Q&A Day

Easy DIY Kitchen Lighting Solution – Audio Q & A Day

March 22, 2010

Here is the question: Hi Tim, We recently gave our kitchen a ‘makeover’ that involved new countertops and appliances. Soon we’ll have new flooring & now, thanks to you, I’m determined to have painted cabinets, too. The one thing that’s lacking is a great lighting solution. Due to the way our house is situated, the [...]

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Casing a Window That Has Drywall Returns — Audio Q&A Day

March 22, 2010

Here’s the question: Hi Tim, We have drywall returns. Our aluminum windows sit back from interior walls about 5 inches and have 7/8 inch aluminum trim surrounding the glass. Do we have to remove the drywall before putting the wood around the window (jam extension)? Or can we put the wood right over the dry [...]

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Installing Beadboard With Existing Trim — Audio Q&A Day

March 22, 2010

Here is the question: Hello, We are trying to install bead board in a morning room.  It already has baseboard and chair rail which are thick enough to accommodate the bead board.  We don’t want to take these molding down.  The problem is cutting around the window moldings, door moldings, etc.   Is there any special [...]

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What Order For Kitchen Remodel Work? — Audio Q&A Day

March 22, 2010

Here is the question: In what order is it best to totally replace the following in my kitchen: Flooring All appliances (stove is a drop-in and microwave is overhead.  Dishwasher is built-in) Counter tops and backsplash Thank you so much for your help!  I immensely enjoy the useful information you so freely provide!! Sue ———————————- And here [...]

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Beadboard Paneling with a Sloped Ceiling — Audio Q&A Day

March 22, 2010

Here’s the question: Hello, Fist I want to say I love your blog, and am so glad I signed up for email from you. Now I don’t miss a thing! Thanks. My question: I have a couple rooms where I want to put up beadboard. The rooms’ walls are 7&1/2 feet high on one side and [...]

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Protecting Outdoor Furniture – Audio Q&A Day

March 22, 2010

Here’s the question: I’ve done a lot of research but can’t find an answer to my question. We just ordered some solid wood (chinese ash) patio furniture.  Our patio surface is crushed gravel for now. I’m afraid that simple,  round rubber soles might not be enough to protect the legs of the  furniture against the rough [...]

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Q & A Day: Can You Use Wood Window Trim In A Shower?

February 24, 2010
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Hi Tim, It’s me, Michelle, again. I promise not to drive you nuts with lots of questions, however, I have another bathroom with a window right next to the tub. I see this all the time in magazines. What keeps the window from rotting out? Surely water gets on the window when people take showers. [...]

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Q & A Day – Repairing A Bad Paint Job

February 24, 2010

Hi Tim, Ok, when we moved into our house, we repainted everything with the help of friends. Well, the friend who did the dining room did a TERRIBLE job. It’s like she slopped the paint on there and then never actually rolled the roller back over it to smooth it out. And the drips….I won’t [...]

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Q & A Day – Painting Laminate Cabinets — Can it be done?

February 24, 2010
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Hi Tim, The sides of my kitcen cabinets aren’t real wood but some kind of laminate or something. What are my options for refinishing them? Thanks for all the great ideas! Melissa ——————– Hi Melissa, Interestingly enough, most of the potential finishes you have can be painted. Formica type plastic laminate can be painted, as [...]

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Q & A Day – Installing Hardwood Floors In A Kitchen – What’s first?

February 24, 2010
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Cool Lego Castle, Cool Floors too! RG, LOVE the post! Problem – I have no wood to rescue! We really want to put in solid hardwood in our kitchen and dining room, 4″-5″?, more rustic than fancy, WITHOUT breaking the bank. Do you have any good sources for wood? Also, we are gutting the kitchen [...]

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Q & A Day – I Love Glass Tile – Can I Use It On A Floor?

February 24, 2010
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Hi Tim, I have a tile question for you if you have time? I’m thinking of using a recycled glass tile company out of Seattle that has these circles of glass to tile my bathroom floor with. What do you think? Would this be durable and would it be high maintenance? Thanks, Tina ————————— Hi [...]

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Q & A Day: Buying and Installing Crown Molding

February 24, 2010
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Hi Tim, Your site has inspired me to install crown molding in my dining and living rooms. However, if I start and I like how it looks, I know I’ll want to do the whole main floor. Our house came with beautiful 4-1/2″ base molding and the ceiling just looks so bare. If I like [...]

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