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    Are these termites ?

    Can someone please help me to identify - what kind of insects are these ? Are these termites ? or what else ? I placed the spectracide termite detectors around my house ( since my neighbor was suspicious that he has termite ) , and one one of the device popped yesterday . I see few white...
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    Shall I place a sister joint to rafter ? ( image attached )

    I purchased house in 2012 ( which was constructed in 2003) . Since the purchase, I noticed a crack in a Rafter in attic. See the images attached. I ignored this crack till date assuming it is small. In last 3 yrs crack is as. No change in it. However just want to take opinion from other...
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    What material to patch the fireplace hearth and hardwood floor ?

    I have wood fireplace and hardwood floor. A year back, I saw the joining in between hardwood floor and hearth were showing some gaps so I used the Dry wall putty to patch it. However now those gaps are open again ( see the attached image ). Any idea what material shall I use to patch the...
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    What kinda steps are these and how to fill gaps ?

    I am not sure what kind of bricks are these ( see attachments), which are part of my backyard steps. I used concrete filler caulk but it is looking very weird . Ants made home in the gaps and I really want to fill these gaps asap. Can someone please help me - what shall I use to fill gaps...
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