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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   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 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 drywall finish Posted by: shalom76 on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 15:38 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 10:27 What will remove Stucco mess? Posted by: cabbagepatch on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 7:38 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Nov 12, 09 at 8:28 Anyone putting in white oak floors? Can I see pics? Posted by: mitri89 on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 11:54 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 23:00 Need advice on front elevation Posted by: simpleallu on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 12:33 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 22:14 One story homes? Posted by: phoggie on Sat, Jun 6, 09 at 13:27 22 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 20:35 Can I paint my new aluminum gutters? Posted by: bostonhome on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 21:01 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 19:27 New windows and alarms Posted by: dgmarie on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 17:59 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 18:44 Pictures of SureCrete Safari Tan Posted by: mscajunpie on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 8:57 Anyone use Homecrest Cabinetry? Posted by: honeychurch on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 18:15 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 15:19 SmartSun Windows worthwhile? Posted by: gobruno on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 11:14 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 12:21 Home Plan Drafting Posted by: danoconnell on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 5:48 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 8:57 modify houseplans Posted by: danoconnell on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 5:49 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 8:12 custom houseplans Posted by: danoconnell on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 5:50 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 7:14 Height of bathroom sconces... Posted by: patty_cakes on Sat, Jan 5, 08 at 14:34 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 7:11 help me design this area (mud room) Posted by: chrisdrew on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 10:14 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 16:13 Too much rock? What else to do? Posted by: sc_kathyc on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 22:55 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 12:16 What about your new build makes your life easier; what doesn't ? Posted by: sidney4 on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 11:40 25 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 22:49 Permission to nitpick my floorplan: Granted. Posted by: lkziemke on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 22:42 22 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 19:21 Do we need Liability Insurance if building ourselves? Posted by: anne_p on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 12:27 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 16:26 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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