What is a realistic budget for bathroom remodel?
Posted February 27th, 2009armatose asked: I need to gut out the bathroom and replace everything. The only fixture I could or want to save is the toilet, which is the cheapest to replace. The floors and walls have water damage and cannot be salvaged. Plus, after putting insulation in the crawlspace, we found that the sewage pipe needs [...]
How much will it cost to remodel a 900sq ft condo in the DC area?
Posted February 26th, 2009SOS_Naija asked: This is in an average area. Nothing expensive. Just nice upgrades. I have an idea of materials but was wondering about labor and the best way to go about it. Is it better to hire a contractor to do everything or break down the job with several contractors?Powered by Yahoo Answers
Planning a remodel: how do I know whether I can remove a wall or not?
Posted February 25th, 2009L T asked: I want to make part of my house into an efficiency apartment that I can rent out. To make it nice I would need to move some walls. But how do I know if the existing walls are weight bearing or not?? I assume that would greatly influence the [...]
How can I ‘remodel’ my kitchen cabinets with little money and no experience?
Posted February 23rd, 2009Inexperienced Kitchen Remodeler asked: The cabinets are 20 years old, light/med oak….no knobs, old hardware and what looks almost like contact paper on the sides. Tried to clean one section of one cabinet with a wood cleaner…and it’s now much lighter than the rest of the cabinets. The countertop is 80’s oak look [...]
How illegal is it to remodel the entire inside of a house without getting a building permit?
Posted February 17th, 2009live fast, die fun asked: What are the consequences of not getting one?Powered by Yahoo Answers
When I remodel my kitchen, I will most likely remove the drywall in order to expose the brick where the stove ?
Posted February 15th, 2009mira a asked: is now situated. Since this is an old house, I’m sure there is plaster underneath the drywall. Prior to installing the cabinets, is it better to skim coat the plaster if needed, or should I put up drywall again.
What would you do in a 90 year old house?
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A great opportunity, what or how to remodel a small 19 room motel?
Posted February 13th, 2009ashers629 asked: This is a great opportunity, this 19 room motel that just barley makes enough money to run itself. I have the chance to spend other peoples money and remodel it. What would be some great ideas, themes, or unique things I could do. The sky is the limit. Really appreciate ideas. What would [...]
How much to remodel a 700 square foot apt in NYC?
Posted February 12th, 2009Webby10003 asked: Here are the specs: I have a 700 square foot, 20X35 wood frame apartment that I want to completely redo. I need new bathroom, new bedrooms, (two small ones),new floors, new kitchen, new layout. I want to flip-flop the placement of the Kitchen and Bathroom, so plumbing will be relatively near [...]
House appraised at 450K My debt is 200k s my equity is 250k. is it profitable to remodel and resell?
Posted February 12th, 2009tony a asked: I would like to remodel into a sort of macmansion.I can easily get a loan for the 150K and I am very handy.Most of the work will be done by me and my crew. House located in alexandria, fairfax county, Northern VA 12 miles from DC. Looking for the next [...]
Can anyone tell me on what I would be looking at to remodel my home?
Posted February 10th, 2009kimberly w asked: I am in the middle of selling 3 of my properties to remodel my grandmothers home. It is a beautiful victorian home with 12 ft. ceilings, and 10 ft. columns it’s a beautiful home but there are a few problem with this home. I have one small bathroom, it has no dining [...]