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  1. J

    Hardwood gamble

    Our kitchen a laminate that is meant to look like tiles. It has several spots where the lock tabs are broken so it doesn't stay together. The gamble comes in because there are 3/4" hardwoods under it but. I'm unsure of the condition. Would it be worth the time to remove the laminate and take a...
  2. J

    Tiny full bath vs powder room

    It is the closest bathroom to the two bedrooms. The full bath for the house is down the hall next to our family room. I also meant to say 3/4 bath, as the plan was to just put in a shower w/o a tub.
  3. J

    Tiny full bath vs powder room

    Was in the process of redoing a old bathroom when we found out we will be relocating in a couple months. Project isn't very far yet so I have the decision of finishing the very small full bath or just doing a powder room in the same space. Its only about 25 sq ft. Which would be more appealing...
  4. J

    Bathroom tile install

    I'm not to worried about messing up the walls by lifting the floor. I think I can take out enough of the sag to have a good base for tile.
  5. J

    Bathroom tile install

    I'm getting ready to install tile and I was wanting opinions on how level I should try to get my floors before beginning. Working with pre 1900s balloon framing with some pretty worn out tongue and groove sub floor. Main issue is an incorrectly done joist cut for the toilet plumbing. No double...
  6. J

    Bathroom layout

    Yeah the 3D layout provided isn't quite to scale. The way the door is it would hit the toilet if it swung towards the corner. Also I was considering rotating the toilet 90* to the left which would make the moving from door to the shower a bit less cramped.
  7. J

    Bathroom layout

    This is the layout plan with a shower.
  8. J

    Bathroom layout

    We had an odd half bath next to our two bedrooms. Was formerly a full bath where someone took out the tub and turned it into a closet. I took half of that space for a closet in an adjacent room. I plan to put in a pocket door, new toilet and vanity. I was considering putting in a 32"x 34" shower...
  9. J

    MasterCraft doors

    True that's why I asked on here instead of looking at google reviews.
  10. J

    MasterCraft doors

    An overwhelming number of terrible reviews. Thanks.
  11. J

    MasterCraft doors

    I did a search on the forum and didn't get anything so if this topic has been brought up before, point me in the right direction. Anyone have any reviews or thoughts on MasterCraft exterior doors that are sold at Menards?
  12. J

    support beam repair/replace

    That half wall is a later addition that isn't correctly fastened to the exterior foundation walls. That's also on the list of things to fix. Scary that this house was owned and remodeled by a "contractor" back in the 80s. I was going to leave the half wall open for storage after I put down a...
  13. J

    support beam repair/replace

    Thanks for the response. Would replacing the one broken 6x6, leaving the steel poles holding the load and then putting a 2x6 frame under that be a better option. Looking for a cost effective fix, but not afraid to spend a little extra money for a better option. I am looking at the framed wall...
  14. J

    support beam repair/replace

    I have a 120+ year old home that has a 6x6 timber for the main support holding up the 2x8 floor joists. The beam is made up of two 16' lengths that are supported every 8 feet with a 4 inch steel pole. Have a bow in one of the 8 foot spans that has a crack in the middle. Looking for ideas on a...
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