Several house structural changes planned but due to finances, work will done as money becomes available (probably spanning 10+ years). Would an architect be interested in this kind of project? How would s/he determine fee? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Oct 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Is it worth it to remodel our attic into a living space? Will it increase the resale value of the house enough to offset the cost and effort? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Jul 22, 2009 - 27 answers

We're finishing an attic to use as a living space. Said attic is ~400 sq ft and has sash windows and skylights, and Mr. desjardins is going to put white beadboard paneling around the walls. The floor is old, dark wood in bad shape, but we do not have time/money to sand/refinish. What colors should we paint the paneling and floor? The walls angle in dramatically so I don't want to feel claustrophobic. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Jun 4, 2009 - 16 answers

Please recommend resources for learning about home remodeling, particularly basement finishing. [more inside]
posted by medusa on Apr 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Troubleshooting a weekend bathroom remodel: sealing a freshly painted tub and removing stains from said paint. [more inside]
posted by siclik on Apr 20, 2009 - 2 answers

Is it worth the trouble to vent our range hood outside? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Has anyone installed quartz tiles on their bathroom/kitchen floors? Were you happy with the results? [more inside]
posted by brujita on Feb 6, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm planning a home addition but would like peruse building material sources beyond what's available in consumer hardware stores. What sources do architects and contractors use for non-standard windows and other items? Is there a McMaster-Carr-equivalent for building materials? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jan 30, 2009 - 4 answers

I just bought a condo and am looking for websites that are dedicated to doing DIY things to improve your home ranging from doing cheap/green projects, cool home gadgets, to major remodeling jobs... [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Jan 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Octagon window ideas needed. Explanation inside [more inside]
posted by midwestguy on Oct 10, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best option for walk-in tub for elderly neighbor? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Jul 12, 2008 - 5 answers

The phone jack of myth and legend: I'm looking for "A 4-conductor jack with Type 43A mounting bracket attached." In white, not hideous horrible old school beige. [more inside]
posted by Teira on Jun 30, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood? [more inside]
posted by bradn on Jun 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Pimp My House: We bought a house, but we're not moving into it for another month. It's currently empty. What cool projects should I undertake before we move in? [more inside]
posted by unixrat on May 1, 2008 - 29 answers

Bathroom Renovation Filter: DIY vs. Contractor [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Feb 22, 2008 - 16 answers

Remodeling bathroom, and looking all over the web. Question: any tips for searching, sites that I should check out? And are the tubs and vanities listed on Costco online good or crap? All help appreciated, hivers. [more inside]
posted by Arch1 on Sep 4, 2007 - 11 answers

My landlord is renovating the apartment next to mine. It is very noisy from 9 to 6 every week day (even today). Constant hammering, squeaking, sawing, etc. The walls are shaking and I found paint dust along the walls of my apartment.. It's driving me crazy. [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on May 28, 2007 - 9 answers

My partner and I are thinking about buying an old mechanic's shop and converting it into a home, but we need a little visual inspiration. Where can I find images (books, magazines, websites) of garages turned living spaces? And, does anyone have advice about commercial to residential remodeling?
posted by B-squared on Apr 29, 2007 - 10 answers

RemodelingFilter: What's the name for the not-so-common style of bathroom sink in which (1) the back half of the bowl fits firmly within the vanity/countertop like a normal top-mount sink, but (2) the rounded front half of the bowl juts out several inches from the vanity, overhanging similar to the front edge of a pedestal sink? [more inside]
posted by skyboy on Apr 8, 2007 - 3 answers

During construction on the common area of the town home complex I live in, workers may have damaged my water main, possibly causing damage to the interior of my home. They are trying to determine the damage now. Do I need a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by rryan on Aug 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Is there a blog for doing home improvements and renovations with salvaged and unusual materials? Sort of a cross between This Old House and Inhabitat, with a scavenger bent?
posted by LarryC on Aug 19, 2006 - 5 answers

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. First time homeowner wanting to bring my kitchen and bathroom up to date. Never hired a contractor, nor do I have any recommendations from friends or neighbors. I own a duplex and did all of the simple work on the upstairs unit, but the lower unit that I occupy will be needing work that is out of my skill range (most likely a teardown to the studs and building up from there). I have some ideas on what I want done. I'd like to work with someone that can keep the project within what the neighborhood resale value can sustain and offer advice and refine my ideas. So how do I go about finding this person? I'm in Milwaukee.
posted by sharksandwich on Aug 16, 2006 - 7 answers

Where can I find good instructions for free and online on how to "choke" a bath tub? More specifically, rechoke actually. [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Mar 25, 2006 - 3 answers

ISO crown moulding for bathroom to match rest of house. D/D free, must love dogs. [more inside]
posted by drewbeck on Mar 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm currently considering buying a circa 1900 house that has one major issue, both the first and second floors reek of cat urine. Does anyone have experience with erradicating this odor from an older home? [more inside]
posted by Yukon on Dec 1, 2005 - 15 answers

Bathroom remodeling time: Tub or shower? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Nov 16, 2005 - 24 answers

Any Mefites ever used Kitchen Tune-Up instead of a full-blown remodel? [more inside]
posted by Jase on Nov 1, 2005 - 0 answers

How is using a coat of primer before painting different than just using an extra coat of paint? [more inside]
posted by notbuddha on Sep 17, 2005 - 11 answers

Rough wooden floors: I just helped a friend tear out the mold and flea-infested carpet in her new apartment. Underneath were unfinished, rough, but not horrendous wooden planks (pic 1, pic 2). Money is tight, so we are looking for the cheapest quick-and-dirty method of making the floor livable. Help us think outside the splintery wooden box! [more inside]
posted by 4easypayments on Sep 10, 2005 - 21 answers

Logofilter: Yesterday I was making a website/business card logo for a friend - but I kept getting this nagging feeling that part of the logo was familiar somehow, and it's driving me crazy . . . [more inside]
posted by Ryvar on Jun 21, 2005 - 18 answers

While out house-hunting, my wife and I encountered a very charming fixer-upper in the mid- to high portion of our price range. How do we determine how much it would actually cost to, you know, fix 'er up? [more inside]
posted by willpie on Apr 30, 2005 - 23 answers

My wife hates the countertops in our kitchen. Short of buying and installing new countertops, does anyone have any other solutions for making them look different? Coverings, paint, anything?
posted by davidmsc on Dec 26, 2003 - 18 answers