Is It Smart to Use Kerdi Board for All Bathroom Walls and Ceiling?
I recently gutted my bathroom down to the studs and subfloor after discovering mushrooms and black mold. Thankfully, the structure is fine, but now I want to ensure…
DIY renovation
Will Replacing My Toilet Actually Boost My Home's Value?
I'm considering replacing the toilet in one of my bathrooms because it's getting pretty old and isn't the best fit for the space. The toilet functions fine, but…
Can I Paint Over Torn Drywall Paper After Removing Backsplash?
I recently removed some granite backsplash pieces from my kitchen, and it ended up tearing off the top layer of my drywall, leaving the brown, fibrous paper exposed.…
How Do I Safely Strip Two Layers of Paint from My 105-Year-Old Porch?
I'm currently renovating my family's 105-year-old house to turn it into a rental and I've stumbled upon a bit of a project! The porch has an intricate rafter…
Can I Replace My Hollow Door with a Solid Core Door?
I'm looking to improve the soundproofing in my home office by swapping out my hollow core door for a solid core one. Is it feasible to just take…
Can You Remove Sections of a Drop Ceiling Without Taking It All Down?
I'm in the process of installing acoustic panels between the joists and plan to get rid of the drop ceiling. My question is whether the drop ceiling needs…
How Can I Tell if My Floor Tile Contains Asbestos?
I recently discovered some floor tiles from the 1940s under a carpet in my home, and I'm considering removing them to install luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. Is…
How Can I Widen My Closet Door in a Prewar NYC Studio?
I'm looking to widen the doorways of my closets in my prewar NYC studio apartment. Currently, the closet doors are about 4/5 the size of a standard door,…
Best Way to Insulate a Basement Wall Near an Unheated Garage?
I'm currently renovating my basement and have all my foundation walls lined with polyiso boards. I've used 20ga metal framing for the interior walls, separated from the slab…