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karena11
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RE: What permit and inspection costs should I allow for moving a load-bearing wall?
Ask the building department whether they need the structural engineer’s stamped beam and shoring drawings before calculating the plan-review fee, or whether they can give a reasonably accurate estimate from a preliminary...
RE: remodeling on a tight budget - any clever hacks?
Snap toggles really do make life easier - wish I’d known about them before I tried to hang shelves with those cheap plastic things. I hear you on the cardboard shims too. I’ve used folded up playing cards in a pinch, but...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
Hidden Costs That Sneak Up During Home Renovations Man, drywall dust is relentless. I tried plastic sheeting and it STILL got everywhere - like, how does it even do that? And then you find weird stuff in the walls… last...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
Yeah, those sneaky leaks are the worst. I always think I’m being super thorough, then something random pops up - like a weird musty smell or a soft spot in the floor. Drives me nuts. I’ve tried the “DIY detective” thing ...