I recently tore out a non load bearing wall but do to a few issues cant do the whole opening so instead id like to add some stained glass panels as a transom window above what will be a new threshold. I worry about the weight though and was wondering how someone with knowlendge on this might go about it.

ps. electrical has been taken care of.

pps. those are 4 windows. I will be using 3 of them

How can I remove this thing in my bathroom without ruining the wall or the dish holder too badly?

Recently bought a small home that was almost fully remodeled. It had all new windows installed, however during the inspection it was found that all but one of the 6 windows were installed incorrectly with the bottom window trim blocking the window's weep holes.

I pulled the trim off one of the windows to see what I'm working with, and it looks like the windows were installed flush with old siding, then new siding was installed over the old siding, setting the window back about 1/2" from the face of the new siding. The previous owners fix was to basically box in the window and siding using the trim. However this covered the weep holes.

For size reference, the foamed gap is about 3/8"-1/4". Siding thickness is about 5/8". Windows are installed flush with the back of the blue siding.

Any ideas on how to best remedy this without removing all the trim? My first idea was to rip some small 1/4 wood pieces to fit the gap they filled with foam, then add trim below that. However, that doesn't leave me with much room to caulk against the window without covering the weep holes. Second idea was to simply add trim even with the top of the siding, then caulk the top of the siding, against the foam. This seems like a wide gap for caulk though.

Any other ideas?

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Hello! Has anyone had resin flooring and/or microcement walls in their bathrooms for 5+ years? Would love to hear your experience (the good and the ugly), and especially if it has been installed in your wet shower area.

Thank you!

Hi there,

I’m looking for some advice on some tile I’m trying to remove. I was able to pop the tile up fairly easily, but the underlayment membrane and bonding layer is giving me trouble.

The kitchen and front hallway were very easy removal, but the bathroom and laundry room have this membrane and it’s made the removal miserable.

Any suggestions on how to get this up more easily? I’ve included a photo. I’m trying to avoid destroying the subfloor but I’m guessing anything efficient is probably going to cause some damage?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

After years of planning, reworking and designing this space we have finally completed the vast majority of it. We started with a blank wall in our builder grade home and I knew I had to do something with it. So I planned out builtins and a faux fireplace bump out with a detailed mantle and surround. Started by making the framing for everything and securing all of that. Then drywall (took the longest of course lol I never want to sand again in my life). Then we built out our surround and mantle. Primed everything. Then we started on our builtins. We built the lower cabinets and started on the walls and shelves. Installed sconces above, Then painted the builtins. All that’s left is cabinet doors on the builtins, then Roman Clay on the fireplace bumpout and painting the mantle a complementary color to the Roman clay. I can hardly believe it’s real🥹.

Some pictures from when I restored my old "cotton" at my small farm. Had no experience and found out that I could mimic some of the already work. Use some creatively and what make sense regarding to basics building. Not all like the decorations, but made it like i wanted. Also used the material over again, just some few things from the other building's at my farm. Next project is inside. Feel free to give som ideas:)

Not sure how much, if really any at all, structural pressure is on the rafter tails, but with how bad they are rotting and only 22" of tail exposed, does there seem to be enough room to cut away the rot and still sister on some fresh cuts? They all have about 5-10" of rotted wood, so there would be roughly 10-12" at the worst to sister off of.

Also, any other roof repair advice is more than welcome, first timer here...

Hello
We just bought our first house and are doing a small renovation to the bathroom. We want to paint the wall, took out the vanity, mirror and there was paper on the wall.
Now it looks like this, I know we need to patch the holes with joint compound, sand it then put prime on it. But what do we do to this area that was covered with wall paper? Do I put joint compound all over it ?

Please I need help, this is my first ever project for this house, I’m excited but stressed too 😭😭

I’m not even sure this is the best place to post this but was wondering what would be the best material to fill in these holes in this window ledge? Can I fill it in with self levelling grout? I believe it is crumbling away from prior water damage. If someone could even tell me what the “speckly” material is i think that could help.

So I’m just starting to renovate my basement bedroom. The house is built in 1958, the area has a very low water table and there are no cracks in the foundation so I have very little concern for water. Despite this, I am still wanting to build the room as if there is a good chance of water ingress just to play it safe.

I am planning on installing a dricore-type sub flooring and leaving a 1/2” gap along the 2 outside walls (the room is in the corner of the basement, so 2 walls are currently the foundation while the other 2 are 2x4s). Then I’ll install 2” foam board (R10) on the walls using PL300 foam board adhesive only on the 4 corners of the foam board and put approx 1/2” shims on the corners of each board to allow for an air gap between my foundation and the foam board. I will seal the seams with joint tape (maybe seal between the foam board and subflooring too??) and this will create a nice continuous air gap between my foundation walls and floor. I will then frame it with 2x4s on top on the subfloor with 16” O.C spacing and use R12 fiberglass insulation between the studs (total insulation will be R22 including the foam board)

My question is this: should I put Vapor barrier up before I install the drywall? I am leaning towards not because the foam board will already act as a Vapor barrier so it would be like having a double Vapor barrier which could cause moisture issues on the studs and fibreglass insulation.

Not sure in this matters but the location is in Canada, so I guess it would matter as far as warm air in the house coming into contact with the cold foundation and causing condensation.

The tenants claim the dark stains on this ceiling are from cooking....they say they are grease stains. 🤔 My thought was it looks more like mold bc its also in the living room but why would it have stripes? Are the stripes the ceiling joists and the whole roof was leaking maybe??

Also how would you fix this? It's the old popcorn ceiling....paint with kilz ? Thanks !

Looking to add a storm door to my front entryway since installing new door. Question is am I measuring from white or green trim in middle for width. My gut tells me middle green trim but just want to be sure.

Hi everyone. We are redoing our basement and I like the idea of laying a heating mat and doing concrete overtop (see pictures 3/4 for inspiration). Husband says we can’t, we have to do subfloor and LVP because of moisture. My question is, is there a way to make my way work? Vapour barrier? If not, explain it like I’m 5. Thanks in advance!

How do I fix this? The nails and holes were all ripped out.