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My thought was to remove the trim and measure the window itself. But as I am writing this I can not remember if there is interior trim. In that case would I just measure the interior of the window opening? NEED to make sure I get this right!! LOL Don't want windows that don't work! Thank You:eek:

Inheriting a house built in the 60's, bought in the VERY early 70's, smokers for years. Nicotine stains on ceiling, as well as flaking paint, (inspector said not from water damage just from age) dirty walls. Hope do I go about prepping for paint. I realize I will need to scrape flaking paint, do...

Alright I am NOT an idiot, but have never done this before. I know my way around a workbench well enough I guess. I will need to be replacing about 13 windows and 8 interior doors. The windows will be vinyl casement windows and prehung mdf doors. Is this something a newbie could do? As I said I...

I am inheriting a house in the near future, for the probate of the will we were told we will need to get an appraisal. I would also like to find out anything that may need to be done, roof? Heater? etc. Would an appraisal accomplish that ? Would a home inspection give me an appraisal for the...

Good Morning, I live in Philadelphia Pa and am inheriting a house in the next few months. We want to complete ALL renovations/work, (needs much work, mostly cosmetic, but not 100% sure) before we move in. Currently living in another home in another section of the city. I would LOVE to install...

If when removing paneling and or wallpaper, the plaster/lathe get dinged/gouged/etc can the plaster be patched with drywall spackle before being painted? Or is there something else that must be used? Thanks

After removing the wallpaper, (I have never done this before, usually just painted over it) how do you remove any glue that is left or make the wall smooth? I am dealing with about 80 - 100 year old plaster and lathe. NOT really interested in ripping the lathe and plaster out, but want smooth...

I bought my grandmothers house and we have been in it for 3 years. The walls are covered with wallpaper that has been painted. (both by my grandfather and myself) I would LOVE to remove the wall paper completly but am VERY fearfull of what is underneath it. I know there must be AT LEAST 3 - 4...