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AnswersColes Fine Flooring
San Diego, CA
What are the common plants that I see in center medians?
Expert Answered in Outdoors on Feb 10, 2010
What are the best drought tolerant plants?
Expert Answered in Outdoors on Feb 10, 2010
Big tiles or small tiles in our new kitchen? Do big tiles really make a kitchen look bigger?
Expert Answered in Kitchen on Jan 20, 2010
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AnswersGettum Associates, Inc
Greenwood, IN
How much does an architect charge to design an addition?
Expert Answered in Additions on Feb 23, 2010
I'm staining and sealing some beaded plywood for indoor use. Is it necessary to stain/seal the back of each piece for expansion and contraction?
Expert Answered in Decor & Interior Design on Feb 23, 2010
Besides loss of storage space, are there any concerns with finishing an attic?
Expert Answered in Additions on Feb 16, 2010
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AnswersTimberlake Hardwood Floors
Mount Prospect, IL
What is the Janka hardness rating? And, why do I care?
Expert Answered in Flooring on Nov 17, 2009
What are some recommended brands of hardwood flooring?
Expert Answered in Flooring on Nov 4, 2009
What does it mean if a contractor is NKBA-certified?
Expert Answered in Kitchen on Nov 3, 2009
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AnswersSuperior Stone Inc.
Gilroy, CA
How long after hardwood floors are finished to put down area rugs?
Expert Answered in Flooring on Feb 22, 2010
How much of each width flooring is needed for 1000 sf of 3, 5, and 7 inch?
Expert Answered in Flooring on Feb 20, 2010
Are you supposed to tip a contractor?
Expert Answered in Other Remodels on Jan 8, 2010
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AnswersO'Brien & Sons Construction
Burlingame, CA
Our kitchen was originally a large porch, but the floor was never leveled from the natural grade of the floor. Can it be done now & how?
Expert Answered in Additions on Jan 7, 2010
Should I take the lowest bid on my upcoming second story addition?
Expert Answered in Additions on Aug 22, 2009
How do I avoid being scammed by my contractor?
Expert Answered in Other Remodels on Aug 22, 2009
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AnswersD. S. Long Construction, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Should we live in our new house before we remodel or should we remodel before we move in?
Expert Answered in Other Remodels on Dec 18, 2009
Is wainscoting is going to go out of style? Is it just a fad?
Expert Answered in Decor & Interior Design on Dec 18, 2009
Porcelain tile vs. ceramic for a kitchen floor? Some say ceramic isn't durable enough for a floor. True? False?
Expert Answered in Flooring on Dec 17, 2009
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AnswersSean B. Perkins Painting & Restoration
Burlingame, CA
How much does professional decorative painting cost?
Expert Answered in Decor & Interior Design on Mar 8, 2010
What kind of stones work well for a fireplace?
Expert Answered in Decor & Interior Design on Mar 8, 2010
I'm staining and sealing some beaded plywood for indoor use. Is it necessary to stain/seal the back of each piece for expansion and contraction?
Expert Answered in Decor & Interior Design on Mar 8, 2010
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AnswersNar Fine Carpentry
Carmichael, CA
Any tips for choosing someone to install concrete countertops?
Expert Answered in Kitchen on Feb 1, 2010
Why should I hire an NKBA-certified interior designer?
Expert Answered in Decor & Interior Design on Jan 20, 2010
We have already remodeled and have a stove in an island. Forgot about an exhaust system for ventilation. Anything we can do?
Expert Answered in Kitchen on Jan 7, 2010
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