I am remodeling a shower/tub area. I removed the old tiles and the wall underneath is in good shape except for the tub lip which is rusted away. Some of the greenboard looks rotten near the spout and valves. What do I replace the old board with (it is 20 years old)???

The green paper came off with the tiles, what do I put down on the good areas before putting the mastic down? Roofing paper?
If I put down cement board, do I put paper over it before I put down the mastic? What should I use to level the wall once the cement board is down? Thanks SO much!

I work for a construction company, and I need a software that can count for example, how many blocks will I need to build certain wall that is x feet wide and x feet tall and how much concrete will I need to do that. Its more like a material counter or something like that…. I will appreciate all the help I can get, thanks in advance!

I am starting a business designing home automation systems in Arizona. I plan on hiring a contractor to do the installation. Do I need a contractor’s license myself?

im a general contractor and i want to add my son to my license , is there a way to do that , and if so how can it be done .

I am going to try and help my mother remodel the house. She has decided since we use the kitchen the most, to start in it first. My mother and I have never really done any remodeling before, so I need some tips, like what to do first, and things like that.

I know she wants to get a new sink, and counter tops, along with painting the walls.

I am looking for any ideas, websites, and tips from experience.

Please help!!!!

We are preparing to construct a new home for our family of four. We have two small children. I have looked through the numerous books and/or design and planning sites and have a pretty good idea as to what type of home that we want (a farmhouse). My question is this: For those of you who have been involved in the construction of your own homes, what things can you not live without that you included in your new home and what things do you wish that you would have done differently or included? Thank you for you input.

What is the most important trade to open a home remodeling business? I think it would be carpentry.

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?

I would like to know where to find any information on how to start and run a construction equipment rental business. I would like to rent things such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators etc. I am curious about many things such as financing and the overall all scope of the business and how to start and run it succesfully.

I am decorating my house for the first time and I am looking for something to mount on the wall to hang coats. I also need to purchase an area rug, curtains, and wall sconces. Is there a one stop shop or any recommendations? I don’t want cheap quality.