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I made the mistake of using Behr concrete stain on the front porch and rear steps/landing area. Even after using their worthless sealer (made no difference at all) the concrete easily stains badly from anything that gets wet, like leaves or a mat, left on the concrete. I don't trust the claims...

Looking at a house that has about a six foot oval stain on the ceiling below a bathroom. Current owner says there was a leak that was repaired three years ago. I find it a little odd that the repairer did not also properly re-texture and repaint the ceiling to eliminate the stain. I would have...

I noticed there was moisture in a bedroom closet in the basement and the sheet rock was damp. After removing the sheet rock, and cutting out a section of wood in the center, the picture shows what I found. There was water staining starting from just below where we cut out the section of wood...

Here is what's on my estimate- Warning: found steps that are on plan without carpet or stringers measured. Please confirm with the customer that if they had stringers they did not want carpet installed on them. Please confirm with customer that they will have carpet installed as hollywood...

Had a leak in outdoor faucet that comes out of the front of the house. I tried to replace the washer on the end of the rod that goes into the house. The big drip continued so I was forced to break into the wall to access the the pipe and try to remove and replace. I am unable to get the pipe...

So a month ago I decide to paint the driveway and go to the home depot and see Behr concrete stain and decide use it. (I don't read the voluminous size seven or eight font on the can that states, among other things, if used on a driveway you should not drive on it for like three days and not...

Dog damaged 1970's interior door and I can't find a replacement that looks close and all other doors in house are matching originals. You can see I tried to use wood filler, but not sure how I'd even come close to matching the original finish assuming I can even get the surface in decent...

I have killed all the weeds in the backyard and have cut the remains and now have like 2 inches of dried out weed stubble. Is the next step to rototiller it? Also the ground is dry and hard, will it be hard to use the tiller on it? Thanks!

My steps are comprised of three 2''x4'' planks nailed onto the stringer. A few of the 2x4 step pieces need replaced, but the stringer also is splitting where the steps are nailed and attached. I really don't want to have to replace the whole staircase so my question is can I use a filler of some...

Hi! I have new light fixture for ceiling and instructions say attach smooth wire to power and wire with "longitudinal ridges" to neutral. Well I see and feel no difference in the two wires, which look like speaker wire. What happens if I wire it backwards? Thanks!

The cabinets are from late 70's, they are particle board with plastic surround. Their faces were paper with a dark wood grain.While painting the house I decided to paint the cabinets and surrounding support areas. I used a airless sprayer, but it did not go on uniformly and looks bad. In...

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Have one of the old circuits with a single receptacle on the bottom and the reset on the top. I need to replace due to bathroom paint color change. I tried to buy the exact same socket to make it simple, but do they have them? F no! I buy a CFGI with a double receptacle. My old switch had two...

Hi! Can someone tell me if the quote looks resonable? Would it be better to go with a laminate counter top? Counter top = 58'' x 22'' with 5'' back splash Floor size = 97'' x 59'' Estimate labor rate here = $25-$30 hr Quote is labor only. 1. Take out bathroom sink 2. Prep countertop...

Hi! My asphalt shingle roof is about 30 years old and I need to get it inspected. Last year a roofer put on some shingles, due to a storm, and said there was a soft spot on the roof. When I get it inspected how can I tell if they are telling me the truth about the condition? Thanks!

Hi! I have a house that needs repairs and updating before I can sell or rent it out. I know nothing about houses or repairs so I am thinking to find a real estate agent who can tell me what needs to be done to make the place presentable and then hire a handyman and pay them by the hour...