Hey everyone! I'm in the middle of a home extension project in New York and just discovered the NYS ST-124 form for the capital improvement tax exemption. When…
My wife and I just bought a house and we're planning some remodeling. I want to remove a post and a pony wall to create a more open…
Hey everyone! I previously posted about a strange smell in one specific corner of my brand new house, and I really appreciated all the suggestions I received. As…
Hey folks! I'm in the process of replacing the pillars on my front porch and using pressure treated 4x4 timber that's 8 feet long. I'm wondering if I…
I'm in a bit of a bind with my tiling project. I've got a 3/4 inch gap between the tub and tile at the back and right sides,…
I'm planning to cut down a wall in my single-story ranch-style home to turn the counter into an island/table, but I'm unsure if it's load bearing. The wall…
Hey everyone! I'm currently renovating my master bathroom, which is a complete gut job, and I have a few structural questions that I hope you can help me…
I'm building a 6x10' playhouse/shed, and I've got some lumber that's 10 feet long for the joists. I'm planning to use a 12-foot piece, which I'll cut in…
I'm looking to finally take down an old shed that came with my house. It's sitting on a concrete slab in the backyard, and it has some serious…
Hi everyone! I'm a 23-year-old girl on the journey to buy my first home, and I need some advice. I've been eyeing a house for a few weeks…