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    Ceiling fan wiring issue

    So... I pulled down an old ceiling fan that came with my house expecting to find the sensor for the remote that operates it. As it turns out, the sensor was installed in the attic, in a very difficult place to access. I'm fine with using the old remote, so I just need to wire the new fan to...
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    Finishing a basement - Flooring options?

    I want to start finishing a basement of a house that I will be moving into, and I'm curious what my best options are for flooring. I was hoping to just lay tile and install new drains on top of the old ones, but unfortunately the floor just isn't level enough for that and there are large slopes...
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    What would you do with this driveway?

    This is a house I am purchasing for remodel. I will say that the driveway is not as long as it looks in the photo. It is just a weird angle or something from Google Street View that makes it look like the house sits farther from the street than it really does. Both garages are functional...
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    Can this floor be salvaged?

    The house I'm buying has hardwood floors thoughout. They look great... with the exception of black spots around every nail in the floor. I'm not sure what it is or how deep it goes. I just wonder if it's worth trying to refinish them.
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    Need advice on a porch remodel.

    I'm in the middle of purchasing a home to renovate. The porch is a bit of an eyesore so I would like to install brick around it and make the pillars on each end brick. Here is the house now: One of the problems is the concrete slab is cracked, which is what's causing the awning to dip...
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    Hello from Indy.

    I'm about to embark on my first big renovation. I'm pretty excited and a little nervous because I know to expect the unexpected. This site seems like a great resource. :beer:
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