Houston Construction, Home Repair, and Improvement

776 topics in this forum

1. Cost of House Leveling 1 2

   By martin3, February 21, 2009
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   • Robin D Stringer
   • October 20, 2020

2. Restoring shiplap interior 1 2

   By bluedobie, September 30, 2009
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   • VRL
   • December 10, 2021

3. Covered Patio - 13'X29' - Cost

   By dreamzdecora, February 14, 2014
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   • SRa
   • August 23, 2018

4. How much should a general contractor make?

   By flipper, October 14, 2008
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   • joelorlandokitchen
   • November 6, 2020

5. Who removes tree branches resting on utility cables in easement?

   By txn4art, June 2, 2014
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   • txn4art
   • July 3, 2014

6. Cost to build townhome/free standing home

   By hawee, July 24, 2014
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   • bleaver
   • May 3, 2018

7. CenterPoint Energy Smart Meters 1 2 3 4

   By travelguy_73, July 18, 2009   

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   • samagon
   • March 2, 2011

8. Kitchen Remodel 1 2 3 4 6

   By RedScare, December 9, 2006
   • 172 replies
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   • flipper
   • January 2, 2008

9. Moisture+Mold under tub with hole in foundation

   By brian0123, March 4, 2013
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   • willclogstoun
   • September 17, 2014

10. Sub Contractors And Suppliers I Use, And Recommend 1 2

    By flipper, November 9, 2007
    • 42 replies
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    • Concrete Pro
    • June 24, 2020

11. TechShield?

    By MasterShake, May 10, 2007
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    • Houstonian1945
    • February 22, 2016

12. Adding Apartment Above Existing Garage

    By longcat, February 4, 2008
    • 15 replies
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    • ijaxon
    • June 4, 2009

13. How to light a gas lamp post

    By bluedobie, October 25, 2009
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    • gnu
    • November 16, 2009

14. brick: to paint or not to paint? artistic viewpoints sought

    By mpbro, October 15, 2006
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    • Pumapayam
    • October 16, 2006

15. Pier And Beam Foundation Repair Question

    By gingersiam, July 12, 2007
    • 8 replies
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    • gingersiam
    • July 12, 2007

16. Building In The Heights 1 2 3 4 5

    By geauxtigers, July 13, 2012
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    • Marksmu
    • September 16, 2015

17. Plastic Sheeting/Insulation Vs. Spray Foam For Pier And Beam Crawlspace

    By niwashikun, November 21, 2012
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    • innerlooper
    • December 1, 2012

18. Drywood Termites

    By TheJudge, July 24, 2006
    • 28 replies
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    • Triton
    • January 2, 2020

19. Buying house... stucco & moisture issues? Please advise! 1 2

    By Yonkers, November 7, 2008
    • 45 replies
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    • Yonkers
    • November 12, 2008

20. roof debris in the attic

    By cottonmather0, April 10, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • Houstonian1945
    • February 22, 2016

21. Foundation Repair methods

    By jmihl, October 20, 2006
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    • ICHL
    • January 30, 2017

22. Hardie siding installation tips

    By martin3, April 18, 2009
    • 23 replies
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    • innerlooper
    • April 20, 2009

23. stucco problem crumbling off home.....Need advice

    By prada, July 10, 2008
    • 18 replies
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    • cgallagher
    • July 10, 2008

24. Insulation Falling Pier And Beam

    By Lalo, March 11, 2009
    • 20 replies
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    • cgallagher
    • March 17, 2009

25. Fixing cracked bathroom sink?

    By sifuwong, July 15, 2007
    • 11 replies
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    • Steve K
    • March 12, 2017

26. Lifting House vs. 2nd Story

    By SaintCyr, October 2, 2009
    • 16 replies
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    • Highway6
    • November 22, 2009

27. Translucent Material For Carport Roof?

    By sidegate, February 20, 2011
    • 18 replies
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    • jannetyork
    • June 24, 2011

28. "Watch" me flip another house! 1 2 3 4

    By flipper, April 1, 2009
    • 100 replies
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    • WHeights
    • July 19, 2009

29. Bathroom Remodel

    By sheeats, August 14, 2008
    • 21 replies
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    • BryanS
    • February 22, 2009

30. House Moving Vs. Demolition

    By houstonray, October 9, 2006
    • 13 replies
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    • harmonsmith
    • November 26, 2008

31. Would you? Could you? Live in a Tiny Home 1 2 3

    By Utinga, August 29, 2011
    • 65 replies
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    • HTX
    • January 12, 2014

32. Help!, my new stucco is CRACKED! 1 2

    By Pumapayam, February 22, 2007
    • 31 replies
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    • missmsry
    • June 5, 2007

33. Katy Water Quality, Do I Need Water Softer/Filter System?

    By Bradman, June 16, 2008
    • 9 replies
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    • powelowe
    • April 13, 2018

34. Alley Easement Access

    By longhorn, March 26, 2009
    • 26 replies
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    • Marksmu
    • April 16, 2014

35. Utility Easements - How to Bury or Move?

    By rbarz, April 22, 2008
    • 11 replies
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    • rbarz
    • May 13, 2008

36. Best outdoor ceiling fans?

    By innerloop, August 10, 2010
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    • RogerDavis
    • May 25, 2017

37. Windows installation in brick wall

    By MovingSoon, August 30, 2007
    • 14 replies
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    • cottonmather0
    • October 1, 2007

38. Help me identify an antique

    By flipper, October 31, 2007
    • 11 replies
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    • Vertigo58
    • November 1, 2007

39. Pier And Beam Foundation Repair Misery

    By hoef, June 13, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • LarryDierker
    • September 30, 2015

40. Current Project Pictures 1 2 3

    By flipper, January 28, 2008
    • 78 replies
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    • flipper
    • August 10, 2008