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How I finally solved the custom door dilemma — steps that actually worked

That twenty grand quote is basicly a "go away" price from a contractor who doesn't want the headache of a non-standard...

3 3mos

ArrowBuilder

3 3mos ArrowBuilder

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 4mos

Joe_Moss

3 4mos 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 4mos

BirchRay12

6 4mos 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 4mos

FoxBasalt_1977

4 4mos 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 4mos

SageRaven

5 4mos 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 4mos

iron_echo_1981

3 4mos 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 4mos

BirchScout

3 4mos 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 4mos

ForgeWalker_1972

4 4mos 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 4mos

RavenNomad_1951

5 4mos 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 4mos

Tom_Cliff

5 4mos 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 4mos

drift_finder

4 4mos 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 4mos

StormEli_1981

3 4mos 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 5mos

MakerFlint

3 5mos 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 5mos

CopperEli40

4 5mos 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 5mos

copper_maker_1990

3 5mos copper_maker_1990

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How I finally solved the custom door dilemma — steps that actually worked

Why does my washing machine still smell like a sewer after deep cleaning everything?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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