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Is it normal for a contractor to miss a section of the job and mess up the grading?

We hired a guy to install a paver walkway leading to our basement door to replace some old stones. During the walkthrou...

4 2mos

IronSpark

4 2mos IronSpark

Is it normal for painters to skip the tops of door frames and paint around the hardware?

I recently hired a big-name franchise to handle a full interior repaint for about $6,700, and I'm honestly kind of baff...

5 3mos

ForgeEli_1987

5 3mos ForgeEli_1987

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...

3 3mos

FlintSpark

3 3mos 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...

6 3mos

EmberRunner980

6 3mos 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...

5 3mos

moss_hawk_1956

5 3mos 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...

6 3mos

raven_builder_1987

6 3mos 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...

3 3mos

forge_walker

3 3mos forge_walker

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...

3 3mos

storm_drift_1968

3 3mos storm_drift_1968

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...

5 3mos

FlintSage737

5 3mos 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...

4 3mos

basalt_fox

4 3mos 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...

3 3mos

Tom_Cliff

3 3mos Tom_Cliff

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...

5 3mos

DriftAnvil

5 3mos 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...

3 3mos

BearEmber_1976

3 3mos BearEmber_1976

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...

5 3mos

EmberFox980

5 3mos 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...

6 3mos

RidgeWren

6 3mos RidgeWren

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Is it normal for a contractor to miss a section of the job and mess up the grading?

Is it normal for painters to skip the tops of door frames and paint around the hardware?

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

Anyone else torn on skipping permits for Florida door swaps?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just finished fixing my balcony door setup — a few observations

Tips for tricky shower door installs that nobody talks about

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

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