 7, 2011
uneven kitch wall

I'm hanging kitchen cupboards and my upper wall is 1/2" or more narrower than the lower part of the wall. Do I adjust the wall or the cupboards...

Number of Responses 3 Date of Last Post November 11, 2011
damage from contractor..how to proceed

I had a company come in to reface my cabinets, paint, do a subway tile backsplash, etc..after already being a little disappointed with the lack of pride some people take in their work I was even mor...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post August 3, 2011
Chip repair

Double sink, bisque color, 5 years old, has a single chip near the drain, the rest is fine. I want to repair this chip....

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post July 20, 2011
Refrigerator cabinet with refrigerator side panels

How to install the following: Cabinet over refrigerator and fridge side panels. cabinet is 36" wide and 24 inches deep. Panels are 84 x 30. There is no wall on one side and a 84h x 24d x 15w pantry on...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post June 28, 2011
kitchen cabinets

I would like to know the best way to hang a wall cabinet on a brick wall....

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post May 5, 2014
type of wall around showers?

what type of walls are required by code to be installed by and around showers and bathtubs?...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post June 7, 2011
Installing kitchen cabinets

my cabinets are installed under a fur-out and it was sheet rocked. how do i install the cabinets without being able to add shims behind the cabinets if i need to? ...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post June 2, 2011
Bathroom Ceiling Lighting Recommendations

We have two bathrooms with florescent lights covered by metal frames and plastic panels. One bathroom has two 2 ft x 4 ft panels and the other has three 2 ft x 4 ft panels. At a minimum we would like to replace...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post May 24, 2011
kitchen cabinet installation

How do I install a set of wall cabinets if there are no studs between the two corners ?...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post April 28, 2011
How do I insulate to keep heat from a stove top from affecting wine and vegtables stored underneath?

I have a chosen cabinet and a stove top that I would like to install together I want to make sure that the vegtables and the wine that I store underneath the stovetop will not be affected by the heat. Since I...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post August 4, 2011
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