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16 May 2011 | 8 replies
Make sure the siding is at least 8 inches above grade, ensure that there is no untreated wood in contact with soil or foundation, check any exposed studs for damage, check any exterior trim/sills that come close to the ground, etc.Also, certain areas of the country are more termite prone than others.
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11 February 2010 | 16 replies
Also, have any shrubs obscuring the front of the house trimmed down.
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2 December 2022 | 14 replies
Putting a few small nail holes in a wall is ordinary; putting four lag bolts into a wall or 100 staples into the window trim is not ordinary.I have no idea where your investment is, so I can't give you State-specific assistance.
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26 September 2019 | 27 replies
Unless the property owner had been given notice about a defect related to the tree, or if he/she/they happened to be out there trimming the tree or something when it happened, the owner will not be found liable.
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19 December 2021 | 4 replies
My current fav for wall color is SW aesthetic white in satin with Behr ultra white semi-gloss trim paint.
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29 January 2018 | 20 replies
First I look for BB under carpets and behind baseboard trim.
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3 September 2016 | 3 replies
.- Roof & General Water Leak problem, Mould, Radon, InsulationGeneral Repair - To be done by local Contractors- Painting - Trims, Ceilings, Doors & Frames, Windows- Sheet Rock, Dry Wall, Wall damages, Door Frame damages- Caulking in Kitchen, Bathrooms- Plumbing - Water Leaks in walls/ ceiling, Water runs freely, cold/ hotvalves, pipes under vanities and kitchen, invisible pipes- Stair Railings, Decks- Electrical - Fixtures, wires, insulation- Professional Clean up in the endStandard Items - can be done by home improvement franchises-New AppliancesFlooring - Wood, Carpet, TilesKitchen - Countertops, CabinetsBathrooms - Seats, Tubs, VanitiesHVAC - Water Boiler, Air conditioning
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22 September 2015 | 1 reply
Trimming the shrubbery, mowing the lawn, and planting a few flowers can add a lot of appeal to your property.
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1 August 2011 | 9 replies
They need full exterior as in siding and windows, gutters and trim.
1 June 2015 | 12 replies
Exterior Doors and windows: 7500Exterior Stone: 10,000Exterior Siding: 15,000Lighting : 3200Plumbing Fixtures: 1500Fireplace: 1500Interior Doors: 1800Cabinets/Countertops: 11,500Flooring: 15,000Interior trim: 10,000Appliances: 3500Garage doors: 2500 togetherLandscaping: 3500