Home / Yard Improvement Aid?

Posted March 5th, 2010

heatheready asked: Is there an improvement plan that gives you money for or donates supplies to help with fixing up a yard?Caffeinated Content

Home improvement worth it?

Posted March 3rd, 2010

DffrncMkr asked: I have a house with a completely finished basement but I can’t “count” the square footage because the basement isn’t a walk-out. Is there a way to allow that to count? Our house is the only one in the neighborhood that DOESN’T walk out, and it makes our house appear small [...]

I am remodeling my kitchen-where do I start? The appliances/sink/countertops granite will need to be put in?

Posted February 17th, 2010

mhteip asked: I have selected appliances and granite. Who do I call first? What do I do with my new appliances I live in a three story home and do not want to move it twice. Help! I am overwhelmed!home remodeling

What’s a good strong indoor light? (home lighting)?

Posted February 15th, 2010

DEB asked: I want to do some remodeling and budget/plan ahead for a way to brighten up rooms during darker winter days. Should I get a S.A.D. lamp for each room? halogen? what REALLY mimics a sunlight kind of fill effect?home remodeling

Can I write off the interest on a home equity loan?

Posted February 15th, 2010

shelby asked: We want to have our kitchen remodeled.Caffeinated Content

I want to purchase a small fixer upper and pull out the equity for a remodel?

Posted February 4th, 2010

finale 28 asked: I am NOT a house flipper but I am looking for a way to get the type of house that I want without paying the extreme cost for already remodeled home. In California, how quickly after closing can I take out a home equity loan? I am a first time home buyer [...]

Where can I find a laundry chute door for a home built in 1955?

Posted January 28th, 2010

sharenski@sbcglobal.net asked: We remodeled our bathroom and got rid of the original laundry chute door, and now we can’t find one. Where can we purchase one? Does anybody even still make them?
Thanks,
ShelleyCaffeinated Content for WordPress

Should I re-finance to help remdodel my home?

Posted January 25th, 2010

avatar78 asked: We have a home that we want to do a little remodeling on. The cost to remodel is too much to do out of pocket. Would it be worth refinancing our home loan to get the 4-5,000 dollars we need to do it? Is it bad to refinance?Caffeinated Content

Any opinions on remodeling in Palmdale, CA?

Posted January 18th, 2010

dubbrollin asked: i want to completely redo my entire home. i want new cabinets flooring and painting.Create a video blog…instantly.

where is the most affordable city in california?

Posted January 11th, 2010

leigh asked: my husband and myself are in the tattoo/piercing/permanent make industry. we would like to do this full time however we are doing home remodeling/repair. these skills all call for large cities. i live in vegas now if that matters, just really need a beachCaffeinated Content for WordPress

I pay $60K to remodel a home before I buy it from my decest Grandma’s trust can the trust give me $60K taxfree

Posted January 9th, 2010

drewpps asked: After putting 60K into the house I went to get a mortgage and purchase the house from the trust– the trust wants to get $240,000 out of the house. After my remodeling it is worth $330,000+. I was planning on using the the equity I created with my 60K and financing 80% [...]

To Start a small business remodeling homes basements Etc. What type of degree do i need.Or do i need one?

Posted January 5th, 2010

Man asked: Im a Drafting student,i have a friend thats an architectural student.Im looking to transfer after i get my assoc. for construction or arch. long story short,while looking for a job i came across a few people wanting minor remodels of homes certain spaces etc.I thought i could start a small business i have [...]

Would you stay at this California Vacation Home rental? Improvement suggestions?

Posted December 22nd, 2009

Stagemangr_6.0 asked: Hi(:>) Help! & be Honest here…Any suggestions for improvement on this ad or the features offered? Would you stay here? what strikes you as positive vs negative about it or this home?
http://www.vacationhomerentals.com/33316
I’m having a hard time renting this place. Its SOO beautiful and in a great location (just 15 minutes from disneyland, Knotts [...]

i work construction, building homes and remodeling?

Posted December 12th, 2009

John M asked: my boss wants us, his own crew to do work on his 100plus year old house starting with the roof. i told him why doesn’t he just hire some professionals. what do you think he said to me.
poll: start working like a professional or milk the job so bad he hires [...]

I had a person come over from a home-improvement company,and take a look at my roof to see what needs to be?

Posted December 11th, 2009

ericfaul2003 asked: done,he went on the roof,told me it looks pretty bad,came off the roof,then he gave me a estimate of $15,000 to take care of the roof.He said that it really needs to be done soon.I said,that i don’t have the money for that,I feel unconfortable with doing it right now.I told them [...]

Will rewood hold up as flooring inside home?

Posted December 6th, 2009

JAke J asked: I am trying to recycle old growth clear grain tongue and groove redwood from old poultry setters. I have a huge amount that I would like to use on a house remodel. The tongue and groove is about 8 inches wide and I inch thick. Some of it is stained, but alot [...]

who should be held liable to fix building code violations?

Posted December 6th, 2009

pdu91214 asked: owner A did some home remodeling without permit.building department issued citations & recorded a lien after owner A failed to correct the problem. owner B took over ownership through foreclosure. 5 months later, owner B sold the home to owner C. title transfered to owner C still without clearing the recorded lien.building [...]

Does a contractor or an architect do this?

Posted December 4th, 2009

Elise asked: I am interested in building homes for people. I have a dream to one day build myself a huge home haha. But my question is, is it the job of an architect or a contractor to build and remodel homes? Thanks for any help!Caffeinated Content for WordPress

I have a 4 bdrm, 3 bath 2 story home. 3 bdrms on the 1st fl, master on the 2nd. Do I need a tub on the 1st fl?

Posted November 15th, 2009

Sara R asked: I’m remodeling the 1st fl bath & don’t know if just a shower would limit resale value.Website content

When considering the established date for a home, what date do you use? Date of purchase or occupancy?

Posted November 1st, 2009

Becky P asked: I’m buying a decorative life preserver for my parents lake house for Christmas and I’m not sure which date to use. They completely remodeled the house, so the date or purchase and occupancy are different.Caffeinated Content