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Duke City Fixer-Upper

Fix it up, pimp it out, or keep it from sliding into ruin. This group is for people who are working on their Duke City casas. Need tools, advice, or referrals? Post your queries here.

Members: 68
Created By: sophie
Latest Activity: May 13

Discussion Forum

How About Sidewalks?
3 Replies

Even though I'm good with tools and landscaping, I'd prefer to hire someone to rip out my existing sidewalk (front of house to driveway) and replace it (maybe 20 feet), and then extend the sidewalk... Continue

Started by shotsie. Last reply by JJ May 6.

Plaster inside, Stucco outside, cracks in both
8 Replies

Like many of you, I live in a house that was built prior to drywall becoming the standard interior surface for walls and ceilings. I love the way plaster looks- the coved ceilings, the gentle arche... Continue

Started by Brendan. Last reply by Hairy McLairy Apr 9.

Referrals and Advice
1 Reply

HI all. I just joined the group. I am a local Realtor have a large list of people to recommend and I am always looking to make more connections so I can refer the right person for each job. I am al... Continue

Started by Talia Freedman. Last reply by Hazel Thornton Apr 7.

Lawn Care

The other day I was at Home Depot and started eyeing the riding mowers displayed out front. It's not that I have a huge yard (maybe 700sq ft?) but I do seem to posess the magical lawnmower death cu... Continue

Tagged: albuquerque, landscaper

Started by sophie Apr 4

gardens and landscapes!
6 Replies

Don't forget that outdoor spaces fall under home improvement. I can help you with ideas,design and contractors. I specialize in art-friendly and dog-friendly environments. Please check out my web... Continue

Started by simeona gardenaire. Last reply by simeona gardenaire Apr 2.

there's a contractor among us....

So it turns out that Camian is an actual contractor, and an awesome one at that. Just in case you were in the market....

Tagged: contractor, albuquerque

Started by sophie Mar 18

Handyman recommendation
10 Replies

Pretty much everyone I know is looking for a reliable, versatile handyman (or woman) who can handle a variety of odd jobs around the house. I, for instance, could use: 1. Sprinkler repair 2. Baseb... Continue

Tagged: handywoman, handyman, albuquerque

Started by sophie. Last reply by CK Barlow Mar 16.

East-of-the-Mountains Fixers?

Anyone living in an East-Mountain (EM) fixer-upper? My home is 42 years old and nearing the stage at which local realtors apply the euphemism "rustic mountain house." Translation: battered by the e... Continue

Started by Karin Mar 16

Stucco!
2 Replies

Any recommendations for a stucco job? or a price range for a home ~200 cubic yards of wall?

Started by king-bug. Last reply by jeff Mar 14.

Floor furnace to Forced Air conversion!?!
1 Reply

I'd like to get some price ranges for converting a floor furnace to forced air for a small 2 bedroom, ~1000 sq ft home? Any ideas or suggestions of HVAC companies??

Started by king-bug. Last reply by NMGolfHacker Mar 13.

Tile Saw
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I am the friend that has a group of friends all doing DIY tiling projects and we are about to split the cost of a saw and argue about whose garage it will sit in, when it occurred to me that others... Continue

Started by NMBosque. Last reply by Brendan Mar 11.

New to group
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Hey Sophie, thanks for starting the group! I was thinking of doing one myself only calling it Duke City Fixer-Upper. Anyway... Until a couple years ago my wife and I lived in the foothills in a la... Continue

Started by Brendan. Last reply by Mom Of Two Mar 8.

Who's your plumber?
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At some point I'm going to have to replace not one but two toilets. In theory I could do it myself, but I can't help thinking it's more likely to happen (and quickly) if I get someone else to handl... Continue

Tagged: albuquerque, plumber, plumbing

Started by sophie. Last reply by Hairy McLairy Mar 7.

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CK Barlow Comment by CK Barlow on May 1, 2008 at 10:03pm
If anybody wants to see an across-the-room shot of how our kitchen reno turned out, see my page. We definitely love our contractors. They are as silly as they are skilled, which is a nice attribute when you see them daily for several weeks...
 
 

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