Have a replumb coming up, probably will do pex manifold. When running the pex up to connect to the supply line shut off valves, how do you guys do that so it doesn't look hokey? Do you brace in a short piece of copper for the valve, and run the pex underneath to that? Or something else? I have run p...

Small claims will get his attention

Maybe call the contractor on it.

After watching YouTube, I'm seriously considering a suspended ceiling

Luan over existing bad panels? Or remove old first?

Possibly getting a 71 sw, 2/1, as a rental. It's been abandoned for years; we're talking double digits in years. Roof leaks, install membrane. Trusses all good, but the original fiber panel ceiling 100% bad. Even where no staining, it's wavy between trusses. Options : pull & replace with thin ro...

Photo resizer app. Still a pita to have to do it, but oh well...

After

Let's try this again: crappy rotted French door replaced, damaged laminate replaced

I want to post before & afters from my phone, but all photos too big - just over the 2m limit. I'm not going out & making changes; seems this site should make it easier. Frowny face

New thread for before & afters

Door switched... Crap- forgot photos! Flooring tomorrow... Maybe I'll remember

That's weird. I have 2 rentals with exactly the same floor plan. 1969s. One, we redid down to studs and opened up the wall to the LR as a pass through, and removed the hutch, opened up the exterior wall with French doors to a large back deck. Also, used the same oak laminate. Today, ironically, I am...

Heavily beat up DW, remodeled and reconfigured and rented. Opened up the exterior wall in the dining area and put in a *used *, reclaimed French door (only one of my many mistakes... If I knew then what I know now) that has been leaking. In 2 days I plan to pull it out, repair framing as necessary, ...

Ask people you trust if they know anyone ; ask around @ church; ask @ the contractor desk @ Lowe's, Menard, or home Depot. A handyman should be skilled enough to troubleshoot this & fix it, & you won't have to pay $85/hr for a plumber