Home Improvement: Humble brag. A previous owner of my 115 year old house... Actually did everything perfectly during a remodel in the 1970s and I finally hunted him down to thank him. |
- Humble brag. A previous owner of my 115 year old house... Actually did everything perfectly during a remodel in the 1970s and I finally hunted him down to thank him.
- Tip - don’t chip tile off the wall!
- Bought a house with deathtrap stairs up to loft that are not to code (Canada). Will be extremely difficult to get them up to code. What are my options?
- What caused this melted siding?
- Can this door hardware be changed?
- Advice on refinishing kitchen cabinets
- (Serious) Smelling smoke but there is no fire in house??
- Is it possible to spray paint hardware cloth?
- I want to learn but don't have any buddies to teach me
- Can I cut concrete pavers with a diamond tooth blade on a circular saw?
- Suggestions on how to make a 4 ft chain link fence private?
- Converted attic: to vent or not vent?
- Removed carpet, moisture penetrated hardwoods underneath. Need advice
- Patching hole in drywall - my drywall patch is too thick. Anything I can do short of getting right thickness drywall?
- Carpet squeaks how to fix easy?
- How can I best use the 9 days I have before moving into my new home?
- Gap on a Step on the Stairs to Second Floor
- Do I need gutters on a 1 ft 11 inch overhang?
- Can anyone identify this piece of hardware connecting wire shelves? I need to buy more and can't figure out what it is!
- How hard is it to remove a paver patio?
- Problem with American Standard Homestead VorMax toilet
- Safe to apply new caulk over somewhat okay old caulk?
- For those of you that LVP flooring upstairs, how would you rate the quality?
- Sound blockage
- Tiles and open shelves on a plaster wall- looking for advice.
| Posted: 26 Jul 2020 08:06 PM PDT We bought an old historic victorian and I was petrified about what we were going to uncover. We knew a Mr. Crofoot had done an extensive renovation in the mid 70s but no idea what.
This last week I went through the phone book and finally found him. He called me back and I finally got to thank him for doing an amazing job and got to ask him a few questions. Hope to have him and his wife by to visit the house for old times sake. [link] [comments] |
| Tip - don’t chip tile off the wall! Posted: 26 Jul 2020 06:11 AM PDT Any time I'm doing tile demo I get a kick thinking to the HGTV shows where they've got a pry at or chisel with a hammer trying to whack away at some wall tile. It hit me yesterday though, that homeowners will occasionally use these shows as example sometimes. I hope I can save at least one person some time. There is about a 10% chance that the tile will come off that wall and leave the wallboard behind it usable. This means we'll likely be removing the board too. Since that's the case, let's kill two birds with one stone. Smash through that tile/wallboard in a straight line until you can get a couple hand holds. I like to bust a line on both sides of one stud. From there, the goal is to pull the wallboard off the studs in larger pieces, with the tile still attached. I've pulled entire shower surrounds out in 4-5 pieces like this, cutting down on demo and cleanup significantly. I hope that this post is largely useless, as that means people already know this. If not, hopefully it can help a few folks out. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:13 PM PDT As title says, current home-made stairs up to the loft are a broken neck waiting to happen. I want to replace them with something a lot safer but I think even then I'd still not be up to code. What are my options? Any work I'd have done by a contractor, would they only put in something that is up to code, what are the future implications for stairs not meeting code given that I just bought the house and the inspection didn't flag the current ones? [link] [comments] |
| What caused this melted siding? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:13 PM PDT I thought it was just the heat from the water heater vent. But if so, why does the melting start so high up? That other stuff wasn't there so they trellis etc are not involved. any thoughts? thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Can this door hardware be changed? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 08:01 PM PDT I moved into a house with an old front door with Schlage brass door hardware that I'd like to update to something modern. The handle borehole is in the shape of an oval. It's a 1.5" bore hole with 2.5" backset for the deadbolt. The handle lever fits into a 4 3/8" x 1.5" oval and a round notch below for the bottom part of handle. I've tried googling for "oval bore hole" and all sorts of guesses at what this type of door hardware is and have given up. I'd love to update with a modern Schlage handle set and dummy but the holes simply don't match. Any ideas about what I could do or if I can even order an updated replacement? Any help is appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Advice on refinishing kitchen cabinets Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:47 PM PDT Hi guys, this is my first post on reddit, so I hope I'm doing it correctly. My brothers and I are planning on refinishing our kitchen cabinets and drawers to surprise our parents while they're out of town. We have about 5-6 days, and we're all hardworking young adults with spare time right now, so I think we can get it done. Here are pictures of what they look like currently: https://imgur.com/a/yuT7sRe We're planning on a light blue paint colour, and if my research is correct, we can get the antiqued\wood grain look by using a glaze after painting. Sounds like we need to sand them, do a coat of primer followed by paint, and then use a glaze. Is that the way to go? Any tips, advice, or cautionary tales? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| (Serious) Smelling smoke but there is no fire in house?? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 09:47 PM PDT Tonight, we started smelling smoke but we do not see where it's coming from. We don't have gas in the house. It's a Smokey smell coming from the vents. My husband went up in the attic but nothing is wrong with anything up there that we can see. When you have a problem like this... who do you call?? I don't want to wait for the house to catch on fire. I want to get someone out here to check on this immediately. Safety is my first priority. Also, we recently completed a kitchen renovation. We also recently had our ac repaired by a company. The man was in the attic. He said it simply needed a tune up, so I don't think he did much besides adding liquids. Any advice appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Is it possible to spray paint hardware cloth? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 09:44 PM PDT I'm building a cage for guinea pigs and I read that Rustolem Painter's Touch is safe for animal cages. I was wondering if it would be possible to paint metal hardware cloth I am using to built it. I wasn't sure if it would flake off from being somewhat flexible [link] [comments] |
| I want to learn but don't have any buddies to teach me Posted: 26 Jul 2020 10:25 AM PDT So I am a relatively new homeowner with aspiration to begin working on my house. I've been working on outdoor projects like retaining walls, flagstone porches, etc. first to really get the hang of long term projects but Im wrapping up the last of the outdoor projects and will be heading inside soon. I learned from youtube and a LOT of online research how to do the outdoor projects but I want some hands on experience and a little over sight before I dive into these. Here's my question: Given proper compensation for their time, do you think a professional would be willing to teach me how to do indoor projects correctly/show me the tricks that you don't see online? [link] [comments] |
| Can I cut concrete pavers with a diamond tooth blade on a circular saw? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 09:39 PM PDT Thanks. I don't expect a lot of cuts since my layout is flexible. [link] [comments] |
| Suggestions on how to make a 4 ft chain link fence private? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:24 PM PDT My (small) backyard has a chain link fence surrounding it.i would love to add some privacy, due to the fact that my neighbors can see directly into my yard. I would love to attach a privacy fence to the current fence if possible, the current chain link fence is 4ft tall and I'd prefer the finished fence to be about 5-6ft high. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could accomplish this? I'd prefer it to be a privacy fence at least 5ft high. I'd greatly appreciate any advice or insight, thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Converted attic: to vent or not vent? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:15 PM PDT So, I'm in the process of redoing an attic conversion that had to be done in the 1950's, and there is no ventilation in place at all. Needless to say, it gets hot. I've seen the Raft-R-Mate and similar baffle products at the big box stores, as well as proper attic vents. I've read conflicting things on whether or not they are recommended in a converted attic, and just want to know if it's worthwhile to throw up before I put up insulation. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Removed carpet, moisture penetrated hardwoods underneath. Need advice Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:12 PM PDT I recently purchased a small single. House is old, around 100 years old but in relatively good shape (but dated). Aprox 1100 sqft. There's a nasty brown carpet throughout the living spaces which I initially planned on pulling and replacing with laminate. I began the work on pulling the carpet tonight and was pleased to find that there are hardwoods underneath. It appears to me that the carpet and pad have been trapping moisture in it. I'm in the process of scraping the floors with a putty knife (is the floor scraper from Lowe's \ HD worth the investment?) to get a better idea of their condition. I've attached some pics. Im wondering if it's possible to save these and have them refinished by a pro, and roughly what I should expect to pay for something like this. I'm concerned about the moisture that was trapped in the wood. There are some spots as well that look like they'll need to be replaced. I also noticed some spots which had pieces of metal in the floor, almost like they were covering holes. Anyone have any idea what they could be? Thanks!! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:04 PM PDT So I needed to patch a section of drywall - cut the wall out 16" wide so it would sit on the studs on the left and right sides, and 30" high. Picked up some 1/2" drywall and cut to fit - my patch stands proud, and now realize it must be 3/8" drywall on the walls... My small town lumber yard doesn't have 3/8 in stock - nearest "big box" store is about an hour away. Any way I can make my patch work? I wish I didn't cut existing so the patch would sit on the stud, otherwise I could just "butterfly" patch it... [link] [comments] |
| Carpet squeaks how to fix easy? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:02 PM PDT |
| How can I best use the 9 days I have before moving into my new home? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 05:22 PM PDT Hi all! Just recently closed on a new home, and I'll have 9 free days to do whatever I want before we fully move in. Already on the docket are interior paint and (possibly) a whole home network system. That said, I'm really looking for those little insightful things that I might not be aware of. To be clear, not really looking for suggestions like "Change the locks and filters," but rather, ideas for things that should really be done prior to move in for one reason or another, or things that you just wish you'd done ahead of time. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Gap on a Step on the Stairs to Second Floor Posted: 26 Jul 2020 06:55 PM PDT I have one step on the stairs to the second floor of the house where a gap between the wood panels seems to be getting worse since we bought the house 4 years ago. Is there anything I could do to not make this worse and end up breaking completely? Or will this require a professional to fix? Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/nznqYmX [link] [comments] |
| Do I need gutters on a 1 ft 11 inch overhang? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 06:30 PM PDT The front of my 1962 house has no water leakage, in basement, issues and is seemingly dry. It does not have gutters on the front, yet the inspector advised them. The front has a 1 ft 11 in (near 2ft) overhang, the front yard slightly slopes down (it is kind of a hill). There are stones under the overhang. I mean, someone thought of drainage, right?! I am thinking the overhang is sufficient, but would like other advice to confirm or deny this. Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2020 08:11 PM PDT Does anyone know what this metal piece is (photo link below)? It's in a closet in my house but I cannot figure out what it is. It connects the support pole of the wire shelf (closet shelving unit made out of wire) to the shelves. I cannot find them anywhere online or in store but need to purchase more to repair the shelves. Photo of Piece I'm Trying to Identify [link] [comments] |
| How hard is it to remove a paver patio? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 05:57 PM PDT I'm trying to save money on putting in a paver patio by removing someone else's. Can two people remove a 120 sq. foot patio in two hours under the cover of darkness? I kid, this would be an exchange of labor for patio pavers. [link] [comments] |
| Problem with American Standard Homestead VorMax toilet Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:53 PM PDT I am having issues with the American Standard Homestead VorMax toilet I bought from Lowe's and installed a week ago. The toilet has been fine when going #1 but when going #2 there is often dirty water or partial turds in the bowl after flushing. I made sure the water was adjusted to stop 1/4" from the overflow tube. I tried to make adjustments to the screw on the teeter bar so the right flapper touches the frame stop. The problem I am seeing is that metal piece with the foam weight is getting stuck and caught by the chain like half the time. Is that what is causing the toilet to not flush properly and dirty water or turds remain? Is this just a faulty toilet? I made a video in case my description was not clear - see the first comment. [link] [comments] |
| Safe to apply new caulk over somewhat okay old caulk? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 04:06 PM PDT I'm repainting my house. I have wood siding with a lot of old caulk that's coming off. The caulk is in pretty good shape in some areas...like it's barely coming off. Is it safe to apply new caulk over the caulk in so-so shape, or do I need to scrape all of it off before applying the new? [link] [comments] |
| For those of you that LVP flooring upstairs, how would you rate the quality? Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:42 PM PDT I have a 30 year old townhome and had carpet removed upstairs and Allure Grip Strip flooring put in. I don't think the guy I hired prepped the floor properly and I'm at a loss. It looks amazing but feels really bad in some spots. It feels spongy in some areas. Is LVP supposed to feel this way or did I just have a really shitty install job? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:34 PM PDT My bedroom has a hollow double door that doesn't get used, but on the other side is the living room where my roommates are often talking loudly and playing video games and the constant noise is driving me out of my mind. I'm considering some options to block the sound, but naturally I want to do whatever's most effective while not breaking the bank. What would be best to put over the doors? A bunch of 4x4s? Corkboard? Sheetrock? [link] [comments] |
| Tiles and open shelves on a plaster wall- looking for advice. Posted: 26 Jul 2020 07:30 PM PDT Just bought my first house (!) and my dad is helping me out with my projects because my knowledge of all things home improvement is embarrassingly low. The biggest project we are taking on is tiling the kitchen wall and then mounting open shelves on top of the tile/backer board/plaster. I'm just looking for anyone who might have some advice for us before we start!Equipment, product recommendation, common errors, etc. TIA. [link] [comments] |
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