Discussion Forum
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How do I estimate size of dumpster required?
I'm in escrow on a short sale and am estimating costs to clean up the property so we can live in it. The converted 2-car garage, the side yard, and…
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Short sale purchase issues
I'm thinking about making an offer on an approved short sale in Santa Ana, California. The approved price (previous buyer backed out) is within my budget, and is some 10%…
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Any way to remove soap stan from granite
I think I know the answer to this one, and the answer is "No," but I'll ask anyway. We've got stains on/in granite counters due to dishwashing liquid (kitchen) and…
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My first Sketchup exercise
I want to build loft beds for my fiance's two sons, ages 8 and 12. I tried using the Sketchup 5 free trial once before Google bought them, but really…
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How do you tell the difference
How do you tell the difference between real granite countertops and countertops made of some kind of composite containing ground-up stone in it (like quartz)? The countertop in our new…
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I don’t think I really want to know…
Moved in this month to a rental house in Mission Viejo CA. We've been using the shower in the hall bath, because the flow in the master bath was low…
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I know this has been asked before…
My DF told an illiterate (literally, can't read either English or Spanish) worker/friend that it was OK to use an old tube of silicone caulk that was in the laundry…
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Difference bet. vinyl and linoleum?
How do you tell the difference between linoleum and sheet vinyl flooring? I always assumed I had sheet vinyl, but the home inspection report (I'm etting ready to sell) says…
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Painting an aluminum awning
Doing cosmetic work to sell my home in Oakland CA... The house is a 1919 bungalow, with later addition of aluminum awnings over the living room window and front and…
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How to find a “Settlement Agent”
Well, after over two years of looking, I finally have a new job in southern California - starts March 10. Now, I need to sell my house in Oakland. Prices…