It didn't cost much at all compared to the above.A little bit off topic, but Westwood is interesting as well because they are trying to convert Morrison road, the road that cuts diagonally through the neighborhood into a cultural district.

For a permanent solution of the bulging walls, the Engineer recommended a system of steel shoring and diagonal braces be installed in the basement under the floor and against the building foundation. 

I must admit, I am struggling a little on this one.We already made an offer on the home and the counter was decent, still keeping us below initial asking price.The offer was with indication that we would be doing an independent home inspection, always a smart idea.At first visit to property, there was concern on the diagonal/zig zagging lines in the walls, the few gaping holes where the stairs meet the home – evidence that the staircases had at one point pulled away/separated from the home.This cracking is by no means just settling, my limited knowledge of home construction was telling me, this here was a structural issue.But wait….. there’s more!

(If not - then it's a major mess, best left for professionals to untangle.)Under this scenario, here is how you should have handled the sale:From the sale proceeds, reimburse each other for your respective contributions to the closing costs.Whatever is left - split 50/50.For taxes, each of you will report half of the sales proceeds, adjusted for the combined closing costs.If you can go back and do it this way - your economic parity will be intact, and so will be your tax reporting.

If it is tan get 4x4 tubmled traveltine (tan color called walnut) install on diagonal direction with some 2x2 dark brown inserts like metal finish.Another suggestion is to run a row of 4x4 tubled travertine the2" border on top of that then continue 4x4" tubled travertine in diagonal direction!

For example, tile flooring i got the second cheapest put diagonal in a very expensive home and it looked amazing.

The two bedroom windows above the garage have some kind of diagonal strips on them but that comes off I think.

I spent last weekend tiling the porch of one of my properties in the diagonal/tile style as a challenge and that's something, to me, that is fun and rewarding.The reason I posted this in "Off Topic" is because this is a bit tongue-in-cheek and a bit serious too!

As far as Tile I put the 2nd to lowest tile in a very expensive home, I put it diagonal, gv perception of a more expensive look.

Diagonal lines in photos help draw the viewer in.For the kitchen, take away the towels and stuff on the counter.