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Just finished swapping the old tank for an electric tankless—best space-saving move yet

I finally dealt with that 25-year-old electric tank taking up the only closet space in my small 2/1 house. Since I have...

4 1mo

IronSpark

4 1mo IronSpark

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...

3 1mo

CobaltSam15

3 1mo CobaltSam15

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...

4 1mo

drift_fox

4 1mo drift_fox

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...

5 1mo

DriftDan2

5 1mo DriftDan2

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,...

4 2mos

pike_scout

4 2mos pike_scout

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...

5 2mos

ZincNomad_1957

5 2mos ZincNomad_1957

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...

3 2mos

EchoStone

3 2mos EchoStone

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...

4 2mos

frost_drift

4 2mos frost_drift

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...

7 2mos

Mike_Forge

7 2mos Mike_Forge

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...

5 2mos

Tom_Basalt

5 2mos Tom_Basalt

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...

3 2mos

arrow_echo_1950

3 2mos arrow_echo_1950

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...

5 2mos

raven_spark_1958

5 2mos raven_spark_1958

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...

4 2mos

CopperEli40

4 2mos CopperEli40

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...

5 2mos

DriftAnvil62

5 2mos DriftAnvil62

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...

3 2mos

StoneFinder_1950

3 2mos StoneFinder_1950

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Just finished swapping the old tank for an electric tankless—best space-saving move yet

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

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

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

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

Finally figured out why my bathroom remodel smelled like a sewer

Spent the weekend researching root barriers and driveway lifts

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

Better to prioritize sealing drafts or adding more attic insulation?

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

A quick guide to bathroom labor costs for beginners

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

Tips for handling contractor mistakes that nobody talks about

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

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