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There is a type of hardware that has a clip at the top that swivels out of the way. If you are lucky they used it. Check out johnson hardware for examples.

Their warranty service is pretty good. they would probably send you a new one if you call.

You can check out legato carpet tiles. They have the padding attached and are not glued in. They look like traditional residential carpeting and are designed for high traffic areas prone to spotting or frequent replacement. The main selling point is that you can replace one tile easily. They...

3m used to make a shrink wrap for windows. You just press it up against the wall and shrink it with a hair dryer.

It is probably sticking because of swelling due to moisture absorbtion because the door edges haven't been painted yet. Pick a dry warm day to paint it (preferably when the door isn't sticking).

When you paint your door make sure you get all 6 sides (the bottom depending on the type of wheatherstripping. Also, most weather stripping around the door jamb can slide out easily for painting. Remember if there is an unpainted edge on your door moisture can get into the door and void your...

Was there water damage? It kind of looks like there were some watermarks. If so, I would tear it out and replace it. Just make sure you figure out where the water is coming from and fix that before you put up new drywall.

The gila frosting film works fairly well for privacy, as long as you are more than a few feet away they will only see a blurry dark shadow.

check to see if there is an expansion gap under the baseboards as well. That extra room is meant to prevent/reduce buckling.

Many realtors will tout that a home has Anderson windows in the listing. They are not only one of the most attractive windows, but the quality is excellent considering all of the options that you can get. If you need custom sized they do it in limited selections. Home Depot does carry them...

When I bought my first house the lady had let her dogs come and go for a week while she was on vacation (doggy door). The urine had soaked through the carpet through the pad, and into the subfloor. The only way I was able to completely get rid of it was to tear the carpet and pad out and then...

If you are replacing partial supports you might want to consider sandwiching it between two longer pieces of lumber. That could help shore up the break.

Can you send a picture?

You could also try a mail in mold test kit. Most home centers sell them. It will at least tell you what kind of mold you have. Some aren't as bad as others, but all will usually affect allergies and asthma.

If they vent to the attic there is usually moisture trouble. Probably the only reason woodchuck doesn't have any trouble is there is probably more than adequate venting and he doesn't live in an area that freezes during the winter. I would imagine that in MN you would end up with a lot of...