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What do you think is missing in the renovation industry?
Hello all,
I as some of you may know am a remodeler located in the Fargo Moorhead area and I always look for ways I can improve my services to consumers.
I have come here to ask you what kinds of things do you see missing from the home improvement industry.
Maybe it is online DIY countertops which I am now offering. Maybe it is a certain service that you have said why doesn't someone offer this? Maybe it is a certain product that you may have asked why doesn't someone do this or make this?
I am looking for your input to hear what you have to say and I look forward to seeing your responses! Sincerely,
James D. Van Raden
Paragon Renovations, Moorhead, MN
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decking - bending out of shape
I've just laid timber decking in my backyard - 6m x 12m, and all is well, but what is the likelihood that the planks will bow or bend out of shape and what can I do about it if it happens? It is secured down with 2 nails at each point, every 2 metres or so on each decking plank. Can I simply bang a few extra nails in to keep it down?, do i need to take off and replace the planks that bend? Do I treat it with a product? Hasn't happened yet, but i am keen for ideas... dan
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Basement Crawl Space "removal" Dirt etc and Living area created
I have seen one Basement /Dirt removal project in NY, nice job posted on this site! It helps a bit. I need the following answered. One, I have radon which has a system in since bef living here (got prev owner/seller to install mitigation system) half basement is concr flr and about 7' height to first floor joists, all open, other 1/2 is crawl space where black plast for radon mitigation is sealed over all dirt area, since dirt carries the radon, what if I remove dirt taking steps to secure my foundation, remove the furnace lying sideways (prof'sly installed) and dig down so I can reclaim all or nearly all crawl space to usable space w concr floor? WILL this HELP get rid of Radon in the process since NO more dirt or? thanks, I will get prof bsment struc'tl engineer involved...thanks for any expert advice in Denver no flooding on hill, dry high desert.
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LED Lighting
What's your opinion on installing LED lighting in the house? Are they cost-effective to run?
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Leaky Pipe Problem
Hiya guys....
I have a problem with a pipe leaking but because of its location I'm not sure if its something I can fix or if its something I ''have'' to have a professional to do...money is VERY tight at the moment so my biggest priority is to try and stop the leak until I can afford to have it done properly...
The pipe runs into the wall from outside and the leak appears to be from there but I don't know how far back or if it is close to the bricks - I'm guessing that it is as I can hear a little bit of a spray - if that makes sense to ya'll...
I've uploaded some pics of the pipe in hope that it will be easier to understand where I'm coming from and named them simply leaky pipe 1 - 3.
I would appreciate ANY help that I can get.
The pipe is also on my kitchen wall but its too far to the side for it to be running directly to the sink or whatever else....
Thank you in advance for your help....
Cheers
OB
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Roll on roofing
All right, part two to my last question. I've got the OSB on, and now its time to lay down some 15lb. felt, and roll on roofing. My question is has anyone ever used roll on? I'm told it will be difficult to deal with being cold out. I've also heard varying amounts of overlap between rows.
Advice List: Ahh I see you have sought another method Max
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Long reach nailing for roofing
Let's just say I'm a husky gentelman, and I am redoing the roof to our deck, which was damaged in a recent windstorm. I am nervous about crawling out on it to nail down shingles. Do they make any kind of 6 foot long hammer or any other tricks to do this?
Advice List: HMMM no but I think I am going to patent it!!! LOL
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Best way to clean the stove top?
We have a steel (not sure if it's supposed to be stainless steel :p) stove top that needs to be cleaned, but I'm having trouble getting it spotless. What's the best way to clean the stove?
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Repairing Paint Work On Water Damaged Concrete
Hi, I have an apartment with 3 areas of water damaged concrete. Two of the areas have had bubbling and one of the area has more of a very dark, mold looking mark.
What is your advice for cleaning, prevention and painting these areas?
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edging ply wood cabinets
What is the best/easiest way to place a finished edge on my plywood cabinets?
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Electricians
I had an electrician who came out and prepared my extension - running the cables and so on - so I could plaster and finish the room. He has also disappeared off of the face of the earth and now I have to find a new one...
Because I was referred to this electrician I didn't hesitate or ask any questions when I hired him - nor did I think to ask. However, considering I have to hire someone else I'd like to know what are the main things I need to know, consider or ask when looking for an electrician.
Thanks in advance
OB
Advice List: Re: Electricians
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Favourite refurbishment
What refurbishment/renovation/DIY work are you the most proud of that you did yourself?
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Granite, Corian or Caesar stone?
We are in the process of building our kitchen and we are contemplating as to which benchtop option we should use. We are aware of the cost of Granite and can afford Chinese Granite although we now hear is a inferior product, hence we are looking into alternatives. Our Island bench is 2300 x 800 and of course we would like to eliminate joins. If some one could shed some light it would be most appreciated.
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Painting over crackle finish
So, we are painting over a mural in my son's room. Part of the mural included some crackle finish. We had sanded it but when we put on our first coat of paint, it crackled. So, my question is... do i need to sand more, put primer on first, remover it chemically, or some combo of these?
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