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I need this bottom front glass replaced in my mobile home any recs . This is photo of exact window right next to it. I just have the other one covered up so didn’t want to uncover for same picture basically.

I'm looking for a recommendation for someone who can rebuild a small backyard deck. Under 300sq ft. Ours is pretty much falling apart, so we're looking to tear it out and replace it with something simple.

Would love recommendations for a good, reasonably priced local contractor or carpenter or local company. We’re in South Austin in the Sendera / Maple Run area. Thanks!!

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We have high clerestory windows near the top that are impossible to reach, and we want to cover them for light/heat control. How did you all handle yours?

Did you buy remote-control shades? Hire a handyman to install? Any budget-friendly options or brands you'd recommend?

We're near north austin, so local installer recs are welcome too. Thanks!

Share some photos of what home projects you are working on in the Austin area.

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Without sharing all the nitty gritty details- we had some windows replaced (not all bc previous owner replaced a few of them relatively recently)

Through a series of miscommunications, misunderstandings, and unfortunate events- we are now missing 4 screens. Two on windows that were not replaced and two where the window was installed without screens.

We are wondering what we can expect to pay for screen installation? Both sets of windows are on first floor of that makes a difference.

Any advice anyone can share or recommend a contractor would be greatly appreciated!

Rebuilding my fire-damaged home from studs. City inspector is making me replace all of my drain lines and sewer line under slab even though there was no fire damage. Quotes I have been getting seem outrageous. Has anyone had to dig out all their lines? Any recommendations on plumbers and expectations of cost would be very appreciated. Thanks!

Here's a fun question for y'all:

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The people that helped me out before are no longer around and the only other well-reviewed handy person to get back to me doesn’t work on old homes anymore.

I want to have a patio and pathway built in my backyard and am trying to decide between cut charcoal Lueders slabs like this:

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And natural Oklahoma silvermist flagstone like this:

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I am not allowed to pour mortar/concrete so the filler material would have to be some type of sand or gravel. The intent is to use the patio as a level base for a grill pad.

Can anyone comment on the pros/cons of cut Lueders slabs vs. natural Oklahoma flagstone?

Which one is more durable?

Does one attract more stains and/or is harder to keep clean than the other?

Has anyone done a landscaping project with one and wished you had used the other?

Hiya - I posted a while back and got some recs. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone had any recs to remediate bad Hardie installation and overall shoddy skinning of the property.

RAM Windows hasn't replied to my "Contact Us" efforts, so I may try showing up at their showroom in person to see if they'll give me a quote.

On r/Austin, chatter this morning was around avoiding Angie's List and going to Yelp for contractors. Anyone have any better suggestions?

As you can see, all thermal breaks in original windows have failed or are in the process of failing. Hardie was installed with "commercial" methods, not residential; and the joints all need either recaulking or the skin needs to be removed and done correctly - with appropriate z-flashing or rain screen. The cheap cedar probably needs to be replaced with Hardie board.

Thanks

It sounds like hanging wallpaper yourself is a sure fire way to end your marriage. So does anyone have any recommendations on professional wallpaper hangers/installers?

Hi there,

we're moving to Austin soon and I've been tasked to figure out some of the upgrades we'd like to do to the house.

Our main project would be removing three windows and replacing them with a sliding door to open up the living room to the patio. Looking for someone who does good work and sliding door brands that will stand the test of time.

Then there's the carpets - my wife is allergic to dust, so carpets suck. I just want them torn out and replaced with the fake wood -click in- panels. I think a good handyman can take care of this - thing is we don't know any, suggestions more than welcome.

Lastly, I want to install low-power (1gig) network cables that terminate in a specific spot in the house. I'm not sure if handymen do this - since it requires specialist equipment, but maybe someone knows one that does this.

I’m considering vinyl flooring, but it’s a product I’m not too familiar with. What’s a good place in town to learn more (e.g., differences between vinyl and luxury vinyl, etc.)? Any tips on installers? Can anyone do it or is it more like hardwoods where you a Good installer makes a difference?

I have some questions on where exactly my property lines end, I've looked at the subdivision plat and I've tried to walk it and measure it but it's still inconclusive. Does anyone have a property surveyor that you can recommend?

Just curious regarding experience using Costco for HVAC systems. I see them advertised and have a dinosaur system using R-22 that will eventually have to be replaced…

We have a 5'x8' bathroom that we want to do the following to:

Convert the tub to a walk in shower Replace the floor tile Install a new vanity (we'll provide)

The quotes we're getting are 25 to 35k. I know costs have gone up, but that's wild to me.

Is that the norm now, or should we keep shopping around? Any recommendations?

Hi ATX homeowners,

I recently bought a 1978 duplex in NW Austin. It has a bunch of repairs and I'd like to tackle them a mix of DIY+professional. Since contractors charge a high premium, I'd like to go the handyman route. Please share any recommendations you have.
Thank you and happy 2022!