Doors

Finally figured out the difference between plastering and skim coating for my renovation

We’ve been knee-deep in a full apartment gut job and just had a major realization about wall prep that almost cost me a...

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posted by RidgeScout_1988

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Thoughts on epoxy vs splicing new wood for rotted door jambs?

Discovered the bottom three inches of my exterior door jamb basically turned into crumbly mush after all this rain. Sco...

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posted by RunnerZinc_1961

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Is it normal for an older house to not have an indoor shut-off for the outside tap?

First winter in our 1970s bungalow up in Barrie and I'm stressing a bit about freezing up. Right outside our basement w...

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posted by AnvilScout256

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Is a 3-4 hour window realistic for replacing two interior doors and frames?

I’ve been struggling to find someone willing to take on a small job lately. Most contractors won’t even return my messa...

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posted by CliffSage

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Thoughts on using bleach vs specialized cleaners for dishwasher funk?

My 3-year-old Bosch has been driving me absolutely crazy lately with this wierd, swampy smell on my clean dishes. I’ve...

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posted by TorqueFinder_1976

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How I finally solved closet dampness — steps that actually worked

I used to deal with that exact same musty smell every time I grabbed a jacket, and it turns out the solution is ussuall...

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posted by RunnerDrift_1971

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Tips for a whole-house door overhaul that nobody talks about

We just finished a massive overhaul on an older place with a 4 and 6-year-old running around, and honestly, the best ad...

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posted by Alex_Cobalt

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How do I install a door in such a tight, slanted space?

I'm currently dealing with the aftermath of a massive basement flood after both my pumps failed, and I ended up discove...

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posted by cedar_maker

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Spent the weekend on the attic hatch and learned a lot

I spent some time up in the attic this past Saturday and it was absolutely sweltering, easily pushing 150 degrees near...

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posted by SlateAlex38

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Thoughts on hiding AC lines vs. building a full bulkhead?

My mom just had a new AC unit put in and the installers ran the refrigerant lines right trough the bathroom wall. It lo...

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posted by ArrowBuilder

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Why does my spare room smell like damp cardboard every time I open the door?

We live in an older block house from the 90s here in Florida, and there is one guest room at the end of the hallway tha...

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posted by CliffMaker_1950

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Why does my 1950s house smell like chalky dust after being away for a few days?

I’ve been dealing with a realy specific issue in my 1950s bungalow where the air smells incredibly dusty whenever I com...

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posted by StormMax_1958

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Why is it so hard to find a sliding screen door that actually fits?

I'm trying to replace the screen door on my patio and I'm honestly so confused by the sizing. I measured my opening at...

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posted by ZincBuilder

5 comments posted 1mo posted by ZincBuilder

Spent the weekend ripping out my daughter's flooring and learned a lot about persistent odors

I finally got to the bottom of that weird, chalky Play-Doh smell that's been lingering in the back bedroom for over a y...

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posted by Dan_Forge_1967

4 comments posted 1mo posted by Dan_Forge_1967

Is it normal for a contractor to suddenly start doing bad work?

I’ve been using the same guy for a few years and he’s always been fantastic. He finished my basement and two bathrooms...

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posted by Ray_Cedar67

6 comments posted 1mo posted by Ray_Cedar67