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Should I remove plaster and lathe or can I just remove plaster?
Cherilynne Cherilynne Answered on Sep 19, 2024

I have an 1882 Balloon construction house that has some pretty extensive plaster falling off of the lath. I know that the lath actually adds to the wall stability, a... See more

What do I look out for when buying a used mobile home?
VH VH Answered on Aug 29, 2024

Tomorrow I will be viewing a couple used manufactured homes at an RV resort park. Despite the units being quite close to each other, the center grounds and lake are g... See more

If you could make ONE house update, what would it be?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Aug 05, 2024

Imagine you could transform your home with just ONE update.Share with us the one change you would make and why it's at the top of your list.

Which would you prioritize, a bathroom remodel or a kitchen remodel?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Aug 05, 2024

Home renovation projects can transform both the aesthetics and functionality of your living space. Whether you're considering a bathroom remodel or a kitchen over... See more

How would you prefer to spend your weekend: gardening or decorating?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Jul 13, 2024

Weekends are a great time to unwind and indulge in our favorite activities. Whether you're into gardening or decorating, these hobbies can be both relaxing and reward... See more

Which room would you pick for a room makeover in your home?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on May 13, 2024

We're curious, if you could redesign any room in your home, which is the room you would choose?Whether it's your cozy living room, your bustling kitchen, or even your... See more

How can I inexpensively add some "wow" to my very brown/tan house?
Kathy alfke Kathy alfke Answered on Apr 19, 2024

My house is 100 years old and rock solid but it is bland. It needs someone's creative suggestions!

1950 Doors
Rose Rose Answered on Apr 16, 2024

I hate these doors. I'm not a carpenter. Was wondering if these would look better painted? What can I do with these door knobs? The plating or whatever is coming off.... See more

What to do with "cake icing" ceiling?
Bob Schudel Bob Schudel Answered on Mar 13, 2024

What can we do with our ceiling? It is plaster/sheetrock compound swirled and looks similar to what might be found on a cake. The big problem is the '70s radiant heat... See more

Can I spray paint cellular window shades?
Lyn Lyn Answered on Aug 27, 2023

I have expensive custom cellular shades, from Smith & Noble, that feel sort of papery, but I think are some sort of polyester product, in a bland oatmeal color that d... See more

How can I make this hidden door more hidden and less hideous?
Kristy Williams Tillman Kristy Williams Tillman Answered on Nov 26, 2023

I have a hidden door though it doesn't look so hidden at the moment and I like the appeal of a hidden door. We do need to use the door, but not often. This is in a b... See more

How do you install wainscot or batten and board around baseboard heat?
Diane Diane Answered on Oct 01, 2023

I want a finished, professional look to my wall, but the baseboard heating protrudes from the bottom of the wall.

1952 Cape Cod.
Melissa W Melissa W Answered on Aug 06, 2023

I need some advise on what I can do to improve the looks of my house. I need door, window and landscape suggestions. The house will remain white as I am on a budget. ... See more

I'm looking for ideas to hide flaws in a ceiling, but not popcorn
KSS KSS Answered on Jun 18, 2023

I don't want to use the popcorn paint to hide flaws. I'd like to find another solution.

Can I put interiors walls directly over insulation without drywall?
Teea Teea Answered on Jun 27, 2017

My husband and I are super duper close to completing our house. It was a very old abandoned shack in coal country with many additions, and basically all it was good f... See more

What are the pros and cons of a metal or barn home?
Haley White Crane Haley White Crane Answered on Jan 25, 2017

My husband and I are considering building a home in the near future and were considering doing something like a metal home, or something in a barn style with an open ... See more

Curtain matching
Paul Paul Answered on Oct 30, 2016

Would like opinion on which window curtains to match together. Have 2 LR windows, 1 dining room, 1 kitchen. Open floor plan. Kitchen is opened to living room and woul... See more