I can’t decide if I should trim around this window. I’m getting my town house ready to sell. I can’t add trim inside as the binds are custom. I thought maybe a narrow trim so it doesn’t go past the windowsill.

Might not even be necessary. Just bright gloss white trim would pop more. I’m capable, have the tools.

I was very, very close and still considering putting an offer in on this house but I’m wondering why they put the stove spot directly between two windows and radiators. I don’t think I can do additional cabinets that would sit in front of windows so I’m looking for suggestions!

I've got a "funky" kitchen with a pretty awkward layout. The sink is the main offender. The bump out part of the kitchen is on pillars with no foundation underneath. I think they wanted to avoid running water pipes out of the building so this was the solution they came up with.

We want to renovate it but I'm stumped on how to lay it out differently.

We currently use the dining room as our living room because we have a really nice view out of the back.

the second photo is how it currently laid out.

We'd really like to add more windows facing out to the yard because it the main feature of the house.

any help would be great appreciated! im sure there is alot of info im forgetting to include, can update.

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As renovations created a lot of fine dust everywhere, I was thinking of hiring professionals to do deep cleaning, which is quite expensive. My partner is not into paying that much for cleaning, thinking it's a basic job we can do.

I know a pro will probably do it a lot better than an amateur. But would cleaning on your own be adequate?

I’m looking to hide this… or at least put a cover over it I would like it to be turned 90 degrees and then have a cover over it… or is this even necessary to have access to this. This is one in the basement aswell, first time dealing with one of these to be honest

We live in Toronto Ontario so not sure if that matters or not. Plus we have a 2 story house, with a full basement and a loft which is the3rd floor

we are looking at making an opening in a load bearing wall to open up our kitchen. Its about a 12' span we would open up and then install some lvl beams. Currently, thinking of laminating 3 x 1.75"x9,5" lvl beams together with the proper structural screws of course. Does that sound like too much or not enough?

Just wondering about the process and such if anyone knows

engineering we assume is a must to validate what we think plus would be required to submit to the town? Anyone have an idea of cost for that?

Any help, thoughts, comments or questions are appreciated.

thanks

Please don’t be offended by the title, but some of these contracts I’m reviewing are preposterous.

We’re about to undertake a pretty extensive renovation on a home we recently purchased. It would entail total kitchen remodel, new flooring throughout, built in cabinets, etc.

We’re both pretty interior design savvy, and feel that we know what we want, however we did want an expert to review our thoughts and inspiration to give us some feedback, and maybe tweak layout a bit.

We’re reviewing two different contracts from different designers, and both seem crazy! 4k retainer fees, $200 hourly rate, travel stipends, meal stipends, fees for ordering goods, fees for receiving goods, fees for storing goods, etc. etc. A lawyer might get paid less, and as a doctor, I can say I definitely get paid a lot less than what these hourly wages might bring in.

A friend showed us the timesheet her ID sent during her remodel, and it included things like sending an email, looking at Instagram/Pinterest mood boards, etc.

Is it worth it? What experiences have you all had with interior designers? Do you regret it? Are you glad you had one on the team during a remodel? We basically just want some feedback on our own design ideas, and I’m just wondering what value this might bring. I know that you could argue that we’d be paying an expert in their field for their professional opinion, or that perceived value might be different for each person, but I’d love to hear any experiences.

We had our bathroom completely gutted down to the studs. Originally our bathroom fan was crap and didn't vent outside. Now we have a great fan (I BELIEVE) and its vented outside. I've noticed that there are like condensation drips down the walls. If I wipe the walls down they go away but come right back after someone showers. At the moment I haven't picked a door so there's not even anything blocking the steam from leaving the room. Why is this happening?

Backstory. For the past couple months there was been moisture under my bathroom tiles. I figured it was from some holes in the shower floor, I fixed those the other day but today I noticed when I put down a floor mat it absorbed quite a bit of water. Mind you the tiles are loose and the grout is loose with water squishing through when you step. I pulled one up and it was disgustingly wet with mud as well I’m not sure if that’s from the old grout and just a build up of dirt or what. So here’s what I need help with.

I now need to redo the whole floor. It’s a small bathroom so it won’t take too much. Should I retile with the tiles I took out? There’s old cement on it so I’m not sure if that’s even possible, should I use the mosaic tile that has the fabric on the back so it’s easy to fit around the toilet without a tile cutter, etc? Please post your suggestions and the stuff I would need to install it. Grout, tools, etc.

My dad doesn’t live close or I’d have him help so I need the Reddit dads and moms to give assistance as you can. Thanks so much and I’ll try to answer any other questions

My air conditioner is leaking aggressively (when the adjacent room turns their air conditioner on). I am not sure as to what the cause might be so I took some photos, was hoping for pointers on how to further diagnose.

I am a noob and do not have experience with disassembling the air conditioner so I have not attempted it yet, but I am willing to open it up if it helps give a better perspective of possible causes (I'm afraid of damaging it though).

Wide shot of air conditioner positioning

https://imgur.com/RbnMYvc

Moisture damage

https://imgur.com/DIN2JLk

Drip emerges from this specific opening

https://imgur.com/ek7VhzN

As you can see, the water is originating from a vent on the left hand side. Any clues on what could this likely be caused by, or how to troubleshoot further/narrow down causes more?

I want to relocate my shower valve to the wall opposite the shower head. Would it be okay to install the shower valve upside down so that the line that would normally come out of the top is facing downwards? I want to run that line back down under the floor to make it's way over to the opposite wall with the shower head and figured it would be easier to accomplish that if the line from the valve to the shower head exited the valve pointing downwards. Might this cause issues with the valve, water pressure, or anything else? Thanks for your help!

How would you guys finish this? Full tip casing into the bulkhead and ripped the rest of the way? Or ripped uniform along the top? Trying to figure out what would look best.

Hi everyone! This is my bathroom when I first bought my house late this summer, since then it’s be repainted in a light blue, a navy bathroom cabinet above the toilet, and a new slightly wider navy vanity installed (as well as removing that brown backsplash) but I was wondering about budget friendly suggestions on covering up that ugly brown tile and making it look a little more modern. I’m not interested in dropping several thousand to fully renovate the bathroom, but would love to bring it into the non flipper world. Thanks in advance!!

Looking for advice on a waterproof varnish and how to apply it correctly to a laminate door. Context:

I am replacing my bedroom door with a wood laminate door because fiberglass is not offered in my region, and PVC options are too flimsy to consider.

I understand that laminate is not supposed to come into direct contact with dripping/puddling water, despite the fact that it can handle some moisture.

My air conditioner is directly above the door and keeps leaking when OTHER PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE TURN THEIR AIR CONDITIONERS ON, no matter how many times I’ve had it fixed.

It’s imperative that I make it as waterproof as possible, as my previous door swelled and warped horribly, trapping me inside the room at one point.

Questions I need help with:

Waterproof Varnish Recommendations:

	I need suggestions for reliable, long-lasting waterproof varnish that’s compatible with laminate? 

	Any particular brands or products that have worked well for you?

Application Techniques:

	I am a noob (negative experience) at DIY waterproofing, and would appreciate pointers on modern or proper ways to apply varnish. 

	I understand there are brush, roller, or spray methods but I am getting dizzy trying to process what to start with?

Accounting for Varnish Thickness:

	My contractor will be coming down to do exact door measurements. 

	They do not offer varnish services, so I will be taking the door down to varnish it myself.

	To avoid post-varnish issues with fit, what instructions should I provide them (if any) to adjust the size to accommodate the thickness of the varnish layers? 

	Any guidance on how much to reduce the door dimensions? 

Really really need help as I have no experience. Thanks in advance.

Looking for advice on a waterproof varnish and how to apply it correctly to a laminate door. Context:

I am replacing my bedroom door with a wood laminate door because fiberglass is not offered in my region, and PVC options are too flimsy to consider.

I understand that laminate is not supposed to come into direct contact with dripping/puddling water, despite the fact that it can handle some moisture.

My air conditioner is directly above the door and keeps leaking when OTHER PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE TURN THEIR AIR CONDITIONERS ON, no matter how many times I’ve had it fixed.

It’s imperative that I make it as waterproof as possible, as my previous door swelled and warped horribly, trapping me inside the room at one point.

Questions I need help with:

Waterproof Varnish Recommendations:

	I need suggestions for reliable, long-lasting waterproof varnish that’s compatible with laminate? 

	Any particular brands or products that have worked well for you?

Application Techniques:

	I am a noob (negative experience) at DIY waterproofing, and would appreciate pointers on modern or proper ways to apply varnish. 

	I understand there are brush, roller, or spray methods but I am getting dizzy trying to process what to start with?

Accounting for Varnish Thickness:

	My contractor will be coming down to do exact door measurements. 

	They do not offer varnish services, so I will be taking the door down to varnish it myself.

	To avoid post-varnish issues with fit, what instructions should I provide them (if any) to adjust the size to accommodate the thickness of the varnish layers? 

	Any guidance on how much to reduce the door dimensions? 

Thanks in advance! Really really need help as I have no experience.

I’m having a hard time figuring out how to add a color to this kitchen since we do not want to change out these speckled countertops. I’m wanting to add pops of green/terracotta/pink but we aren’t wanting to change the countertops to a solid color or paint the cabinets. Seeing the speckled countertops makes it hard to imagine color besides black/brown/white. Any tips/pics would be helpful!

This is a 3 in gap in bottom of wall.. I cut this before considering the insulation- rookie move. What’s the best way to repair the vapor barrier?

We’re planning to renovate this bathroom eventually but in the meantime I want to make sure this crack doesn’t cause any long term issues.

Our house is slab on grade, so I think this is just a concrete shower pan or something like dry packed mortar? It’s very hard so definitely not a plastic or fiberglass shower pan, the tiles also go right to the bottom edge.

Can I just fill this hairline crack with some kind of concrete filler or epoxy and then paint over the entire pan with some kind of sealant?