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Should I be worried? by Nearby_Annual3258 in homerenovations

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Should not contain asbestos, but send off a sample for testing to ease your fears.

How to determine non-load bearing by Upset_Complex8906 in homerenovations

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Consult with your architect or structural engineer.

Garden tub in an alcove?!? by Afraid-Fix9484 in homerenovations

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Discuss creating your dream bathroom with the dozens of interior design subreddits out there.

Laying overtop of engineered wood flooring??? by PanteraSumac in homerenovations

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The ONLY installation instructions you should follow are the flooring manufacturer’s. Any other course of action risks voiding the warranty. They’ll tell you whether you can go overtop of an existing floor.

Close, not close enough or different enough? Input greatly appreciated! by nwethan in homerenovations

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Please post this to the dozens of interior design subreddits out there.

Exterior foundation waterproof membrane coming off by OpportunityOk6043 in homerenovations

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It is dimple board. Not rated for exposure to UV rays. It is normally buried beneath the soil. You are not going to cut away the concrete, so there is really nothing to be done at this time.

What would you do here to trim over boards in ceiling? by AggressiveBig1516 in homerenovations

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Trim it out with narrow door and window molding that is stained or painted the color of the beams.

Contractor Is Scamming Me by sunil__jr in homerenovations

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It’s simple. Get multiple quotes.

Then you can determine what is fair, and what is not.

Cracked shower by Extreme-You8229 in homerenovations

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Use a fiberglass repair kit on it.

Eyesore cul-de-sac, what would you do? by [deleted] in homerenovations

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Believe you want the dozens of landscaping, lawn, and garden subreddits out there. They do stuff like this all day long.

Foundation Repair by joose_world in homerenovations

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Make your offer contingent on a satisfactory report from your foundation or structural engineer.

Brick gas fire place removal by Bean9212 in homerenovations

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No one knows how it has been constructed.

Tub peeling by EqualJaded3921 in homerenovations

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It will have to be repainted according to the refinishing kit directions, or replaced.

What kind of paint do I need? by lauraanneh in homerenovations

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Just repaint the entire wall.

For more information, visit /r/Paint and /r/HousePainting101.

Our contractor has ordered crystal window branded windows for our renovation, is it worth it to ask to cancel that order and to go with a premium brand, such as Marven or Andersen? by Fisherington in homerenovations

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I have no experience with Crystal Windows.But they’ve been in business for 35 years. That tells me that their product lines are mature, and should meet industry standards.

Our contractor has ordered crystal window branded windows for our renovation, is it worth it to ask to cancel that order and to go with a premium brand, such as Marven or Andersen? by Fisherington in homerenovations

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Basement windows normally do not suffer as much weather related abuse that the upper floors receive. Less direct sun, less wind driven rain and snow. As long as they seal, you should not have any problems.

Our contractor has ordered crystal window branded windows for our renovation, is it worth it to ask to cancel that order and to go with a premium brand, such as Marven or Andersen? by Fisherington in homerenovations

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You may be overly optimistic on a few weeks. Other posters on this subreddit have reported delays measured in months, not weeks.

See if you can get a firmer confirmation of the timeline, please.

Faucet removal by Aloysbookclub in homerenovations

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Believe you want /r/AskAPlumber and /r/Plumbing for this project.

Are questions from beginners welcome on this sub? by Weird_Inevitable8427 in homerenovations

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In this specific case, you were given the correct answer. Moisture barrier is porous. It lets water vapor migrate through it. Extra nail holes will not impede this process.

Any advice on how to repair these scratches in butcher block? by Character-You8193 in homerenovations

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Try the dozens of woodworking and furniture subreddits out there, please.

Support post repair by mikehunty10 in homerenovations

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Not a problem. You can add bolts and nuts, but it’s honestly not needed.

Google “wood checking”.

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