My sister's roof is in very bad need of repair and she cannot afford to pay for all of it or hardly any of it for that matter because she raises 3 young children on her own. Does anyone know where we can find help?
Finding Free Home Repair Materials
I am unemployed and am looking for things I need around the house (for example, piping for my wood burning stove). I was wondering if anyone had an idea of where I can find a dump site that I can go to salvage other's trash as my treasure.
Reviews of Imagistone Kitchen Countertop Resurfacing
I am trying to sell my home and want to do an inexpensive update in my kitchen. I have white cabinets and a black floor. What color counter tops should I do? I've been looking at a product called Imagistone (granite is way too expensive house is $275k). Anybody familiar with this?
Discontinued Ramco Bottle Green Kitchen Tiles
Does anyone have some Ramco, bottle green kitchen tiles or know where I can find them? They are 4x4 and Spanish made. They were discontinued a few years ago. Thanks.
What is the Best Material to Use for a Subfloor?
Why is it not good to use particle board for base floor? What kind of material should I use and why?
Suggestions for Buying Vinyl Shutters
We are ready to purchase vinyl shutters for our home. Any suggestions/recommendations on what brand to buy? Our Lowe's home improvement store carries Vantage brand. I have come to the conclusion that paintable ones are our best option...
Sources for Inexpensive Building Materials
I am looking for inexpensive building materials to finish 800 sq. ft. basement.
Installing Aluminum Eaves in Cold Weather
Does aluminum expand or contract in cold weather? I was curious because I was thinking of installing aluminum eaves in our sub zero cold weather.
Is Gaslight Brick II Wallboard Fireproof?
Is gaslight brick II fireproof?
Would anyone have the ingredients to make homemade builders mix, aka, concrete? Thanks Thrifty Fun for this fabulous site.
Making Adobe Brick with Cement Added
I live in Arkansas and hope someone can help me. I've done a lot of research on the web in search of what I need, to no avail. I am needing help with a recipe to make my own Adobe brick to build a home with.
Free Building Materials From Building Sites
If you see a construction site or a renovation near your house, ask the contractor or site manager if you can have some of the scrap building material. They usually will be happy to oblige you as long as you don't get in their way.
We just cut down cedar trees to build our garage and I want to use the trees to make hand rails but I am not sure how to go about the drying process. What do I do about the tree sap? I have seen these type of railings in log homes that we toured when we built ours.
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