Doors

Managed to secure the front door for my grandma without locking her in

We have been struggling so much lately with my grandma's dementia since she started letting the dogs out at random hour...

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posted by FlintSpark

3 comments posted 3d posted by FlintSpark

Anyone else torn on skipping permits for Florida door swaps?

I'm trying to wrap my head around this new Florida law where we don't need permits for small projects under $7,500. I h...

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posted by EmberRunner980

6 comments posted 1w posted by EmberRunner980

Is it normal for a contractor to revise a permit without telling the homeowner?

I’m currently out $29,000 cash for an impact window and door project that feels like it’s falling apart. Most of the ho...

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posted by moss_hawk_1956

5 comments posted 2w posted by moss_hawk_1956

Is it normal for a neighbor to pay for almost the entire new fence and gate?

We just moved into a place where the backyard was divided by this hideous, rusted chainlink fence. The ladies next door...

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posted by raven_builder_1987

6 comments posted 2w posted by raven_builder_1987

How do I keep my cats from sliding the screen doors open?

My cats have officially outsmarted me and figured out how to use their claws to hook the mesh and pull our sliding scre...

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posted by forge_walker

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Should my roof insulation be blocking the airflow to the ridge vent?

I’ve been poking around the unfinished storage area tucked behind our master bedroom closet. The house was built in the...

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posted by storm_drift_1968

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Is there any major downside to raising my garage door header?

I’m looking at doing a pretty extensive garage remodel in a couple of years and I’ve been thinking about the door heigh...

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posted by FlintSage737

5 comments posted 3w posted by FlintSage737

Is it normal for garage door opener lag bolts to be installed at an angle?

I recently moved into a brand new place and hired a contractor to get the garage door opener installed since it didn't...

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posted by basalt_fox

4 comments posted 3w posted by basalt_fox

Will a window unit actually work with these leaky sliding barn doors?

I'm struggling with the heat in my 12x20 shop down here in the humid South and I'm trying to figure out if I'm just fig...

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posted by Tom_Cliff

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Just finished fixing my balcony door setup — a few observations

I finally stopped being lazy and got an electrician to fix the mess on my balcony. For the last six months, I was runni...

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posted by DriftAnvil

5 comments posted 3w posted by DriftAnvil

Tips for tricky shower door installs that nobody talks about

I have seen this nightmare play out a dozen times with those three-pane glass enclosures. When a contractor keeps order...

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posted by BearEmber_1976

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Is it normal for a handyman to cut into the header to fit a patio door?

My mom is finally getting that old back patio door replaced, but the guy she hired ran into a major snag today. It look...

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posted by EmberFox980

5 comments posted 3w posted by EmberFox980

Is it normal for a restoration crew to charge for a door they broke?

We've been dealing with a major leak in our master bath lately and had a restoration crew come in to handle the demo. T...

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posted by RidgeWren

6 comments posted 4w posted by RidgeWren

How I finally solved the custom door dilemma — steps that actually worked

That twenty grand quote is basicly a "go away" price from a contractor who doesn't want the headache of a non-standard...

3 comments posted 1mo

posted by ArrowBuilder

3 comments posted 1mo posted by ArrowBuilder

Why does my washing machine still smell like a sewer after deep cleaning everything?

I’ve been dealing with this disgusting sewer smell coming from my two-year-old front-load washer for months now and I’m...

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posted by Joe_Moss

3 comments posted 1mo posted by Joe_Moss