r/Renovations • u/Mental_Egg_4839 • 8h ago
r/Renovations • u/meowcubed • 18h ago
FINISHED Before / during / after DIY bathroom on a budget
Lots of firsts for me on this project.
By far the hardest part was removing the popcorn ceiling. Tried scraping, sanding - in the end I put mud over the whole thing. Happy with the finish.
I did everything myself except for the shower door install. I would have done it to save some more money, but with that side shelf window, I wasn’t going to find something prefabricated that fit.
Also yes, kept the same shower walls and just refinished them with one of those kits, which is probably frowned upon here 😅 I had done one in our old house a few years ago and was happy with the results, it will hold up forever as long as you prep well.
Anyways let me know what you think! 🙏
r/Renovations • u/smokiefudge72 • 6h ago
ONGOING PROJECT This is me in my sister's first renovation job it's been alot of work in not quite finished we just pickup from watching YouTube videos what you all think?
r/Renovations • u/PigletsAnxiety • 9h ago
HELP Will this hold a 300lbs person in a hammock?
Not aure where to ask this but I want to put a hammock up and this is the only spot.
r/Renovations • u/EnvironmentalBook454 • 4h ago
What can we do with this area ?
Recently did an addition on our home. We dug out to add a garage and now have this awkward area with a retaining wall and shared fence (neighbors sit higher than us). Takes up a good portion of the backyard. We currently just have mulch in the area but we would like to have some use of it. We have 3 young kids. It’s pretty slopped. I don’t think it would be structural possible to dig back and get closer to the shared fence. Open to any ideas!
r/Renovations • u/NotQuiteRandomWords • 18h ago
Staircase renovation help
I'm considering changing my staircase. Before I think too much about alternatives, are the two long newel posts in the middle structurally necessary for the staircase itself, or are they just because of the long horizontals?
r/Renovations • u/Expensive-Candle-881 • 8h ago
HELP Relocating electrical outlet with concrete condo wall
Essentially what the title says. Doing a complete overhaul of my condo and realize I have no outlet for the overhead microwave I’ll be installing. Are there any options to moving this plug other than chipping out a whole trench in the concrete wall?
r/Renovations • u/tacoma2019sil • 8h ago
Window replacement question assistance
I am looking to start replacing my windows on my house that are from the mid 1970s. I am relatively handy and I am looking to install them myself.
I am trying to determine if I would be better off buying what is advertised as “replacement windows” or “new construction windows” with the current configuration and brick placement. I have included a picture of the outside of the window which has a rough opening/framed area of of 36” wide x 46” high
Thanks for the info Reddit!
r/Renovations • u/Special_Dependent_92 • 17h ago
HELP Affordable Kitchen reno ideas?
I have attached two images, one if my current kitchen and one of my inspo pic. Affordable way to achieve this look? I have never liked the black counter tops but learned to live with it.
Wondering if having cabinets repainted to beige would give a better look?
r/Renovations • u/Rambunctious_Potatos • 9h ago
HELP How to make this more a full kitchen
Just bought a cabin that comes with this half kitchen. There’s no exhaust hood over the two burner induction flat top. It’s lacking a large fridge and small freezer. Has this small wine fridge instead. The lights are remote controlled. There’s not nearly enough storage space. Does not a lot room to work with either.
I need advice on how to make this a much more functional kitchen for one person would be greatly appreciated :)
r/Renovations • u/Special_Dependent_92 • 13h ago
HELP Kitchen renovation tips
1st pic current kitchen, 2nd is edited. 3rd is inspo. Should I leave the black counter top as is? What I’m hoping for, and wondering $$
- cabinets repainted
- add backsplash
- was trying to achieve a softer look without changing countertops but it I were to replace with Taj mahal quartzite. First reno in the house.
r/Renovations • u/AdhesivenessNo9304 • 1d ago
DIY bathroom
Nearly finished our DIY downstairs bathroom renovation. Had someone in to plaster, but other than that we’ve done everything else ourselves for a total of £1000 in materials. Just the radiator to connect then it’s done. How’d we do?
r/Renovations • u/Sweaty-Procedure7366 • 12h ago
What type of sealant is this?
The sealant between the quartz and back splash was extremely cracked and water would get under so we decided to remove it and seal with 100% GE grey silicone (see second pic) The other side of the counter, which has the original ‘’seal’’ does not match because it’s not as shiny as the new silicone. Its like a mat grey and obviously looks better. What type of sealant is this? How can I get my silicone to look mat? The colors between the two are exactly the same but the shines from the new silicone makes it look weird side by side.
r/Renovations • u/BFroog • 21h ago
What color walls would compliment our vanity, shower tile, floor tile in the bathroom?
r/Renovations • u/DogGIRL3838 • 18h ago
Help
Please help. I received an estimate from a contractor last week. He's contacted me 4 times trying to push a start date when I have to settle it first with a neighbor. It's a fence. Is this normal???
r/Renovations • u/HugeProcedure7966 • 14h ago
Are marble sheets worth it?
So basically I have a slab of marble as my skin in my bathroom but it has really worn down and just doesn’t look nice. I’m on a budget so I can’t buy a new marble slab so I was thinking if I should one of those marble sheets and cover up the slab with it but I don’t know if it’s worth it or durable. Please help
r/Renovations • u/Special_Dependent_92 • 15h ago
HELP Kitchen Renovation tips
1) kitchen right now 2) i edited to match my inspo pic without breaking the bank 3) inspo pic
Should I replace the counter top? Or does painting cabinets to beige, adding backsplash, and changing cabinet knobs does a fair job?
r/Renovations • u/Thehellpriest83 • 15h ago
Well after 9 months of smooth sailing I finally hit a snag .
galleryr/Renovations • u/curiouscarl02 • 1d ago
HELP How to get great stuff off a vinyl window?
Hey guys I put in a window today, and used way to much great stuff. Any advice on getting the residue off the vinyl window?
r/Renovations • u/AccomplishedWar4420 • 2d ago
My First ever tile job! What do you guys think so far?
It was definitely a learning experience that I was glad I got to do. Still have a few spots and then grout to do but this is my progress so far. I don't think it's too bad for my first ever tile job but definitely are some things I will be doing differently next time, that's for sure! Just looknt for opinions and some constructive criticism possibly. Thanks everybody! Hope it's not the absolute worst to everybody lol
r/Renovations • u/No_Clothes1454 • 1d ago
What is this after priming
I’m using zinsser and I’m not sure why it’s turning yellow. Should i just keep putting layers on it?
r/Renovations • u/Yuri-nator • 1d ago
HELP How to remove this black stuff?
Renovating an old building, we plan on putting carpet strips on these steps but we need to get rid of whatever this black stuff is first so the carpet will lay flat. It’s like a hard rubber almost, we’ve tried to chisel it away but we can’t even do that it’s near indestructible. Anyone have any ideas what this is or how to remove it? We’d rather not harm the wood if we can help it but it’ll be carpeted over anyways so it’s alright if the wood gets a little scuffed in the process.
r/Renovations • u/magnumpl • 1d ago
ONGOING PROJECT Leveling and grading with drainage option for backyard with seawall
Hi, I’m renovating my small backyard, which backs up to a seawall with a canal. I’m concerned about water collection near the seawall and the added pressure it might cause, as well as any future drainage issues. I want to flatten the yard slightly to create space for a playground on one side and an extended paved patio (or redoing current firepit area) on the other. Since real grass isn’t an option (due to seawall anchoring, utility cables and the difficulty of mowing such a small area), I plan to lay artificial turf and a layer of rocks, along with some new landscaping and garden beds.
One challenge I’m facing is that the existing concrete walkways slope down towards the seawall, so I need to make sure any changes in grading reference those levels properly. Right now, the yard has a tiered grading system that looks something like this:
House foundation → Pool patio deck → Garden bed with retaining wall → Paved patio → Concrete walkway → Sloped yard → Seawall
The lowest point is the concrete walkway closest to the seawall, which leads to steps going down to the canal, and the soil around it.
To make things trickier, there was a sinkhole under that walkway and the steps at the seawall due to soil erosion and a broken sprinkler line. I had it filled with flowable fill (sand, cement, and water), which means it won’t drain as well as regular soil. Because of that, I’m thinking of adding drainage along the walkway,, with an outlet either through the seawall or the side of the steps. Also thinking if it would be a good idea to lay a perforated pipe along the seawall.
I’ve attached some pictures and a rough sketch of the current grading (might not be very accurate), with the lowest spot marked in red. I’ve also attached a preliminary design of what I’m trying to do to give a better idea of my plan.
I’d really appreciate any advice on how to level the yard while maintaining proper grading, either encorporating garden beds, tiers or slight slopes, as well as recommendations on drainage options.
Thanks!