Can I safely drill into my 50-year-old brick wall for shelving?
I'm looking to install some metal shelves against a 50-year-old brick wall and want to use the brick footings for the shelf brackets. I'm concerned about whether drilling…
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Is $3500 a Fair Price for a Retaining Wall?
I'm looking to put in a split retaining wall in my front yard, measuring about 25 feet long and 3 feet high. I finally got a quote from…
Help! Drilling for Curtain Rods: What Am I Hitting?
Hey everyone! I'm a bit nervous about this whole drilling into walls thing and could use some guidance. I'm trying to hang some curtains just above and to…
Do I really need waterproofing for my chimney repair?
I'm dealing with a leak from my old vent chimney (it's over 80 years old and situated in NJ) that's in desperate need of repointing. There's clear water…
What's the Best Way to Drill a Hole through Brick Without Causing Damage?
I'm running ethernet cable for some security cameras, and I have to drill a hole from my loft to the outer wall for a power-over-ethernet setup. The challenge…