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   Finished flooring under kitchen cabinets?? Posted by: capejohn on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 21:49 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 16, 09 at 0:23 Damage to new cabinets what is acceptable? Posted by: jllmb79 on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 10:31 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 19:43 Hide-A-Hose: Yay or Nay? Posted by: tr1140 on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 9:19 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 19:36 What interior door did you choose? Post your pic here Posted by: dreamywhite on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 15:45 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 18:05 Soundproofing material for PVC pipes Posted by: bostonhome on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 22:09 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 17:08 Gift for builder or subcontractor Posted by: abma on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 0:29 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 15:52 Frank Betz Candler Park progress Posted by: mdc08 on Tue, Aug 19, 08 at 0:39 89 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 15:43 Outside heat and cooling Posted by: abma on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 0:32 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 15:14 No insurance Posted by: mudball on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 11:04 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 6:49 Roof Deicing Posted by: abma on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 23:33 Fiberglass Entry Door? Posted by: blondie859111 on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 11:56 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 20:11 Insullating the New Build Posted by: midwestmama on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 18:26 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 16:03 Please help me add windows to my master!!! Posted by: mchaney1 on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 22:18 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 15:11 How bad is it to build a house that's not perfect? Posted by: ncamy on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 10:17 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 11:39 Who pays for the port-a-potty on job site? Posted by: momtothree on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 9:11 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 11:20 Contractor forgot to raise floor Posted by: gardengirl53 on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 23:49 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 11:16 help re: types of drywall finish Posted by: dancingsams on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 11:55 1 follow-up, posted on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 11:15 Top stair tred level with subfloor? Professionals please respond Posted by: chihuahua6 on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 17:57 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 21:24 Cost of recessed lighting? Posted by: gillylily on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 15:01 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 21:19 Using blocks for exterior baffles (vents) Posted by: capejohn on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 15:37 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 20:12 Interior shower plumbing located on an outside wall Posted by: capejohn on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 20:38 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 16:59 Another house plan for your review Posted by: homebuild90 on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 2:34 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 10:35 a dining room doorway question Posted by: tracey_b on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 12:03 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 1:23 Help me choose a front door Posted by: pps7 on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 16:02 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 23:52 Calling floorplan experts -- lower level kitchenette Posted by: shelly_k on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 10:42 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 22:46 poured concrete garage wall finish options Posted by: mica on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 21:46 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 21:59 In floor heat with Brazilian cherry, rug or no rug? Posted by: sewwhatsnew on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 19:57 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 20:43 James Hardie Navajo Beige Posted by: jcnewhome on Thu, Oct 22, 09 at 13:47 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 19:29 where to place back board? Posted by: marc_ia on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 17:44 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 11:50 asphalt shangles ok for VERY steep mansard roof??? Posted by: zanne_lh on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 19:25 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 10:51 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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