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Thanks for that, Sparky now I know about PVC planks... Although for this 'Id like to stick with a concrete based solution, just need to find out what material to buy that can be applied in a paste like form with a putty knife as I know concrete is usually liquid? MAybe Ill just mix some paste...

HI Guys, I'm installing drywall in garage to make it a nice clean space and theres is an ugly rough footing/foundation edge between the floor and the future drywall. that I wanted to repair/finish.make it look better .- i guess less rough, like a mini curb... ( the bottom of drywall will be...

Thanks for the advice. I actually never thought of installing a bathroom vent, but it seems we might have to although its a project I might need to hire for since we need to run a vent pipe through attic and out the roof. We were planning to install a Venting Velux skylight in a year or two...

Hi Folks! The ceiling in our bathroom in the shower has started to buckle and bubble ( due to condensation via winter temp differences. probably), so I scraped off the peeling paint and discovered some minor mold and water damage to the drywall. As you can see, the ceiling is textured - it...

Thanks for the help folks. I ended up just removing the old mortar by hand with a chisel and hammer exposing the original brick below, we just painted the brick and called it a day.

Hello! I am retiling our fireplace hearth myself. Removed old tile and need to prep for retiling with new porcelain tile. My question is how do I prep the old surface - old mortar that is on original brick. I don't want to grind the mortar down because renting grinder $$ I do want to keep...

Gotcha. Thanks for the replies. I will have to research permitting. I will have licensed electrician run the new electrical first as I don't touch anything electrical. Thanks for advice on outlets and light planning. There is one vent in the attic wall but the house has no soffit vents. The...

I finally have a garage to make an art studio in and I want to plant to finish it myself. First I plan on revamping electrical to put in decent outlets for the work table. My main questions is whether or not I should install insulation behind drywall or not. And if yes, what kind. I dont like...