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Thought I'd update my thread... yes we're still working on this shower reno! Full time job and life get in the way. Thankful for a 2nd bathroom upstairs! I did end up using some Schluter edging on the outside of the tub surround but did not use them in the corners. Went with a silicone grout...

I really love the look of these Schluter edges and will likely be using them! Just wondering if anyone here has installed them before and what your opinions are. http://www.schluter.com/139.aspx I'm particularly interested in the one designed for a 135 degree corner since I have an ugly one...

Yes, we've planned for that :) Thanks.

Thanks. Your diagram shows using a membrane behind a metal lath? I'm guessing that's the way they did it when my 1979 house was built because that's basically what we tore out - minus the membrane! I know the space between the finished wall/tile and tub ledge needs silicone caulk. But my...

We've got our new tub installed and are ready to put the backer board up (using Hardie) and waterproof using RedGard. I am unable to find installation instructions regarding the wall to tub transition and whether or not that should be sealed with the RedGard OR only RedGard the backer board...

Wow - Brass wasn't my choice however it isn't exactly a priority upgrade. But don't you worry your little head over it, it's on the list of things to change when we have the money for it. So thanks for your insulting remark. Nothing better to do?? Thank you, everyone else, for your helpful...

Attaching a pic - not a great one but all I can get to at the moment - if that's any help at all. :) As I mentioned, this is a metal firebox, not masonry. I do not know what is directly under the substance the patch was done with - but assuming and HOPING the refractory panels or whatever it...

I finally remembered to take some pics of the patch job done in our fireplace. Again, this was prior to us buying the house and unfortunately the seller can't remember who did the work so I can't call them back in to correct it. Seller said the grate they used in there had worn a hole in the...

Thank you... but I'd still like to know WHAT should be done to this thing. Even if we call in a pro to do the job, I'd like to understand what is necessary and what isn't. I am very much a DIY-er when I can do the job right but I know my limitations. Simply attempting to educate myself so I...

I recently bought a house built in 1979. It has a wood burning fireplace with gas starter in place. The previous owner said he had the whole thing cleaned and inspected but can't remember who did it. It looks very clean but my question concerns cracks in the floor of it. It is a metal...

Something fairly simple is my goal. Obviously ANYTHING will be an improvement! After picking away some of the cracked sheetrock mud and texture layer, it looks like the sheetrock itself is not damaged as I thought it would be. If I scrape away that mess and remove the corner bead (which I'm...

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My house was built in 1984… there are no window sills! On the interior of the house the window openings are finished with sheetrock all the way around so there's technically a sheetrock sill I suppose. Over the years the old windows leaked apparently and that sheetrock is damaged and looks...

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. The damaged areas are not extensive. What kind of compound would be used for patching, kok328??

My house was built in 1984 and has it's original siding, which I think is called "pressed board"??? I'm not sure. It looks like lap siding but its a simulated look to some extent. What looks like 3 lap boards is actually just one that's made to look like 3. I hope that makes sense. I'll...

A couple of you have kept missing the fact that I'm NOT paying $13000 for these windows! LOL Good grief, no. That's what they said RETAIL would've been. It's only going to be about $6000.

Thanks, everybody, for your suggestions. I had a long talk with the founder and CEO of the company - and who did my quote for the Wincore windows. I have a better understanding of the value of the windows and what we'll be getting for our money. After recalculating for 13 windows instead of 9...

Ok, another question... our house is old (1984) and the siding is bad in some places around a couple windows - water damage, but the source of the water leak has been remedied. Anyway, I am guessing with these original aluminum windows, there's likely to be some repairs required before the new...

My "promotional" estimate came in at about $680 per window as I mentioned in the 1st paragraph. This is supposedly 60% off their retail cost. Without going through more estimates just yet... I want to know what would justify $680 per window. What should I look for that tell me I'm getting my...

I guess I should point out that I do realize the Low-E, dual Low-E and Low-E366 are simply different amounts of UV and thermal protection... someone correct me if I'm wrong. I listed all of them in the OP just going from the options that were noted on my estimate. I didn't have a chance to do...