How Can I Convince My Dad to Replace Rotting Subfloor Next to Our Sliding Door?
I'm currently replacing the floor in my dining room of my house built in 1968, but I've hit a snag. My dad, who's 78 and has a very…
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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…
Should I Replace My Subfloor After Dog Damage?
I recently pulled up the carpet in our sunroom because my older dog had accidents there, and I wanted to check the condition of the subfloor before putting…
Is it Feasible to Lower a Bathroom Floor by Half an Inch with New Joists?
I'm currently renovating my bathroom, and I've removed the plywood subfloor to access the crawlspace for some repairs. I plan to add sister joists to the existing ones,…
Should I Replace My LVF or Install New Flooring on Top?
Hey everyone! I've got luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) down, but the installer didn't level the subfloor in many spots. I'm wondering if I should take the LVF out…
How Can I Treat Dog Urine Stains on My Subfloor?
I've been dealing with a persistent issue in my room where my dogs have urinated on the carpet, particularly right by the door. Despite trying several cleaning methods…
Should I Replace My Bathroom Subfloor Completely?
I'm looking for some advice on my bathroom subfloor since I don't have a dad to ask about these things anymore. The previous owners had laid down some…
Is Sistering Floor Joists Necessary to Fix Minor Sag?
I'm dealing with a minor sag in my floor of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch and I'm considering sistering a couple of floor joists to fix it before…
How to Reduce Loud Thumping Noise from My Subfloor When Kids Walk?
I live in a two-story house with a large crawl space, and I've noticed that when anyone walks around on the first floor, it creates a really loud…
Is Using Thinset Under Cement Board Necessary When Using Screws?
I recently had a bathroom contractor install cement board on my subfloor, but they only used screws to secure it—no thinset. I'm curious about how crucial it is…
How to Pull Wires Between Floors Without Drilling Through the Subfloor?
Hey everyone! I've got my FIOS setup in the far corner of my finished basement, but I really want to move the connection to the first floor. The…
What's the Best Way to Raise a Sunken Living Room?
We're thinking about raising our sunken living room, which is about half a foot lower than the main floor. We've received two types of quotes for the job.…
Can I Install a Subfloor on My Trex Deck for a Sunroom?
Hey everyone! We have a raised deck that's been built with Trex flooring, and we're planning to install a pre-fab sunroom right on top of it. The deck…
Do I Really Need to Mortar Hardie Backer to the Subfloor for Tile Installation?
I'm in the process of installing tile in my home and have a good amount of experience with tiling on cement foundations, but subfloor installations are new to…
Best Way to Patch Old A/C Register Holes in the Floor?
Hey everyone! I recently had some work done on my A/C system, and the ducts were moved from under the house to the attic. The company removed all…
How Can I Fix a Broken Toilet Flange with No Subfloor?
Hey everyone! My wife and I recently became homeowners, and we're pretty proud of our newly laid marble penny tile floor. However, we ran into an issue: the…
Dealing with Strong Kilz Primer Odor on Subfloor—What Can I Do?
I recently painted my wood subfloor with Kilz primer to eliminate some pet odors. It's been about 36 hours since the application, and despite having the windows open…
Should I DIY my dishwasher flooring repair or hire a pro?
I've got a bit of a situation with my dishwasher and the flooring around it. For a while now, there's been a leak, and it's really messed up…