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October 8, 2023

Wondering if I can leave vent. How do cap off old drain and close up wall safely. Thanks

October 7, 2023

I am building a four season Sunroom attached to our colonial house, I live in the Northeast. It is going to be 13' wide x 14' deep with a 5/12…

October 6, 2023

Have granite steps (see picture) with 5/8" overhang on bottom step.  Brick walkway stops in front of granite steps; that is, it does not go under the 5/8" overhang.  A…

October 6, 2023

Hello everyone! I'm in the process of setting up a home office but it's an open space that lacks privacy. I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for room dividers that…

October 6, 2023

Five Advice For DIY SolutionsTroubleshooting common plumbing problems can be done with DIY solutions.Dripping faucets can often be fixed by replacing worn-out washers or O-rings.Clogged drains can be cleared using…

October 5, 2023

Well. My windows came in and they are exact to the rough opening size. 36”.Although the manufacturer doesn’t say anything in their install sheet regarding spacing on the sides of…

October 3, 2023

Seeking Advice: Have you encountered foundation settling issues in your home building projects, and how did you address them? What are the key signs and symptoms of foundation settling that I should…

October 2, 2023

I bought a Dutch Colonial home that was built in 1928. The interior trim is American Chestnut. It is a bit banged up. What can I do to refinish it?

October 2, 2023

So we are interested in building a high performance home unfortunately I have only found 1 builder that I would trust to get the details right, however that builder is…

October 1, 2023

Hi - first time working with the Kleer PVC historic sill on a new window on my house. Using the preassembled method (glue & pocket hole screws to the rest…