Is it reasonable to ask for a more detailed bathroom remodel quote?
I got a bathroom remodel quote that lists the main work but leaves some costs unclear, including disposal and a few items that will be priced later. Is…
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How do I start sizing an off-grid solar system?
I’m trying to understand what it takes to power a house entirely from solar and batteries. I’m getting lost between watts, daily energy use, panels, batteries, and inverters.…
4 answersWhat would you put in a starter tool setup for my son?
My son is getting into home repairs and likes Milwaukee tools. We have about $600 to spend, but he doesn’t need a tool for every possible job. What…
4 answersMy fiddle leaf fig is about to hit the ceiling. What would you do?
My fiddle leaf fig has grown much taller than expected and is nearly touching the ceiling. I’m considering pruning it, but I’d like to know what to expect…
3 answersHow would you cover a 1-inch gap under basement trim?
The concrete floor slopes toward a drain behind the wall, leaving about a 1-inch gap under the basement trim. I’d rather not level the floor. What are some…
4 answersWhat would you put in the strip by the fence?
I’m looking for a low-key, fairly durable way to stop the weed trimmer from damaging the fence along the sidewalk. The strip is narrow, and I’d like any…
4 answersHow should I handle this thickness mismatch on a basement wall?
I’m repairing a basement wall after a flood. The existing upper section seems thicker than the new drywall I planned to use below it, and one replacement sheet…
3 answersWhere should I start with DeWalt, and is a used DCD794 worth $40?
I’m replacing some old cordless tools and looking at a used DCD794 drill with a small battery for $40. I’m also considering a larger kit for home projects…
3 answersHow far back should I move the frog for a thicker iron?
I fitted a thick aftermarket iron to a Stanley No. 5. To make it fit, I have to move the frog so far back that a ridge at…
4 answersWhat battery string trimmer would you recommend?
I’m looking at battery-powered string trimmers and trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to buy into a yard-tool system or stick with batteries I already…
4 answersIs my Echeveria stretching, and should I cut it back?
This is my first Echeveria. It has some stretched growth and the lower leaves look rough or are dropping. I’ve improved its lighting, but I’m not sure whether…
3 answersDoes this paver base plan look right?
I’m installing backyard pavers on rocky ground in a cold-winter area. I’ve dug down 3 to 4 inches and compacted the soil. My plan is fabric, an inch…
4 answersHow can I tell which plants in this overgrown bed are weeds?
A vegetable and herb bed has been left to grow for a few weeks, and I can’t tell what’s planted and what’s a weed. How should I sort…
3 answersCan I update the look of this bathroom fan without replacing the fan?
The exhaust fan still works, but its light and housing look dated. Removing the visible screw did not loosen the cover, and paint or texture may be holding…
3 answersWhy are my tree’s new shoots shorter and the leaves thinning?
I’ve had this tree for about four months. Its new shoots are much shorter than before, it looks less full, and a few leaves have fallen. I’ve also…
3 answersWhat should I do about this big root while edging around the tree?
I’m putting in a garden edge and have already come across a large, shallow tree root. Is it safe to cut, or should I change the layout?
3 answersMy zucchini is growing almost white. Is it safe to eat?
One plant is producing very pale zucchini, even when the fruit is young, while the others are green. Could it be a different variety, and is the color…
3 answersAny good ways to get more airflow through my condo?
When it’s around 72°F outside, my condo can still sit near 80°F, especially with the sun coming through the windows. The windows all face the same direction, so…
4 answersCould this actually be oak, or am I looking at ash?
I have a piece that was sold as oak, but it doesn’t look like the oak I’m used to seeing. I’m in western Europe and trying to narrow…
3 answersIs my spring onion okay if it’s flowering?
My spring onion keeps growing upward, and one stalk has started flowering. Does that mean something is wrong, and can I still eat it?
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