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Is this vent above a mudsill needed?

Garages have vents like that to air out any fumes. If it doesn't go through to the inside then a previous owner closed up the drywall on the inside. If you park a gas car in the garage then cut the ...
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Is this vent above a mudsill needed?

We don't know your location in the world, but homes in Florida built with garages, had those vents in the garage walls for ventilation. This was a 50s to mid 80s thing and is not done much now. The ...
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Can I unscrew screws from anchors mounted in stucco and then be able to rescrew into the same anchors?

Usually, yes. But if something goes awry, you can always pull the old anchor out and use a new one, perhaps one of a slightly larger size to compensate for any crumbling of the stucco.
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Can I unscrew screws from anchors mounted in stucco and then be able to rescrew into the same anchors?

As you know the anchors get deformed during the process if they are plastic. How much ? that depends. Unscrewing the screw and trying to screw it back in will be a matter of luck. Mostly it will work ...
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how to repair a concrete patio slab with crumbling edges

Interesting issue...and seems there are a few things taking place. I'm going to break my recommendation down to two different parts: Repairing the Crumbling Foundation You want to ensure that any ...
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