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Are high end kitchen appliances worth the extra money?
I am remodeling my kitchen and need to decide which new appliances to buy. I am amazed at the range of costs for kitchen appliances, and do not know how much I should spend. Do you think that expensive appliances are worth the extra cost if I will be selling the house in 5-7 years?
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What might it cost to add a double sink vanity to a bathroom? Currently there is a small vanity with a single sink in the bathroom?
How can I install ceramic tile over exterior concrete?
We have a concrete patio in our back yard that we would like to cover with ceramic tiles. How can I attach the tiles to the existing concrete patio? Can I use regular grout to to fill the gaps in the tile?
Which brand of composite wood decking should I use?
I want to replace a small wood deck (18′-10′) and build the new deck out of composite wood decking. What brand do you recommend? Do you have any tips for a DIY installer?
Who can I hire to restore my old wood windows?
My sunroom’s old wood windows are weathered and in bad shape. I would replace the windows, but I live in a historic district and the cost would be astronomical. I would like to have someone clean the window sashes and sand down the window frames, then refinish all the wood with some sort of exterior sealer. What kind of contractor does this type of work? There are 7 windows total, what might project cost me?
How long does it take to install a new exterior door?
I would like to have a new exterior door installed in my bedroom. Because my house is sided with brick, do you think it would be best to install the new door in one of the existing window openings? How many hours would it take a contractor to do this sort of job? Thanks!
How can I improve the hot water supply in my house?
It takes several minutes for the hot water in my house to reach the kitchen faucet (which is the furthest away from the hot water heater). How can I improve this situation? Should I add a second tank or a circulation loop? Thanks in advance.
What home renovations will most increase the overall value of my house?
I want to spend some money to update my pre-war co-op apartment, but am unsure which remodeling projects make the most sense for my budget. Should I go for looks (new floors, fresh paint) or worry more about functional items like updated appliances, new fixtures, modern furnace? Thank you.
How do I waterproof a tile shower?
I want to remove my fiberglass shower insert and replace it with a tile shower. How should I waterproof the underlying cement slab before I install the floor tiles? Thanks
How can I seal the gaps around my front door?
My home’s front door has a gap at the top and along its sides, where I can see daylight and feel cold air. What can I use to seal the gaps that will be flexible enough to move with the wood door as it shrinks and swells with the changing seasons? Thanks in advance.
Can I expand the size of my home’s basement?
Is it possible to remove one of my basement walls so that I can expand the size of the basement. Currently, the 4 basement walls are solid concrete and sit directly under the perimeter of the house, which means that the expanded basement would extend beyond the footprint of the house? What do you think of this idea?
How to repair a tile roof
The tile roof on my daughter’s house needs some repairs, because the chinking in the valleys has crumbled and come loose. What is the best way to fix this? Is there a special kind on cement that needs to be used?
Installing a wood burning stove
I installed a free standing wood burning stove in my house. The stove is positioned in a corner of the room and is the proper distance from the adjacent walls. The wall surface is non-combustible, but do I need to also install insulation inside the walls?
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