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Remove/Replace Hot Mop Liner on Shower FLoor

After the demolition of our shower, I noticed our shower floor was water proofed with a hot mop method. This is all new to me (never even heard of hot mopping), so I was wondering if we need to ...
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Remodeling, do I need to add fire blocking

I am in the process of remodeling a bathroom built in 1961. One thing I noticed is that non of the walls I have opened up have any fire blocking in them. I am only going to have an electrical and ...
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What to do with this gap under a bathroom window in a masonry wall?

1980 block wall house, bathroom remodel with a window. Was expecting a wooden sill but found a 1" gap between window and top of block wall. How to refinish this? Thinking to fill window gap with ...
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Can gas line installed perpendicular to floor joists be tight to the joists?

When the previous owner added an island with a cook top, the gas line they installed was hung about 2" below the floor joists. It runs perpendicular to the joists just below the island. They had ...
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Adjustable Receptacle Box - Drywall Bulging

I’m new to all things drywall. I’m using adjustable boxes for electrical switches and outlets in the bathrooms and kitchen where the finish will be tile. I’m getting a bulge where the mounting bracket ...
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Mixing Mold Resistant Drywall with Standard

Really simple question. I have a mix of 1/2” mold-resistant and standard drywall sheets remaining on a remodel. Is there any silly reason why I might not want to mix the two together where I don’t ...
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Floor squeak -- what next?

I'm in the middle of a remodel of my downstairs master bath. There has always been a squeak in the floors and I knew when I started this project that was something I definitely had to fix. There is ...
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Am I being overly critical of these window installations?

We are replacing all of the windows in our house, which is a few dozen. We are doing new construction style. The crew is only about 20% done, but already I've noticed a few issues that concern me. I'd ...
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Why was the tile on the end of a shower wall jogged over partway up?

Is it normal to not finish the wall and let the tiles that way with back liner ? I don’t understand why would my contractor would not finish the wall here while so close to. Yes it’s aligned to the ...
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Under Cabinet Lighting - Electrical Rough-In

I’m surprised this wasn’t easier to find by 2023, so I’ll ask here to hopefully put a good answer on record. I’m remodeling a small, two parallel wall, galley style kitchen. With respect to under ...
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Asbestos contamination

Recently we did some remodeling in the house, which is built around 50's. Never crossed our mind to get the house tested for asbestos. So we decided to do so in the middle of renovation. If the result ...
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Reducing two drains from a double sink down to one, that are connected by a loop

Doing a kitchen remodel and I tore out the sink, the sink cabinet and the sheetrock behind the sink and this is what I'm seeing: It was a double sink (two sinks side-by-side, with two drains but with ...
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How can I level an old kitchen?

I'm trying to level my old hardwood floor in my kitchen to install snap together vinyl on top. I sanded most of the high spots but I would like to use floor leveler to get it nicer. I sistered the ...
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Can I remove this jack stud above our fireplace for recessed TV mount

Can I cut/remove this jack stud above our fireplace to install a recessed TV mount without compromising the structure? Please see attached pictures.
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How to increase floor joist height

I'm remodeling a 2nd floor bathroom and after ripping up 2 layers of old tile and 4 inches of concrete I finally found the joist. My question is really sistering on new joist to the old ones. I need ...
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Does this wall material have asbestos? [closed]

My home was built in 1951 and it has this fiberboard, it feels like paper, peels and separates like layers of paper. The home was modular construction. I'm screwed in terms of exposure already, but if ...
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How to fix the gaps between kitchen counters and wall, if wall is not straight?

Context I am working on a kitchen remodel. The kitchen is composed of two perpendicular walls (one is existing, the other is new). While the new is built straight, the existing is not straight and has ...
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Attic Insulation Retrofit with XPS Foam Board

I have an attic space in my house that has been converted into part of the interior envelope and is now heated. Unfortunately, the rafters making up the ceiling are only 2x6 and contain only R-21 ...
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Precision in Home Improvement, or: How to Trust a Laser Level?

Even though I enjoy DIY, I also suffer from a certain amount of anxiety about it, especially when tolerances have to be tight. If the Internet's advice is that a certain thing needs to be square, or ...
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Is it safe to use this existing vent for a bathroom exhaust fan?

Wondering if someone can help me with understanding the purpose of a hole in the exterior first floor of my house that is vented to interior wall space. I would like to use this opening currently ...
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Sheet Metal Screws for HVAC - TEK or ZIP?

I need to purchase sheet metal screws for two residential HVAC DIY projects. I'm assembling basic rigid round peices, reducers, elbows, register boxes etc. I'm wondering what the HVAC guys reach for ...
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What size ducting is needed for bathroom heat supplies?

Small single story condo in southern California. Newer horizontal attic mounted gas FAU with new ductwork. There is no heat in the bathrooms and adding electric heat is not an option. Are there ...
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Renovated basement room, added outlets to circuit, now Dishwasher voltage is too low, separate circuit

I renovated a room in my basement, adding ceiling lights and outlets onto an existing circuit in the room. The lights are LED, not too bright. My dishwasher started having issues, error code reads ...
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Can I save my shower floor if I only want to retile my shower walls?

We have a main bathroom that was remodeled around 2014 by the previous owners. We hate the shower tile choice and want to replace but don't mind the pebble floor that is down. The current tile is a ...
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Do I need to replace 14-Gauge Wire on 20-Amp Circuit?

Working on a family home remodel, there is a 20 amp circuit with 12 gauge wire. Recently, at the end of the run, 13 LED can lights were added in an inaccessible vaulted ceiling with no attic space. ...
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Range Hood Galvanized Pipe - Installation Code

I want to install a modern open range hood on top of a kitchen stove. However I need to first install a 6 inch duct from the roof, through the attic and have some part of the pipe exposed under the ...
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Rockwool vs Fiberglass insulation

I'm currently finishing my basement and I'm stock between what to use on rockwool or fiberglass. Based on my research rockwool is better than fiberglass but it is hard to install so its more ...
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How to upgrade wall panels? [closed]

I live in a house with wall panels like this: This is not a wall paneling but a wood wall. (according to my wife, lol) I'd like to convert this to something else because it makes the room very dark. ...
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Contractor cut into the I-Joist flange!

Hello. We are in the middle of bathroom remodel and our contractor cut into the top part of I-flange while removing the subfloor. He cut diagonally in several places and horizontally on another beam....
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NEMA 10-30 Ground & Neutral Bonded

Remodeling a 1970’s era condo. The current dryer receptacle has a NEMA 10-30R on a 30 amp breaker. While we are going to be using gas instead of a 240v dryer, I decided to pull the plate and make sure ...
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Faucets have no cold water only warm after Apt water off 3 days every week

My apartment building in Albuquerque is being rehabbed. We live in a 188 unit building on the 2nd floor and the water has been turned off every Mon, Wed and Fri from 8am-6pm for about a year now while ...
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Two P-Traps on Single Vent?

I am replacing the old washing machine drain stand pipe, p-trap and clean-out. I am adding a utility sink to the garage laundry area washing machine vent stack. Am I creating a possible issue by ...
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Adding another outlet in bathroom for bidet?

I want to add an outlet near my toilet for a bidet. There is an existing 20 amp GFCI outlet near the door. It is on a separate circuit from the lights. It is connected to another GFCI in the master ...
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2" x 11" Actual Floor Joist Sistering Question

Remodeling our home and found out a few of the floor joists have dry-rot where the floor joist sits on the wall top plate. The wall to wall span that the joist sits on is 11'. Three questions on best ...
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Are these large horizontal wood planks structural in my 1900s home?

I'm currently in the processes of remodeling a home built in 1900 or even earlier. It has balloon framing and true dimensional lumber. I removed the lath and plaster on the walls and behind some of ...
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Installing a 48" vanity between two walls that are 51" apart. How can I cover the 1.5" gaps on the cabinet marble top and the cabinet sides?

Here is the space where my vanity will go. The vanity i'm planning on purchasing is below. How can i fill the gaps on the face and on the top?
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Fiberglass Shower Drain Removal

1974 Condo on a post tension concrete slab. This was an original fiberglass shower enclosure. I can’t figure out how to remove this drain. Any advice is appreciated.
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2x6 as floor joist

I am going to be replacing the subfloor in a room, but just noticed that the exiting joists at the end wall (room getting new subfloor is a dining room, room next to it is a bathroom) end at ...
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Minimum perimeter clearance within basement utility room

We are remodeling our basement and our water heater / HVAC unit (no fuel, all electric) is awkwardly placed in the middle of the room. We are enclosing those items in a closet space, but would like ...
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Patching brick, lath and plaster - electrical box

How do patch this? The box is within brick covered by lath and plaster. How do I attach the box to make sure it is set at the correct depth?
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What is this tool and what is it used for?

Approx 6’ long rack with 4 fixtures on it. Rack had thumb screws allowing it to expand or contract. My father was a remodeling contractor but we never used this. No model or brand marks of any kind.
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What adhesive is typically used to "glue" a porcelain under-counter sink to a stone countertop

Is it silicone adhesive that kitchen and bathroom remodelers use to "glue" a porcelain sink to the underside of a granite countertop around the perimeter of the cutout? Something else? P.S. ...
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Is an 8" header adequate over a 10' nook in an exterior wall?

I am redesigning my entertainment nook. I've taken out all the shelves, sheetrock and most of the framing that was my entertainment nook and fireplace. There is a 10' 4x8 header that spans the ...
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Do I need to supplement my floor joists or steel girder for a remodel?

I am doing a kitchen/den remodel and spoke to an engineer beforehand about taking out some walls (he said it's safe to do as they aren't load supporting). On his way out he said I should get someone ...
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Replacing a switch from switched outlet with duplex receptacle

I have a switched outlet underneath my sink, probably from a garbage disposal. It's in a 2 gang box with two receptacles, one switched, one not. There is a switch on the wall by the sink to operate ...
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Exhaust wiring problems in a old house

I'm remodeling a bathroom from 1932, at some point someone put an exhaust fan/light/heater combo in. With all 3 functions on separate switches. It has 3 stacked switches in a single 1 gang box. The ...
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Is #8 wire suitable for an oven on a 50A breaker?

My house took considerable damage to the roof and electrical supply to my home in a wind storm. The main breaker panel was in a sorry state and so while the damage did not technically reach the panel ...
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Is this a load bearing wall / what options do we have to reduce its size

Thanks in advance for your thoughts; we're looking to do a remodeling project, and want to remove the 'chopped up' nature of our home to make it feel more open. It is a 1986 build, nothing renovated ...
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removing room dividing wall?

I have a colonial which I would like to extend the kitchen into what is now a living room, the wall does run perpendicular which usually would indicate that this is load bearing, but also the joists ...
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How do I make a round hole in overlapping cement board wall with limited access?

I am having a hard time planning a hole for a one room in wall ventilator. I have already a 160mm hole in my exterior wall. However, on the outside the wall is covered in 3-mm square cement board ...
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