Building a Home

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ARCHITECT, n. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money. - Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), The Devil's Dictionary, 1911

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On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations] More Recent Messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67   Dutch Door Pics? Posted by: tr1140 on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 11:21 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 20:56 Anyone heard of AirVac Brand? Posted by: tr1140 on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 9:40 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 12:52 It's September- How is your build progressing? Posted by: flgargoyle on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 5:18 65 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 11:57 Calling all layout experts!!! PLEASE help with 2nd floor layout Posted by: tinycastles on Thu, Sep 24, 09 at 23:58 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 22:17 Covered Porch off Great Room -- Is it dark? Posted by: joyce_6333 on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 19:58 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 19:51 Weathered gray Nichiha shingles Posted by: saraciss on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 18:02 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 13:29 mixing ceiling heights for this floorplan? Posted by: misstifyftl on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 17:57 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 13:18 site for discounted window treatments Posted by: loves2read on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 10:19 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 11:00 unseal edges of my ipe porch floor Posted by: mae919 on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 18:47 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 10:28 Has anyone used Angie’s List? Posted by: arisonn on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 9:36 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 10:07 Depth of Exterior Soffit? Pictures? Posted by: gobruno on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 10:05 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 19:34 Any u guys had any problems with Nichiha shake house. Posted by: anaya on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 22:23 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 19:32 house plan design.....need help, please!!!! Posted by: mchaney1 on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 23:19 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 17:37 mudroom Posted by: homeimprovementdiva on Thu, Sep 11, 08 at 10:22 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 14:52 All my friends- Washer/Dryer- tired of making decisions Posted by: suzienj on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 21:18 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 11:21 Retractable Screen on Casement Window Posted by: tr1140 on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 13:49 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 17:25 Floor planner website/might be handy Posted by: jmagill_zn4 on Thu, Sep 24, 09 at 11:09 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 15:17 2009 International Residential Code Changes Coming Soon Posted by: manhattan42 on Thu, Sep 24, 09 at 21:24 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 13:57 HVAC vent locations Posted by: abma on Mon, Sep 21, 09 at 0:15 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 13:49 Wanted brick 'lattice'..builder says can't do it. Posted by: nc_cowgirl on Wed, Sep 23, 09 at 20:40 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Sep 27, 09 at 16:36 Bed/bath layout - HELP! Posted by: akaaren on Sun, Sep 20, 09 at 23:15 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Sep 27, 09 at 14:06 Floor plan needs your help/opinions Posted by: mchaney1 on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 23:20 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 23:22 question about placement of screened porch (new construction) Posted by: colleennc on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 19:58 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 20:54 Last shingle at gable lifting upwards ? Posted by: orourke on Wed, Sep 16, 09 at 17:34 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 12:51 need help...bad rainstorm...wet drywall/insulation new build Posted by: smitjere on Mon, Sep 14, 09 at 22:34 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 11:05 Ceiling height in foyer. Posted by: mgabriel on Wed, Sep 23, 09 at 8:46 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 23:24 Advice on lower level plan Posted by: summer397 on Thu, Sep 24, 09 at 11:17 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 23:12 Please give ideas for this 1st floor plan Posted by: mchaney1 on Mon, Sep 21, 09 at 21:06 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 15:18 bathroom fixtures Posted by: pearl2007 on Tue, Sep 22, 09 at 17:59 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 12:17 Proper flashing beneath patio door down to stone steps? Posted by: overmyhead08 on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 0:24 1 follow-up, posted on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 8:32 Next 30 messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67 On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations]

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