I have a small landing at the top of my stairs and I literally need a railing that is either 21" or 22" long. How do I even begin to look for a railing this short? Do I need to have it custom made?

Doing a remodel. Client picked a mosaic tile that has tiles sized 2”x1”. I’m worried about cracking. I did a lot to re-enforce the joists and put down 3/4 tongue and groove plywood then self leveler on top. Should i use an uncoupling membrane with such small tile? Is there anything else I can do to prevent cracking?

cheers!

I am in the process of renovating a home that has these fantastic wide plank pine floors that I'd like to preserve. Seeking your opinion on whether restoring it back to its original pine finish would be "too much" with the ceiling also being pine. If so, what else could I do with the floors to preserve the beautiful wide wood planking? Paint it (eek--don't shoot me), refinish a different color? stop overthinking it? Your ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

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I’m installing a cabinet over top of the exhaust in the picture just for aesthetic purposes. I’d prefer not to remove the tiles behind the exhaust if I don’t have to. Would there be any concerns with not removing the tile?

So I recently moved into an apartment, I was aware of how it looks and how unfinished it was but I couldn't be picky and had to take it plus the rent is lower than some especially in the area l'm in. Knowing all that, how can I go about fixing this to make it looks more appealing. Would I have to take the whole counter off? If I wanted to add a fridge and stove on the two empty sides would that be possible? Any suggestions and recommendations please I would appreciate it

Bought a house with lots of small things to fix but don't really have a clue...

First this doorframe as its in a prominent spot.

I’m looking at a property which is cheap (obviously for a reason)

I’m wondering is there some damp issue because of the way the plaster is not all over the bricks but also why is there gravel on the ground? I’m guessing someone was going to create a new floor here but is it normal to use gravel like this indoors ?

If you spot anything else or have any pointers let me know, I am looking for a fixer upper but I’m not a construction pro

So i have been having ongoing issues with my contractor. His communication has been terrible. Yesterday he installed spray foam insulation in my basement without telling me. We had agreed to bat insulation in our contract. He assures me it's an upgrade but is this something I should be upset about and have removed? I have never considered spray insulation before and want to know if it is a good method of insulation longterm and also health wise if it is ok.

We're renovating a roughly 1,100 Sqft home, (note this is a quick rough sketch, and is not perfectly to the measurements or scale) and I'm looking for any advice to make this as functional as possible. What I sketched out was the best possible scenario, but I'm open to any and all ideas.

Layout:

https://imgur.com/a/1p2pEVN

Notes:

Closet labeled 'stack' is for stack washer/dryer, the home is a single floor with crawl space, the only load-bearing wall is the middle wall running the length, the priority is the second bathroom over the laundry room, the chimney is closed off, and just dead space, and I may play around with closet locations. Thanks for your time and input!

Any homeowners out there try a full bathroom remodel. Curious how was the experience? I'm prepping for a full gut reno in a few weeks. I consider myself an advanced DIYer but curious what others have to say. Horror stories welcome.. I'm leaning towards attempting to do everything myself.

Anyone ever done this project? DIY possible or best left to professionals?

How much should it cost for a 1,5000 sq foot home?

I had to lay down 3/4" underlayment on subfloor, but cannot figure out what fasteners to lose. I've seen staples, screws and ring shank nails as options. I'd like to use a nail gun to speed up the process, but it seems like the nails are not the right size. So for starters...

What is the right size fastener?

What is the right type of fastener?

I purchased this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BVGM38TN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 range hood for my new house. Our plan is to install the hood above our island and install the blower motor to the exterior of our kitchen, with a galvanized exhaust vent cover over the motor and as weatherproofed as possible (i.e. silicone the seams and around the cover to the house, a screen on the bottom of the cover to prevent insects, possibly a damper.) The blower motor is designed to be installed in the attic but we have no way to run duct work from above our island to the attic. The blower motor is 1000cfm also which would be noisy if installed in the kitchen. I am asking you all to see if you know of a way to further weatherproof the blower motor or if it's necessary as long as we have a way to protect it from snow and rain (we live in ND.) I added a picture of the blower motor, the exhaust vent cover and a little blueprint for reference. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Blower Motor to be mounted on the exterior under the vent hood

24\" Exhaust Vent Cover

A rough schematic of the project

I have a Rapido Smartbox valve from Grohe and got the round thermostatic valve trim that has the temperature setting and then the two button, one for tub, one for shower.

Apparently the former setup was hansgrohe and now there is a discrepancy leaving slight openings in the marble around the trim(mostly side to side). When it is caulked up it seems fine but I know over time the caulk with shrink and this could lead to a leak in the wall.

I was looking around for solutions and came across something called a renovation plate but no idea what will work with my setup. I don't want to have to open the wall again and replace the valve and trim again, but is this my only option??