Doors

Just finished a front door consultation and finally understand the pricing games

I finally sat trough a full sales presentation for a new front door and sidelights, and I think I need a drink after se...

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posted by CobaltSam15

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Would installing window awnings actually cool down my west-facing bedroom?

Our guest bedroom on the west side of the house is becoming a total oven lately. It’s easily 5 to 10 degrees hotter tha...

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posted by drift_fox

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Will these cheaper antique brass knobs feel like plastic in an older house?

I've been slowly working thru the rooms in my 1949 house, and the mismatched door hardware is starting to drive me craz...

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posted by DriftDan2

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Finally stripped the thick white gunk off my 115-year-old doors

I spent the last three weekends hunched over with a heat gun and a scraper trying to get through decades of that thick,...

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posted by pike_scout

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Finally figured out why my bathroom remodel smelled like a sewer

After months of dealing with a gross, sewage-like odor in our renovated bathroom, I finally got a real answer. We had a...

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posted by ZincNomad_1957

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Spent the weekend researching root barriers and driveway lifts

I finally got tired of my neighbor's massive oak turning my driveway into a mountain range. For years I just dealt with...

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posted by EchoStone

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How I finally solved bedroom noise leaks — steps that actually worked

New builds are notorious for being echo chambers because they use thin materials and leave huge air gaps in the framing...

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posted by frost_drift

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Better to prioritize sealing drafts or adding more attic insulation?

My 90s-built place is around 2,000 square feet and I feel like I'm losing the battle against this heat every single aft...

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posted by Mike_Forge

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Why would someone cut a three-inch gap at the bottom of a playroom door?

We just moved into a new house and the previous owners left a realy strange setup in one of the bedrooms. There is a sm...

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posted by Tom_Basalt

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A quick guide to bathroom labor costs for beginners

I've seen plenty of quotes lately, and $900 for building a wall plus the door installation is acutally a pretty sweet d...

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posted by arrow_echo_1950

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Why is there a weird haze in my basement with no smell?

My husband and I just moved into a new place and put a dehumidifier in the basement to deal with some mustiness. About...

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posted by raven_spark_1958

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Tips for handling contractor mistakes that nobody talks about

If your contractor skipped a built-in bench that was clearly in the contract, don't let them off the hook just because...

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posted by CopperEli40

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Why does my hallway suddenly smell like sour milk and old noodles?

I'm living in a ground floor unit and just walked into a really bizarre situation this afternoon. There is this incredi...

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posted by DriftAnvil62

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Is it crazy to order a sectional online without knowing if it fits through my door?

I’m seriously considering just clicking buy on this velvet sectional I found online because the thought of spending my...

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posted by StoneFinder_1950

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Spent the weekend sealing the basement and finally saw the humidity drop

I finally spent some time sealing up the old sump pit and the difference is night and day. Living in such a damp area,...

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posted by CliffLynx

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