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    Poor Construction (Pics)

    Excellent post..I would add that you should compact the soil in that area. After tiling it should look sweet...post pics when your done Tom
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    Any hope for this basement? [pics inside]

    I would be more worried about whats under that new vinyl siding.Does not look too hot in the first picture 2 cents Tom
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    Selling a home in this market?

    Location,Location,Location is last year. Now its Price,Price,Price But, I recently worked on a property, It was purchased from a bank, we worked on it 14 days and it sold on the second open house 2 weeks later. Tom
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    Converting Carport to Garage

    Safest way is to check the door manufactuer requirements .They will give you the opening size and header details for the spring. Do you need permits for this work in your area??? But to answer your Question. Redhead the PT to the slab. Tom
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    My brother did a reroof w/out permitting??? What now...

    I would do nothing till or if he gets caught. Permit fines would be the same. If he used 6 nails per single and they were long enough..no problem. Just make sure he mudded the edge of the first row at the drip edge. In my experience most home inspectors for insurance just check the life of the...
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    Best paint to refresh metal lawn chairs?

    Yes Rustoleum makes the hammered finish thats designed to go over rusted metal {its written on the can so it must be true:rolleyes:no really, its good stuff}. comes in a few colors spray or cans Tom
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    Sub-floor termite damage in 1885 home

    Yes as the other posters have said ..Check for active termites, and treat ..and use wood blocking to support the sub floor.I always use pressure treated lumber in infested areas of the home Subterranean termites can move fast thru softer untreated wood. Subs will never completely go away...
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    Replacing a window with a brick veneer wall

    What type construction is the home? {is it wood frame with brick veneer that has plaster or stucco over?}. Melbourne Florida or Australia??
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    Question on preparing floor prior to installing laminate flooring

    Why do I think the OP has manufactured home?..If he does then the flooring is composite board or plywood.. I use "Rock hard Water Putty" over wood as I find the cement based does not stick too well in my experience. Mix in a drywall mud pan and put down with a 6 or 9 inch taping knife. My...
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    Post Your Bathroom!!

    Small powder room..not shown but toilet is one piece black Tom
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    Texture paint for ceiling?

    If the popcorn does not have too many coats of paint you should be able to get it all off the ceiling no problem..if this is the case then I would keep it flat.just patch any boo-boos , prime and paint. If it has too much paint then you will not get if all off..then it would be best to get as...
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