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December 28, 2023

I'm looking for any resources or checklists that guys use that help them stay on track and avoid missing  things. I've done a decent amount of home projects, but am…

December 27, 2023

We use public  water and sewer and water taste is ok. But we recently tasted the tap water from a friend's in FL and they used a big tank(sediment I…

December 24, 2023

I live in the basement, it's part of the foundation.  The house is old and on a hill.  There are some small cracks here and there, nothing dangerous or expensive. …

December 23, 2023

I'm considering this roof vent flashing kit that's installed from inside attic that relies on compression and sealant rather than a flange that tucks under shingles.  It's a new roof…

December 21, 2023

Dry Creek beds and drainage swales and landscape features that manage water flow. Dry creek beds mimic the appearance of natural streams but remain dry under normal conditions. Drainage swales…

December 18, 2023

Recently completed installing cedar shingles on our cottage. The shingles we used were “bleached” with the intent that they would age grey evenly over time. Very happy with the look…

December 17, 2023

Hello,I cut back some drywall around an unused fireplace and found a partially open cavity where there was once brick, and some wood framing and rock wool above the steel…

December 17, 2023

Hello everyone. About ten or more years ago I used Distinctions cabinets when I remodeled my kitchen, it's the brand home Depot and Lowe's used to carry, which was made…

December 14, 2023

The Hardie siding has just been installed and I can’t believe that they “patched” the bottom with a thinner board. There is a small patch board on the bottom  left…

December 11, 2023

I have two swinging doors through the butler's pantry in my 1908 Neo-Classical house.  Both doors had issues sticking, because of various issues (settling, wood swelling with moisture, etc.).  One…