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   skylight or window in master closet Posted by: gardengirl53 on Wed, Aug 26, 09 at 17:13 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 14:34 Outdoor Window Trim Posted by: jeri on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 11:59 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 13:01 Bi-folds for closets and pantry Posted by: bommai on Thu, Aug 27, 09 at 17:01 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 12:38 Shine a Light! Posted by: gwtamara on Wed, Aug 26, 09 at 16:31 What kind of exterior door should I get? Posted by: swampwiz on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 2:16 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 6:38 exterior walls 2x4 vs 2x6 Posted by: cruiser1 on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 1:05 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 6:02 Too many closet door sizes? Posted by: bostonhome on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 2:07 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 19:47 Persnickety cost tracking? Posted by: fish7577 on Wed, Jun 24, 09 at 23:40 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 19:37 help posting plans on site..... Posted by: cruiser1 on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 12:50 1 follow-up, posted on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 16:08 Removing and re-using stone veneer Posted by: suzycentri on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 20:34 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 15:38 What do you think of this house plan? Posted by: michelle0171 on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 18:20 17 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 30, 09 at 20:33 TV Console- how high to put the tv?? Help Posted by: suzienj on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 16:53 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Aug 30, 09 at 20:31 Unhappy with Bathroom Layout Posted by: rsc2a on Thu, Aug 27, 09 at 15:56 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 30, 09 at 18:12 layout tool or program? Posted by: hoosiermom_2009 on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 9:40 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 30, 09 at 17:52 What's the best kind of sound resistant low mass door? Posted by: swampwiz on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 0:52 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Aug 30, 09 at 12:56 It's August- How is your build progressing? Posted by: flgargoyle on Sat, Aug 1, 09 at 7:20 73 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 13:52 Who makes fiber cement fascia? Posted by: swampwiz on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 10:25 1 follow-up, posted on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 10:56 kevday, highland crest, anyone with icf build in south la Posted by: emmachas on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 20:30 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 9:30 New bid - Please review (newbie here) Posted by: tony098 on Thu, Aug 27, 09 at 11:35 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 13:45 Backsplash ? X-post Posted by: chicken_farmer on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 7:25 1 follow-up, posted on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 13:06 1st estimate from builder-YIKES Posted by: miscindy on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 9:10 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 12:16 timeline for picking stuff out for new build Posted by: jllmb79 on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 22:25 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 3:46 Anyone using a No Salt Water Softener for your new home? Posted by: dreamywhite on Wed, Aug 26, 09 at 8:46 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 27, 09 at 19:48 does anyone have a basement AND an attached garage? Posted by: colleennc on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 10:29 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 27, 09 at 15:53 Course of Construction Insurance for owner/builder Posted by: jennsb on Sun, Aug 16, 09 at 22:05 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 25, 09 at 23:59 If I make the kitchen larger... Posted by: cursivesailor on Sun, Jul 13, 08 at 18:15 50 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 25, 09 at 17:45 sloping land - can it be made level? Posted by: colleennc on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 7:51 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 25, 09 at 17:15 HardiPlank Colorplus siding. Posted by: jgee on Wed, Aug 6, 08 at 13:17 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 24, 09 at 15:37 Please help- Seeking suggestions on size of laundry/mudroom? Posted by: tinycastles on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 15:08 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 24, 09 at 14:59 icf vs infloor heat / stag studs vs extra insulation Posted by: crazyone on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 1:09 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 24, 09 at 11:14 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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