We are needing to replace our fridge. Unfortunately the space where the old fridge sits is very limiting. The height (66.5") from the floor to the bottom cabinet doesn't leave many options for the style of fridge we're looking at.

Wondering if it would be safe to remove the entire bottom part of this shelf to allow more height.

The shelf is all one unit all the way across the top of the kitchen along that side

Hi, I would really appreciate some help here.

I recently engaged a contractor to pour epoxy over my flat's old tiled floor. But after letting the floor cure for slightly over a week, I returned to the flat and found that all the edges were discoloured and had a rough lumpy texture.

The floor was covered with a plastic sheet for painting two days before but the masking tape was pasted over the floor plastic, not against the floor surface.

The previous tiled surface was also sanded with a grinder before application.

I am based in tropical Singapore so the climate is usually hot and very humid.

My question is whether the above defects are due to poor workmanship or because of environmental issues.

Also, any idea what to do if I would like to repair the damage?

Thanks in advance!

Has anyone seen this kind of corrosion/pitting on aluminium window frames?

We’ve noticed this pitting/corrosion across a couple of our aluminium window frames and I’m trying to figure out the best way to restore them.

My suspicion is that it may be from when the house was rendered, possibly the renderer didn’t properly protect/seal the windows and the render has reacted with the aluminium.

Has anyone experienced something similar and successfully restored or refurbished frames like this?

What products/process did you use (e.g. sanding, aluminium restorer, repainting, etc.)?

Would really appreciate any advice or experiences before I go down the wrong path!

I recently bought a house with my partner and in the backyard, there is a giant shed that sits on a slab of concrete and has electrical outlets inside and outside. The yard also has another shed and a garage so we are wanting to get rid of the massive shed to open up the yard some and plant trees later down the line. Does anyone know who I would contact about getting rid of the shed? I’m not sure if I should reach out to a contractor, landscaper, electrician or if there is a more specific job for this.

Asked ChatGP for color advice based on my floor. It suggested the sage/anthracite/white.

I wrapped the doors ,painted the baseboards anthracite and and installed alupanel panels against the back wall.

Happy with the result.

:Sorry if this isn't allowed:

The floor started coming up on this vinyl floor in my dining room, is there a way to fix this?

(I don't have any of these planks unfortunately. )

I am currently adding drywall to make a closet under my stairwell that was previously just framing. I wanted to add a little cutout between studs to maximize my space (storing a vaccum and some small shleves above it. Pictures here with the framing I added to support the drywall.

My question is can i cut out that small portion of the sill plate between studs? It is anchored to the concrete slab on both sides (but not where I want to cut). I could also add some screws to further connect it to the other sill plates if that would help at all.

Drywall and moulding around HVAC Pipes - How to make it look better ?

How do i make the drywall part i cut around the HVAC look better… this is only primed for now so ill be painting this but i still don’t like the look between the moulding and HVAC pipe.

Hi! Just wanted to ask on here if it’s safe for me to remove the cracked popcorn in my room on my own. I’m planning to redo my whole room and that includes scraping the ceiling and painting over it. I wanted to ask why there are cracks on the ceiling and if I can still remove it on my own 😅 I’ve included some photos, some are covered but are still cracking, it’s been like this since we moved in 10 years ago!

Hey all — looking for some advice here.

I bought this house less than a year ago. The basement had a little bowing, but nothing that seemed too concerning at the time.

We assumed it was from poor drainage in the past. The previous owners tried to fix it by adding piping from the gutter downspout that runs out to the front yard (see second photo). The issue is, they buried that downspout into the concrete, and I think it’s now clogged — so water is backing up and pooling near the house instead of draining away.

For context (first photo):

Left wall = concrete foundation

Right wall = wood (leads to the driveway)

I’ve found a spot outside I could seal (photo 3), but I’m not convinced that’s the actual source. It seems like water might be coming from the concrete side and collecting in that corner.

I’m stuck on what the best move is:

If I seal it from the inside, I’m worried about trapping moisture and causing mold/rot in the wood (especially since my living room is above this area).

If I seal outside, I’m not sure I’m fixing the real issue unless I dig everything up.

Part of me thinks I should just open the wall and see what’s going on behind it.

Has anyone dealt with something like this? What would you do?

TL;DR:

Basement water issue possibly caused by a clogged buried downspout. Not sure if I should seal from inside, dig outside to fix drainage, or open the wall to assess damage. Looking for the best approach.

I’ve got a baseboard hot water system and I’m running into a couple issues at once.

First, there’s definitely air in the lines. I’m hearing gurgling in the baseboards, especially upstairs, but I can’t find any bleeder valves on the units themselves. Not sure if this system is supposed to be purged from the boiler instead?

Second, the boiler keeps kicking on even when all thermostats are turned off. It’s not just occasional, it’s firing more than it should. I can also hear clicking sounds when the zones open, so it seems like the zone valves are doing something, but I’m not sure if one is stuck or misfiring.

I took a look at the piping near the boiler and it looks pretty rough, a lot of corrosion and buildup, which is surprising since this setup is only about 2 years old. Not sure if that’s related or just bad install/water quality.

Photos attached.

At this point I’m trying to figure out:

•	Do I need to bleed this from the boiler instead of the baseboards?

•	Could a stuck zone valve or relay be causing the boiler to fire constantly?

•	Is this level of corrosion normal after only 2 years, or is something wrong with the system?

Any advice on what to check next would be helpful.

Hello,

I pulled away the drawers to find this on the wood floor. How do I fix/ repair this issue?

I have to at least patch the hole in the wall from the old medicine cabinet, but I'm contemplating just pulling out the drywall from the corner to the door and replacing it all, but it's so ridiculously out of plumb. The vanity is going up against it and I'd rather not have a huge gap at the top. Any suggestions other than tear-out and reframe?

Located in Toronto Canada.

This is a cold room under a concrete porch that I am converting into interior space. Going to line the walls with rigid foam insulation before 2x4 framing on the walls with Rockwood between the studs. I would like to remove the existing framing and OSB and do the same as the walls but unsure if it is safe to do so. If it is structural and not safe to remove should I just spray foam the ceiling between the 2x4s and vapor barrier then drywall on-top?

Help! What kind of countertop would go well with these light gray cabinets with a darker tone detail? Would slate look good? I’m thinking of using white subway tiles for backsplash because I already have extra from previous project…