by Greg_e Question by Bailey’s Mommy: How much should I charge to remodel a bathroom? My husband is going to be remodeling a bathroom for my father. This will be a complete, down to the studs, remodel of a 45-50 square foot bathroom. He will not be purchasing the new toilet, sink or shower, my father will be buying those things, my husband will be gutting out the bathroom of everything and putting all the new stuff back in, he may or may not be [...] → Continue Reading Q&A: How much should I charge to remodel a bathroom?
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by ChasBirder Question by cory m: How to protect myself from a general contractor performing home remodeling? I am about to have a general contractor perform services for me (tile in kitchen, wood flooring, wallpaper removal). He told me that there is no contract to sign, and that we both can sign the proposal he has given me to act as a contract. I trust the guy, as a trustworthy friend of mine recommended him, but what do I need to do to protect myself? [...] → Continue Reading How to protect myself from a general contractor performing home remodeling? 
by A&A Design Build Remodeling, Inc. Question by 5 ft 7 Texas Heaven: OK a really serious question for carpenters, kinda? Indulge me, OK? This is about remodeling a bathroom with lumber on the walls and shower and a contact/ buddy of mine said, when I told him my plan, he asked “Is it Tongue and Groove” I kinda don’t know what that means. Any ideas? Thanks, Hugs,Y’all Dallas OK so maybe this is a wink, wink Q too. LOLOL Lady T. I am kinda [...] → Continue Reading OK a really serious question for carpenters, kinda? 
by ChasBirder Question by royhardin: Finding a contractor to “supervise” my remodeling effort – reasonable? I am doing a pretty big remodeling effort on the house I am purchasing. None of the different efforts are that big taken separately, but all together, it is a lot. Still, I think I can handle the work with proper planning – I do have reasonable skills and have done a lot of little projects like these – just not all together. But to make my wife more comfortable [...] → Continue Reading Finding a contractor to “supervise” my remodeling effort – reasonable? 
Question by dalankster421: FHA APPRAISER PROBLEM? i am trying to purchase a house everything was going smooth until the appraisal came back the price she came up with was $ 40,000 less than my contract needless to say that the comps that were used were foreclosed homes and homes that were distressed properties. anyway the home has been remodeled from head to toe new kitchen, bath, floor, etc…when i asked for a new one they told me that it does not follow the guidelines of [...] → Continue Reading Q&A: FHA APPRAISER PROBLEM? 
Question by somthingwithteeth: Requirements when wanting to remodel and rent a home? I live in California and am curious as of the requirements/paperwork needed to be able to possibly purchase a small home, re-landscape, as well as re-carpet/tile floors and such of the like, to then rent. Would a basic contractors license work, or are there many different angels which must be covered as well? Best answer: Answer by Patrick GIf it is your house you can do what ever you want. You may have [...] → Continue Reading Q&A: Requirements when wanting to remodel and rent a home? 
Question by Lucille: Can I put kitchen cabinets in the bathroom,? My husband and I are remodeling our bathroom. I would like more storage and higher counter top level. Kitchen cabinets offer what I want and the price I need.. It is a small bathroom and the cabinets are “in stock” so the total price is $ 250.00 for cabinets and another 150 00 for counter. We don’t have plans on moving. Am I making a huge mistake for later resale of the property? Best [...] → Continue Reading Can I put kitchen cabinets in the bathroom,? 
Question by : do bathtub refinishing kits really work? I’m trying to remodel my bathroom and am thinking of refinishing my? Best answer: Answer by carlbenatorYes they do–IF you can follow directions. You can even do a fine job with a roller just as long as the tub surface is absolutely clean and dry. It also helps to scuff up the surface with fine sandpaper. This allows the coating to adhere and reduces the chance of peeling. I did mine almost ten years ago and [...] → Continue Reading do bathtub refinishing kits really work? I’m trying to remodel my bathroom and am thinking of refinishing my? 
by Ramen Junkie Question by ?Me: I’m trying to get numbers in my head, and when remodeling a bathroom do you do backer board all over? What will i need for my bathroom? Is their first plywood and then backer board? Or do you need drywall under that? Lol i have no idea. If this helps we are tearing out our old bathroom and redoing everything. New sheetrock for walls, tile on floor, and around bath surround? Best answer: Answer by Grandma6Backer board is called [...] → Continue Reading I’m trying to get numbers in my head, and when remodeling a bathroom do you do backer board all over? 
Question by : do I need to issue some tax form to an independent contractor? An independent contractor did a bathroom remodel project for my own home during 2010. I paid him about $ 3000 for the service (personal payment; I don’t have any business and this project has nothing to do with my job either). Do I need to issue him some sort of a tax form? Thanks! Best answer: Answer by acmeravenNo. That would be like issuing a 1099 to the local hardware [...] → Continue Reading Q&A: do I need to issue some tax form to an independent contractor? | |