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    Leaning Chimney in Attic

    Thank you for the reply! Yes - I actually found that out about 5 min after posting the photos...mortar is very old and comes right apart, so it’ll be a pretty simple fix. Thank you!
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    Leaning Chimney in Attic

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    Wooden Siding

    As well as I can see behind the boards...
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    Rotted wood repair

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    Rotted wood repair

    Great! It’s not load bearing, so that does help...what’s best way to go about the cutting? I have various saws, but want to be sure as I basically have no idea what I’m doing. I’ll post a more complete picture tomorrow and see if it might be better to cut higher up instead...thank you!!
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    Garage Flooring

    Okay! I think I’ll try the plastic/rubber mat floors...it’s basically a temporary fix as I’ll never be able to install an actual floor in it. I’ll post photos tomorrow when there’s daylight and give a clearer picture, but basically what floor there ever was has rotted and most parts are just...
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    Hello!

    Will do - I really appreciate it!
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    Porch steps

    Okay! This seems doable - thank you!!!
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    Hello!

    Thank you!! I have done what I can as I can, just lack the knowledge of how to do most things...I’d like to keep her from having to worry about her house falling down around her. I keep the yard and would like to expand on skills necessary to help her with other required things. I definitely...
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    Concrete steps

    Thank you! The siding is missing due to termite inspection, hasn’t been replaced yet so hoping to address steps while it’s gone... Home was built in 1901...not sure how that may affect placing of items such as these steps
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    Porch steps

    Hi! What is the best way to create grip on outdoor concrete steps? Dog with knee issue is the concern...possibly a way to provide grip and even possibly somewhat of a cushion in case of fall. Thank you!!
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    Hello!

    My name is April, I am planning to complete multiple projects for my mom at her home. It is 2 bed, 1 bath & built in 1900. Skill level is zero. Any and all recommendations / advice is welcome and very much appreciated- thank you!
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    Concrete steps

    Hi! What options may be available for raising these steps to be even as they’re currently sunken a bit - thank you!!
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    Wooden Siding

    Hi! What is the name/type of wooden siding here? Home was built in 1900, they are two plank...also, where can it be purchased? Thank you!
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    Baseboard bottom

    Hi! What specifically goes here between the threshold and quarter round? Also, any suggestions for disguising the visible liquid nails under the threshold? Thanks!
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    Garage Flooring

    Hi! What options are available for a cheap solution to having a dirt floor in a wooden shed? Thanks!
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    Leaning Chimney in Attic

    Hi! I have a leaning chimney that ends in the attic. Home was built in 1900. Is this dangerous? If so, what options are available as far as bracing or removing it? Thank you!
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    Rotted wood repair

    Hi! I’m hoping to find out whether this porch post and the surrounding wood (btw porch floor and exterior wall) can be replaced. If so, what materials would be needed and how could this be done? Thanks so much in advance!
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