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[quote=Anonymous]Taking out the ceiling is very, very simple. Pulling up the carpet takes some elbow grease but is very simple too.

For ceilings, remove the tiles, leaving the grid. Take a pair of wire cutters and cut the wires attaching the grid to the ceiling. Start in one corner and work your way across the room. Separate the pieces and bundle. Use a pair of pliers to unscrew the hooks in the floor joists.

For the carpet, pry up a corner using a crowbar and star pulling. It is only attached around the edges. Roll. Do the same with the padding. Use a small crowbar to pry up the carpet strips. Wear gloves.

In a room this small this total demo should take a Saturday to accomplish.

Rent a truck from home depot for under $30.00.  Load up the truck and drop is off at the county dump. Fairfax county charges a nonminal fee for this service.

Total cost: under $100.00 plus an afternoon of moderate work, less effort than you would spend doing a big yardwork day.  No skill necesaary.[/quote]

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