Q. My brother is coming to live with me, so i need to make a Room Addition and remodeling of the bathroom; I live in Hialeah, Miami Can somebody help me? My friend told me about http://www.remodelinghomemiami.com but he haven't used them...

A. I used Miami Home Improvements last year, they had really good prices if you do the kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We also made a room addition with a new bathroom and painted the living room. It was really fast too, i recommend it http://www.remodelinghomemiami.com/kitchen_remodeling_miami.html you can see also they do free estimates

Q. Do additions (structural and attached) eventually change the classification of a manufactured home for refinancing and insurance purposes? At what point does this happen? Our house is no longer what I would consider mobile at all! lol We are in a very rural setting and the building has been done to code although no inspections were required. The home is a 2003 model. The addition does have foooters and a foundation.

A. It would change when the county inspects it and decides it is no longer a trailer. The odds of that happening are close to zero. How many of those "attachments" even have building permits?

Q. I am remodeling our bathroom not the entire bathroom just bathroom wall panel, tub, and toilet. Should I buy everything before I get started? or get it as I get into it?

A. If you buy it altogether (from the same store) you may be able to get a discount (ALWAYS ask if you can get a better price if you're buying more than just one item!). Then you'll have a few $$'s left over to buy some pretty new towels or nic naks for you're lovely new bathroom! Good Luck :o)

Q. My family would like to add on to our exsisting 1200 square foot traditional rancher. We'd like to add on a 2 car garage, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, family room and knock out a exsisting wall in the kitchen, we are having are electricity done for free and i would greatly appreciate what the approximate cost would be and how can i save money with an addition like this?

A. You have to figure in alot of things - will it have a foundation ( basement) or slab ( for the concrete)? Plumbing will need to be run for the bathroom- the further away from the main lines ( drains and water) more itll cost) . You'll have to figure in for wall studs- roof rafters, sheetrock , insulation , nails/screws, roofing materials ( shingles,tar paper, gutters), flooring, siding , finishing materials ( vynal or tile finish floors, paint , decorating , lighting, doors ,mouldings, windows), demolition ( for the removal of the wall) , a dumpster ( for waste materials) . Rough guess - Id say $50,000 - over $100,000 easy and always make it higher for unexpected changes - so top end will probably be an easy $200, 000. Will there be a company doing all the work? Are permits included in the bid? You almost have to figure if its cheeper to locate a larger house then add on to the exisitng one ( unless theres a ton of property). Its a big expense.

Q. What are some good websites and publications that will help me with the remodeling of a small bathroom? I think I am fairly handy; however, I lack real experience and formal training with plumbing. I've fixed leaky faucets and I've replaced a water heater, and that's the extent of my plumbing experience. In light of those considerations, should I just hire someone to remodel my bathroom? Are bathroom remodels generally 'difficult'?

A. This website is fine, I think. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/ I love the home ideas in it, really cool.

Q. I've never painted before and I'd like to paint my bathroom this weekend. I'd like to know all the basics in painting. I'm not sure what type of paint to get, how much to buy, what accessories are needed and how do I cover everything up in the bathroom so it doesn't get paint on it. Basically, I need as much information on painting a bathroom as possible because I've never painted anything before. Thanks.

A. Let the paint store know that it is a bathroom and they will help you pick the best paint for that room. The most important thing is to take your time!! you will want to finish it because the end result is exciting, but take your time so you have nice straight lines. I would cover and or remove fixtures...mirror, lights, plate covers. Keep a damp cloth handy for any mess to be wiped up immediately. Invest in a good angled brush.

Q. We want to add a garage w/ bonus room, and extend out back with an additional room or two. Will require HVAC upgrades. What can I expect to pay / square foot?

A. $60 per sq ft basic. $100 gets you luxury. Can you do any of it yourself? /

Q. I live in my beautiful one bedroom apartment in Tokyo but hate my Japanese bathroom.How can i find a remodeling agency to fix my bathroom with that prefabricated fixtures without moving?

A. Hi, take a look at this company http://global.inax.co.jp/index.html?fltop=1&flprd=0 Also you can do some research, for example http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_qdr=all&q=bathroom+remodeling+site%3A.jp&btnG=Search&meta= Good Luck!