Is the DCD1007 Too Powerful for Home Renovations?
I'm considering a new drill and impact driver for my home renovation projects. I've come across the DCD1007, and while many rave about its features, I'm wondering if…
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Is Aluminum Siding Still Available for My House?
I have a 40-year-old house that needs aluminum siding on the bottom third. I've been hearing from various people that aluminum siding is no longer manufactured, but I…
Clever Ways to Close a Door Without a Knob or Pull?
I'm in the middle of a kitchen renovation, and I've hit a snag with my pantry door. The wall where the pantry entry is being covered completely with…
Best Way to Clean Dust from Rockwool Insulation?
Hey everyone! I recently had to replace all the roof tiles of my house after some spray insulation caused leaks, resulting in a lot of dust settling on…
What Should I Do About My Contractor's Lack of Waterproofing in the Shower?
I recently returned home to find that the contractor I hired for a bathroom remodel has partially tiled my shower, but he didn't waterproof the walls as expected.…
How to Choose Paint Colors When You Can't Visualize Them?
Hey everyone! I'm really stuck on picking paint colors for my home after a major renovation. We've been at it for 5 months on what was supposed to…
What Kitchen Cabinet Brands Last Over a Decade?
Hey everyone! We're about to kick off a kitchen remodel in what we hope will be our forever home. I've been inspired by the sleek white cabinets I've…
How Can I Increase the Value of My Old House Without Spending a Fortune?
I have an old house built in 1930 and it's needing a lot of TLC before we sell it within the next two years. Our plan was already…
How Feasible is Adding a 25' LVL Beam in My Living Room?
I'm considering installing a 25-foot LVL structural beam in my living room to replace a load-bearing post. However, I'm struggling to find solid reference material, especially images of…
Should I Add a New Layer of Plywood Over My Old Subfloor?
Hey everyone! My wife and I just bought a house from 1936 that has been renovated to add some extra bedrooms in the attic. We recently removed the…
Windows Replaced: Is This Trim a Cheap Fix?
I recently helped my elderly mother in Ireland who just had her windows replaced, and I was shocked to see that the installers fitted a trim inside the…
How Much Would It Cost to Remove a Load Bearing Column in Texas?
I'm considering removing a load bearing column in my home, and I could really use some estimates on how much that might cost. Just to give you all…
Is This Water Damage? Need Your Thoughts!
I recently renovated the bathroom on the other side of this wall a couple of months ago, and while deep cleaning a closet today, I noticed some potential…
Is Buying My Parents' Moldy Basement a Bad Idea?
I'm considering buying my parents' house in Maryland, which they built in 1970, but I'm really worried about the basement. They've moved into assisted living, and they've offered…
What Can I Do If My Contractor Doesn’t Know About Capital Improvement Tax Exemptions (NY)?
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…
Can I Use Cement Board Instead of Drywall Throughout My Home?
Hey everyone! I'm diving into a pretty ambitious DIY renovation of our double wide manufactured home, and I'm curious whether using cement board everywhere instead of traditional drywall…
Should I Go for Wood Countertops in My Vintage Kitchen?
I'm in the final stages of constructing my kitchen cabinets and they're made of old growth Douglas fir, with a lovely reddish/amber patina reminiscent of original woodwork in…
How to Deal with a Contractor After Their Worker Sabotaged My Plumbing?
I'm in the middle of refinishing my basement with the help of a general contractor, and I'm facing a pretty troubling issue. Recently, the plumber installed a new…
How to Safely Enlarge a Cutout in Granite for a New Cooktop?
I'm planning to swap out my old range for a new drop-in cooktop, but the existing granite cutout measures 35 x 19 inches with rounded corners, and I…
Looking to Upgrade My Interior Doors—Got Any Suggestions?
I've just moved into a new place and the interior doors are super cheap. They feel hollow and almost plastic, not really what I'm after. I'm really hoping…