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Ask Matt: ‘Popcorn’ on Ceiling Is Gone; Now What?

Question: We recently removed “popcorn” textured ceilings in the house we’re remodeling. Now we need to do something with the bare ceilings, starting with the vaulted ceiling in the living room. One...

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Ask Matt: Do I Really Need a Bathroom Fan?

Question: Am I required to install a ventilation fan in my bathroom? My husband and I are concerned with what might be involved. Can you make any recommendations? — Barbara Answer: An exhaust fan in a...

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Ask a Contractor: What’s up With This ‘White Fuzzy Fungus?’

Question: Our stucco house was built in late 2004 and within the last month or so we’ve notice some white fuzzy fungus developing on the (east-facing) concrete slab of a small exterior alcove that...

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Ask a Contractor: Should We Renovate All at Once, or in Steps?

Question: We want to do several upgrades to our house, including the kitchen, the master bathroom and a new deck. Should we have them all done at the same time, or would it be easier on my family to...

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Build Like a Pro: Should I Flash an Exterior Door Under a Covered Porch?

If you want to remodel like a pro, I suggest you do what the pros do. For inspiration, many professional contractors hang out at the online forums of JLCOnline.  This is the website of the highly...

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Hire a Remodeling Consultant? It’s Something to Consider

Sometimes the remodeling industry seems like the Wild, Wild West. It’s crazy out here! The cast of characters is huge! You’ve got your builders and general contractors and remodeling contractors and...

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Q&A — How to Remodel to Protect Children with Allergies?

Protect children with allergies from drywall dust. Question: My two daughters suffer from allergies and asthma. When we remodel next year, we need to end up with cleaner indoor air. What should we do?...

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Will You Choose the Cheap Contractor? Or the Artist?

A few months ago, my friend (who I’ll call Clare for the sake of this true story) was in the position to choose a contractor for the small, charming century-old house she gutted and is bringing back to...

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