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  1. Painting
    Hi everyone! :) I posted this same post under Brick and masonry. Sorry if two same/similar posts are not allowed, but I was unsure as to which of the two categories this most applies. I am trying to STAIN the exterior bricks on my home. I have read up on and seen some YT videos regarding...
  2. Pest Control
    Hi, my wife and I were removing an annoying fountain tub from our back yard which is doing nothing but attracting unwanted visitors and we annoying came across a rat below and some juveniles. We only saw 1 adult rat (assuming the mother) who was up and across the yard in seconds. And about 5...
  3. Painting
    Our house is in the process of getting restuccod with the 3 layer method and currently the first coat, the scratch coat, is applied. We are getting ready to spray our new eaves and overhangs, how much should we be worried about overspray on the stucco scratch coat? We plan on hanging a plastic...
  4. Electrical
    Hi Everyone - I'm planning to run some electric into my backyard. I'm running two circuits and want to avoid drilling two holes through my brick exterior wall. Is there a conduit box that would accept two wires ? I'm guessing that the attached image is not acceptable ? I haven't seen...
  5. Electrical
    Hello – I need to run electric into my backyard and I have a few questions about running it though my exterior wall. I know exactly where I need to drill in order to get to my panel. I’m running 10/2 UF and plan to encase it in conduit outside of the house – I have not determined the conduit...
  6. Roofing/Siding
    Was quoted $520 for pressure washing the exterior (vinyl siding) but thinking this could be one of those jobs we do ourselves. I have absolutely no experience pressure washing a house so is it difficult? And what would I need? If the tools to buy/rent would cost similar to the cost of hiring...
  7. Windows and Doors
    Front door is bubbling in a house we are buying. Can I fix this or does it need replacing?
  8. Painting
    I'm working with repurposed IBC tote, and painted it with exterior 2-1 krylon brown paint in hopes of extending it's life in the direct sunlight. Will this provide enough sun protection or am I wasting my time? thank you
  9. Windows and Doors
    Hello, The threshold of the exterior door to my garage needs some repair. Can I just replace the wood strip shown in the photos? What is this wood strip called? Thank you, Ken
  10. General DIY Discussions
    Hi everyone, The paint on the exterior stack pipe on our new house is chipping, and I'm wondering what the best way to repaint it is. I have a scraper and sander and can get most of the chipping paint off of it, but I'm not sure what kind of paint to use to repaint it or what kind of paint is...
  11. Painting
    Hello, I bought a used Rainbow Systems playset from someone and we are looking to repaint it. I tried looking online to get some of my questions answered but I still have questions. I'm not looking for a full restoration, just a simple repaint to get it looking nice (and to keep the wood lasting...
  12. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    While my question is not strictly DIY, I think I can still ask it. If I have a small 30' X 30' house that is a single story, how much would it cost to brick the exterior (approximately)? I'm not overly concerned with how it looks. It can be thick around the windows. I guess a foundation...
  13. Building & Construction
    I want to install a new exterior door in my house, and my house has aluminum siding. Does anyone have a good process to do this or any tips. Does the siding have to be removed? Can you cut a hole through the siding and not remove it? Any advice dealing with the aluminum siding would be great.
  14. Painting
    Hi - If someone has a moment, I could use some advice. I have a concrete pool deck that's in good shape but it's ugly. I'm trying to match the deck to the pool coping - are there exterior concrete coatings that would provide a durable finish ? If so, can someone provide some recommendations...
  15. Electrical
    Please see photo illustration. I need to install a new front yard lamp post from a dedicated previously installed switch in the garage. My thoughts are to take wire from the existing box, down about 2-3' on inside garage wall, drill hole outside, install gfci box and outlet, then take conduit...
  16. Painting
    Can anyone advise me on whether there is a 'right' sort of paint to use on exterior walls of an old granite house, please (and if so, what?!)? I have recently moved into the house and would like to give the exterior large granite stone walls a fresh coat of paint once the weather warms up a bit...
  17. Painting
    Hi there, need advice from you experienced folk. I hired exterior painting last week for my simple 1949 bungalow, one story, clapboard siding. Old paint was 10 years old, with some damage but mostly decent. I inspected the job today after a couple of days drying. There are big blisters in...
  18. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    I have a corner porch, covered with 1" sandstone on a concrete base. To get to the ground are steps with a 4' x 6" landing at the top next to the porch. One side is next to the porch, one side is next to the wood siding of the house. The landing is robustedly build with a 6x6 post hold the...
  19. Windows and Doors
    Hi, One of my exterior doors had some weather stripping installed subsequent to it being painted and re-fitted. Since that stripping went in, the door feels far too tight when opening and requires a good amount of force with my shoulder to get it closed sometimes. Here are a couple pics -...
  20. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    I have a strip of faux stone veneer on the exterior of my house that has seem to come loose. After peeking behind it, I noticed that whoever installed it didn't use a moisture barrier and just glued it to plywood. Whats my best course of action on how to fix this? I was thinking that I cut it...
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