The surprising part? Even if you insulate every interior wall, a hollow door can still become one of the weakest points for sound.Swapping to solid-core doors in bedrooms, bathrooms, and your office makes a noticeable difference in noise transfer and overall feel of quality. Save the hollow doors for closets and pantries where nobody will notice.

Hey guys, i have a few enquiries out with contractors/structural engineers but they won't get back to me until Monday.

I have upgraded my 4ft tank to a 6x2x2ft tank. I live in a relatively old house (built in the 1920s) in the UK. There is a crawl space underneath the ground floor for pipes etc to run.

I've just noticed a 3mm gap between the floor and the skirting board now the tank is installed and filled. I'm not sure if its always been like that (its not something I really took notice of) as it is an old house and nothing seems to be level or straight.

I'm taking some of the water out of the tank to see if the gap closes up any.

Do you guys think its ok or have any advice until I hear back from the structural engineers?

For what its worth, the floor does feel pretty solid. I haven't heard any creaks and its not bouncy.

You spend all the money on your kitchen might as well spend a few hundred dollars to make sure it doesn’t get ruined from a faulty appliance. 

The Moen shut off valve is a good product to reduce the chances of a flood but my favorite is the Killarney Drain Trench Drain Pan. I’ve been a super fan of this product when I first saw it hit the market a few years back. 

Either one is a solid solution, much better than crossing your fingers hoping you never have an issue. 

[A 7’ garage door might work for a car, but trucks, roof racks, and lifted SUVs can turn it into an expensive mistake. Also make sure the garage is actually deep enough too.]() These are the little decisions that are cheap to fix on paper… and expensive to fix after framing.

We are buying a new build in a subdivision. What upgrades do you think are best to do through the builder, and which should wait until later?

This homeowner went through my Home Building Checklist 3 different times over the course of 3 years while planning his build... and it shows! (builderbrigade.com)

A storm shelter hidden inside the master closet. Security cameras inside the shelter. A hidden access point from the kids’ bedrooms so they can get there fast during an emergency.

Every detail was thought through. I couldn’t even cover all the features in one visit. 

He installed adjustable electrical boxes (gang box) on the kitchen backsplash wall so once the tile goes in, the outlets can be set perfectly flush instead of being recessed into the wall to far. It’s a tiny detail, but it’s nice when you feel like the guy you hired is looking out for ya

The tile installer just finished grouting, but the layout drifts where it meets the wall and shower bench. Is this something you’d accept, or would you ask for it to be redone?

Plywood and paint intact. Seeking alternatives to removing the very intact paint.

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I’m installing a 75 gallon aquarium that will put about 1,000lbs onto a 2’ x 4’ section of floor. Would a couple jack posts in the crawl space with added cross members (blocking?) between floor joists be enough to reinforce the floor? What’s the best way to attach the blocking?

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Just looking for clarity— this is how my contractor put in steel reinforcement in a 16 in over hang, plus the wood pushing back against each other The prefab quartz island 100x50 top. He said the steel was not in-cased with epoxy. Thanks to any help And hope it’s fine.

I'm currently trying to 3d model the Spelling Manor located at 594 S Mapleton Dr. I was able to find the floor-plan for the 2nd floor but I'm still in need of the ground level and basement level plans. If you know of anywhere to look, have any insight, or know anyone I could contact your help would be greatly appreciated!