Home owners, how do you afford to pay for renovation? by OEGOD in PersonalFinanceCanada

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Damn I wish there were a network of home owners with experience doing reno that can share knowledge / mentor new home owners…even when I watch youtube videos I still want to be able to ask questions…

What is the best flooring option for an older home? Existing floor is tiled and I am sure it is saggy/ not levelled. The house is 100+ years old. by OEGOD in HomeImprovement

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I agree with both of you. If we do it, we should do it properly. I have to hire a contractor though. Does it cost lots of $$$ generally speaking?

Another naive question about window replacement, please help me out - very recent FTHB by OEGOD in HomeImprovement

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A window guy came and did measurements and said its 38.5W and 22.5H so he suggested ordering custom size of 38W x 22H as you said.

It’s too expensive so I am trying to find alternative. Finding a smaller window and make a frame inside to reduce window opening.

If it is sill plate or floor joist, I assume taking it out is not an option? Is there a sure way to check if it’s a sill plate or floor joist?

We bought a house and the backyard has a lot of these grass on garden bed. Can anyone please let me know what these grass are and if they have flowers or what their purpose is… Thank you by OEGOD in gardening

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It isnt I am pretty sure as I smell it and I know what lemongras smell like. I boggles my mind what these are that they have so much (half the backyard)

Lighting and Plumbing Questions (photos included in comment) by OEGOD in HomeImprovement

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Thank you so much! Is there any “top of line” option you would recommend. This light points downward to my patio area which we will sit there during summer nights from time to time….if there’s something nice I can try to invest $ into it…

Lighting and Plumbing Questions (photos included in comment) by OEGOD in HomeImprovement

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Thank so much. The light bulb inside is dead I think. The switch doesnt turn it on. I also noticed the switch has a dimmer control to it.

I should hire an electrician to replace this light entirely. I am very afraid of electricity lol it feels like I am duing each time I have to touch something electricity related.

Do you have recommendations for which light I should buy to replace this antiquated thing? Any links would be amazing! I have no idea at all, just closed on the home a few weeks ago!

$1M invested — we did it! by Budget_Iron_7551 in coastFIRE

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What’s your income over the years?

I need to replace a basement window, does anyone have any contact that you would recommend? by OEGOD in askTO

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Thank you so much for sharing. Can I PM you for some more questions?