Posts Tagged ‘repair’

How to Go About a Roof Replacement?

My home in Phoenix, Arizona is a mission-style home with a tile roof. I am considering roof replacement with more modern materials. Is this a job I can do myself? What steps are involved in tile roof replacement, and what are the costs per square foot?

How Can I Fill the Holes Left By Old Hardware Removed From my Kitchen Cabinets?

I'd like to replace existing handles on the kitchen cabinets in my Waco, TX, home with door pulls. The pull would use only one of the existing holes. I don't want the plug to be obvious. Is this a do-it-yourself fix or do I need an expert?

Damp Basement … No Renovation?

I really want to finish our basement, but I've noticed that it can be really wet and damp sometimes. How can I know whether that will be a problem if we take on a basement renovation?

Solve My Wet Basement Nightmare

Every time we get a substantial rain, I can always count on at least a half-inch of rain in my basement. I've applied concrete sealant to the walls, but it doesn't seem to help. Where should I be looking to find the leak source that is causing my wet basement?

Fixing a Leaky Roof: Badly Installed Flashing?

We had a roofing contractor out to look at a water spot on the ceiling of our living room and give us an estimate. He said it might be caused by badly installed flashing. The roof was repaired in the summer of 2002. We noticed the discoloration only last winter. The estimate was outrageous. What should we do next?

Uneven Doors Throughout My Home

Several of the doors in my house are crooked--I can see light peeking through cracks at the corners. I assume this is because my house is doing a fair amount of settling after several years. What's the most common fix for doors that are uneven?

Roof Repair: DIY or Outsource?

My roof is showing its age. Shingles are missing or crooked, and I've recently noticed a small leak that's collecting moisture in my attic space. Is roof repair a project I can do myself? Or should I hire a contractor that specializes in this particular area of home improvement?

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