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1.00Any good garage remodeling, organizing services in California?
Q.Hey, I'm looking for some help in remodeling my garage. My garage needs a makeover and I need some good services around the OC area. If anyone has any good experiences and reviews on a company please share! Thanks ahead!
A.Http://www.orangecountyorganizer.com/about.html
1.00Can i vent my dryer to the water heater in the garage?
Q.I bought a new washer and dryer over the summer and recently noticed some problems with mold in the garage. i did a some research and looking around in my garage, i found out that the installers never installed a vent for the dryer to let the moist air escape the garage.
my question is, is the bigger pipe in the middle of my water heater a vent to the exterior? if so, can i add a T adapter, or whatever you call it, and vent my dryer through there? any and all help is greatly appreciated.
A.No, the dryer need to be vented separately. The water heater vent or flue should not be used for any other purpose.
Doing what you suggest could cause a fire.
Just install a seperate vent for the dryer
1.00Who should I call to have my refrigerator moved from my kitchen to the garage?
Q.I rent, and my new kitchen only has about 3 ft. of counter space. I would like to move the fridge to the garage (just outside of the kitchen), so I can set a stock cabinet/countertop, or a small buffet or something, in the space. Who should I call (once I get approval from the L.L.) to do it safely? Would the landlord's "guy" do it? Call a moving company? a handyman?
Also, there are 5 steps down to the garage.
A.Rent or borrow an appliance dolly and move it yourself.
1.00Garage Door Radiant Heat Sheild Installation???
Q.I live in the Texas, and my Garage Door faces directly south. Of course, my garage gets very HOT, and consequently, this makes it nearly impossible to use for any parctical purpose other than parking the car in there...
So I'm thinking of adding a Radiant Heat Barrier / Sheild to the inside of the garage door, in an effort to prevent heat transfer through the door itself (this would be the first step of a few, towards getting AC into the garage)...
I've searched, and there is NOT much useful information about this on the web.
My question is... considering the above, and the relative low cost of Radiant Heat Barrier insulation at the big box stores, what is the best way to install this...
I see some methods where the Heat Barrier is installed directly INTO each of the sections of the four garage Door Panels, and others methods where the Heat Barrier completely "blankets" the four sections of the whole door, and does not fill the gap in each of the sections.
What's best?
ai do plan on doing this myself.. it's not a big job... and I've already researched for the lowest material price...
So.. when I do install... do I install within the panel (minimal air gap, or as a blanket on the outside of the door?
A.They make kits for this. Call the person who installed your door or any reputable installer.
1.00Need a reasonable handy man who can take down my garage door?
Q.Need a reasonabile handy man who can take down my garage door and put up windows and french doors in PLACE OF THE garage door....it seems like a simple project, I will use a window unit for air and Ill lay indoor out door carpet..i wanted to suprise my husband for his 40th b day with a pool table in our new room..Any Ideas what that would cost and any real contractors who need the work???????
A.Great idea! I can do the windows for you and I have a friend who can do all the other small jobs for you.
1.00What garage flooring / carpeting would be appropriate for my garage?
Q.Hi. I'm trying to pimp up my garage this summer, was wondering what would be a good flooring for it? The room is a game room / sports room....I have a ping pong table, dartboard, tv, sports photos, etc....
So I'm looking for recommendations about which specific flooring or carpeting would be good for it and what store I could pick it up at? Thanks.
edit: Mainly I'm looking for what material for the floor works best in the garage.
A.Cheapest and most durable would be the rubber/foam backed berber off the big rolls at the Home improvement stores. This composite carpet can be laid directly over any subfloor without the need to install a vapor barrier or a carpet pad. The foam backing itself acts as a moisture barrier and carpet pad. It's really easy to DIY.
1.00How do you switch a gas water heater to propane?
Q.I took out a propane water heater and I have a gas water heater. I need to convert the new gas water heater to the existing propane.
A.There may be, but I've never heard of a combination gas valve. I've done a lot of these conversions and the two gases require different springs in the main valve, different burner orifice sizes, and the pilot orifices are different as well. Kits are available. Start with your propane provider.
1.00Average cost per square foot for a home addition?
Q.I am considering an addition of 785SF of living space to my home above a new two car garage. How much should I expect to pay per square foot? Minimal escavating is needed to add the garage.
A.It's hard for me to provide this estimate to you being I don't know your home, tastes, and region, but I can give you an idea or scope for the project, garage with above living quarters, $65 to $100. per square foot.
Mike Lonergan
TradesProfessional, Inc.
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Garage Conversions
If you are looking to add an extra bedroom or a spare kitchen to your home, converting your garage to a bedroom or kitchen can be an easy way to have extra living space. Limited space means that you may not be able to have a large room, but you can still easily convert your garage to a family room by installing partitions to separate the carport from the living space, installing heating, cooling and plumbing systems. Install a new phone extension, and you now have a fully functional family room that's warm, bright and welcoming.
Your garage conversion plan should include co ordination with the rest of the house. For instance, if you are replacing the garage door with a window, make sure it blends in with the other windows of the house. The point is to make it look like it's an integral part of the house. When it comes to interiors however, you can let your imagination run wild. Ask your garage contractor about upgrades to be made to the roof and walls. If you have a flat roof, you may need to upgrade it before you invest in converting the garage into a livable space.
Look into local Norfolk, VA area building code requirements before you begin your garage addition project. You may not always be able to convert your garage for a specific purpose. Make sure all building permits are in place before you begin converting your garage. Plan your garage addition at least the few months before work begins to ensure a hassle free project.
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I have a bathtub/shower combo with some cabinets directly abover it making for a very enclosed space that I would like to completely redo. I envision having the cabintes above the shower/tub gutted and then a new shower/tub with nice large tile and new faucet/shower fixtures and a couple of recessed lights placed in above the bathing space. Thank you kindly for your time. I am open to any ideas.
Aaron M
I am interested in adding on to my home while in the middle of our rebuilding. My current home is 1632 sf. What I would like to do is add on to my kitchen and master bed room, both are in the back of the the home but on both levels (the home is a two story). Approx add on is 342 sf or a 9w x 23l. Can you please give me an estimated cost for labor, materials and if this includes plumbing and electrical. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.
If you are looking to add an extra bedroom or a spare kitchen to your home, converting your garage to a bedroom or kitchen can be an easy way to have extra living space. Limited space means that you may not be able to have a large room, but you can still easily convert your garage to a family room by installing partitions to separate the carport from the living space, installing heating, cooling and plumbing systems. Install a new phone extension, and you now have a fully functional family room that's warm, bright and welcoming.
Your garage conversion plan should include co ordination with the rest of the house. For instance, if you are replacing the garage door with a window, make sure it blends in with the other windows of the house. The point is to make it look like it's an integral part of the house. When it comes to interiors however, you can let your imagination run wild. Ask your garage contractor about upgrades to be made to the roof and walls. If you have a flat roof, you may need to upgrade it before you invest in converting the garage into a livable space.