Maintenance and Property Repair of your Home

Do I need to tip driver for materials delivery?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:13:28 +0000

I will be receiving a delivery from Home Depot for siding and other materials for my remodeling project this week. Is tipping the delivery driver protocol? He will be unloading off a flatbed with a forklift. TYIA

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How to stop this leak between 2 shark bites

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:51:53 +0000

From what I can find online I’ve got two shark bites here, and the leak is coming from between them, how would I go about stopping this leak?

I tried to push it together in the hopes of getting a better fit but no change.

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How would you go about fixing this?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:48:29 +0000

I assume I would cut a little higher to where is rotting and replace and fill? I do not believe these side pieces are load bearing.

Let me know what you think or any suggestions on a better way to fix.

Thanks

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Built a patio and fire pit.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:35:08 +0000

Started this project earlier this year working evenings and weekends. Just finished yesterday. Very happy with the results.

Also happy to answer any questions about the process. In brief:

My yard is a cut area from the construction of the house so it was simple to strip the 6-10" of loam and grass. Simple, but not easy. We excavated the entire area with shovel and wheelbarrow. This was by far the longest portion of the project.
The base material was dense graded crushed stone. I graded the finished surface from the elevation of my lowest back step so the thickness of the base layer varied from 6" to 12". Ended up using around 30 tons.
I used an autolevel to grade the base. It took probably 4-5 iterations to get it within 1/4" of finished grade minus 2.75". This process sucked because of the gravel I used. I chose a new supplier for gravel and the large stones were much larger than the other supplier's even though the size was listed as 3/4". If I did it again I would definitely get 1/2" processed or even stone dust for fine grading.
I used uniform graded, natural sand for the bedding material. I started with a skim course and an 8' straight 2x4 to level the surface. Then I placed a 1" nominal thickness course of sand prior to setting the pavers.
The entire patio (save for the fire pit) is graded at 2% away from the house and along the house (away from the steps). This ended up working out great because the datum elevation was the bottom step of the back steps which I set level with the patio and it resulted in the lowest corner of the patio being just about existing grade.
The fire pit grading is more complicated. It's graded the same as the patio in the quadrant it shares with the rectangular section. But because i didn't want to dig into the hillside, I pitched it up at 2% from the line of the rectangular patio. I also broke it away from the fire pit at 1% in each direction. This results in a sort of wavy appearance if your eye line is close to the ground but it should result in it draining well enough.
After consulting with my cousin who does landscaping hardscapes, I went with polymeric sand as a filler course. I built the inner course of pavers with a ventilation gap to help the wood burn clean. To segregate the vents from the polymeric sand, I bought some fiber edging concrete and formed little slugs at the end of the ventilation course. Ideally I should be able to shop vac out these slots to remain clear (see photo)

Overall dimensions are 19 x 26' plus a 3' fire pit with an 11' overall diameter.

Very happy with how it turned out. Thanks for looking!

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How do I know when I’ve removed all of the stain?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:26:45 +0000

I feel like I’m getting there! I believe the top is a veneer judging by the pattern so I’ve been stripping, acetone, and sanding with 150 grit but I don’t want to go through it. I think the side closest to the bottom is almost stripped entirely? I can’t tell. Any tips and what should I do next? Sand or another layer of stripping?

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Do I need to replace subfloor?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:02:57 +0000

Hi all. New to home improvement. Our shower had an either a bad caulk job (or none) near the corner where you get out. This seeped behind the wall and recently I noticed it. Today I went to start replacing, replace trim, patch drywall/etc. I noticed mold under the sheet vinyl in this corner. I took out the bad plywood but it seems the subfloor has mold as well. The floor doesn’t feel rotten, and checking from the basement the floor seems okay to me, but I’m no expert. Worried if I have to replace it how I would get under the shower?

I’ve read anywhere from cut it out and patch, to use hydrogen peroxide to kill mold, dehumidifier to dry out, and then good to go from there. Also heard to just use Killz?

Any advice is appreciated!

https://imgur.com/a/dYGRaBB

(3rd pic is basement looking up)

Thanks for any help.

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Jeld Wen casement doesn’t close- warped frame?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:54:37 +0000

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How to pack out and external wall for tiling?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:52:48 +0000

So basically I am laying this porcelain patio. I have laid the patio square to the pathway which is running to the right hand side behind the planter, but the concrete base the patio is laid on is 30mm out of square from right to left. I want to clad the front face of the base with the same tiles - I currently have a 50mm over hang on the right hand side, to allow for 5mm of tile adhesive, 20mm porcelain tile, which then leaves me with a 25mm overhang. However, due to the base being 30mm out, by the time I work toward the right hand side, ill be using approx 35mm of adhesive on the back of the tile, which I had planned and had thought would be fine, but I have been told instead to use cement board to pack the right hanf side out.

My main questions are related to the cement board and how to go about it?

- How do I attatched it? I have been advised to stick it on with tile adhesive...

- do I pack the cement board out with the adhesive? the cement board is 12mm, do I therefore just use 18mm of adhesive to stick it?

- do I need to do anything where the cement boards join? - there length is 5m, and the boards are 1.2m, so I will need at least 4 lengths.

- how do I go from 12mm cement board to bare concrete, as there would technically be a 12mm lip somewhere..

- do I then just tile onto the cement board as normal with adhesive and tile?

cheers all

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I Fixed my Lawnmower with Tape, Glue and Pine Cones

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:51:49 +0000

My lawn mower had started rusting and debris would shoot out the hole. I decided to patch it with construction adhesive. That stuff is like Frank’s Red Hot: I put that shit on everything. I planned to use duct tape to hold the glue in place from underneath but it wouldn’t stick on the dirty metal. So I built a shim out of pine cones to rest on the mower blade and hold it in place.

I left slack in the tape and was able to pipe plenty of glue on both the inside and outside of the mower so when it hardens I think it should be a pretty solid repair.

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In a industrial building just used old stuff I had kicking around.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:38:41 +0000

Guess the question is should I leave bricks floating or gap them and grout hence why wood around the bricks is not finished

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Best way to attack adhesive on stair tread to redo them?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:09:18 +0000

Need help figuring out how to get this glue off of my stair treads. Is there any spray or something to help loosen it? Or just go at it with multitool/sander?

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French drain clogged

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:08:02 +0000

I have this French drain that is apparently clogged, very likely because the roots of this big arborvitae tree. Every time it rains, water pools up next to the house. I took the black pipe off and I can’t see some debris towards the bottom. I’m not able to tell how far the pipe goes outward. I tried to dig up the pipe but the roots have taken it over completely and I DO NOT want to cut the roots of this tree and kill it. What are my options ? Should I get some sort of augur to clear it out? I could maybe move the gutter downspout to the other side of the house or lay a new pipe over top of the ground? I just need to get the water away from the house

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Light switch wiring

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:59:24 +0000

Hi all, I want to change my 2 way light switch to a smart switch. The smart switch requires a neutral wire. Please could I get guidance if I can use the smart light switch based in the connections on the photo to replace the existing light switch? And if so, which wire is neutral, as there are no blue neutral wires. Thank you.

The smart switch has a neutral, Lin, Lout1 and Lout2 connections.

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How do I fit this mirror in this plastic frame?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:18:15 +0000

So, I broke my mirror recently. So I mesured the frame and bought a new one. The problem is I don't know how to put it inside since it fits perfectly but the the plastic can't bend enough for the mirror to go in.

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Current Obsessions: The Cooldown (And an Announcement)

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:00:40 +0000

In need of a bit of respite? Here are 19 things that feel like a breath of fresh air—plus! news about our latest book.

Above: Nothing we don’t love about this. See more in ‘Clarity, Simplicity, and Thoughtful Restraint’: A Timeless Bungalow in Frogtown, Los Angeles. Photograph by Jessie Thurston and Ted Lovett, courtesy of Breland-Harper.

Would anyone else like to be here?
Outdoor dining, one ingredient at a time.
On Fan and Kier’s summer DIY list: this coolest doorstop.
“This photo by garden designer Miranda Brooks took my breath away. Such a dreamy summer scene,” writes Laura.
Perfect Earth Project is hosting a conversation with Krista Tippett and climate activist Biddle Duke on July 18. Find tickets for the event at the Longhouse Reserve in East Hampton here.
An artful, upscale outdoor play set that adults won’t mind bringing home.
Heads up if you’re in the Bay Area: Sausalito’s floating sauna launches this month.
From Kier: “Inspiration galore at this account: @landartcollective.”
As the kids say, facts. (Hat tip: Annie.)
Spotted: a raised-bed kitchen garden in Bellport by chef Flynn McGarry.
Obsessed with summer’s blues in the latest Editors’ Cut. (Outtake: pretty two-tone napkins.)
Five sales worth noting this long weekend. (And for outdoor furniture, check out this roundup of Fourth of July sales.)
A no-cook, keep-cool recipe we want to try, courtesy of Smitten Kitchen.
Just dropped: cool linen in new colorways (Marigold, anyone?).
Just when we thought we couldn’t love Merci any more—here’s another reason to visit.
A house made from hacked Muji products. (Love the sink.)
This weekend, pop into the Shaker Museum’s pop-up exhibit at the Kinderhook Knitting Mill in upstate NY; more info here.
And in case you missed it: Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden is now available for pre-order!

P.S.: Every product we feature is vetted by our editors. If you buy something through Remodelista or Gardenista, we may earn an affiliate commission, which helps support our sites and keep our content free. Thanks so much for following along.

Made my kids a metal slide. How do I make it smooth. They have to push themselves.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:27:24 +0000

Hi I hope you're all well. I have made my kids a metal slide. When they sit they have to push themselves further coz the slide is pretty rough. Any ideas or tips on what I can do to make it smooth. Thanks so much.

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Is this a bad idea?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:36:23 +0000

I mounted this 74”x24” butcher block to two 24” brackets. I thought I’d found a stud but I think there was some other metal material that it was picking up on. This mounting system required 5 screws in each bracket. Instead of using the hardware it came with, I used 5 drywall anchors/screws in each bracket. Each anchor is rated for 80lbs. The brackets are rated for 550lbs. I included the anchors/screws I used vs what the brackets came with (black screw)

Is this okay? For reference, this desk is to use in my painting studio. I don’t expect to put a ton on it.

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My basrment music room!

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 02:05:56 +0000

I know it isn't perfect, and it isn't 100% done yet, but I am proud so far! I did resolve the water issue too. Basement music room in my 1926 home.

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Losing hair trying to mount these free mirrors, any tips?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:40:11 +0000

We were given these large, heavy mirrors for our home gym. I mounted them pretty high initially, but noticed the construction adhesive was starting to pull away from the wall so I took them down.

I was going to pay someone to mount them lower than I did, but the two guys we had come out showed us how uneven the wall was.

My next thought is making a long shallow shelf with a retainer on the bottom, then another small one on the top, with the part of the mirror that may touch the wall held with adhesive.

Any thoughts from someone with more experience than myself? (I have none lol)

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Handyman husband is back!

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:11:13 +0000

We were outgrowing our old shed so after a sale at Sam’s Club, we decided to go bigger!! Purchased the 8 x 7.5 Lifetime shed for $700 at Sam’s. Follow the QR code for an instructional video that is wayyyy better than the written instructions. Pallets floor wasn’t working so we built a deck. Made an 8 x 8 platform and bought 8ft deck boards . Super easy once it was level and my husband is no longer cursing when he opens the shed because sh*t no longer falls on him. Then we ate hot dogs - definitely feeling American today!! Happy 4th y’all!!

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Painting between door trims

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:08:38 +0000

Is it possible to paint in this corner without removing the trims? Would appreciate any creative ideas!

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How would you break up these gigantic concrete blocks?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:16:15 +0000

Removing our old deck to replace with pavers. The builder of the deck hid a bunch of old concrete underneath it. Thanks bro.

also these gigantic 1 foot thick cement block things seemed to be footings

I need to break them up into smaller pieces to get rid of them. How would you do it? I’m thinking sledgehammer and chisel but maybe rent a jackhammer?

These weigh like 200 pounds each I think

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Glueing “engineered stone”

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:03:21 +0000

Installing a sink vanity and dropped the “engineered stone” countertop in the process. Awesome. I reached out to the company but not expecting much help as it was a wayfair order. Considering the support in the middle of the vanity, would it be useless to try to glue this all together? Or would it not be able to support the weight of a sink bowl. Thanks from a husband banging his head against the wall.

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How did the flipper install this L bracket?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:12:56 +0000

Want to change out our floating shelves and the L bracket appears to be sealed behind the drywall. But the stud also appears to have a gap in it? Not sure what this guy did. Was the stud notched out for the bracket? Any ideas?

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Sanded Masking tape, best way to remove?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:00:04 +0000

I've done some sanding and sanded over masking tape. What's the easiest way to remove it?

i have tried the blowdryer trick with no luck as i have sanded over it.

Any advice would be appreciated

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How to pull wire from inaccessible location to termination point

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:48:37 +0000

When building my house, cat 6 runs were ran to the general area of where I'd want security cameras in the future, future is now and I realize for one of the cameras the area of the attic needed to feed the cable through is inaccessible, I have a scope and ran it up the hole I drilled for the camera cables to run and I can see the wire I need to pull. Is there a trick to get it out using fishtape? I only drilled a one inch hole, my next thought was to hog out enough soffit to but a box and be able to reach with my hand but I really wanted to avoid that since its outside and near a corner which would mean interfering with the framing.

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Can any screws be used with these fixings....

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:39:16 +0000

.....or will only those supplied, fit?

Unsure if the internal is threaded specifically to the screws that are in the box.

https://amzn.eu/d/6YCECwc

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Is moving the outlet and replacing the casing the only solution here?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:15:00 +0000

Went to my grandparents house and witnessed this atrocity. The recently did renovations for a brand new Kitchen, Bathroom, Doors, and flooring.

Overall things look fine, but this is just insane. I'm not really a handyman but I was wondering if there is any simple fix to this? I think they simply just left the original outlets where they were, and did everything else around them. It looks so bad.

I've never moved an outlet before, wondering how hard that would be?

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Help! Third coat and ceiling still looks awful

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:53:40 +0000

I’ve watched a bunch of videos of how to do it but i don’t know where i’m messing up

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Why is my mud doing this?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:47:57 +0000

We are going for a shell pattern and this corner looks flaky or drippy. We mixed a little water already in the pre-mix we are using. Any ideas?

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What type of light bulb do I need for this exhaust fan?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:25:33 +0000

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I Design & Make Miniature Chairs

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:52:20 +0000

I make Miniature Chairs in my free time, designing them in an atristic rendition. I started out by being inspired by some of the most greatest architects.

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How do I tighten this nut?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:36:08 +0000

Trying to figure out how to tighten this nut because the toilet bar handle keeps spinning. Nut looks to be 7/16 but every brand of socket extension is too thick to tighten. Any thoughts? Appreciate it’

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Wanting to build a bedframe

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:35:22 +0000

So I'm wanting to build a canopy bed frame for myself and my bf, thing is my bf is on the bigger side and I'm a tiny person. I want to make my bedframe out of wood mostly because it's all I have access to around where I live, but any tips or ideas on how to go about this ? I have a design already and everything it's simple but i don't know if I should like make it like Legos and peices snap together or maybe screws to hold it ? I'm 21 f btw and have a little wood working and welding experience.

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Help me decide if I should paint cabs or replace doors and paint, please

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:14:28 +0000

Old Kitchen

https://preview.redd.it/hh37335l7vaf1.png?width=1536&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d5ef6f4e4ecb0ea690d96884cbec82e5b061e88

Hi. We are buying this house and the kitchen cabinets are original to 1993. Builder grade and the hinges are weird cut out -- hidden but you can see them on the edges with small rectangular cut outs. I can't afford to do a total remodel, but would like to update it. I will be replacing the countertops from granite to something white to match with the island and brighten the kitchen. The door on the left is a large pantry.

Should I just paint what I have by stripping and repainting, or is it worth it to invest in new doors? If so, what are the best options? Menards, Home Depot, online, Ikea, etc? Thanks.

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Water stain in ealls

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:46:17 +0000

I have a 2 floor townhouse. We noticed water stains on the wall above the staircase. We checked and the attic is dry. The supper said the sump pump under the house is working fine. The supper thinks of it from condensation because the stain is a horizontal line. Does anyone have any thoughts on what this could be from and how to prevent it from getting worse or happening again?

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Gap in Siding (Advice Requested)

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:21:42 +0000

Howdy! I'm wondering how/if I should to repair this gap in the siding of my house. It's high enough, and awkward enough where you'd put a ladder, that I'm wondering how to approach it. I'm also not too familiar with vinyl siding to know if I should attempt to fix or not. Any advice is appreciated!

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AC blowing hot air

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:38:27 +0000

It's blowing hot air.

It's formerly a heat pump that is now converted into AC only. The heat comes from propane furnace. Bought this house just like this.

Some symptoms: 1. The air coming out on top of the condenser is cool/cold. It's not hot like it's supposed to be when the setting is cool. 2. The air coming out of the vent is warm. It's warmer than the temperature currently outside. 3. The big coolant line is very hot.

what are the possible causes? Looking to get this up and running until we can get it replaced.

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What type of hardware to mount this type of sconce?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:58:46 +0000

What type of hardware is best to mount these sconces? There is a single hole on top of the piece that mounts to the wall. Looking for something simple and inexpensive for a cabin

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Why isn't my cold water cold in my house?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:51:35 +0000

We've recently moved into our own house. However, a minor niggle (especially in the warmer months).

My cold water is warmer than my prior house. Even in the warm months (unless it was a particularly hot day) my water was significantly cold in my old house.

But in this one, it's room temperature. Which feels a bit weird to drink.

Am I being picky, or is there any reason it would be warmer in this house?

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Fourth of July Sales: The Best Outdoor Living Bargains this Weekend

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:53 +0000

It’s not too late to get that outdoor chaise lounger you’ve been dreaming of taking a nap on, nor that pretty watering can that would look so pretty on your porch. (There’s plenty of summer left to be squeezed.) In fact, with Fourth of July Sales running through the weekend and many stores offering substantial discounts on outdoor furniture and accessories, now may be an ideal time to zhuzh up your yard. Nearly all the big retailers (Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma and their ilk) are offering price cuts, but don’t forget about these mid-size and small brands, too.

Above: Use code SUMMER2025 to save 15 percent on all outdoor furniture and accessories at Neighbor.

Use code DOGDAYS at Schoolhouse and get 15 percent off sitewide.
Take 20 percent off everything at Bloomist‘s Summer Light Sale; use code SUMMERSALE.
With code FIREWORKS, you’ll enjoy an extra 20 percent off sale prices at MoMA Design Store, plus free shipping on orders more than $100.
At Business & Pleasure, everything’s 20 percent off (including its chic patio umbrellas) with code 4JULY.
Take an extra 20 percent off the sale section at Hawkins New York with code TAKEABITE.
Terrain‘s Fourth of July Event offers discounts of up to 25 percent on its collection of outdoor furniture, decor, and gardening accessories.
At DWR, save up to 40 percent on in-stock furniture, lighting, and decor. And get an extra 20 percent off with code EXTRA20. Then, get free delivery sitewide on all orders $2,000+ (with code FREESHIP).
Enjoy 20 percent off select summer styles and an additional 10 percent off sale items, now through July 8 at The Woven Shop.
Lulu and Georgia is slashing prices sitewide by up to 30 percent.
Blu Dot‘s Outdoor Sale, with savings of up to 40 percent, is now through July 7.
Everything’s up to 40 percent off at Serena & Lily’s Fourth of July Sale.
Rejuvenation‘s sale (up to 60 percent off) includes an extra 20 percent off clearance items.
Garrett Wade is having a Buy More, Save More sale through July 6: get $20 off when you spend $150+, and $30 off when you spend $200+. Use code SAVEMORE.
Sunday Supply Co.‘s stock of beach essentials—towels, blankets, chairs, etc.—is up to 50 percent off.
And enjoy free shipping on everything at Gardenheir when you use code SUMMER.

How do I attach this drain?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:31:36 +0000

I have this drain in my basement and I’m not sure how to attach the drain cover. Right now it’s just sitting lose over the hole. We have a floating vinyl plank floor over cement and the hose is just connected to a dehumidifier so nothing permanent. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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What are these small boards called and how can I buy & repair them myself?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:55:21 +0000

Hi all, these are at the top level at each of my stair segments - but they have been beat to hell before I even moved in. I tried searching around to see what they were called but couldn't find anything matching.

They have a sort of curbed smooth edge on the side facing towards the stairs that appears to possibly be a separate piece? It might just be ultra cracked though.

It seems like an easy DIY fix hopefully? Let me know if this is a terrible idea and we should get a contractor lol

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Baseboard removal: Christmas in July

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:25:33 +0000

Hello - another can of worms to start the fourth.

Popped off baseboard to find mold spot. Started cutting and ran into a thick plastic sheet behind drywall but in front of insulation. I am no DIY expert but Google is telling me it is an outdated vapor barrier. My house is a 1974 ranch style home. This is in bedroom above basement.

My question… I assume I need to start ripping out drywall and chase the rot/mold. I am fully comfortable with drywall and replacing some insulation; but what do I do with this plastic sheet? Do I replace? Can I remove old insulation, add some fresh stuffing and not add plastic sheet back and close up? Do I tear down whole wall and get rid of all plastic? Burn the house? I am 4 weeks into a fixer upper and losing it.

Common sense tells me these vapor barrier inventors were idiots. If water were to ever get inside, it has no way to breathe out and seems to be a breeding ground for moisture?

Extra info: one of the framed 2x4 is screwdriver rot gone. Took up sliver of hardwood and the subfloor is just as bad. I pray a window leak and not a roof leak.

Located in Virginia. Google says I don’t need vapor barrier as it was generally for cold climate homes?

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I made this Toothless & Light Fury resin lamp inspired by HTTYD — one of the films that stayed with me for years

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:41:45 +0000

I’ve made quite a few resin lamps over time, but this one felt more personal. How to Train Your Dragon has always stayed with me — not just for its visuals or dragons, but the bond, the silence, and how much emotion the film carried without needing too many words. I wanted to capture a quiet moment between Toothless and Light Fury, under the moonlight — simple, soft, peaceful. The lamp base is hand-carved wood, and the scene is layered inside epoxy resin. It took a few days of layering, sanding, and wiring, but I’m happy with how the glow turned out. Always love how a tiny light can carry a story

Cutting studs off lath and plaster..

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:54:34 +0000

I'm amidst a bathroom remodel and as someone who works in a different skilled trade, I'd like my measurements and layout to be exact, plumb, and precise. I'd like to build two niches in my shower on the wall shared with our upstairs hallway. I have the lath and plaster removed from inside the bathroom, and unfortunately the studs don't line up so the niche's will be evenly spaced. They are non load bearing, but given I can cut them out I'll be re-studding the wall and adding headers and jack studs where needed just for extra support for the attic floor anyway.

With that said, has anyone successfully cut the studs off the backside of a lath and plaster wall without creating holes in the wall on the opposite side? It's not a huge deal If I do, I'll just drywall it and repaint it, but ideally I'm thinking I can circular saw as close to the lath as possible, then cut all the nails on the face of the stud with the multi tool? Then construction adhesive the old lath to the new studs where applicable.

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Glass Beeded Sun Catcher

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:05:58 +0000

I made this hanging suncatcher using a mix of clear and iridescent glass beads, all strung on monofilament (illusion cord) to give it a floating look. I wanted it to sparkle and catch the sunlight with different textures and finishes.

I arranged the beads in a sort of cascading pattern, with larger beads and crystal-like pieces near the center. It’s my first time working with all glass beads, and I really enjoyed putting this together.

I’d love to hear your thoughts — do the bead sizes and colors flow well? Any suggestions for making it even better or more eye-catching?

Thanks for letting me share!

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How do I remove this? It's stuck...

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:51:47 +0000

Have a clog, wanted to snake the drain but can't get this thing off. Ended up removing the set screw entirely, but it won't slide off. Tried WD40, tried using heat to break it free, tried shimmying it back and forth... just won't budge. What am I missing?

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My wife asked if I could build the kids a lemonade stand

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:44:38 +0000

I built this completely with leftover, scrap, and found on the side of the road materials. She asked if I would make them a cardboard lemonade stand but she should have known that I cannot help myself when it comes to going overboard. We even made homemade lemonade with lemon simple syrup(simple syrup with lemon zest), lemon juice, and water. Also strawberry and mango syrups for some add in flavor.

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What's the best way to trim this up?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:17:33 +0000

I have been tasked with installing trim board around these electrical boxes. Am I going to have to scribe little boards to run around the borders of these electrical panels in order for the trim to sit flush? Or is there a better way to do this? The panels are flush with the sheetrock in areas and all the way to the studs in other areas, which leaves just shy of a 5/8 difference.

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