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Thanks. The article had alot of useful information too. I appreciate it.

Thanks.

Do you know if the spiral-style fluorescents affect color once they reach their full illumination?

Thanks for such an informative reply. I live in New Jersey, where there is currently a state-subsidized program for those efficient flourescent 23-watters, and retail stores are selling them for a dol ...

My foyer has a cathedral ceiling with a window unfortunately situated to prominently reval anything happening in the second-floor hallway.

A curtain would certainly spoil the effect of the window, ...

Thank you for your input. I have heard someone else mention that the Hunter is quieter.

What was the drawback with the multiple fixtures?

Thanks.

Consider using swivel armchairs that pivot.

Am I ill-advised to buy a store-brand ceiling-fan/light combo from Lowes for about $50 if it has 6 blades and 5 light recepticles? Or since it's a store brand is the quality definitely worse than a Hu ...

I am having a granite countertop installed, and am faced with the choice of an undermount or overmount sink.

1. What are the pros and the cons of undermount/overmount?

2. Is there an option of ...

Do I want my builder to use cellulose or fiberglass insulation? Is there any difference between the outside walls, inside walls and roof?

Thanks

My builder is almost ready to sheetrock. I want to put boric acid or some other insecticide between the 2 by fours before he sheetrocks so that there will always be protection from insects.

Anyone ...

The money would have to be borrowed and included in a mortgage. That's why I am concerned mainly with quality and price. Esthetics are a consideration, but not a major one.

Thanks.

What clear and informative advice! Thank you both!

Thank you, RWL.

The cabinetmaker made it sound like the upgrades in #2 and #3 make for a sturdier construction than #1, because the wood is thicker.

Is he trying to pull a fast one?

Thanks.

My primary concerns for my kitchen cabinetry are strength and price.

1. Should I choose plywood cabinetry over pressed wood? Cost to upgrade: $1350

2. Should I choose raised center panels and do ...

My builder wants to shingle the roof of my home as soon as possible. Because of hte snowfall here in the East, the roof is covered with frost.

What does he have to wait for before installing the sh ...

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Topic: Faucet placement on granite with Undermount Sink
Sealingwax Replies: 2 Views: 12865	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:20 pm Subject: Faucet placement on granite with Undermount Sink
Sealingwax Replies: 2 Views: 12865	Thanks. The article had alot of useful information too. I appreciate it.
Topic: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:36 pm Subject: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Thanks. Do you know if the spiral-style fluorescents affect color once they reach their full illumination?
Topic: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:42 pm Subject: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Thanks for such an informative reply. I live in New Jersey, where there is currently a state-subsidized program for those efficient flourescent 23-watters, and retail stores are selling them for a dol ...
Topic: Window and Privacy
Sealingwax Replies: 1 Views: 5275	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:11 pm Subject: Window and Privacy
Sealingwax Replies: 1 Views: 5275	My foyer has a cathedral ceiling with a window unfortunately situated to prominently reval anything happening in the second-floor hallway. A curtain would certainly spoil the effect of the window, ...
Topic: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:38 pm Subject: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Thank you for your input. I have heard someone else mention that the Hunter is quieter. What was the drawback with the multiple fixtures? Thanks.
Topic: Need help with floor plan
Sealingwax Replies: 6 Views: 10811	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 3:05 pm Subject: Need help with floor plan
Sealingwax Replies: 6 Views: 10811	Consider using swivel armchairs that pivot.
Topic: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:28 pm Subject: Ceiling fan/light combos
Sealingwax Replies: 9 Views: 15357	Am I ill-advised to buy a store-brand ceiling-fan/light combo from Lowes for about $50 if it has 6 blades and 5 light recepticles? Or since it's a store brand is the quality definitely worse than a Hu ...
Topic: Faucet placement on granite with Undermount Sink
Sealingwax Replies: 2 Views: 12865	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:24 pm Subject: Faucet placement on granite with Undermount Sink
Sealingwax Replies: 2 Views: 12865	I am having a granite countertop installed, and am faced with the choice of an undermount or overmount sink. 1. What are the pros and the cons of undermount/overmount? 2. Is there an option of ...
Topic: Celluslose vs. Fiberglass
Sealingwax Replies: 0 Views: 5256	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:32 pm Subject: Celluslose vs. Fiberglass
Sealingwax Replies: 0 Views: 5256	Do I want my builder to use cellulose or fiberglass insulation? Is there any difference between the outside walls, inside walls and roof? Thanks
Topic: Insecticide behind sheetrock
Sealingwax Replies: 0 Views: 5276	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:13 pm Subject: Insecticide behind sheetrock
Sealingwax Replies: 0 Views: 5276	My builder is almost ready to sheetrock. I want to put boric acid or some other insecticide between the 2 by fours before he sheetrocks so that there will always be protection from insects. Anyone ...
Topic: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 8:55 pm Subject: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	The money would have to be borrowed and included in a mortgage. That's why I am concerned mainly with quality and price. Esthetics are a consideration, but not a major one. Thanks.
Topic: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:57 pm Subject: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	What clear and informative advice! Thank you both!
Topic: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:47 pm Subject: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	Thank you, RWL. The cabinetmaker made it sound like the upgrades in #2 and #3 make for a sturdier construction than #1, because the wood is thicker. Is he trying to pull a fast one? Thanks.
Topic: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 7:13 pm Subject: What kind of kitchen cabinets should I choose?
Sealingwax Replies: 15 Views: 47362	My primary concerns for my kitchen cabinetry are strength and price. 1. Should I choose plywood cabinetry over pressed wood? Cost to upgrade: $1350 2. Should I choose raised center panels and do ...
Topic: Roof Shingles after snow: How long?
Sealingwax Replies: 1 Views: 8269	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:58 pm Subject: Roof Shingles after snow: How long?
Sealingwax Replies: 1 Views: 8269	My builder wants to shingle the roof of my home as soon as possible. Because of hte snowfall here in the East, the roof is covered with frost. What does he have to wait for before installing the sh ...