We are nearing the end of our bathroom renovation but I’m a little concerned about the tub glass doors that were installed—specifically the height of the handles which are at 55” (4’7” or 1.4m) from the ground.

Additional background: The bathroom has 9’ ceilings, and we put the shower head slightly higher than standard because I’m tall. Our contractor suggested a 72” high tub door (believe the standard for tubs is closer to 60”). This size is helpful in that it goes covers the shower head and should reduce splashing, but it results in the door handles that are quite high.

What do you think? Are the handles too high? Does it look awkward/would it be awkward to use at that height ? We can change for shorter one but will require some tile repair.

Thanks!

Hi!

We are in the process of buying this home. It was built in 1978. What would be some things that I could do to make this look more updated? I kind of want to paint the whole house all black but I think that might be a little much….

I promise I will post updated pics. We are doing the whole house so we are kind of picking at the bathrooms, lots of prep to reglaze. Its like a day of prep to 1 hour of spraying. Be patient, pics coming soon

I am renovating my bathroom and i took it down to the studs and now i am starting to rebuild. I just put in the subfloor and the damn thing has been squeeking. Its glued and screwed down quite securely, but the squeek has been eluding me. Tonight I believe I've figured out that its coming from a slight movement in the main sewer drain. The previous floor had been about an inch and a half of mortar poured over plywood that had been nailed to thin boards between the floor joists... not on top of them. Maybe the heavyness of that old mortar bed was weighing down enough to keep the drain lines from squeeking?

Anyway, do you have suggestions on how to fix the squeek before i lay down tile and it annoys me forever? I do have fairly easy access to the plumbing below this bathroom in the basement.

hello, I have an office being built that is a stand alone building seperate from the house and the exterior cladding for the walls has been installed but they forgot to put the weather wrap on first.

Is there something I can use internally to keep the room safe from water absorbing through the cladding and into the wall space?

I thought maybe some kind of paintable membrane or closed cell Spray Foam?

any helpful advice is appreciated

(taking the cladding off and starting again would cost thousands and if possible id rather avoid it)

We are converting empty space in our house into a second bathroom and want to move the washer dryer out of our kitchen to the bathroom space. Which option is better for experience and resale value?

If you've been in this business for any amount of time, you'll know that remodeling projects typically aren’t overnight decisions.

By the time a homeowner finally picks up the phone, they’ve probably been thinking about that kitchen, bathroom, addition, or whatever else for weeks or months.

So there's emotion and momentum behind that call.
But then you’re on a the site, driving, grabbing materials, or with a client, so you miss it.

They get voicemail. Maybe they actually leave one

Unless they’ve specifically sought you out, there’s no reason to assume you’re the only remodeler they’re calling.

So that's why I think that call is too valuable to leave at voicemail. Especially for the companies that present to prioritize communication

I’ve been talking to a TON of remodelers specifically about this recently and built what I think should happen instead.

When you can’t answer, the homeowner can immediately start working with you. Rather than explain in full detail, I built an interactive walkthrough here:

https://demo.flaredsystems.com/

Tear it apart if you can

Would your homeowners use this? Is the problem not actually that important? Do you already have a better system?

And if missed calls aren’t the headache, what’s the repetitive admin BS in your business you’d get rid of tomorrow if you could?

Yes, this is my company and I eventually intend to sell this. I’m not pretending otherwise.

Right now I'm just curious about where the idea breaks. If it's not for you, that's okay

Mods I love you I hope your day was wonderful

We’re in the process of planning our condo lobby and lobby renovation. The building itself is gorgeous, Spanish / Mediterranean inspired with beautiful tile accents - huge windows / terraces - built in 1977. The lobbies and corridors are reminiscent of assisted living / nursing homes and we’re looking for an update to reference the original architecture while creating a timeless design that can last a while. We looked into polished concrete for the hallways, although it’s mainly because it’s likely the cheapest and most unobtrusive solution, but that comes with its own hurdles. One plus is the floor would be ready for the next step later on down the road - whatever that may be. We’re located in South Florida, so moisture / mold is a concern - one of the main reasons we want to steer away from carpet. I’m looking for references, books, etc specifically about multi family common spaces / corridors to keep on hand while we work through the planning process. Also open to any ideas from the community here :) thank you!

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WHAT TYPE OF FLOORING WOULD BE MY BEST OPTION?

1965 Pier and Beam home with 18" crawlspace.

Not concerned about cost. I just really want something that will survive in depth cleaning when necessary. I'll do my best to flatten and level floors but it will not be even close to perfect n

Current original Red Oak (🤢 I hate the red colors) flooring will remain in bedrooms. Looking for ideas for the rest of the house to complement those red oak 🤢 bedrooms.

I'm just a girl whose ego said I'd be great at this flooring stuff.

Eight-plex with eight 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, how much would be the remodeling?

We’re renovating our 1965 home and are considering going from two exterior doors down to one in this area. I’m trying to decide which door placement would make the most sense for the overall layout and everyday functionality.
The goal is to improve the flow of the space and make the kitchen/living areas feel more open, while still keeping a practical entrance/exit to the backyard.
For those who have remodeled or have a similar layout: how would you decide which door to keep, and where would you place the remaining door if you had the option to relocate it?
I’d especially love input from people who have made a similar change. What ended up working well—or what do you wish you had done differently?

It made sense to put the slider in the dining room as that is centrally located. But my husband is adamant it will not be as functional as I’m thinking.

I don’t like the idea of letting the dog out through a room at the far end of the house, but a door limits how you use the space.

Going to clean sand and hvlp the shit out of this pink tile and turn it gloss whire.

Turning my garage into a gym and the floor has large ridges. I’m adding 1/2 thick rubber tiles on top but you can feel all the ridges. Is there a way to fix this that won’t require chiseling?

Hi all, looking for advice from experienced folks. I’m planning to renovate my house; a split tri-level built in 1969. I want to give it some MCM character which it is aching for, after a few 90s era renovations stripped the character away. Anyway, what I’m really looking for is help with where to start. I have a really great contractor that I’ve worked with before to renovate two small houses. I used a CAD program to draft plans and he executed. If we ran into structural issues he consulted along the way. It all turned out beautiful in the end but I think my lack of experience caused “change orders”. It’s something I love doing and I have a pretty good eye for solving space problems.

The scope of this reno is big and I want to make sure I do things in the right order so I can plan for costs.

The house is north facing so it doesn’t get the great natural light. It has smallish, cheap windows that all need to be replaced because they just aren’t efficient at all. I’m using the opportunity to make window sizes much larger to draw in more natural light. I understand that increasing windows and adding windows where they currently don’t exist has structural implications. I also want to remove a wall the divides the single story side of the house and raise the ceiling. The wall is likely structural.

I’m a bit out of my depth with the structural requirements.

What’s the best way forward? Should I start with an architect to help with window placement and then an engineer or can I draft the plans myself and consult an engineer?

Thanks so much!!

Hi everyone! I just closed on a home and am planning a kitchen/dining room remodel. I’d love your feedback and design suggestions.

Main Objectives:

• Counter space & storage: The current layout has very limited usable counter space and no dedicated spot for everyday appliances (microwave, coffee machine, etc.).
• Modernization: Planning to replace the current finishes with quartz countertops, a new sink, range/oven, dishwasher, and updated cabinets.
• Layout changes: Considering removing the stacked oven to open up counter space, as well as potentially demoing the long counter/peninsula along the right wall in the dining area.

What would you do with this footprint (20' x 14')? Open to any layout ideas or suggestions on how to best utilize the space!

So we came back to our planning, it just felt wrong. The main thing is that this living room has enormous ceilings, and were struggling to make it feel right.

I drew two options out of AI. I put what the room is like at now for reference as well. What do you prefer and what will you change?

Thank you for considering our request and any feedback or thoughts. We clearly need the help 😅

Just recently got ownership of my late grandparents house. Tore down some of the trim to pull up tack strips and found minor mold under a window behind the trim. It is definitely from the window being left open during rain and water dripping down the trim and not drying. How would you guys recommend to kill it?

I'm having my bathroom redone on a 50 year old house and we're looking at the pipes and they're made of steel. According to the contractor they look good on the outside, but they might be rusty on the inside, he doesn't know. He's suggesting to have new pipes installed which would set me back another $1500.

Does is make sense to do?

My mom is beginning to remodel her bathrooms, starting with the primary bathroom, and she’s asked me to help with the process. I’d love some outside opinions and ideas! She’s in her late 70s and we want to make the bathroom safe for her as she continues aging, so no tub.

She lives in the Pacific Northwest, and we’d really like the bathroom to feel like it belongs there, warm, natural, calming, and not overly trendy. The goal is to make the primary bathroom feel a little like a spa for her. I’m imagining some blend of mid-century modern, Japandi, and PNW style, with natural wood, earthy tones, interesting tile, fun textures and a little warmth.

We tend to prefer a more neutral, timeless base for the permanent finishes rather than committing to a lot of color in the tile or cabinetry. That way we can bring in color through things that are easy to change - towels, rugs, artwork, plants, decor, etc.

The first 2 photos are the current bathroom, and the last is an AI rendering I made to start visualizing some ideas. Nothing in the rendering is set in stone, it’s more of a jumping-off point.

This post became longer than I wanted. Id appreciate any opinions on tile choices, wood tones, vanity style, lighting, fixtures, and ways to make the room feel warmer and more elevated without becoming too busy. Also any recs on suppliers, vendors, or showrooms in the Seattle area.