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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 about insurance! Drew

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 through our house to review the project: one plumber, one electrician, and one carpenter/tile...

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 inserts in the rest? Thank you, Drew

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 recommended finding a carpenter who installs windows, rather than a window company. Some...

Thanks again to everyone for the top-quality advice! :clap: I appreciate it! Andrew

@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!) @CallMeVilla - The Kilz actually did dry very nicely, it was the paint stage that got tacky...

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 label primer. Then, I waited 24 hours. Then I painted the first coat with Valspar...

@Wuzzat, That's an awesome idea, I will be sure to check that. I did check the BBB also. Thanks, Andrew

@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 are trying to take shortcuts with the job. @JoeD - The main reason for tearing it out is to...

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, but are installing a shower where a tub used to be. The project will involve a new vanity...

Wow, thanks for all of that info. That explains a lot. The bad trim is actually in the outside, but I don't mind replacing the entire units if I can. Thanks, drew

If I can find new plastic moulding, I guess I can get a mitre box and drill new holes. Where is the best place to find plastic window mouldings? Do they sell it at the big box stores? Thanks Andrew

Ahhhh ok, so the trim is part of the window. I was hoping to only replace the plastic trim, not the whole window itself. Thanks for the answer! Drew

Hey All, I need to replace these plastic door trim parts (the plastic borders that surround the two small windows at the top of the door). We've had a hard time finding the manufacturer of the door, it is a no-name as far as we can tell. These plastic pieces should be available somewhere, but...

I had used exterior white paint (the exterior part was ok, it is in a garage). I ended up priming over it again and then topcoating with my grey paint. Turned out well. Thanks, Drew

Hey Guys, It's hard to make a mistake with primer, but I managed to pull it off. This project is in my garage, so I am using exterior paints. A couple of weeks ago, I covered a brown wall in white primer. Today I decided it needed another coat of primer to hide the brown even more before I...

Thanks for the replies guys. I am definitely wary of the window salesman. That's why I was hoping to figure out how my current windows rate compared to new ones. I don't trust any window salesmen period. I don't want to sink $10,000+ into new windows and still have the same problems. Drew

I just checked out county's permit site. Where I live, the county does not require a permit for window replacement. So there is no county-enforced code enforcement for windows. I guess it is just up to me to try and find someone good. Andrew

Neal, Thanks for the link, plenty of good reading! Andrew

Hey Guys, Our townhouse has many (18) windows, it was built in 1993. The windows are original builder-grade double-glazed metal windows. I measured the temperatures of the windows and surrounding walls with an infrared thermometer. The windows are definitely a source of cold air in the...