Is a Retrofit Window a Good Option for My New Construction?
I recently had a new construction window installed in my bedroom, but the contractor didn't put in any header support or weatherproofing, which led to it leaking during…
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Paint Job Left Me with Unused Paint - What Should I Do?
I recently hired a professional painting crew to paint my house, and they estimated that we would need about 25 gallons of paint. I purchased the paint as…
What Should I Use to Tile Over My Brick Fireplace?
I'm planning to tile over my brick fireplace, and I'm not sure what kind of product I should provide for my contractor. Is Ardex AM100 smoothing mortar the…
How Can I Fix the Gap Between My Wood Flooring and Front Doors?
Hey everyone! I just moved into a new place, and while most things are in decent shape, there's this awkward gap where my wood flooring ends and the…
Should I Let My Contractor Tile Over Old Bathroom Tiles?
I'm in the middle of renovating my small bathroom, and my contractor suggested tiling over the existing tiles instead of removing them. The old tiles are over 20…
How to Talk to My Contractor About Slow Progress?
I've been a homeowner for two years now, and while I handle most small projects myself, I recently hired a contractor for a $30,000 bathroom remodel. I paid…
My Milwaukee M18 Multi Tool Keeps Shutting Off - Need Help!
I bought a Milwaukee M18 Fuel multi-tool last August, and it's been shutting off while I'm using it. I sent it back to Milwaukee for repairs, but when…
Should I Replace My Breaker Box with Copper If I Have Aluminum Wiring?
I recently purchased a house from the 70s that has aluminum wiring, and I'm currently getting quotes to have it pigtailed. A lot of the contractors are suggesting…
What Should We DIY vs. Hire Out in Our Renovation Project?
Hey everyone! My wife and I are thinking about buying a "project house" that comes with tons of potential. It's an older house from 1965, but the frame,…
Can Drilled Holes in Bathroom Tiles Be Repaired or Should I Replace the Floor?
Hey everyone! I recently had some water damage in my 2nd-floor bathroom, and to help with drying things out, a restoration company drilled some holes in the tiles.…
Are My Kitchen Cabinets Installed Correctly?
I had my cabinets installed today, and I noticed there's a small gap between the top of the cabinets and the ceiling. My contractor wants to have them…
Should I Replace My Roof or Siding First?
I'm looking to replace both the roof and the metal siding on my 1950s house, but I'm a bit unsure about the order of work. Should I tackle…
Drainage Issues After Waterproofing: What Should I Do?
I had a major waterproofing project done to fix a drainage problem in my basement about 1.5 years ago, but I'm still facing the same issues with water.…
Should I Wrap My Cedar Soffits and Fascia with Aluminum or Replace Them?
Hey everyone, I found myself in a tough spot after a contractor messed up my cedar soffits and fascia by overspraying them with blue paint. Now I'm stuck…
Do I Need to Replace or Just Rehang My Gutters?
After some severe storms, my gutters came loose from the house. I had a company come out for an inspection, and they insisted that I need to replace…
Is it typical for a gas stove to protrude a couple of inches beyond the countertop?
I recently had my kitchen remodeled, and my contractors say it's common for a gas stove to stick out about two inches from the countertops. However, I think…
What to Do About Damaged I-Joists During a Floor Raise?
I hired a contractor to raise the floor in my family room by a couple of inches, but during the demo, he damaged some of the I-joists on…
Should I Let the Painter Spray Our Interior Doors?
I thought we were going to roll the doors inside for our new paint job, but the contractor wants to spray them instead. My husband is worried about…
Is Cutting Off the Nailing Fin on New Construction Windows Acceptable?
I'm having some concerns with my contractor, who is cutting the nailing fin during the installation of new construction windows. Everything I've come across suggests that this could…
Is It Wise to Cover Up My Leaky Basement Fireplace with an Aqua Stop System?
I've got a basement fireplace that's been letting in water during heavy rains—it's pretty saturated around the bottom bricks, and moisture seeps out about a foot around the…