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   Standing seam roof in Los Angeles? Recos? Posted by: pharaoh on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 1:16 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 7:04 Cost of wainscoting instalation, help Posted by: dabunch on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 21:45 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 23:31 Stained Trim - Interior? Posted by: mdezzy4 on Tue, May 5, 09 at 16:30 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 22:00 Building for first time. Travel for a living. Hire a stand in? Posted by: sidney4 on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 17:52 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 17:44 can we talk about cabinetry pricing? Posted by: kateskouros on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 20:53 21 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 16, 09 at 21:07 Gift idea for construction manager Posted by: wildcat22 on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 22:52 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 15, 09 at 19:26 Who builds the Best Aluminum Windows and Doors? Posted by: mark_g on Sun, Aug 2, 09 at 22:08 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 15, 09 at 9:20 ICF foundation or full build Posted by: crazyone on Fri, Jun 19, 09 at 21:32 21 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 15, 09 at 0:05 After the Fire, Here we GO! Posted by: jaylane on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 0:34 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 23:54 Builder's incidental Posted by: honey1 on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 19:32 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 17:10 Building on a gentle slopped hill Posted by: mgabriel on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 10:34 21 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 16:45 Azek v. LP Smartside Trim Posted by: gobruno on Fri, Aug 7, 09 at 0:16 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 8:20 Can you stain a fiberglass new front door? Posted by: dreamywhite on Sat, Aug 8, 09 at 15:43 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 15:47 What color for front door jambs (primed white)? Posted by: ajsmama on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 10:08 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 10:36 Lightning Rods Anyone? Posted by: gopintos on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 3:05 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 8:56 size looks small while framing? Posted by: mdc08 on Mon, Aug 11, 08 at 22:06 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 13, 09 at 7:57 The view from the front door Posted by: thingsthatinspire on Sun, Aug 9, 09 at 7:22 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 22:33 The Shrinking American House Posted by: srercrcr on Thu, Jul 30, 09 at 7:40 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 21:38 Opinions please Posted by: mudball on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 18:46 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 21:28 Help with kitchen plan Posted by: skrdtoask on Sun, Aug 9, 09 at 21:26 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 19:37 What is This on This Downspout? (pic) Posted by: monicakm on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 11:00 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 17:08 Stone veneer for fireplace? Posted by: alicia58801 on Tue, Jul 14, 09 at 17:06 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 15:42 Ceilings and staircase railings Posted by: picchudog on Sun, Aug 9, 09 at 10:21 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 14:50 Show me your fireplace... Posted by: pps7 on Sat, Aug 8, 09 at 21:49 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 14:27 katieob ? on window size Posted by: robinson622 on Sat, Aug 8, 09 at 19:54 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 13:47 Gold Key builders anyone? (Dayton OH) Posted by: marys1000 on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 13:24 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 13:32 New Social Networking Site Posted by: pamsimcox on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 9:35 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 9:57 Front Entry Door Posted by: cedar32 on Mon, Aug 3, 09 at 18:59 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 10, 09 at 18:11 let's not be practical - your real dream house Posted by: rosefolly on Sat, Jun 27, 09 at 19:56 45 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 10, 09 at 17:37 Exterior Window Trim Posted by: mgabriel on Mon, Aug 10, 09 at 11:08 1 follow-up, posted on Mon, Aug 10, 09 at 12:57 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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