Discussion Forum
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ballparking a figure for a gut renovation
Hi, Anyone know of a good way to do a very rough estimate for a gut renovation on a 3 story home of only about 2000 sq/ft total. I know…
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profitability and fields of home renovation
Hi, Has anyone ever come across a document/research that lists that best areas of profit in construction. i.e. kitchen remodeling vs. landscaping, painting to tile. been searching for some sort…
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A good Workers’ Comp broker in NY?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good broker for a workers' comp policy in NY? I'm planning to get my Home Improvement Contractor license and it requires my having a comp…
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Restoring Old Shot Windows or Buying New Andersen’s Double Glazed
I've got a project where the original windows on a old row house need to be replaced. They're double hung and have the old pocket weights. Nice charm, but very…
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how much to pay for laying tile
Hi, I bought some tile and am figuring out how much to pay for it to be installed on a concrete floor in my basement. There's a drain in the…
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New Floor Poly Fix…..
Hi, I just had an old floor stained and oil polyed by a contractor. I painted a small wall by myself and taped down some plastic with blue painters tape…
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Can I Install wood molding at top of exterior stucco wall…
I've a stucco house that has a 5" piece of trim that wraps around the tops of all the exterior stucco walls. I'd like to add a painted wooden cove…
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Cost Effective Weatherization of Old Windows…..
I just restored a few old windows and plan to weatherize the jambs with some v seal weatherstrip. I'm sure it's not the best, but it's pretty cheap. Only problem…
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Router Bit suggestions please….
I have to duplicate some exterior molding. Can anyone suggest a bit to get to make the following pieces? Also a cost effective wood recommendation would be much welcomed. Thx…
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Cost Effective Exterior Wood for Corbels and Window Molding???
I'm looking to replace some corbels and molding on the front house, located in the North East. Can anyone recommend a good moderately priced wood that I can use and…