Replacing Basement Support Posts
I'm replacing 6 by 6 wooden support posts in the basement of my 95 year old home. The 3 posts were sitting on concrete piers which are 3.5 inches below the concre...
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Concrete stain removal help
Hello - I am trying to figure out how best to remove my parents outdoor, covered concrete patio stains. These have been there since they did some remodeling work...
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answersupdated 4 days ago by BV023401
Reason interior door came off hinges
the whole house shakes when industrial trucks drive on road every 5 minutes 100 feet from house. also when the washer or dryer is on the whole house shakes like a...
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answersupdated 7 days ago by BV023374
Filling in a Basement for a Garage
Hello BV Community, New member here, with lots of questions! Here's the low-down... My house was originally a store (50+ years) with a low block basement...
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answersupdated 9 days ago by BV023353
Repointing a brick house with raked mortar joints
I have a pre-war house built in 1938 that uses exterior brick walls with raked mortar joints that are crumbling and loose. I plan to repoint the mortar but after...
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answersupdated 21 days ago by BV023272
Paint concrete foundation / porch or not?
Hi I am in the process of (carefully) pressure washing the concrete below my vinyl siding and also the porch, to remove stains and buildup. My question is whethe...
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answersupdated 22 days ago by BV023252
Chemical smell coming from concrete floors and walls
To the person who posted the chemical smell problem - I have it too! I am original owner of a 10 year old house, slab on grade (no basement) in South Carolina. Sm...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV023214
discontinued alexandira walnut pergo LF00463
in search of Pergo Laminate Alexandria Walnut Sku LF00463. this was disconnected july 2020. need some to finish project
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV023209
repairing/replacing old footings and foundation walls
My foundation is over 80 years old, and has been neglected for most of its life. In some area’s the mortar is starting to turn to sand. Other areas the blocks are...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV023202
ATTIC HUMIDITY
Hi. Hope all's well. Now, I'd really appreciate your help ... I'm stumped. Greg V. of Bob Vila's site suggested I post this. Questions: Do humidity ...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV023131
Concrete floor
I accidentally over scrubbed my concrete garage floor with an auto scrubber,now there are certain spots that are very light in color, is there any way to repair t...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV023089
egress window help
My husband and I want to install egress windows. Seems like a doable DIY project (he is very handy although hasn't done this before). Any suggestions on preferr...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by OnCenter
How to snap foundation form ties?
When poured concrete foundation is done, forms ties are left protruding from inside and outside of foundation walls. How to snap those ties and what to use to pat...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022941
Home on Concrete slab with no footing
I'm interested in purchasing a home that has been built on a concrete slab with no footing. What can be done to prevent issues from occurring with age and this ty...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022825
old Hunter Whole House fan is squeaking
It is terribly hot now and our attic fan is louder than we can bear with a new sound this season. It has a very loud continous squeaking. We purchased the small e...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022807
sump pump level
the builder put in a raised sump pump about 12 inches high from the base of the pit.It worked for eight years and finally broke.The plumber replaced it but also p...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022805
Anyone tried RadonSeal?
I'm looking to both waterproof my basement and lower the radon level. Has anyone tried the product called RadonSeal? I haven't been able to find any reviews/tes...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022790
Water seepage in garage
I have a problem with water seeping into the corner of my detached, unheated garage and soaking the floor in Spring. It can occur anytime most common in Spring wi...
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answersupdated 4 months ago by leadbelly666
Moisture on top of Crawspace Vapor Barrier
Four years ago I brought my father house in southwest Virginia and started living in it which was built in 1955. The floors were solid but I notice the walls sta...
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answersupdated 4 months ago by BV022676
Tuckpointing contractors Chicago
A few months ago I decided to renovate my house from the outside, I live in a house that is more than 25 years old, I called one of the local companies to do a re...
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answersupdated 4 months ago by BV022554
