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Consulting expert for remodelling plans while doing the work myself?

I'd look for a sympathetic licensed general contractor. Preferably a 1-3 man show, preferably an older guy/girl, as a larger firm will probably have no time/interest in this kind of job. If there are …
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How to update the top shelf of a kitchen

Either ignore the wasted space or build cabinets to the ceiling. For the latter idea, you’ll have to move ducting. And you should also assess how level your ceiling is… out of level means fixing the c …
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Precision in Home Improvement, or: How to Trust a Laser Level?

A good technical response by @martinbonnersupportsmonica but I’m going to broach the psychological side of the question. In short, good enough is usually good enough. Do your best. Check your cabinet …
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How to increase floor joist height

The comments section really has this sewn up, so I’ll summarize. 2x10 beside an existing joist is a great way to add height. (Personally, I’d glue and screw 3/4 cdx t&g instead of osb, but that’s part …
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Any trick to installing a double electric wall oven "whip" so it doesn't bunch up but slides...

A loop of string to pull it up while pushing in is typical. Then pull the string back out.
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Filling interior door trim gap

Find some cheap 1/2"x (something like 1" -- could be 3/4; could probably be as big as 1-1/4). Nail that to the jamb first. (1/4" reveal is typical.) Then put door casing on top of that. Could be dead …
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