Recent content by Mary Jo

Welcome to the site. I have found this the BEST group of people EVER. It is important to know location--sink hole or freezing--big difference. Besides, why has the garage wall brick been smoothed on the right but not on the left. Way more to this story! If it were me, I'd be tearing it all off...

I've seen that look as well, but only industrial use:rolleyes: . I'd vote for the tile or composit rock for a more updated approach. Also less risk of future water stains;) ! The key is to prep so there isn't a depth differential.

I have a 24-year old son who loves to bash things:D ...I think I'll give him this project if he agrees to wear protective gear! Might it be worth a couple rolls of duck tape to hold down the "shatter"? I've used tape to cut formica and it works wonders...wonder if it would help with this one...

What room is this in...are you expecting a lot of water on the floor so you have to worry about mold:eek: ? My brother installs professionally and I've never seen him seal the perimeter with caulk--or caulk the trim unless it's the 1950's plastic cove look! I've installed plenty myself but I'm...

Agreed! We had a major project and realized atchitects and interior designers are like oil and water. They have separate areas of expertise and often do not cooperate if they are from different companies--and use one another to place blame:eek: . In MN there are several design/build companies...

I've seen a lot of it. Some is more relaxing:) . Some is down right ugly (and expensive:mad: )! Like any design work, make certain you check references and see a lot of before/after pictures before you sign a contract! As a general rule, people have too much stuff going on -- we forget we have...

Paint then install hands down! If you do a lot, spraying saves tons of time but not worthwhile because of cleanup for small jobs. I prefer stained/varnished vs. painted...but despise masking no matter what! Try using an old sheet (or think about the touch up an carry with care:rolleyes: ) if you...

We have a blue, ceramic coated, cast-iron tub that has to go! My brother said you use a sledge hammer and break it up:eek: . Anyone done this? What do I watch out for:confused: ?

Sorry, but tile needs a cement base. Take it all down to the studs and put up Durarock or Hardibacker first (could go over...but why...might find they went over brick underneath already!). If your cement board is secured to your studs, the slate should be fine (my brother did this in his rec...

http://interceramic.com/us/menu.asp -- You can contact the company from this URL. The real question is what did they do to enhance it for the photo?!? I found some pavers in a flier I was interested in. Went to pick some up and found they looked nothing like the ad. When I contacted the...

I asked that at the MPLS Home & Garden show. They said it shows every imperfection--not a good option. I went with a high quality floor paint and did some stenciling. Nice look...little investment...easy to cover when we decide what we want for a permanent floor (this is a rec room at our lake...

I tore out the spindle half wall. Now I have to replace it and wanted something more solid...but realized...totally solid is too enclosed! I tried to cut/paste a photo but it doesn't work! The house is a split level. When you go upstairs, it's the top of the stair so most people hold onto the...

I am going from carpet to hardwood in the living/dining/hall. The spindle half wall open to the stairs had so much movement, I was going to build a half wall and perhaps have a bookcase on the living room side;) . Since I am removing the particle board subfloor and replacing it with plywood, I...

Hi Marc...the spot that was on this morning, band saws, was playing staccato! Any advice?!?

Please help again! When I tore up the living/dining/hall and removed the particle board, the plywood over the joists is only 1/2" thick and the seams give when you walk. When I put the 1/2" subfloor down, do I need to glue and screw it in? I was told at Home Depot that screws alone would do it...