Houston Construction, Home Repair, and Improvement

807 topics in this forum

1. Concrete And Demolition

   By lizard98rx, March 2, 2008
   • 6 replies
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   • Purdueenginerd
   • July 3

2. Window Repair And Maintenance

   By Krol, October 1, 2011
   • 18 replies
   • 13.9k views
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   • Harold Pinter
   • May 9

3. Foundation Repair methods

   By jmihl, October 20, 2006
   • 9 replies
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   • MB095
   • May 8

4. Who is responsible for insulation dam and keeping loose fill out of soffits

   By BigDutchman, March 14
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   • BigDutchman
   • March 14

5. Multifamily Minimum Standards

   By RockyDijohn, January 31
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   • RockyDijohn
   • January 31

6. Home At 2525 Maconda Ln.

   By gene, June 14, 2016   

   • residential
   • river oaks
   • 9 replies
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   • Ross
   • August 27, 2023

7. Central air vs ceiling fan — with a catch

   By editor, August 4, 2023
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   • editor
   • August 4, 2023

8. Centerpoint substation materials

   By strickn, December 8, 2022
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   • strickn
   • December 14, 2022

9. Interior Decorating section

   By editor, April 15, 2009
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   • august948
   • October 4, 2022

10. Purchasing a new build and had no idea they would put a utility easement

    By cryst, July 18, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • TrainTrak
    • July 19, 2022

11. Do I need a permit to build this patio in Houston?

    By kylejack, May 28, 2022   

    • patio
    • 7 replies
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    • Ross
    • June 13, 2022

12. Bungalow Renovation In The Heights

    By Omarian, March 31, 2011
    • 7 replies
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    • s3mh
    • March 21, 2022

13. Where To Find Mortise Locks?

    By tacotruck, February 24, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • Specwriter
    • March 1, 2022

14. Construction safety consultant

    By largelynt, March 1, 2022
    • 1 reply
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    • largelynt
    • March 1, 2022

15. Restoring shiplap interior 1 2

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

16. Rules re: building around and over a storm drain easment

    By Jayro, June 30, 2021
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    • Specwriter
    • June 30, 2021

17. Kitchen Remodel

    By JBTX, May 11, 2021
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    • JBTX
    • May 11, 2021

18. How much should a general contractor make?

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

19. City of Houston Minimum Lot Size Map

    By BeerNut, October 22, 2020
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    • BeerNut
    • October 22, 2020

20. Cost of House Leveling 1 2

    By martin3, February 21, 2009
    • 31 replies
    • 115.6k views
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    • Robin D Stringer
    • October 20, 2020

21. 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

22. Resnet Rescheck

    By cynative, June 15, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • Specwriter
    • June 17, 2020

23. 3rd party inspections

    By CraneInspections, June 2, 2020   

    • crane inspection
    • 0 replies
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    • CraneInspections
    • June 2, 2020

24. Need Contractor And Concrete Help

    By native_Houstonian, May 18, 2020
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    • native_Houstonian
    • May 18, 2020

25. Pool Recommendations

    By HOPbboy, June 21, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • pooldeckhouston
    • May 16, 2020

26. Second Floor Weight limit

    By kraemer94, February 7, 2020
    • 3 replies
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    • Purdueenginerd
    • February 11, 2020

27. Drywood Termites

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

28. Permit not "closed out"

    By ekat, August 26, 2019
    • 1 reply
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    • innerlooper
    • August 29, 2019

29. Ductless A/C Systems

    By DrFood, March 10, 2009
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • crock
    • May 29, 2019

30. Plumber For Water Heater Installation?

    By jerrios, June 12, 2008
    • 9 replies
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    • BrianP
    • April 1, 2019

31. Roofer Recommendation? 1 2

    By longhornguy, September 15, 2008
    • 30 replies
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    • Blake Luby
    • January 19, 2019

32. Set Up Shop at a Residential Property

    By Jimmyjimmerson, December 9, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views
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    • Ross
    • December 10, 2018

33. 7 tips to decorate your own bungalow

    By jimmy123, December 6, 2017   

    • bungalow
    • 2 replies
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    • HelenHardison
    • November 3, 2018

34. Recommend foundation repair?

    By samagon, December 27, 2015
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    • samagon
    • September 28, 2018

35. Installing Reclaimed Wood Floors

    By H-Town Man, January 12, 2018
    • 1 reply
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    • MarthaLittle
    • September 14, 2018

36. Remodeling Bathrooms on a Budget

    By SumWalk, May 27, 2015   

    • home remodeling
    • home renovation
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      Tagged with:

      • home remodeling
      • home renovation
      • bathroom remodeling
      • bathroom renovation
      • upgrading bathrooms
      • budgeting for a bathroom
    • 1 reply
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    • MarthaLittle
    • September 14, 2018

37. Garage Apt. Questions

    By Houstongaels, September 12, 2018
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    • Houstongaels
    • September 12, 2018

38. Covered Patio - 13'X29' - Cost

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

39. Effect of tariffs on new construction

    By dbigtex56, August 11, 2018
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    • dbigtex56
    • August 11, 2018

40. Looking for a House Mover

    By Britta, June 19, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • MartiMoser
    • June 21, 2018