photo by Bekah Richards
“Dear PoPville,
I have a bit of an odd request I’m hoping someone might be able to help with. During a move last year, my late grandmother’s marbletop coffee table was broken. I’m hoping to have the marble pieces carved into coasters that I can give to all of my Nonny’s children and grandchildren.
I’ve tried everything I can think of (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Our house needs a new front door! Please give us your recommendations for a reputable exterior door installer, as well as where to buy a new exterior door (besides Lowe’s or Home Depot). I’d like to hear from satisfied homeowners who’ve actually worked with a reputable local business to purchase or install a new front/exterior door to their house. TIA!”
Photo by pablo.raw
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping to renovate my kitchen soon and I need help. I have bids from contractors to do the actual work, but I am stymied when it comes to making choices about finishes and appliances. It seems like you can go cheap (well, less expensive) with a contractor who just installs things, or WAY expensive with a full service firm. I want to go with a contractor and hire someone to help me come up with a plan for the contractor to execute. (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
“Dear PoPville,
I know you posted about (interior) painter recommendations before but it’s been a moment. Does anyone in the community have a recommendation for good painters? Looking to have our 2BD/2BA painted in the next couple of weeks.”
photo by Rick Sause
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve had problems with faulty propane tanks recently (two in a row, one clogged and one leaky) and I’m curious about adding an outdoor connection to my home’s natural gas. (more…)
photo by Phil
“Dear PoPville,
While this is small in the grand scheme of projects, I’m hoping to dip my toe into the world of home improvement and crowdsource some closet recommendations. Other than California Closets, do folks have any recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for companies or contractors doing custom build-outs in walk-in closets in DC? I’m interested in adding drawers, open and closed shelving, built-in lighting, and adjustable shelves – bonus points if folks are available this month.”
“Dear PoPville,
Have a bit of an odd request I’m hoping to get community help with. The previous owners of my home replaced rotting wood trim decor with mismatched pieces (some of which are also already rotting). (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
More and more I see new house rehabs in DC install floating staircases like the one that is attached. They look great! Any advice on contractors that can do this type of work in the DC area?”
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
ISO recommendation for a reliable DC-licensed engineer or engineering firm to prepare a plan for a simple retaining wall to create a parking pad in Columbia Heights. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone convert a natural gas furnace to an electric furnace that supplies hot water to radiators?
I own a rowhome with an old natural gas furnace that heats water and supplies it to radiators throughout the house. (more…)