Duke City Fixer-Upper

carpet cleaners

There's a million in the yellow pages. Any recommendations based on personal experience?

Started by bf 15 hours ago.

Cabinets for Sale 1 Reply

For sale: Ash cabinets, brand new - customer changed mind. Solid wood doors. From Superior Woodworking, designed for 12 foot wall, u-shaped room. Buy whole set, or seller will piece out. Great for ...

Started by Kelly. Last reply by Kelly Nov 7.

Plant growing under bathroom sink! 5 Replies

I'll try to be concise: a yr and some ago, I had my kitchen redone & some of the plumbing was moved. As a result, my bathroom sink, which backs up to where the kitchen sink used to be (with wal...

Tagged: bizarre shit, plant, bathroom sink

Started by Christie Mc. Last reply by Christie Mc Oct 30.

New Concrete Driveway 3 Replies

My driveway is buckled and crumbling, and is pretty much in a state of disrepair. Does anyone know what a good price is for old concrete removal and putting in a new driveway? I realize that size p...

Tagged: cost, cement, concrete, driveway

Started by Christie Mc. Last reply by Lee Oct 18.

Leveling out some dirt 3 Replies

We've started landscaping our long-a-work-in-progress backyard a couple of weeks ago, and we're at a point where we need some help. The yard has a huge groove with berms at both ends worn in it by ...

Started by J-Fro. Last reply by J-Fro Oct 14.

Insulated floors? 7 Replies

Anybody else have wood floors with a crawl space underneath? As the weather turns cold I'm increasingly noticing the fact that there's simply two layers of cross-sectional wood separating me from 5...

Started by Brendan. Last reply by Tiefa Oct 11.

Putting in a patio (due to erosion problems) 2 Replies

Hi all, I live in the east mountains and I have some bad erosion that's taking my current walk ways away from the house. As a result, I am going to have to rip these out and put in a much bigger p...

Started by Talia Freedman. Last reply by Talia Freedman Oct 8.

Window replacement contractors 7 Replies

I'm looking to replace my old casement windows with something more energy efficient. I'm always seeing ads for Renewal by Andersen around but I hate to go with a company just because they advertise...

Started by Dan Ehrig. Last reply by Camian Oct 6.

Non-toxic Paints!

Hi All, Just letting you all know that I specialize in using non-toxic paints for interiors. Let me know if you would like to set up a free consultation. References available upon request. Thanks...

Tagged: non-toxic, painter, paint

Started by Jason Goldbarg Oct 2.

Adding on to my home 3 Replies

I will be adding on to my home in the near future. The addition planned is about 300 square feet. Master plan is to have a larger master bedroom with a bathroom featuring a jacuzzi tub and tiled sh...

Tagged: addition, home

Started by Ginna Fahrenkrog. Last reply by Camian Sep 30.

Checking Out A Contractor 4 Replies

I thought it would be helpful to have a place to collect tips on how best to check out a contractor before you hire them. References are important, of course, but don't necessarily reveal much usef...

Started by ZachB. Last reply by ramon t Sep 9.

Help - local sources for used brick? 6 Replies

I'm looking for used red brick to pave sections of my backyard. Used, not new. I've come up with plenty of sources for the new stuff, but that is not what I'm looking for. Once I've got that figur...

Started by Barelas Babe. Last reply by Camian Aug 13.

How to fix swamp cooler chirp? 2 Replies

Wondering if anyone has any hints for fixing a swamp cooler squeak or chirp? This does not sound like a loud squeal or seem to be a belt problem. Sometimes oil does help, but not for very long. Rea...

Started by suzanne. Last reply by suzanne Jul 1.

Where can I find cheap, overstock, recycled building material? 5 Replies

My wife and I are replacing the flooring in our home. We are searching for alternatives to carpet (wood, tile, ect...) We are planning on doing the work ourselves, and we are hoping to find the mat...

Tagged: wood, recycled, building, materials, Stone

Started by Dominic Knipfing. Last reply by Chartreuse Jun 24.

Advice on Painting Stucco 1 Reply

My house has painted stucco (bought it that way) which is now starting to peel off (paint only) in spots. Beneath the paint is a chalky white color, and frankly, it looks like hell contrasted w/ th...

Tagged: advice, temporary, stucco, paint

Started by Christie Mc. Last reply by Chett Ray, the Realtor Jun 22.

Porcelain Tub / Sink Reglazing 2 Replies

Has anyone had this done? if so what was your experience, and do you have a referral?

Started by JeSais. Last reply by RivetGang Jun 12.

floor jack and stands

Not a home query, but an automobile one. Before I go out and buy a floor jack and some stands, I'd like to see if I can borrow a set. I have a 4x4 truck, so I'm looking for a 2+ ton jack and 3 ton ...

Started by Pete Gomez Jun 10.

stucco 3 Replies

anyone have a recommendation for a stucco guy or gal? It would be nice to avoid the big companies with their big bills. Thanks hb

Started by hb. Last reply by jeff May 30.

House addition pricing? 6 Replies

All over the neighborhood I see people are attaching a new garage, putting a second story on their home, and otherwise expanding their formerly modest homes. Has anybody done this and can you talk ...

Started by Brendan. Last reply by Mom Of Two May 17.

source for "non-traditional" gutter downspots? 12 Replies

I don't want to spend a ton of money, but am looking for ANYTHING BUT the "fluted, regular old" white lengths of downspout at the Lowe's/HD's of the world. I thought about using PVC (ABC Seamless ...

Tagged: downspout, gutters

Started by Masshole in Fringecrest. Last reply by Brendan May 16.