Home Remodel/Addition Advice

[Benton]

(03-26-2016, 11:38 AM)fredtoast Wrote: It is tough to stretch carpet if you don't know what you are doing or don't have the tools.  I know a guy who did his own carpet.  It looked good when he did it, but started wrinkling up when it stretched.

Drywall will take FOREVER if you are not used to sanding and finishing seems and corners.  However their are some types of sheet wood paneling that does not look bad and is very easy to install.

the only stuff I would recommend doing it yourself would be wood/laminate flooring, painting, baseboards, crown molding, and stuff like that.


And no one has mentioned this year, but I am sure being from Iowa you are planning plenty of insulation.  That stuff is worth its weight in old in cold areas.

Carpet stretching isn't too bad and some stores will rent or loan you the kicker (dunno the real name).

My problem with paneling is it's not forgiving. Your cuts have to be exact and it takes some practice cutting out wiring receptacle holes. Paneling you can mud mistakes.