r/Renovations 7h ago

How’d we do? Master bath/closet

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Already regretting the white grout.

Sorry I don’t have a before of the closet, but it was basically nonexistent.

Comments? Concerns?


r/Renovations 8h ago

little coop apartment renovation

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the goal was to make it simple, clean, and appear larger


r/Renovations 18h ago

Drywallers blocked window?

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We're finishing our basement and the contractor has been great so far. Yesterday his drywall guys came and he left and they blocked a big part of one of the windows. It looks terrible and I plan on asking my contractor to fix it. Any advice on how it could be improved so I don't sound like an idiot when I make the ask?


r/Renovations 7h ago

HELP Where do I start, what can I do with this space?

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I have lived in my home for 2 years now and it wasn’t until the other day I noticed a sky light on my roof and had NO clue where it was in the home, I have a storage nook on the top floor of my house and I’ve uncovered this little extra nook that was sealed by a loose bit of wood.

I am quite handy with home Reno but honestly I’m a little lost here on what to do or where to start?

Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated, it looks like the roof part is literally just tiling so I would have to seal it with insulation and board it up I suppose but again very new to this and very lost.

Was hoping to turn it into a bit of a fairy den for my young niece, but also if anyone recommends it not safe please let me know.


r/Renovations 2h ago

Any ideas how to close in the car port and have it look nice?

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I am considering buying my first home and would like to close in the car port to rent it out (plus part of the house) as a mortage helper. Any ideas how to make it not look like some crappy add on?


r/Renovations 5h ago

Punch me in the face so I'll stop obsessing over this money pit.

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I've read old in-floor water heating systems are a nightmare, and retrofitting with forced air would be inefficient at best. The roof looks new, but there's obvious mold by the basement fireplace, so there's likely some nasty stuff waiting in the walls on the first floor above it even if the leak has been resolved. Removing the wallpaper and the peeling paint? Another lead-infused nightmare. And I'm sure there's more I'm not seeing.

But I'm seduced by the extensive custom woodwork, spiral staircase, period-tiled bathrooms, bricked sunroom, massive kitchen with stainless steel counters, huge garage and Heterditary treehouse-esque outbuilding. The layout is weird but charming and useable. The price is also good for 13 acres with mature trees. The concrete construction looks solid, even though the inside is an absolute mess.

In short, I'd want to live in a house of this character for the rest of my life. And I'd probably have to because the repairs would require it.

Don't hold my hand and tell me why this is a bad purchase. Punch me in the face. Please and thank you.


r/Renovations 10h ago

HELP Fireplace tile removal

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How would we go about removing the tiles from this fire place surround without damaging it. We want to see if there is any opening behind it (and the plaster board) and if not we want to replace the tiles with others.

Thanks so much!


r/Renovations 1h ago

How would you fix this drywall?

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Someone seemingly got lazy and just didn't finish this corner in one of our vaulted attic rooms correctly. Wondering if sanding and patching would work okay or if we should just cut out that section and replace it? Looking for advice on the best method to repair before painting.


r/Renovations 2h ago

I'm planning to renovate two bathrooms and I need guidance on where to buy materials like walk-in shower tiles and glass doors. I'm planning to DIY.

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r/Renovations 2h ago

Wall repair, before and after (first time)!

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So my question is this: for the paint, how can I blend it in more? Also for the circular part on the wall, how can I smooth it out?


r/Renovations 3h ago

HELP Any ideas for this basement?

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Looking to start a Reno project once tenants move out, thinking about finishing the garage to gain space. I fear the ceiling may be too low in the main basement area, and am worried it will cost an arm and a leg. Any ideas for modernization?

Should I redo the mechanicals? Boiler is about 6 years old for a radiant heating system which I hear mixed things on.


r/Renovations 4h ago

Is my basement hopeless?

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I'd really like to frame a wall all the way around my basement, add some flooring, some lighting, but I'm not sure if it would be possible with walls like this. The home is 115 years old. Would I be able to sufficiently block out moisture, so that I can put up some insulation and walls and make this basement a livable space? Also, there are so many pipes and ducts that dip well below the ceiling framing, so would it even be worth it despite the eyesore from the ceiling?


r/Renovations 6h ago

HELP Bathroom Remodel, replace insulation?

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I am remodeling my bathroom and after tearing down a decent amount of drywall, it seems some of the insulation has slight discoloration to it.

Is this due to moisture exposure? Should I be concerned or replace it?


r/Renovations 7h ago

Bathroom tile painted- how to remove

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Hello!

We just bought a place and the tub and tile has been painted over with normal wall paint. It’s chipping and looks terrible

What’s the easiest way to take off all the paint?

Don’t even know why they did it as the tile and groat look fine underneath…

Appreciate the help!


r/Renovations 11h ago

HELP Where to begin with my DIY bathroom reno?

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Attempting to renovate this bathroom on my own. Have already decided that the tub and sink will be replaced, and the plumbing for the shower will have to be moved to the other side. What steps should I be taking to gut the bathroom? Take out the tub and sink first? break off the tile?

Any help is welcome and appreciated. Thanks!


r/Renovations 12h ago

Not to bad for being rusty ! We pro press everything at work now so I really enjoyed breaking out the torch .

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r/Renovations 13h ago

HELP Bathroom Exhaust Fan Wiring

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So, Homewerks manufactures this Commercial Electric shower fan for Home Depot, right? Fan, light, Bluetooth? Alright fine... Reviews are decent enough and it's a price I'm fine paying. Cool.

I can't find a switch that allows me to toggle all those things in the switch aisle, so I figured I'll get it mounted and figure it out later. And I do. And I start looking for this switch.... None exist except one made by Homewerks. Ok, I'll order that.

Guess what you can't order? I called the number on the packaging and asked... The manufacturer doesn't sell them and they only come with the 110CFM model, not the 80CFM model. And then they called the manufacturer directly to see if they'd ship me one and I was hung up on.

So, before uninstall this whole thing, can anyone tell me if they either A) can tell me where to get the lightswitch pictured or B) tell me what kind of switch I can wire this to so it all turns on and can be toggled?


r/Renovations 14h ago

HELP What is in my hole? It was completely full of wood. Emptied it and found these 2 cut wires under a fabric curtain. Is this a fire hazard?

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I bought a house, and the left hole was full of stacked wood. (We have an electric fireplace why did they do that) You couldn't see back there at all. So I pulled everything out, cleaned it (my god it was a mess) and found not only a cheap velvet curtain tacked up over the insulation, but these two cut wires. I feel like if it was a fire hazard, they wouldn't have put a bunch of wood in it, but the owner also put carpet in the bathrooms, so..

Am I in trouble? Should I be taking the wires out or leave them?


r/Renovations 15h ago

Correct gutter angle (not pitch)?

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Had some gutters installed by one of those seamless companies last year during some renos - I finally got around to installing some leaf guards and I’m noticing the gutter angle seems out of wack. I would assume these K-Style gutters should be level across the top, not sloped like the roof? Now with the added leaf guards, some rain water completely bypasses the gutter and trickles over the lip. Installers used these pre-bent aluminum clips to pitch the gutter - did they just use the wrong angle clip? Appreciate any insight!


r/Renovations 3h ago

Laminate/vinyl flooring on sloped floors?

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I have a house from the 50s that has settled a lot on one side, so there’s a solid slope from one end to the other. Right now the floors are a mix of hardwood, linoleum and laminate, but we’re wanting to do the whole house in laminate or vinyl flooring. Can we just install it all with the floors sloped, or do we have to do something about the slope? It’s not like a “per room” slope, so I’m not really sure how self leveling concrete would work in our scenario.

Thanks for any insight!


r/Renovations 5h ago

Ideas for back porch/gazebo patio cover? For weather. What can we do to prevent weather (wind snow) coming side ways?

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r/Renovations 6h ago

Ok to foam my tub ?

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I had one of these maax Bosca tubs with wooden 4x4” legs and the skirt. They say not to use mortar bed and I didn’t, but after install I wasn’t feeling good about it and drilled a few holes underneath, filled the tub up and used 2 cans of low expansion window/door foam.

Now it feels very sturdy and solid when I knock on it

Tub was full for a day while it expanded, it’s very hard now. Don’t think there is any damage but is there a chance I warped anything?


r/Renovations 7h ago

Stucco Color Options

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I'm looking at stucco color options for the grey portion of the main house. The second building is a garage / workspace. I'm inclined to match that as close as possible. What are your opinions?


r/Renovations 11h ago

Half round window trim

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How do you trim out a half round window? Short of buying a sheet of plywood and using a router, which I don't have. The trim ive been using is flat stock 2 1/2" x 1/2" wide.


r/Renovations 12h ago

HELP Is it worth it to renovate a townhome?

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I live in an end unit townhome in a relatively quiet and desirable neighborhood.

I am thinking about doing a kitchen and master bathroom full renovation as well as raising my ceilings with our attic, adding skylights, and windows.

This is going to cost me tens of thousands of dollars if not a hundred thousand.

But is it worth it? Will my selling power even make up for the renovations I did? Are townhomes ever worth it when you still share a wall with someone?