Jennifer S asked:


We have had our home for 4 years now, we only owe 11 more years on it and our payments are only 355.00 a month. We really need some work done on it. What is our best option for getting a loan to to have like vinyl siding, heating and air, new windows, those are the only things that need to be done, but all of them are so high to have done? I know nothing about this kind of stuff, some suggestions would be great.

Sam

I love Spring! asked:


My husband and I want to build a porch on the front of our house. I was wondering if we need a permit to do that. We are also going to level out the front yard it has a tie wall that is only a couple of feet tall. Do we need a permit for that too? Also any tips on building or designing a porch would be good since we are new to this whole thing.

On a side question we also want to add new windows and vinyl siding to the house. Should we put in the windows first then the siding then the porch or should we do it in a different order? Thank you for your help.

Tula

smoke20rules asked:


We started putting up OSB, not we are told foam board is a better insulator and the siding will install straighter. Also told OSB will splinter when nailed to (haven’t had a problem) and has a tendency for the nails to eventually pop out of and the board warp. The siding instructions seem to prefer over wood installation. OSB would strenghten the house, would it not provide extra insulation also and the OSB is the perfect thickness to line right up with the door and window frames. What are the pros and cons of each?

We had wood siding. We are removing it. It was installed over old sheathing from the 50s, which we are leaving on the house.

Carlton

Advice Sonshi asked:


On i will be interviewing for a job as a part time receptionist. ( for a home improvement company, Replacement Windows, Patio Rooms, Entry Doors, and Vinyl Siding with windows, rooms and doors)

what advice to you have for me?

What’s an outfit that will help with the interview ( shoes?)

anything else?

I will take any advise

Bertha