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• Posted in thread: Question about contractor's license for bath project on 03-28-2013 at 05:21 PM
  Local laws say it is illegal to work as an unlicensed contractor. However, I am confused
  because it might be ok since they are subbing to a prime that has a class A license.Thanks for
  the comments abo...

• Posted in thread: Question about contractor's license for bath project on 03-28-2013 at 04:44 PM
  Hey All,My wife and I met with a kitchen & bath remodeling company for a remodel of our master
  bath.The remodeling company holds a Class A contractors license.The company brought 3 trades
  people throu...

• Posted in thread: Full frame windows vs. inserts on 02-14-2013 at 08:33 AM
  Ahhh ok. Thanks Nealtw!We have 3-4 windows that have serious rot in the frames, and about 14
  more that seem fine.So you would suggest installing full-frame replacements in the "problem
  windows" and in...

• Posted in thread: Full frame windows vs. inserts on 02-14-2013 at 07:27 AM
  Hey Guys,I have met with several window companies, they each recommend insert windows for my
  1990's-era townhouse.Several friends have recommended full frame replacements with nailing
  fins. One friend...

• Posted in thread: Bathroom remodel: Should a contractor go down to studs? on 01-25-2013 at 08:43 AM
  Thanks again to everyone for the top-quality advice! :clap:I appreciate it!Andrew

• Posted in thread: Painting a desk, am I using the wrong paint? on 01-22-2013 at 06:26 PM
  @kok328 - I looked that up and it looks like an oil base. I could do that, I just usually go
  with Latex since there seems to be so much more of that available (not that availability makes
  it better!)@...

• Posted in thread: Painting a desk, am I using the wrong paint? on 01-22-2013 at 04:45 PM
  Hi All,I keep running into problems painting a desk. The desk is actually an old door which we
  prop up on top of two file cabinets.I sanded it down all the way to primer, then primed it with
  Kilz gold...

• Posted in thread: Bathroom remodel: Should a contractor go down to studs? on 01-22-2013 at 08:29 AM
  @Wuzzat,That's an awesome idea, I will be sure to check that. I did check the BBB
  also.Thanks,Andrew

• Posted in thread: Bathroom remodel: Should a contractor go down to studs? on 01-21-2013 at 08:59 AM
  @inspectorD - Thanks for the input, I'll try a few more contractors and try to find someone who
  I am comfortable with. I'm not looking for pricing so much, I am just trying to figure out if
  these guys...

• Posted in thread: Bathroom remodel: Should a contractor go down to studs? on 01-21-2013 at 05:18 AM
  Hey All,My wife and I are interviewing contractors to handle a master bath remodel in our town
  home (approximately 110 sq ft bathroom, townhouse was built in 1993). We are not changing the
  footprint, ...