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Q: I need help locating companies who deal with disaster services such as fire, water, and remolding.

Q: We are in the process of planning a second storey addition as well as some updating to the rest of the house. There are so many choices and decisions to be made that I am beginning to realize that I might need more than a contractor's help. Is this where a "designer" comes in or an architect? Help!

Q: I just bought a very plain, old house, and I want to personalize it. I do some carpentry work myself. I am just getting started and need some advice.

Remodeling is a major undertaking, and careful preparation can help assure that you get the most for your time, effort and money.

Many of us wish our homes were larger. But the obvious solution -- building an addition -- entails a major commitment of time and money. Moving to a larger home involves even greater costs. So what can you do?

Here is some information about choosing quality tools for painting.

The following information will give you some basic knowledge about painting. Once you've decided what color and type of paint you would like, you'll need to get ready for the painter!

Problem: Roller marks or stipple, any unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller.

There are a number of ways to effectively remove old coatings and your particular job may require a combination of approaches to get the results you want. Review the methods explained here and see which ones best suit your project.

Peeling is the loss of paint due to poor adhesion. Where there is a primer and top coat, or multiple coats of paint, peeling may involve some or all coats.

Q: I am interested in finding out if it is possible to paint vinyl siding.

When it comes to painting your interior, it is a job best left to the pros. There are so many different types of surfaces and textured applications that can be used on walls that a drab and boring room can be turned into a conversation piece when done by the right person. It is also helpful to have a professional do your interior painting job so that you can get the best prep work and a long lasting paint job.

Q: What are the best methods for painting a wall next to a door frame without getting paint on the door frame? Any answer appreciated except taping (it always leaks through).

Q: Recently I had louvered doors custom made for my closets. They did not come painted and I would like to paint them white. What is the best way to paint them? And what is the best type of paint?

Q: Hi, I am decorating my 13-year-old daughter's room in a safari theme. We found some material for the dust ruffle with animals on it. The colors of the safari material that I have found have been so boring. Neutral. How can I paint or decorate her room to give it some color? How can I make her room unique and different from the other safari rooms?

Paint and other coating may need to be removed for many different reasons. When intending to repaint, preparation is the most important step because a new coat of paint is only as stable as the surface underneath. Therefore, if the old paint is peeling, flaking or chalking (fine chalklike powder comes off when you rub your hand across the surface), the old paint must be removed before new can be applied or it will not adhere. Styles change as well. A previous homeowner may have painted over brick or wood that a new homeowner would like stripped back to the natural material.

Ready to paint the interior of your home but have no clue as to what kind of preparation, paint or tools you need to do a quality job? Let's shed a little light on the subject to help you achieve the attractive, long-lasting results you might expect could come only from a professional.

Q: We are buying a 32-year-old home. The family room has wood paneling in it, we hate it, and would like to remove it. What type of paint do you recommend and is there any preparation we need to do before we paint. Can you suggest a good color?

This information can clarify and help answer some questions about paint.

Q: Can you give me step-by-step instructions on how to marbleize. I've recently wallpapered walls and the new wallpaper has a marble appearance. On the parts that are not wallpapered I've repainted and want to also give the look of being marbleized.

Can you please direct me to where I can find this information and please keep in mind a low-budget.