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cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15932) • Philippines 31 Aug 16

We are almost done in the house renovation we have started a month ago. It has been during weekends that we could only supervise that is why it was a very slow process. At least by now, the house is almost ready for the new...

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Building the Deck

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 29 Jun 16

Well, I'll stop complaining now. The deck is coming along. My husband is doing a good job, but he has had a lot of guidance from my daughter's boyfriend. You may notice the two different shades of stained wood. Hubby started to...

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Have You Ever Had Problems With Contractors?

elmiko @elmiko (6630) • United States 19 Jan 10

When I was younger my mother inherited money from my grandfather who passed away. She decided to renovate the home. Expanded room in the kitchen,2 bed rooms, and a new bathroom was added. A team of contractors were hired and...

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This is the cheapest, coolest renovation idea, I just had to share it!

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 16 Jun 09

I'm readingCheap Shelter by David Carter, copyright 1984, page 36, they took the board siding off, turned it over and nailed it back on. Work and more nails-that's it-how cool is that? They also moved the wood so the nails...

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Do The Extreme Makeover Families Play Up To The Cameras?

emmasmomma @emmasmomma (340) • Canada 6 Feb 08

Before I start let me be clear, I know that these people have had great hardships in their lives but sometimes I wonder if some of the people on Extreme Makeover Home Edition aren't a little bit too dramatic. It's not that I don't...

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Would you install carpet or wood floors in your house?

Teresa W. @horsesrule (1957) • United States 28 Aug 07

If you were renovating your house, condo or where ever you are living, would you choose to install carpets? Or do you like hardwood floors? Which do you think is best?

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Is it hard to hire a good building contractor?

thinkingoutloud @thinkingoutloud (6127) • Canada 13 Jan 07

Have you had work done on your home? Did you hire a building contractor? If so, were you satisfied with the results? It seems like a majority of people we know are unhappy with the jobs done in their homes. We are currently...

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