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"Thanks. We tried in each room to break up the wood look with at least one wall with some drywall and painted with color."

"Love that red drywall"

"I agree with Donald. I also use Nationwide and I have combined my general liability with my primary H/O policy with my secondary home. I have found that when you tend to "bundle" your insurance with one company along with life, auto, &…"

"Larry I am a NC General Contractor. Most states allow a home owner who is going to live in the home for at least 2-3 yrs to act as a GC. Taking your state exam with no background could be quite difficult. While I feel this is a great option I do…"

"I have completed a log home package in 2009. Here are a few things to think about. I also happen to be a GC in stick building type. I was hesitant with never building a log home prior and purchased the kit but would probably not buy a kit again for…"

"We installed Radiant heating in the basement floor and on the main floor between the floor joists.  A total of 3 zones."

"Sound similar to the trend 20-30 yrs ago of people tired of hardwood flooring. Solution carpet. 30 yrs later a new homeowner....surprise look whats under my horrible looking carpets. Beautiful hardwood. Lets redo them!!! WOW don't they look…"

"I used Twin Creek out of Tenn for all my finished supplies. I felt they had great pricing for 1 X 4,6,8,12. I also purchased pine 1 X 6 flooring and approx 150 LF of hand peeled porch post & rails pickets. Very knowledgeable and can highly…"

"Congratulations Chris, Your input to this forum is very noticeable and your comments are always respectable."

"I mixed NBS 30 with my Q8 stain this spring and I LOVED the stain but I not sure on the bee boring issue. It didn't seem to stop the bees but after 4 month I notice considerably less bugs and ants on the exterior. It is rather…"

"Heated floors in the master bath especially for a weekend/vacation home that you might not keep the temp. constant based on the seasons. "

"Wes, I have been in the fire service for over 20 yrs. I recently retired from a paid municipal fire dept. I also have a degree in Fire protection. Here are some very general bits responding to your question. The issue is one of hydraulics and water…"

"David, would consider calling Chris who posted on your previous post. I don't know Chris personally but as a builder I have been very impressed with his knowledge and his posting on this site. I believe his web site could show you his detailed…"

"David, I am a GC but I DO NOT solicit on this site. What is your roof pitch and roof design i.e. dormers hips, valleys etc. Depending on your market you should find a qualified competent and insured roofer for approx $45 a sq. for labor. Your should…"

"Hank , I'm generically using that name. Q8 sells it as Outlast NBS 30 . scott"

"Well I just spent the weekend at the mt home. My stain job looks very good BUT .....only after two weeks the Bee Be Gone mixture hasn't seemed to stop those bees. I found at least 6 new holes. Was hoping that the $140 on the mix would have…"