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user's latest post:
How to shave Ridged Board...
Published (2009-12-31 16:18:00)
The tool Worthy refers to is called a sureform,(spelling?), and is commonly used by drywallers to tidy up the cuts made on wallboard. They are also used by surfboard shapers on the styrofoam inners of a board before resining/fiberglassing. You can find them in most any hardware/lumberyard that sells drywall hanging tools or at a masonry/drywall supplier that sells tools. I agree the best and cleanest approach would be to simply fur out the...
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I'm needing help with DH
Published (2009-12-31 15:06:00)
((((HUGS)))). Sounds like a lot to be dealing with! Perhaps he's got the holiday blues on top of the money worries, etc. Are you guys intending to live in the farmhouse when it's done? And sell your current home? Or sell the farmhouse? Or keep both? You can always tell him you guys are doing your best to stimulate the economy. The contractor appreciates the work he's got and the new appliances will be built by people who...
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2nd floor remodel. Need...
Published (2009-12-30 14:30:00)
Try Craigslist. There are many out of work architects.
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Does anyone else second guess...
Published (2009-12-31 09:50:00)
I'm still second-guessing and I have been in my project for six years now. I have been methodically remodeling rooms in a 2000sq.ft. house. Some tips I have: be sure things like tile, sheetrock texture, windows, and counter surfaces are timeless so they won't go out of style in a few years. These items are difficult to replace and may make it tough to sell your house some day. Paint color choices can easily be fixed as can most...
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Generally saying hello and...
Published (2010-01-01 18:27:00)
WOW, I wrote a really long post and it disappeared...when I have time, will have to come back re-write it!
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I'm needing help with DH
Published (2010-01-01 14:00:00)
I feel the need to apologize to your husband for my having read this whole embarrassing expos?.
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I'm needing help with DH
Published (2010-01-01 03:26:00)
I think the fibromyalgia is playing a larger role in what's happening than both of you may realize. To quote another web site: Fibromyalgia has been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety." I can totally understand his concern with his health, age and worry of finances........especially if his health should get unexpectedly worse. Since his anxiety and...
user's latest post:
Generally saying hello and...
Published (2009-12-29 19:41:00)
I'm back and when I can figure out how to upload some pics, I will share my "fun" experiences as well. Firsthouse, where are you in California, - I'm in Costa Mesa and so true . . . many of the these "ranch style" homes do need work. I do love living in a single story home though.
user's latest post:
Renovation = rip off
Published (2009-12-29 17:23:00)
Um, why did you continue after it bacame obvious she was not competent?
user's latest post:
Renovation = rip off
Published (2009-12-30 00:16:00)
Macv, I left out some details. I could have fired the old designer and gone with the new one entirely without going through the process of filing again. However, the old designer used Microstrategy but the new architect used Auto-Cad. The old one tried converting to Auto-cad several times but the new one could not access the main plan which needed to be modified. After several attempts, I decided to just have the new one do the plans and the...
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Latest active threads on Remodeling::
Started 1 day, 10 hours ago (2010-01-02 12:26:00)
by sandnat
Pic of where we want to build the walls.
Started 2 days, 1 hour ago (2010-01-01 21:07:00)
by sombreuil_mongrel
Cats-paw nail puller for a start. If the layout is correct, maybe just cut the top & bottom plates loose and move until correct with the persuader (3 lb hammer). If the layout was wrong, figure out how and where, and pull nails. Studs are too expensive to tear out and start over. Casey
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-26 07:51:00)
by johnorange
enfait, I suggest staying with the contractor you already have experience with. If his charges are fair and he does good work, you should get your money's worth. If you get a by-the-job bid and he finds out late that he didn't bid high enough to cover his expected profit, he might not do as quality a job as he might otherwise do. I have done most of my remodeling myself and have learned lots ...
Started 3 days, 12 hours ago (2009-12-31 10:22:00)
by sierraeast
If the doors are exposed to the elements, the most important issue regardless of whether you trim it out with wood, or stucco patch to match the existing, is that it is properly flashed/sealed behind it all before covering it up. I'll be installing a window in a stucco exterior wall in a few days and I asked how the homeowner wanted it finished, they chose to match up the stucco. A trick I've ...
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-12-23 21:58:00)
by kellykath
I'm new too, Karen and will be lurking daily as " misery loves company". We started a major remodel early August. Roof paper was added today. Raised all ceilings except for two rooms. Will post pix later. Gutted most of the house and probably should have gutted it all with what we have done to it at this point. Can't wait to hear about your contractor's reply. Good luck. Kelly
Started 3 days, 7 hours ago (2009-12-31 15:06:00)
by karen_belle
((((HUGS)))). Sounds like a lot to be dealing with! Perhaps he's got the holiday blues on top of the money worries, etc. Are you guys intending to live in the farmhouse when it's done? And sell your current home? Or sell the farmhouse? Or keep both? You can always tell him you guys are doing your best to stimulate the economy. The contractor appreciates the work he's got and the new...
Started 5 days, 11 hours ago (2009-12-29 11:07:00)
by sierraeast
You might post this over at the kitchen forum. It's my understanding that there are great layout folks over there with great advise!
Started 3 days, 21 hours ago (2009-12-31 01:00:00)
by homebound
I don't think it's shaved wide and thin like that, but maybe a large bow saw would do it. Or a really long serrated bread knife. Or an old electric carving knife.
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Hot threads for last week on Remodeling::
Started 6 days, 4 hours ago (2009-12-28 18:02:00)
by sierraeast
What is your concern with the existing foundation and veneering new concrete? You could use pressure treated runners ripped and scribed with 3/4" exterior tongue and groove plywood as a sub floor, but you are going to want to get a reputable carpenter in there that knows what they are doing in order to get a decent/flat surface. Going over the existing is going to mean scribing each runner ...
Started 5 days, 5 hours ago (2009-12-29 17:23:00)
by handymac
Um, why did you continue after it bacame obvious she was not competent?
Started 2 weeks, 2 days ago (2009-12-17 23:58:00)
by worthy
In my role as an equity mortgage lender, I coincidentally have on my desk an appraisal of a modest 1970s suburban home in which the main floor is entirely ceramic tiles. The appraiser notes that this is a "negative feature." If, perchance, the loan goes sour and I end up with the house, I'm factoring in the cost of covering the tiles in carpet or laminate. Indeed, in a house I partially ...
Started 5 days, 16 hours ago (2009-12-29 06:10:00)
by christophern
I have to say no one would be showing up Christmas day( or any other day for that matter) unannounced at any remodel job in my home.I realize it is hard to get workers to show up but come on Christmas???
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-12-23 21:58:00)
by kellykath
I'm new too, Karen and will be lurking daily as " misery loves company". We started a major remodel early August. Roof paper was added today. Raised all ceilings except for two rooms. Will post pix later. Gutted most of the house and probably should have gutted it all with what we have done to it at this point. Can't wait to hear about your contractor's reply. Good luck. Kelly
Started 3 days, 7 hours ago (2009-12-31 15:06:00)
by karen_belle
((((HUGS)))). Sounds like a lot to be dealing with! Perhaps he's got the holiday blues on top of the money worries, etc. Are you guys intending to live in the farmhouse when it's done? And sell your current home? Or sell the farmhouse? Or keep both? You can always tell him you guys are doing your best to stimulate the economy. The contractor appreciates the work he's got and the new...
Started 5 days, 21 hours ago (2009-12-29 01:34:00)
by annz
I don't know where he's getting the measurements. If you go to the HD site, you'll see the jambs for all their interior doors are a little over 4 1/2". Maybe he was looking at exterior doors for 2x6 stud walls?? Ask for another salesperson or......visit your local retail door store. I usually get better selections and prices there.
Started 1 year, 7 months ago (2008-05-24 21:49:00)
by chmg
I was thinking about building a cupola like some Cape Cod style houses have to install a whole house fan in. F.Y.I. according to the DOE fans shouldn't be louder than 2 sones, which is about 35.8Db. http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/document s/pdfs/whole_house_energy_checklist-766.pdf A sone to Db conversion is at: http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculatorSonephon.ht m
Started 3 days, 21 hours ago (2009-12-31 01:00:00)
by homebound
I don't think it's shaved wide and thin like that, but maybe a large bow saw would do it. Or a really long serrated bread knife. Or an old electric carving knife.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-26 07:51:00)
by johnorange
enfait, I suggest staying with the contractor you already have experience with. If his charges are fair and he does good work, you should get your money's worth. If you get a by-the-job bid and he finds out late that he didn't bid high enough to cover his expected profit, he might not do as quality a job as he might otherwise do. I have done most of my remodeling myself and have learned lots ...
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