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    Attic renovation & ventilation issues

    Hi Glenn, Thanks for your quick reply! I was hoping that you'd reply & as I got such good advice from you on my prior kitchen renovation. Yes, they thought that the ridge vents would be best, but wanted to be sure. We just can't for the life of us understand why a ridge vent or something...
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    Attic renovation & ventilation issues

    Hi...hope someone can help us! My daughter & husband had about 3/4's of their attic turned into living space....also, added a shed dormer for height for 2 bedrooms & 1/2 bath installed. They had a contractor do it, but he passed away right after the completion. So, now they have no one to...
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    AC/Heat selection for new room

    Hi, we built a new great room addition onto our exisiting home a few years ago. Our AC/Electrician installed a 2 ton size for this room...which from what we understand cools/heats up to 1,000 sq. ft. The cost was $3300.00. We have 2 walls of french doors (4 door panel) & a 14 ft. vaulted...
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    Crown Moulding Installation

    Hi Glenn, Thanks so much for answering my questions! We really appreciate it! We will for sure use screws, the size lumber, etc. you've suggested. We'll also go look at the foam crown molding & will make sure we don't use an adhesvie with a high alcohol content. Oh, does it come primed...
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    Crown Moulding Installation

    Square Eye, I would appreciate your comments on my posting questions to Glenn on molding intallation & building a frame to extend our soffit to install a decorative pillar. My husband & I have viewed your home photo gallery & your home renovation projects are excellent...great work! We would...
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    Crown Moulding Installation

    Hi, I'm interested in the foam type crown moldings you've mentioned. Where can it be purchased? Are they easy to install? Our mini-kitchen renovation is still a work in progress (see my gallery photos). I would like to install new crown moldings, but we have no experience when it comes to...
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    How do you remove wall paper after it's been painted over?

    Glenn, Thanks for your comments...removing the wall paper is probably the way to go. I bought the removal kit from Lowe's & the tool you mention is included. I was watching one of the TV home improvement shows & heard a designer say that you can remove wall paper easily by scoring it & then...
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    How do you remove wall paper after it's been painted over?

    Hi all, I'm still renovating my kitchen. Got the black granite countertops & full backsplash installed, along with the Jenn-air D/D convection stove/oven...all looks great. Now, I want to remove some old wallpaper (that's been painted over) & a border. I'm nervous about tackling this job...
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    Jenn-Air Downdraft Electric Range & Dishwashe...are they good products?

    Thanks for your comments. I've researched the Jenn-Air stoves & I understand what you're saying about replacing the heating elements...radiant or coil. It can get expensive....but, what other 30" electric stove is out there with a "downdraft"? I didn't see any other choice when it comes to...
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    Jenn-Air Downdraft Electric Range & Dishwashe...are they good products?

    Hi, I'm new on this forum...we're renovating our kitchen...installing granite counter tops & new appliances. We're thinking of purchasing the Jenn-Air Brand downdraft electric stove with convection oven & their dishwasher. If anyone has their products...please reply with the "pros" & "cons"...
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    Yikes! Dishwasher is attached to formica countertop, we're about to insall granite!!

    Hi, I'm a new member of this forum. We're getting new granite kitchen counter top installed in 2 weeks. We're nervous about installing it, too. We've been remodeling our 20 yrs. old home since 2001 & have finally gotten to our kitchen. First thing...is to do the granite counter top. Our...
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