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Thank you Neal, sounds like I have a lot of questions I need to have answered. This is exactly why I asked, so I could learn before just saying 'ok'. I didn't realize some of that wasn't 'always' part of the job.

The bathroom ceiling plaster in my first condo appears to be water damaged, and the exhaust fan needs to be replaced. I know nothing about plaster, so I'm not sure what it'd take to fix, or if it would be advisable to replace the ceiling with something else. The exhaust fan I bought is a...

Thanks for the reply :) This is a bid through a local interior design and remodeling company. I was told they are licensed and insured. If they aren't, I certainly wouldn't use them, nor would the HOA approve them for the work. I haven't seen other work by them, nor have I received other bids...

I received my first quote for building a stand up tile shower, roughly 30"x60" with 8' ceilings, in my second floor condo, pictured below. I'm either out of touch with what this should cost, or this is too good to be true. As it says, it does not include plumbing or drywall work, but I...

Thanks for the replies :)

I'm currently remodeling a 715 sq ft 2 bedroom condo, which I plan to live in for a few years before renting it. I want a wood or wood-look plank flooring, and I'm looking to spend around $5/ft total (flooring, underlayment, installation, etc.). I could go up to $6/ft if need be, but only if...

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like exactly what I expected regarding the holes, basically I need to patch, then use whatever method I can to try to match the texture as best I can. I'm trying to follow on the crown molding, not quite sure I understand. I was told what was on there was...

Thanks for the long post. It should fit perfectly between the existing studs, but I'll be sure to measure again. I'll also check the installation recommendations about what they suggest goes under it. What are the differences between a low end and a high end base, or are they about the same...

Thanks again Neal!

Thanks for the replies guys. Right now it seems like my best bet is engineered hardwoods.

I'm renovating my first condo and trying to get a feel for what it's going to take to make this place look sharp. I have a couple different questions here pertaining to different aspects of drywall and plaster. For reference, the hall, bedrooms, and closets have popcorn ceilings, the living...

Thanks for the reply. My hope is that as I learn more I'll get a feel for where I'm at in both my comfort and my abilities. These posts really help! I originally thought I wanted a tiled base, but I think a pre-formed base with tile above might be the way to go. It seems to me like it'd be...

I received a few more quotes, two of which I feel are much closer to what I was thinking. I'm leaning toward this company. They're not the cheapest, but like I said, price is only one factor in all of this. Here's the quote, what do you think? Breaker Panel Improvements: 270.00 Remove the...

I'm currently renovating my first home, a small condo. I've removed the tub/shower combo, and I plan on replacing it with a walk-in tile shower. I don't plan on using expensive tiles, or getting too fancy with it in general, but I do want it to look nicer than your average bathroom and somewhat...

I made a very rough illustration of the building any my condo layout. The unit is two stories, with mine on top. This is absolutely not to scale :) The rooms numbered 4 and 5 are the kitchen and living room, respectively. 1 is the bedroom, 2 is the office, and 3 is the bathroom. I'm not...

Today I verified, I have 1/2" particle board on 3/4" plywood on joists sitting 24" apart. Sorry about the long-winded post! I've been thinking about it over and over again, and I'm now thinking engineered hardwood might be my best bet, then solid hardwood, then laminate. Honestly though, I...

Good idea!

I'll pull up the next easiest piece tomorrow :)

I'm sure it is :) http://www.walkscore.com After living in a couple places where almost anything I wanted (groceries, restaraunts, bars, hardware store, etc) was a 10 minute walk, the only alternative for me now is 10+ acres with a large shop :D

The distance between the rows of nails in the particleboard is 16", but those rows are running the opposite direction of the joists I uncovered in the bathroom, so I'm pretty sure it's just nailed into the plywood subfloor. That's how I'm looking at it. If I'm not planning on selling the...