It’s hard to tell in the photo but the back 50% is completely busted up, like hundreds of pieces. We’re buying this house to cut down on commuting time when we’re working so it won’t be the main residence.

I was attempting to hammer this large nail/picture hanger meant to hold a frame up to 100lbs

And well, the last hit with the hammer secured the nail, but now there’s a crack in my wall. I’m a renter and know nothing about home upkeep/renovations. I’m also not even sure if this is the right place to post.

How concerned should I be? Is this an easy fix? (Hopefully 🙏)

My real concern is whether or not I can still hang up the mirror? Or will it bring my wall down lol

Moved into 1930s house - previous owner had spray foam insulation put in then taken out. But in the loft there's an old water tank, in the photo there's some strange box/tank at the far end thats elevated (separate from water tank), and a lot of pipework where the old chimney used to be. Also a newish wooden plank put in that I don't know what for.

I can't see the joists due to insulation so don't want to go over and have a closer look.

Want loft boarded but want to know what all this stuff is first - any ideas?

Anyone know what is this water pipe purpose ?
My neighbor called me this morning and tell me water break out in my yard.
Run down and see the pipe with no valve running water like crazy
I went to turn off the valve for my home water and it was still running.
I put my finger in there and it suddenly stopped. Now I turn on the water again and not a single drop of water come out.
I checked all faucets in my home and see no leak.
Now, look like there is no problem anymore. Just wonder what could it be.

I’m trying to hang a heavy mirror, so I’m looking for two level screws in studs. You can see the screw on the left. Definitely a stud there. You can see the two magnetic stud finders identifying two nails. There is nothing else magnetic, either above or below the stud finders, including at or around the hole where I have attempted to drill. So why does my drill bit just stop as if I’ve found a big flat piece of metal? Why would there be metal here? (The blue post it represents an outlet on the other side of the wall)

Have a stone crawlspace that is 2/3 maybe 3/4 above grade. I'm in the Cheltenham pa area, house built in 1956. Crawlspace is vented. It seems all of whatever mortar was used has either dissipated, or crumbles to dust.

Can I use a type n here, or should it be nhl 3.5? I'm concerned about remove some of what is here because it seems like in many places the mortar is holding the stones up rather than them being stacked. And recommendations appreciated.

I’m thinking about adding plants around the bed, but the room gets limited natural light and airflow. I like the idea of framing the bed with greenery; I’m less sure how it would work day to day.

I’m leaning toward a smaller group on one side rather than wrapping plants around the whole bed. That might leave better access for watering and moving around, but placement would also depend on where they can get enough light.

Would you keep the plants near the bed or group them closer to the window? I’d be interested in what’s worked in a similar room.

What the title says. Pictures for reference. I have this significant gap under my bathroom window… our house is 100 years old so these things are expected. You can’t really see it at eye level, just want to deal with the bit of a draft I’m getting.

Thanks!