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Questions tagged [remodel]

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Bathroom Window Height on Tub side

We want our bathroom window (glazed/obscure) 36 inch wide and 24 inch high to be at shoulder level (about 5.25 feet above ground) and our contractor thinks that's too low. We already have a similar bathroom and we have not had any complaints from…
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In need of small HVAC duct solution

I am remodeling a basement bonus room; am adding a closet. The main ductwork was enclosed in a soffit. Due to the placement of the closet, I'm enclosing the soffit within the new closet header. The previous register (10X6) is now removed and I'm…
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What to do about cold spots on new electric heated floor?

I just had a new remodel done which included electric in floor heating. During the install they set the wires with leveler which ultimately sealed them in place. They sent me photos of the progress done because I had asked that they keep me in the…
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Could We Tackle a DIY Bathroom Renovation to Fix Previous Owner’s Quick Fixes?

My husband and I are considering tackling a DIY small bathroom renovation, but we’re looking for advice on whether this is realistic for us as novice DIYers (though we are usually pretty handy with guidance from my dad/youtube videos ). Here’s the…
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How can I support butcherblock shelves without seeing brackets

I'm trying to install floating shelves made of 3/4 in butcherblock to match the countertops. The client would like the mounting hardware to be invisible if possible but these shelves will have substantial weight without anything on them. Is there…
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Can tile, cement, and grout rubble be used as fill under crawl space vapor barrier?

I am remodeling my bathroom (one of two) and was thinking how I can reuse the demolition debris instead of throwing it away. As one of my future projects was to encapsulate my crawl space, one of the steps was to put in a layer of gravel then the…
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Proper Use of a Mud Ring?

Getting ready to hang the drywall in the garage, it's 5/8" - I'm not confident I have my 4x4 box for the dryer in the correct position. When mounting a 4x4 metal box such as the one in the photo below, am I correct in flushing the box with the face…
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Should a shower pan be set to the subfloor or finished floor height?

I'm remodeling my bathroom and I'm installing a fiberglass shower pan into a mortar base. The floor tile + cement-board in the bathroom sits 5/8 of an inch off the subfloor. My first question is whether I should put material under the shower pan to…
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Material to replace old 1" x 12" sheathing

I'm replacing siding and insulation on my house built in 1948. Existing sheathing is rough cut 1"x12" pine boards horizontally over the studs. When removing the siding I found a spot that is rotten and needs to be replaced. Should I find 5/4 x 12…
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Must I redo the floor as part of a carport conversion?

I live in northern Alabama and was looking to convert my carport into a living room with a fireplace centered on the peak of the house. The front of the house faces the south. Do I need to re-do the concrete? I worry that the footing for a carport…
Eddy Cabrera
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Under stair room expansion

We have used a small room under the interior stairs as a pantry for a while and would like to expand it. Removed the drywall today and found this small framed out structure. Is it structural to the stairs or is it there to support the drywall? …
Clinton Henneke
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Altering load-bearing wall

I've got a load-bearing 2 × 6 wall in my basement. For a bathroom remodel, I need to move one stud 3.5 inches to the right to accommodate a niche to be centered. Should I double up on the one stud I move? There are two floors above me. Do I need a…
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Renovate or Rebuild?

Long story short - we got our dream lot at a very affordable price in an otherwise unaffordable area (it is the most desired in our city due to the large lots and wooded areas) - but the house is unlivable. We have two options (we consulted many…
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Bathtub install for one

I’m installing the Kolher Elmbrook tub from Home Depot, (fiberglass) my bathroom is exactly 60x120 my question is will it fit? Also do I absolutely need a cement bed? I know the size says it will but it’s just me and need as much advice as I can…
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Bathroom remodel - pulling subfloor

I need to pull the subfloor in an upstairs bathroom to re-arrange the drain location. I imagine the plumber is going to cut a section out (rather than the full sheet). The thing that has me worried however, is that when I go to put the subfloor back…
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