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1 June 2016 | 3 replies
Going to attempt to summarize everything up to this point.Current Stage of construction: FramingWe purchased this lot about 3 years ago for $6000Have built 3 homes in this same neighborhood, this is our 4thTook about 6 months of re-zoning to allow for a variance in the rear of the property so we could maximize the size of the home, mainly to accomadate a master bedroom downstairsLot was vacant, cleared out a few trees and started on the foundation, concrete slabAltered the plan a bit so that the patio faced east instead of north, thus making it open to the patio.Project Description: 2-story home, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 office, 1 game room/4th bed2808 sqft, Lot 6,568 sqft
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1 June 2016 | 3 replies
There are some drainage issues that need to be addresses with the french drainage system that is installed in the concrete patio out back.
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30 May 2016 | 0 replies
Also wood siding on the outside is wearing out, needs to be replaced, looks like they patched it in places with plastic sidding.
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27 July 2016 | 2 replies
A lot of people like having canals in the backyard for casual fishing and can be a peaceful environment when a patio is set up properly.
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28 February 2016 | 26 replies
Unless you wish to pay for a lot of plastic surgery or pretend to be someone you aren't get over it.
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20 February 2016 | 9 replies
They exist in both plastic and metal, but I think I'd use plastic in a bathroom.
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5 March 2016 | 7 replies
It doesn't cost me much if any more, just some plastic, masks and paperwork.
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5 March 2016 | 4 replies
you could actually put plastic up before the studs and then staple and. duct tape , then use regular insulation . i guess depends on what its being used for and where you live as well . i have seen kits on eBay and amazon , may not be worth it ????
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22 January 2016 | 14 replies
We did not charge him for it, because our contractor cleared it with one of those long plastic snake things and removed a clump of hair.