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Hello all,My duplex has h/w floor under cheap and stained carpet. I'm thinking of refinishing the h/w floor and maybe not putting carpet anymore...or skip refinishing and put better quality carpet to lower expenses? S...
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I am working on a fix and hold project and need to make some flooring decisions. I generally use contractors or labor to do the work and I provide the materials. No sense paying them to go and pick up the materials ...
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Installing a new glass block window in the main hallway bathroom really added a nice touch, but the tile choices from Home Depot are what really put the upstairs bathroom “over the top.” Just look at the before and...
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I have been installing tile in the showers when I reno my rentals. It is a bit of a pain and somewhat expensive. Has anyone used the lowes or HD shower inserts. They seem affordable, anywhere from 350-900 for the s...
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I'm debating if tiling the master bath shower is better than a plastic surround. It measures 32 x 32, 72 sq. feet, in a VERY small bathroom in an inverted L shape. The main hall bath has a soaking tub and shower,...
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A tub in my unit has had paint chipping for the last year. I have tried using the paint sealer that's available in Home Depot, but it only seems to last around 8 months before it start chipping away again. The chippin...
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The owner had a french drain installed on the perimeter, but they also have raised plywood on the floor.
Has anyone seen this before? Any insight you can provide would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Just bought a 2bd/1ba house I plan to rent out. I am probably going to split the 2nd floor loft so that there is 3 bedrooms.
I think there is value in adding a 2nd full bathroom in the finished basement.
I am wonde...
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Hello all, I'm doing an approximate 1200 sq ft DIY install of Lumber Liquidators Tranquility XD LVP 4mm flooring over a concrete slab. The house is currently my primary residence but will likely become a rental in t...
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Hello everyone I'm working on a project. I'm having 2 open livable loft space. My contractor suggested that i put ceramic heated tiles which I will on the ground level but the upstairs I want a more rustic look as the...