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Has anyone ever seen a trade leave a literal trap for the next guy?

I was walking thru the rough-in today and noticed one of the studs in the wall was absolutely peppered with screw holes...

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AnvilSam45

3 6mos AnvilSam45

Is it even legal for a GC to issue a collective $250 fine for dirty bathrooms?

Just walked onto the site this morning and saw a notice taped up near the lobby where the finished bathrooms are. The G...

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FlintHawk

3 6mos FlintHawk

What is the average cost to replace a rotted kitchen sink cabinet floor?

The bottom of my kitchen cabinet is a total mess right now. We had a slow leak under the sink for months that we didn't...

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BasaltScout

5 6mos BasaltScout

Is a separate drinking water tap better or just more clutter at the sink?

I’ve been going back and forth on this kitchen layout and I can’t decide if splitting the water lines is acutally a goo...

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ForgeDrift

4 6mos ForgeDrift

Is it just me or are paint rollers basically impossible to clean now?

I've been knocking out some interior painting this week and I'm about ready to just start tossing my rollers in the tra...

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CedarWalker_1990

5 6mos CedarWalker_1990

Should I use my GC for a roof replacement to save 3k?

Trying to decide between two quotes for a full roof replacement and I need some perspective. A local roofing company qu...

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StormLynx554

5 6mos StormLynx554

Should I use new construction windows if the sills are rotting out?

I've got a 100-year-old house and the windows are driving me crazy. At some point in the 80s, someone installed these w...

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SlateSage_1969

5 6mos SlateSage_1969

Anyone know the name of that trim strip for Florida flange windows?

I was checking out a house down the street that just had some new windows put in and I'm trying to figure out what a sp...

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TorqueSam8

5 6mos TorqueSam8

Should I hire a structural engineer for my crawl space before encapsulating?

We've been thinking about finally encapsulating the crawl space under the back half of our house since it's just a humi...

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WalkerRidge

3 6mos WalkerRidge

What is the best adhesive for sticking mosquito mesh to a metal grill door?

My main door stays open a lot for the breeze but the bugs are getting ridiculous lately. I've got this metal grill door...

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FoxCopper_1984

4 6mos FoxCopper_1984

Should I be worried about hidden issues in a 90s house that wasn't maintained well?

We're looking at a house built in 1992 that still has all the original builder-grade stuff like laminate counters and t...

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Ray_Ridge

3 6mos Ray_Ridge

Which builder upgrades are actually worth the markup for a new build?

Just started the process on a new construction townhome in Southern California and the design center pricing is honestl...

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Kit_Basalt

3 6mos Kit_Basalt

What are the best DIY ways to stop sound bleeding through a shared drywall wall?

My neighbor just moved in and I can hear every single thing trough the shared wall. It is just basic drywall on both si...

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Ben_Frost

4 6mos Ben_Frost

How many gable vents do I need for a 22x22 garage gym?

Just bought a place with a detached 2-car garage that I'm turning into a home gym. It's 22x22 and totally unfinished, s...

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dusk_walker

4 6mos dusk_walker

Can I safely assume these kitchen soffits are empty before ordering cabinets?

Starting a kitchen remodel and I'm planning to rip out these 14-inch soffits so the new cabinets can go all the way up...

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ZincEcho75

5 6mos ZincEcho75

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