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If you never installed a storm door before you might want to spend the extra hundred bucks to have it installed. If something goes wrong or needs adjusting they come back for you. If you still want to do it your self make sure you follow the instructions veeeeeery carefully and layout all the...

Is the shut off switch engaging too early? I think there's a shut off switch inside the track that the arm engages to tell the motor to stop running.

Are you asking us if you should buy the house from a few descriptions? I would advise hiring an inspector. You'll be glad you did.

Don't let it stop you from achieving your goal. Rip down the bandaid the original owner put on the house and rebuild it the right way. Hint most likely not a do it yourself project. If it's an investment then hire a professional to protect your investment.

I've never heard of making wood more supple before. If it's dry and brittle because it's old. Reversing the aging process might not be an option. If the existing cedar isn't too thin you could/should power wash it. Not to much pressure to prevent shooting the jet of water through the shingles...

I'm afraid you'll have to splurge for the drum sander. There is no substitute. You'll need an edger a buffer and vacuum. To do it right. You can defer the cost of the rentals if you do all the rooms at once this way you rwent everything once.

Any variation in the subfloor will show up through the new vinyl floor. Feather it out with the ardex or plaster of paris or leveler of your choice.

Shrinkage usually occurs after a new house is built. You say this is a 60's house? If there are any leaks getting behind the walls your framing could be rotting and losing it's structural integrity. This doesn't happen overnight but since you said it was built in the 60's this might be the case...

Make sure the threat of termites doesn't exist anymore. I repaired an oak floor for a past client with termite damage and a couple months later I was back repairing it again. Termites ate through fresh oak flooring.

You can scrape the old stuff off but not down to the drywall. That would seem to be a pan in the arse. Then skim coat it. It would need three coats in my experience. If you want to add texture to it you just add sand to the paint. Sand sold separately. Made just for paint.

If you have the money put tile back on the porch it will greatly enough your curb appeal. Have it done or do it yourself. Make sure it's good quality tile like porcelain. Also make sure its got a rough finish and not shiny because it will be slippery when it gets moisture from rain or dew. Other...

Go to any home store and you'll find those ceiling tiles. They have a tongue and grove type of application. You need a heavy duty hand stapler to install the tile. Put them together on the floor first and get a feel for how they are installed then go to town. Staple the tongues on to the wood...

Take the path of least resistance. Cut out a path in the sheetrock wall and run your wires through the studs. Cut a path big enough to drill holes in the studs. I'm guessing it's a sheetrock wall. An 8 inch wide gap by however long you gotta go. Then patch it up. Tape and spackle is easier to...

Hello, First time post just signed up. I have 25 years plus in the home improvement industry. Dam that went quick! Glad to help if I can. :D