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Chairish, 1stDibs, or stay local? - I have a question for people who have had to downsize and had antiques/silver to sell. Have you tried one of the above-mentioned websites, ... Read More
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CFH shaking client down? - We have paid all bills in a timely manner as per contract. Now, we have a long list of small items not fixed in the house, but the driveway... Read More
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Matchstick/bamboo shades - I'm planning on having bamboo/matchstick shades (not blinds but shades like a roman shade) hung inside the window frames in the new house. ... Read More
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Chicken or the egg debate - Having a discussion with my better half and the contractor from hell. Spouse is tired of endless delays and the (semi-custom) range hood is ... Read More
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Builder seems to not understand - Edited to add: This is gas, not electric. This is not how one fits out a linear fireplace. He had drawings. He had installation instructi... Read More
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mirrors, fixtures, lighting in bath - The bathroom has separate tub and shower, with the tub built into a 5' x 11' niche, under a large window and a vaulted ceiling above. Floors... Read More
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layout for 12 x 24 tile - We have picked this tile for a shower that is 5'3" x 4'9". The plan is to have two 12" x 12" niches either two together... Read More
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Cove OR Crown...room by room - Hello detail people! Happy New Year! I wanted to run something by some of you. I'm looking at an issue that I didn't see on paper, and now ... Read More
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"Not compatible with dimmer switch" - Hi, I'm considering a pendant, and the product information says this: "Construction Expertly crafted of iron and brass with an Antiq... Read More
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Hardware/pulls for kitchen - We are putting in white raised panel (SW Ultrawhite) cabinets for much of the kitchen, but the island and range hood will be stained hickory... Read More
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