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bmancanfly - 2009-04-18 17:12:00 [In: Furniture | Remodeling & Renovation | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]

I'm opening a wall between two rooms. The neW opening will be 12' 8". I have a header span table and it indicates that the maximum span for a 4" X 12" header is 12'. The header is only going to s...

rubber base moulding [10 articles]

gpsman - 2009-10-25 21:26:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | How To's | Remodeling & Renovation | ]

I got a volunteer, but he don't know what he's doing, and I can't tell him. It ain't sticking too good and the out corners are a mess. Who got the tips? Thanks! ----- - gpsman ...

Garage into Welding Shop [20 articles]

Tony - 2009-10-24 08:28:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Remodeling & Renovation | ]

Would there be any building code applicable if I want to section off part of my garage for a small welding business? Or is this something I get business insurance for and they tell me the specs.?...

What would you do with this shower? [7 articles]

I'm thinking of re-doing a shower stall that is currently tiled, and I want a smooth surface without tiles (I don't care how nice the latest whiz-bang grout is). The bathroom doorway is fairly narr...

framing around ductwork: before/after pics [8 articles]

Mikepier - 2009-10-24 10:03:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Construction & Design | Remodeling & Renovation | ]

A few weeks ago I asked advice on framing around my ductwork in a room I am renovating in my basement. I originally was going to leave the ductwork as is, but after some thought I decided to tackle ...

Kitchen Remodel [11 articles]

I want to remodel a kitchen that has too much cabinet space for the size the home is. It's a 2/2 (total sf 1200 or less) and has cabinets enough for a 4/2 home. Is there a good way to cut down on t...

Water Pressure Issue [21 articles]

aj - 2009-11-15 15:23:00 [In: Bathrooms | Contracting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Remodeling & Renovation | ]

I recently had a pipe break in my powder room downstairs. The pipe was fixed rather quickly. This room is being renovated now, so there is no running water in there. However, we are experienc...

Kitchen cabinet warehouse remodel. (under 5k?) [5 articles]

Below are the pictures of my current kitchen that is the original when the home was built in 1985. I plan on trying to do the complete remode with some type of upgraded countertop for less than 5k. ...