Fixing Flooded Basements: How to protect yourself against contractor rip-offs
I’m at my wits end. In the last heavy rain storm, my basement flooded and ruined some storage I had down there. My husband …
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I’m at my wits end. In the last heavy rain storm, my basement flooded and ruined some storage I had down there. My husband …
What do I need to do to install new flooring over old flooring? Our current bathroom floor has dates back to the late ’60s …
My mother’s home was built in 1991, and the concrete garage floor was evidently etched, primed and painted with concrete …
I’d like to make my own backyard patio. I know a little about pouring cement, but what do you recommend as an easy DIY …
My three-year-old son has had a runny nose for the past year, and now has an eye allergy. His doctor said it could be due to …
I was told by my insurance company that they don’t cover a roof that has three layers of roof shingles on it, so …
My oldest child has recently moved out and my wife and I find ourselves alone in our empty nest after almost thirty years in …
We live at the shore between the bay and ocean. At times, the winds are horrendous and can drive into the windows at an angle. …
I live in a new townhouse community in Myrtle Beach, SC, where we have 256 units and the roads were paved about 18 months ago. …
Our carport is built into the house, under the same roof as the rest of the structure. Would we increase the value of our home …
I have a brick house with a wall inside the garage that was painted, and after a few years another coat of paint was applied, …
We bought a new house directly from the builder and have only been in it for eight months, so we’re still covered by the …
We’re planning to update the look of our home with new siding, but want to select a low-maintenance, long-lasting …
Can a heat pump system be run on the heating cycle when it is warm outside and the ambient outdoor temperature is over 70 …
The home we just purchased was in need of several home improvements. We’ve done a few things already, but would like …
I recently had my brick house painted and now both the brick and paint are peeling off of the house. The contractor is unwilling …
I want to change a standard overhead lighting fixture to a ceiling fan. Though I’ve never used them, I understand that …
We live in mid-Michigan, and a few years back we had an 8′ x 10′ year-round leisure room built onto our home. The …
In our ranch-style home, we have a great room with cathedral ceilings. Can they be fitted with crown molding?
Is it worth it to have a home inspection done before selling my home, or should I just wait and see what comes out of the …
I need to have a new front entry and storm door installed. I'm not sure if I should go with steel door or a fiberglass …
This is my first spring in a new-to-me house, and I’m wondering what care the wood deck may need after the winter season.
I’ve decided I’d like to start parking my car inside the garage. Got any tips for organizing and storing all the …
I’d like to choose an environmentally responsible wood product for my floor. How do I know if I’m getting truly …