Thanks for the advice on thickness and underlay for the laminate flooring. 

If the addition support structure is resting on concrete that is only a few inches thick, such as a simple 4" thick patio, sagging and cracking will occur.

Now, if you have a csbinet at the end, and need a new side, the end panel may be too thick.

Any ideas for:-Cleaning thick grease off a tile floor-Removing smells from floor, walls, ceiling-Sealing agent to be used prior to painting or to be mixed with paint-Any other general advice for getting stink out of an old houseThanks for your advice!

And I'm developing the thick skin but I was curious if there is an average on how many it takes to get one accepted (I'm sure I know the answer but humor me please) ?

Somebody pointed out that hardwood thickness when new usually allows for refinishing multiple times.

The stuff is like 6mm thick, and no one can tell the difference when it's done.  

Same for replacing paneling with Sheetrock, lots more finish work at all doors and windows due to thickness of material.

Could probably get by pretty easily with space heaters, window/portable/ductless heat pumps, or a thick blanket.

The tile on my own home is probably about an inch thick and made of concrete so I doubt any hail would damage it and there much less chance wind will blow it off as opposed to light asphalt shingles.If I decide to move there I will be installing tile on my roof, I did see some houses there with tile but most of them were million dollar plus homes.