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Seeking Contractor for New Roof & Expansion
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on April 19, 2008
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This is new to my husband and I. We need advise on questions to ask a contractor and some referrals. Our roof is leaking and we want to expand the upstairs rooms at th...
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- Call my husband, Ken. He's a license builder, hands on, and has over 20 years experience. Kasper Construction: ###-###-####.
- S., Angie's list just started a little while ago for the greater detroit area, but it sounds like something you might do well to join, and use to shop for contracto...
- Hi there, not sure exactly where your located but we have the exact same thing with an indoor pool- room. As much as the kids love it, it's really not used THAT often...
Snakes in the Basement
Asked by B.C. from Omaha
on May 23, 2009
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Has anyone has experience with snakes getting into the basement through cracks in the foundation? My rental house seems to be overrun with snakes and one of my tenant...
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- We had that happen in the house we rented several years back. It was an older home. Only 3 snakes got in that we knew of and they were garden snakes, harmless and my...
- I would call an exterminator. I know moth balls will keep mice and other little varmits out. It's worth a try, it might chase them until the extermintors got there.
- You must find the entry point. There is probably more than one. If you are tearing out the dry wall anyhow, it won't be such a big deal and you may be amazed at what...
Cute Home in Need of Repair to Sale. References?
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on July 20, 2006
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My mom has a home on a woodsy acre lot that needs some tlc. She is widowed and does not have much funds, and so she needs to get out quick. We need to resurface cabine...
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- I know of a Christian Family Man who is an independant contractor. His name is Brian Champlin and he can provide you with many references. He is honest and hardworking...
- L., My husband is an estimator for a foundation repair company and I think he can help you. He used to be a general contractor when we lived in CA, he works with inve...
- L., Where is this home located? We may be looking to buy another house if you are wanting to sell it. My email address is ____@____.com A. S.
Seeking Drywall Repair in Garland
Asked by L.J. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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Does anyone out there have a suggestion for someone to use for sheetrocking and repair of cracks? I have a house I'm preparing to sell in the Garland area that I'll ...
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- Hello, I ahve a friend whose husband does quality construction, repair and remodeling. They live in Garland and are very sweet, dependable and honest. And they have...
- Hello. I needed a few things done around my home from installing a hot water heater to drywall work to other things. I used Gabriel who lives in the Garland area. ...
- Hi Lucinda: My husband does handy man work. He was a paint contractor for 20 years. You may call him at ###-###-####. Thanks.
Any Experience with a Home Remodel?
Asked by N.T. from Chicago
on March 8, 2011
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I would like some advice from anyone that lived through a home remodel. How long did you have to move out? Was it worth it, or looking back, would you rather have sold...
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- It's best to figure out the cost of the remodel on an older home, the value added to it upon completion, versus the cost of a new home. My husband is an architect a...
- In 2005 we put on a 2nd story and in the process gutted the kitchen and main floor bath. In 2009 we turned our basement from a finished space into a related living apa...
- In 2006, I tore off a family room that had been added onto my existing 1922 bungalow. I rebuilt the room then built up over that space and tied into the existing atti...
Black Mold.
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on February 2, 2012
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We knew we had some in the bathroom where the roof is leaking. A few weeks ago when it got cold out the kitchen pipes froze and we had to thaw them. When I opened the...
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- You have to do something -- either get it cleaned up properly or figure out a way to get out of the house. Black mold can cause all kinds of health problems that are v...
- So sorry for your troubles. Talk to a lawyer but not just any lawyer - a real estate lawyer. We bought a house in 2010 and the sellers didn't disclose significant ...
- My plan of action - if I had no extra $$ to spend. 1. call my insurance company and get a clear outline of what they will cover in terms of "mold identification/scree...
Sheetrock Repair & Painting
Asked by P. from Dallas
on June 29, 2007
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for someone to repair some cracks in our walls caused by foundation shifting and repainting, also. Does anyone have a recommendation? Som...
Basement Seepage
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on June 19, 2009
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I have no idea who to call to help with this situation. My backyard floods on the eastside of the property everytime it rains. I have had up to 2 feet of water at ti...
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- Permaseal will come out and give a free estimate. I used them and haven't had any problems since.
- same problem but my fiancee build houses, so first bring in some dirt and and pack it along the wall outside of house up high, then you can buy this tar like stuff pai...
- I think that landscaping should help. Have you called someone to look at your seepage? It may be hydrostatic pressure because of the flooding in back. You can always a...
Half Bathroom
Asked by E.I. from Houston
on June 10, 2011
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Anyone have a half bathroom put it thier house and how much did it cost? Thank you.
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- It depends upon where it is and if it's already plumbed for one...like a basement... If you do a lot of the labor yourself - you can do it for about $1,000...howeve...
- It depends on if the plumbing is there and if not, what kind of foundation you have. I think a slab foundation is much harder to add to than a pier and beam with a cr...
- You could pay anywhere from $1000 (as the previous poster said) if you already have plumbing and do the labor yourself, up to $20,000 or more if you need to reroute pl...
Has Anyone Remodeled a Bathroom or Kitchen?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on June 4, 2011
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My bathroom is falling apart. My kitchen floor is linolium installied 18 years ago, and the countertops aren't looiking very good. It's past time. We were at a fest...
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- Yes it's expensive. Who picks out stuff without considering the price? I'm guessing not you! haha Go to your local home improvement store and look there at stuff, at...
- I personally do NOT feel comfortable working with businesses that run the way you explained....... What we did when we remodeled. We CALLED a few different people ...
- We did a lot ourselves and we did things like go to Home Depot or Lowes and pick out our faucet and sink and then took them to the granite people to cut out the right ...
