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Remodeling: What to do with load-bearing posts
I'm rehabbing this home and want to remove the posts between the DR and LR; problem is, these support the upstairs wall and the roof is supported on it, so it will be $2200 to get rid of the two posts to the right and leaving the one to the left, moving it over to the right about a foot. I can save $1000 by just having two posts- I would remove the middle and move the two end ones closer together. Any thoughts on type of decorative (remember has to be load bearing) posts, or taking a 6x6 and decorating it to function well? Thanks ahead-
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CommentedThanks, yes, I've got my contractor working with a structural engineer. We will have to ...»
Pest Control: Any good ideas on how to get rid of pantry moths?
Kitchen is infested with pantry moths. Bought sticky traps and that's finally started to help...any suggestions?
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CommentedWe went through that; my wife ended up removing everything and throwing away anything that may ...»
Flooring: floor transition after removing foyer wall
I'm removing a 10' wall in the entrance foyer dividing the dining room to open it up; both floors have the same atypical hardwood I wish to keep (various widths, unique pattern), but will
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I would cut out the same thickness all the way around the room to create a pattern such as SLS ...»
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Repurposing & Upcycling: Removing glass from metal plant stand
My wife picked up this plant stand at a garage sale and we are trying to remove the glass to re-do the rusted metal stand part, but cannot get the glass out- tried the WD40 route, tried taking a hack saw blade in between to no help. Any ideas?
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CommentedHey Susan, no unfortunately it does not slide and no screws. It's been left outside for a lot ...»
Home Maintenance & Repairs: What is average cost of adding blown inuslation in attic, and flooring insulation under home (priced separate)?
It's an investment brick ranch, no real shade, 50 x 25 (call it 1250 sq ft)? Not looking to overkill, but standard. Currently has none, and I would want to add as I am rehabbing. Thanks, Larry
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CommentedPS- this is in the Ustate of South Carolina
Electrical & Lighting: I've got an electric heating pad with dual controls for our king size bed...
one side, about 6" from controls, has some of the wire stripped to where there is exposed wire (about an inch by a 32nd, not much). My wife is worried about this, though I have offered to cut and rewire the entire section. I need an electricion to convince her that simply wrapping electrical tape will suffice and bring as new (or if there is something I am missing, let me know). She's worried about a fire starting while we are in bed. Thanks for your help ahead of time- pic attached
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CommentedOk, thanks for all the help- it's appreciated. I'll have to replace, though, as originally ...»
Gardening: I have a front entrance of stacked stone and columns at my home, which looks nice; however, I live in the woods.
This results in bugs to lizards and ultimately snakes on and in my front yard and walk. I need to close up the gaps in the stone (goes from bottom to top- app. 300-400 sq ft worth) to keep the food source/snakes away. Any suggestions that is reasonable and still keep a nice front (though wildlife is the most common visitors)?
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CommentedCheryl, thanks for the heads up on the DE- I'll give it a shot and see what happens next year. ...»
Home Maintenance & Repairs: I have a question involving the Grid system on our wood windows.
They were scratched and chewed by a dog with approximately 50 percent of the grid ruined. Lowes suggest replacing the windows. Another handyman said he could buy a kit to replace the grid
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CommentedGlad to hear- I'm probably going to go the same route with piecing together; will move the top ...»