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I'm in the process of repairing steps leading into my basement apartment. The threads are put together with 2x10 pressure treated lumber and the riser height is 6 3/16" high. There's 2 stringers spaced 36 1/4" apart. Do I need to add a 3rd stringer in the middle or will 2 suffice? I'm not sure...

Last year I had cellulose insulation pumped into the walls of my basement suite. The contractor drilled many small holes in each wall cavity, but didn't really specify how these are repaired. I have some drywall tape, spackle and the round drywall pieces that were removed but when I place the...

Hi, I'm new to the forum, and from the articles I've read here it seems like a nice place to discuss renovation issues. I bought my first home six months ago in an older suburb in town. The house itself is 35 years old and has a basement apartment underneath. I live in the apartment and rent...