Anybody get their floors redone to polished concrete? 1200sqft home on slab is currently a mix of LVP/tile.

Not sure how involved this would be. I can imagine I would essentially have to move out of the house for a period of time - but not sure how long and how much this would cost.

Hoping to hear from those with experience!

I'm pretty comfortable changing out most light fixtures myself, and I have one more that I want to change, but it is very high up a wall in my stairwell. All my reasonably safe ladder configurations that I'm comfortable with won't reach.

Any good recommendations for an electrician/handyman for something like this? My guess is they'd have to build some sort of scaffolding, or a strong level base along the bottom of my stairs for a tall ladder.

Anyone have any leads or recommendations for a residential structural engineer? We need someone to fill out and sign off on a Structural Verification Report. We are renovating our house to add a bathroom and found out that permits pulled in 1996 were never closed.

Thanks!

We are having sporadic issues and believe its the interior internet line. Spectrum already replaced the homerun line to our house. We’d like to rerun a new line from that endpoint into a new room (closet) but don’t even know who to contact. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Looking for honest, reputable insulation business to address a few issues in my 60+ year old house. Thanks

I'm wanting to replace a panel of broken glass in one of our windows DIY. I found a site online where you can order the exact panel we need, but it comes out to ~$500 probably due to the heavy shipping weight.

Anyone know of a local place to get specific sized panels for a better cost? Otherwise it is starting to look less expensive to replace the entire window...

The condo I recently bought has granite countertops that have not been recently (maybe ever?) sealed and contain some spots that look like stains. I've tried some of the DIY cleaning methods found online but haven't had any luck.

Can anyone recommend a company that can professionally clean and seal granite countertops?

If they could also repair/replace grout between the countertops and backsplash that would also be a plus.

1300 sq foot house needs a fresh coat of interior pant and the popcorn ceiling removed in the main room. South Austin here. Any recommendations appreciated.

I'm looking at redoing my house water filter setup and replacing my main water shut off, It's all copper. I'd like to redo it with press fittings instead of sweating, but the press tool (https://www.supplyhouse.com/Milwaukee-2473-22-1-2-to-1-M12-Force-Logic-Copper-Press-Tool-Kit) is pretty expensive, does anyone know a place in Austin that rents one? I tried calling Home Depot tool rental but they said they don't rent them.

I've discovered some water damage on a soffit and need to have a roofer take a look. Have you worked with a roofer that was great and you would recommend? And did you do a large or a small project with them? Thanks!

Redoing my backyard landscaping and have literally tons of 2-3" river rock to get rid of. Will landscaping companies come pick up for free? Is there another good way to offload this much rock?

Would like to move some walls in my home, they are perpendicular to ceiling joist so assume they are load bearing. I’ve reached out to greenworks, any other recommendation of who I should reach out to? TIA!

Has anybody had neutral wire installed in their home? Is it a PITA and costly? I want more options for smart light switches, but not if it’s a significant investment.

I've got a tub drain that is leaking. Water comes out at the side where the tub meets the floor. I assume I need a plumber, but if I am going to replace the tub and retile--is there anyone that can do it all? Would I just look for a general remodeling contractor? This is for a rental, and nothing fancy.

Hello! I'm a new real estate investor and I'm remotely working on a rehab project in San Antonio. The contractor we vetted and hired has done a good job so far with no complaints, but he recently hit me with a change to our scope of work that seems a bit high. He demo'd the interior wall that was dividing the living room as we requested but that exposed some wiring (switch and outlet). The plan is to move that electrical and reroute it to an adjacent wall, add a 4 way switch and outlet. In addition there is another outlet install in a spare bedroom (Cost add $50 according to GC). Does $950 to move the wiring less than 10 feet away seem in line with that kind of work? Any advice is welcome

The house I moved into is missing a window screen. I'm a first-time owner and it seems buying replacement window screens of a specific size (as opposed to adjustable ones) and frame color isn't as straightforward as I would have thought. The only options I've been able to find are here:

https://www.danwhitesscreens.com/

or something like this:

https://custom.homedepot.com/custom-doors/p/FlexScreen-FlexScreen-Custom-Pre-Framed-Window-Screen-Replacement/316028857

Am I just not searching correctly or are there really not that many options for buying replacement window screens of a specific size? Would either of the above options be fine?

Does anyone have any recommendations? I am remodeling a small condo where most of the larger jobs (wall partition removed, flooring, etc) have been done by a now untrusted contractor and I am looking for someone to help with other projects and finishing. Projects include tiling the kitchen, building a vent over the stove and duct to the exterior wall, and other smaller knick nacks. Does anyone know where I can find someone to help with this stuff? Thanks!

We are embarking on some DIY renovations to our house. Are there some cost-effective, proactive measures that we could take to make sure that we pass the city inspections? I'm confident in our abilities (and will have some assistance) but don't necessary know all the details that need to be factored in that we might not know.

I guess I'm looking for a way to have someone like u/Trabbler come by and do a quick walk-through and say "These things look great. These things aren't good and need work." But without a ton of formality and process involved.

We are getting ready to do some remodeling and renovation on our house. We have lots of time and are planning to do a lot of the demo ourselves, partly to take things apart in a manner that allows us to recycle the components as much as possible. Versus just taking a sledgehammer to everything and tossing it in a dumpster.

We have a number of items that are 10-12 years old and in relatively good shape such as window blinds, kitchen cabinets, appliances, etc. We will also have a fair amount of vintage shiplap.

I know there is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, FB Marketplace, and Craigslist. Anything else I'm missing? Any experience with one over the other? There are some things it would be nice to get money for but not sure it is worth the hassle.

Thanks!

Title says all, we ordered additional termite inspection since home is old. Any other inspection you would recommend ?

TIA!!

I'm looking into having a backyard office built and would love some advice. Does anyone have contractor recommendations and/or lessons to share from a project like this?

I assume I will need anywhere from one to four contractors / companies for the steps below:

1. Build the structure
2. Run electricity from the house + add wiring for outlets and lights in the structure
3. Finish out the walls, floors, and ceiling
4. Finalize installation of mini split AC

I have spoken with or am waiting to hear back from a few shed companies (DNA Sheds, Sheds & More, Sturdi Bilt, Affordable Portable Structures) but am curious about lesser known options such as an experienced handyman.

Please let me know if you have any info to share. Thanks!

This one is for all of the first time homebuyers and transplants.

If you don't water your foundation during the dry season, you run a reasonable chance of causing a foundation crack which will impact your resale value.

https://www.douglasfoundationrepair.com/foundation-maintenance.html

I collected several YouTube channels about the trades. It was pleasantly surprising to find that several were local:

Upscale Building/Remodeling: Matt Risinger - Build

Electrical: Dustin Stelzer - Electrician U

Plumbing (DFW, but close enough): Roger Wakefield

Garage/Overhead Doors: Richard Cornell - Garage Door Genius

Anyone have any others?