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Questions Answered

• What are some tricks to make a small kitchen appear or seem larger?
  Posted in Kitchen on Jul 7, 2010
• Any thoughts on using unlicensed contractors?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Jun 7, 2010
• If you were looking for a house that would be a good fixer upper, what would you look for?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Jun 15, 2010
• Is it possible to add a liveable basement to a new portion of home that is adjacent to a home that already has a "storm" basement under it?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Jun 30, 2010
• Which should i do first hang paneling or lay carpet
  Posted in Flooring on Jun 16, 2010
• Is grout sealer necessary?
  Posted in Bathroom on Jun 7, 2010
• What are questions that homeowners should probably ask before doing a major remodel, but never do?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Jun 7, 2010
• What are common causes of job delays during remodeling projects?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Jun 7, 2010
• What are the advantages and disadvantage to drop-in and under-mount sinks?
  Posted in Bathroom on Jun 2, 2010
• How can you be sure a contractor is in good financial condition (i.e. not about to go bankrupt)?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Jun 2, 2010
• What are common mistakes that lead to a second story addition looking tacked on?
  Posted in Additions on Jun 2, 2010
• How do contractors typically take payment? Some upfront, some later?
  Posted in Other Remodels on May 27, 2010
• What's the best way to make sure you get a top contractor?
  Posted in Other Remodels on May 27, 2010
• Is it worth it to buy a metric wrench set?
  Posted in Other Remodels on May 20, 2010
• What are the advantages/disadvantages to going with a design-build firm, rather than a separate architect and contractor or builder?
  Posted in Other Remodels on May 17, 2010
• What is the typical house value added by remodeling a bathroom?
  Posted in Bathroom on Jan 20, 2010
• I am remodeling a bathroom. Is it better to go with cultured marble or acrylic overlay for the bathroom shower?
  Posted in Bathroom on May 21, 2010
• If you want to do a black and white pattern floor in your kitchen, what types of tiles are generally used?
  Posted in Kitchen on May 23, 2010
• Do professionals think Lowe's or Home Depot is better?
  Posted in Other Remodels on May 13, 2010
• Are there cleaning products and techniques that will keep a bathroom shower in better shape over time?
  Posted in Bathroom on May 6, 2010
• I want to remove old tile from the walls, but I was told that the mastic may contain asbestos.
  Posted in Bathroom on May 10, 2010
• Do electric or gas ovens use more energy? Which costs more? Which causes more pollution?
  Posted in Kitchen on May 10, 2010
• I'm squaring off my pony wall, 7" ledge, so I have a flat wall for mounted TV and fireplace. Should I insulated the space behind my false wall.
  Posted in Other Remodels on May 3, 2010
• Any good, affordable tips for enhancing curb appeal?
  Posted in Outdoors on Mar 4, 2010
• Haven't replaced my gutters in years. Any reason to replace them now, such as innovation in gutter design or technology?
  Posted in Outdoors on May 2, 2010
• Porcelain slate tiles are more high-end than real slate tiles?
  Posted in Bathroom on Apr 13, 2010
• Is there a way to water proof my hardwood for my kitchen?
  Posted in Kitchen on May 4, 2010
• When is the best time of year to do remodels on a house? Do people typical do remodels during the spring and summer?
  Posted in Other Remodels on Apr 25, 2010
• How does adding an addition affect your real estate taxes? What do you have to do to determine the new amount of taxes you need to pay?
  Posted in Additions on Apr 7, 2010
• What are the pluses and minus of hardwood floors upstairs?
  Posted in Flooring on Nov 14, 2009
• Porcelain tile vs. ceramic for a kitchen floor? Some say ceramic isn't durable enough for a floor. True? False?
  Posted in Flooring on Dec 17, 2009
• How do you fix squeaky / creaking steps?
  Posted in Flooring on Apr 12, 2010
• What are the pluses and minuses of granite counters in the bathroom?
  Posted in Bathroom on Nov 10, 2009
• Putting in a glass mosaic backsplash - Is this really something you should be doing yourself?
  Posted in Kitchen on Jan 25, 2010
• How much does an architect charge to design an addition?
  Posted in Additions on Feb 22, 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?
  Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Feb 19, 2010
• Besides loss of storage space, are there any concerns with finishing an attic?
  Posted in Additions on Jan 25, 2010
• How do I cut tiles?
  Posted in Bathroom on Jan 27, 2010
• How much does it cost to replace a glass shower door?
  Posted in Bathroom on Jan 29, 2010
• How much would it cost to have a dishwasher installed in our condo?
  Posted in Kitchen on Jan 29, 2010
• What is the technical definition of a soaking tub? Length? Number of gallons?
  Posted in Bathroom on Dec 10, 2009
• What's special about a cast iron tub? Is it the thermal properties?
  Posted in Bathroom on Dec 8, 2009
• Big tiles or small tiles in our new kitchen? Do big tiles really make a kitchen look bigger?
  Posted in Kitchen on Nov 14, 2009
• We are half way through a remodel and wondering if we should give a holiday tip to the contractor and his crew. Tough economy here and think it would
  Posted in Other Remodels on Dec 16, 2009
• Want to put pendant lighting in my kitchen. Is this something I can do myself?
  Posted in Kitchen on Dec 19, 2009
• Do composite decks, such as trex, stand up better to extreme heat and extreme cold?
  Posted in Outdoors on Nov 10, 2009
• What the best flooring option for a kitchen remodel?
  Posted in Kitchen on Jan 1, 2010
• Can you get the same tile in different shapes?
  Posted in Bathroom on Nov 13, 2009
• How long does it take to finish a basement?
  Posted in Additions on Sep 19, 2009
• What grade of lumber to use?
  Posted in Additions on Aug 22, 2009

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