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    Wood frame for granite countertop

    Hi! I don't know what kinds of tools or fasteners you have to work with, but you can use a hammer drill (rotohammer) to pre drill holes in the concrete and screw through the wood into the concrete. That would be the cheapest and easiest way I know of unless you have one of those punch guns for...
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    Type of bit to use...ceramic floor tile?

    Sorry, that was supposed to be a quote of CallMeVilla
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    Rotted Wall/Studs..Maybe Insect or Dryrot??

    Those board definitely look like rot to me, but cod very well be bugs. The white is mold, but you can kill and remove the mold. As for the rot, make sure you seal around the perimeter of your house to create a sealed base against more water, because I'm sure all of that is due to water damage. I...
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    Move wall 1" or add wood??

    I completely agree with these guys; definitely don't move the wall. On top of that, I suggest telling that plumber that suggesting you spend a lot of time in money to move a wall ONE INCH is a complete waste of time and money, and should only be done if he is going to pay for it. That is a...
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    concrete over bathtub?

    Have you thought about using epoxy instead? You can get epoxy to look like concrete, but it will be much more gentle on your skin and would also seal the leak in your tub. Depending on the material of the tub you may have to be careful as to which type of epoxy you would buy, as it may not...
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