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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...

3 1mo

Joe_Moss

3 1mo Joe_Moss

How do I even start tearing up an epoxy penny floor?

My wife and I are finally starting our bathroom remodel, but the previous owner left us with a headache. The entire flo...

6 1mo

BirchRay12

6 1mo BirchRay12

What are some smart ways to make a house more accessible for aging?

I've been looking at my parents' place with fresh eyes lately and realizing how many obstacles there are in a house tha...

4 1mo

FoxBasalt_1977

4 1mo FoxBasalt_1977

Can a plumbing flood warp my interior doors and the garage frame?

We finally finished our kitchen reno and were so stoked to use the dishwasher after a month of hand washing in the util...

5 1mo

SageRaven

5 1mo SageRaven

Did I almost get scammed with a $10K quote for a water softener?

Just moved into a new build and the neighborhood is crawling with sales reps since everthing is so fresh. One guy caugh...

3 1mo

iron_echo_1981

3 1mo iron_echo_1981

Are we really paying monthly subscriptions for garage door openers now?

My old unit from 1998 is finally about to give up the ghost. It’s been making this terrifying grinding sound for weeks...

3 1mo

BirchScout

3 1mo BirchScout

How do I seal off an open attic shared with the townhouse next door?

I was poking around my attic trying to figure out why it stays so hot even with the AC blasting, and I found somthing h...

4 1mo

ForgeWalker_1972

4 1mo ForgeWalker_1972

How do I kill the last 20 percent of urine smell in a rental?

I made the mistake of renting to friends for way too cheap and they left the house absolutely soaked in urine. It was b...

5 1mo

RavenNomad_1951

5 1mo RavenNomad_1951

Is it actually worth paying for a monthly HVAC maintenance plan?

My local AC company has been hounding me to sign up for their monthly maintenance plan and I’m having a hard time seein...

5 1mo

Tom_Cliff

5 1mo Tom_Cliff

Why do door repair guys get so offended when you ask for insurance?

My sliding glass patio door got smashed and I'm trying to get it fixed before the rain starts. I did some research and...

4 1mo

drift_finder

4 1mo drift_finder

Is paying for monthly pest control actually worth it for door maintenance?

I finally cut the cord on my quarterly pest control service beacuse paying $65 a month for ten minutes of spraying felt...

3 1mo

StormEli_1981

3 1mo StormEli_1981

Should I bother replacing all my mismatched door handles for a more cohesive look?

My house has this wierd mix of hardware that’s been bothering me lately. Some doors have these cheap-looking brass knob...

3 2mos

MakerFlint

3 2mos MakerFlint

Is anyone else's sliding garage door refusing to work only in the afternoon?

My automatic horizontal sliding garage door is acting so wierd lately and I can't figure it out. It works perfectly fin...

4 2mos

CopperEli40

4 2mos CopperEli40

Is there any trick to hanging a screen door without it being crooked?

I'm currently on my fifth attempt at hanging this back screen door and I'm about ready to throw it in the yard. Every s...

3 2mos

copper_maker_1990

3 2mos copper_maker_1990

Should I trim the top or the bottom of this oversized front door?

My brother-in-law is a contractor and he just dropped off a leftover front door from a project. It’s a nice heavy piece...

3 2mos

CrestForge

3 2mos CrestForge

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