Forum: Remodel Forum

I am basically finishing a basement in a 1915 Bungalow. The area I'm working on is directly below two bedrooms and will be used primarily for our TV/Media/Game room. I have 2x8 floor joists and I am having to fur the ceiling height down by 1-1/2" to get around electrical/plumbing/etc, so I don't...

After installing a pre-hung steel door, I found that the interior wall bows out past the door frame. At the highest spot, about halfway down the wall, the drywall bows out about 3/8"" past the frame. How should I install the moulding around the door frame? Should I try to shave down the wall or...

I am going to be laying 18x18 travertine tile in our kitchen and dining room. Is there any "rule of thumb" on layout where the tile meets hardwood or in a doorway?

1980's single story home with original gutters and downspouts. The finish is shot and I have to clean off mold and mildew every two or three months. A lot of the nail and ferrule brackets are failed or sagging as is the gutter in spots. In addition the previous owner thought that enough caulk would...

I have a 20 year old home with insulated aluminum double hung windows. They have screens on the outside and glass , moveable and removable storm windows on the inside. I have never seen this type window and I would like to get a few for an addition. I cannot find a name or number anywhere. Any...

We're having a skylight installed in our newly built master ensuite bathroom. Trying to choose between electric or manually vented skylight. Electric costs about $500 more than manual, but would be much more convenient. I'm just worried about whether or not the electric is more likely to break....

Are there built-in timers available that can be installed in the wall as a one piece unit that includes a wall receptacle? I have a very unique, wall hanging Christmas tree picture made out of women's costume jewelry in a picture frame that has lights on the tree. As the light cord is behind the...

My basement floor had a water seepage problem for a few years that is now corrected. I've attached some pics that show the floor condition with some of the vinyl tiles removes. The pics show (2) different adhesives (black/tan) remaining on the floor. Pics also show an erosion of the floor that...

My friend Bill McKenzie Bilinda Design does a lot of kitchen remodels and solid surface counter replacements in the Seattle area. http://www.terrylove.com/forums/member.php?38383-BilindaDesign His contact phone number is 425-260-6758 Redmond WA Maybe I can get him to post some of his...

I am going to lay travertine tile over new construction 3/4 inch osb board. The floor joint are engineered web type. What do i need to do in order to start laying tile?

Here is a plain jane dull boring flat linen cabinet in my bathroom that needs to be dressed up for the sale of our house. I was thinking of maybe using some veneer strips of some sort to create a design that would make them pop? Then I would like to finish up with an antique looking glaze or...

Hello, I hope I can get some advice rapidly. I have two major concerns: 1) We selected natural slate tiles (12x12) for our 25 sq ft. bathroom floor. The installer is coming next week. When I looked at the tiles today I noticed that small chips (1/8" to 1/4" approx) of slate come off fairly...

I have a problem with some windows . We've had a lot of rain recently and when I arrive in the morning, water is soaking the inside sills - one even is pooling ((have to soak it up with towels to get the water out ) .All window sills are slanted to outside. All are well caulked all the way...

I am remodeling a 1924 bathroom in Minnesota. The current cabinet is a wall-hung 1960s beauty. Wife would like a classic style inset cabinet. I have taken down the lath+plaster, so it would be easy to frame it in. Obviously, there will be no insulation behind the cabinet--just the exterior...