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We're in a medium to high cost of living area in northeast USA. Just wrapping up a full bathroom gut and expansion from half to full bath. Due to local building requirements, we hired out plumbing and electrical but did the rest of the renovation ourselves: demo, framing, drywall, tile, etc. We also decided to replace ... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
It all depends on what the house needs. My first priorities would be ensure the house is safe tand comfortable to occupy. What’s the point in having a nice remodeled kitchen if the AC doesn’t work?
Based on that I’d prioritize mold remediation, ensure roof doesn’t leak, gutter cleaning or replacement, more insulation ... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
With 18k to spend on a new to me house, my first focus would be on things that save you money - so safety features that reduce risk of theft and have insurance incentives, or energy savings efforts that reduce monthly utility costs. Done right, these things will have longer term paybacks that you can then put into app... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
In a HCOL city, that will buy you one of these things: new HVAC system for a modest home, small reroofing, major landscaping project, possibly new windows, replacing flooring with lvp, replacing most major appliances, almost enough to reside depending on the material you choose.
Remodeling a master bath in a HCOL larg... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Some guesstimates: new roof could be $15-20K. Bathroom reno could be $10-15k. Refinishing floors could be $10k. Maybe a carefully managed kitchen reno for $15-20k. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Depending on where you live, could get you a new roof, driveway, DIY remodel for a kitchen, some smaller upgrades, or tools. It really just depends on what *your* house needs and what you want to prioritize. Don’t go looking for problems to spend money on if they don’t exist though | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Your post was outside the scope of this sub and has been removed. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-17-08 |
Slow shower leak turned into full bathroom remodel. Obviously pulling up the water damaged Advantech subfloor but should we pull up and replace the subfloor that’s just old or is this stuff going to last another 20 years? | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
No. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Pulling up old flooring sucks. Sometimes to get nails out you have to take a shitty flat head and hammer it to no end to pop them up. If they don’t have mold or sagging I’d leave them. If you’re concerned about the boards near the shower/tub getting water damage I’d just red guard them. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-17-08 |
Hello! Would having a glass opening around the upper part of the arched wall (where the fridge currently is) help result in having more natural light in this space? Or even a vertical opening?
I initially wanted to tear the wall down to make it bigger and brighter, but couldn’t bring myself to get rid of that beautifu... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
If by glass opening you mean a window,then yes. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Thanks! Yeah I meant window, but maybe a fixed one that doesn’t open. For some reason I always associated windows with being able to be opened, that’s why I worded it that way 😅 | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Id prefer to call them looky holes. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Would allowing more light in… add more light? | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
A window could be fun to look through too but you could consider a tubular skylight if you only want to let light in. But not so great to look through. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
It’ll be weird because you’ll have a fridge in the way! Maybe a skylight would be better. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Area under the main floor entrance door is leaking water pretty badly. This picture was taken after a rain day. Why could be causing it? I suspect the fact the interlock is too close to the door could be a cause but not sure. Any idea how to fix and who to call? | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Very common damage location on uncovered entries. A nicely designed and constructed portico will protect the area for the future. From these photos, it looks like the stoop pitches toward the house so all the rainwater is being funneled right into that area. There is likely also eave line dripping that splashes back ... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Yea and I live in Canada so last winter(first winter at this house) the snow was getting all the way to the front door.
Could removing 1 or 2 rows of the walkway help too? And by looking at the first pic do you think there’s a chance the joist are damaged to the point of replacement? | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Not sure but it looks like a previous repair both inside and out may have been done. Every older house has a problem area, this could be yours. As a stop gap, it might help a little to install a good storm door. Frost heave can push masonry upwards changing the pitch, that's what I think has happened here. If it w... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
a few things here (I had a similar issue)
These 2 things are easy and cheap and will probably solve your problem.
1. Grout the brick (Super easy, put it on dry and broom it in, then rinse the brick.)
2. concrete sealer is cheap and easy. paint it on with a paint roller (This will waterproof your bricks and ... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Is there anything that can be done to salvage this tile shower?
About 5 years ago we hired a friend of a friend to tile our shower. We thought he was experienced in tile work but it is apparent he was not. The grout and caulking keeps forming black stains that are nearly impossible to clean off. When I do wash the sh... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Is there anything that can be done to salvage this tile shower?
About 5 years ago we hired a friend of a friend to tile our shower. We thought he was experienced in tile work but it is apparent he was not. The grout and caulking keeps forming black stains that are nearly impossible to clean off. When I do wash the sh... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Its going to be VERY painful to do in the sense of mind numbingly slow and important it stays slow.
If you really want to spend two weekends on it, heres my advice:
[1.Buy](http://1.Buy) a **cordless** **brushless** oscillating tool with a diamond blade. I recommend ridgid because they are middle of the pack price b... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
OP figured he would get a more sympathetic ear coming to a different sub?
Grout has to be sealed by the HOMEOWNER twice a year. Caulking has to be replaced by the HOMEOWNER every 3-5 years.
The answer is still the same in this sub too. Your tiler did a good job.
You’re not doing a good job of maintaining your home.... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
This was removed as it is a duplicate of a previously submitted post | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-17-08 |
Is there anything that can be done to salvage this tile shower?
About 5 years ago we hired a friend of a friend to tile our shower. We thought he was experienced in tile work but it is apparent he was not. The grout and caulking keeps forming black stains that are nearly impossible to clean off. When I do wash the sh... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Is there anything that can be done to salvage this tile shower?
About 5 years ago we hired a friend of a friend to tile our shower. We thought he was experienced in tile work but it is apparent he was not. The grout and caulking keeps forming black stains that are nearly impossible to clean off. When I do wash the sh... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
When did you last seal your grout?
Caulking should be replaced about every 5 years. Sounds like time. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Hey bud, first off calm the f*** down. The black stuff that formed and won't come off is called mold or dirt and grime. You nasty dirty asshole. I hope you wipe your ass better than you clean your shower.
And you're going to complain about the work? Look at that cheap ass tile that you gave him. You're going to compl... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Wow- that really hit a nerve with you. Mike - are you the friend of a friend that did this job ? | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
That is funny. Nah just having breakfast.
The OP seems like the type of guy who would try to return something he bought at a yard sale.
I had a cheap shower done 5 years ago and now I have mold, dirt and it's the installer's fault? Get outside here with that nonsense.
He holds no accountability for his own decisio... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
From the photos the time work doesn’t look bad. That’s definitely a mold issue and not a tile issue. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Do you have a bathroom vent? Or open a window after you shower? | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Sealing tile/grout is twice a year HOMEOWNER maintenance. Caulking is also every three years HOMEOWNER maintenance.
Clean up your own crap or pay someone to do it.
Either way quit bad mouthing someone who did a good job because you don’t know any better. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Lol I agree with everything you said. That niche thooo?? Yikes. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Gross. I thought you had dark colored grout. If this is mildew and mold this is all on you dude. You are disgusting. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Your Reno hasn’t gone wrong. You’re 3 years out of a warranty period. You’re just lazy and blaming someone else for not maintaining your shower. Sheesh dude. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Right? I know Shluter existed 5 years ago. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Sheesh! I’m taken aback by the harsh comments on this post. I’m new to Reddit and I was just hoping to get some advice on this issue. After this friend of a friend finished the job we learned that he didn’t have much experience tiling so I assumed these issues were related to the work that he did. After the job was don... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Totally get it bro . Was just having a little fun back . I’ve come across a few of those people before . Fn aholes | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Something about Reddit that you will learn is that the most hardcore-iest of hardcore people end up on here and take everything much further than it needs to go. However that also makes it an excellent resource to get some really solid information - be it advice, criticism, or recommendations.
With that said, your po... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Don't use anything abrasive to clean grout.
The sealer is on the surface of the grout, and abrasive cleaners and scoring pads will take that off in as little as 6 months of regular cleaning. Barkeepers friend is an example of an abrasive cleaner.
Grout should be resealed 1-2 times per year.
You are at the point now ... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I just bought my first home and I would like to open up the kitchen more into the dining room by removing the wall. It’s not loadbearing and has only one electrical outlet in it. I’d like to replace it with cabinets on the bottom and the countertop ledge turning it into a half wall. However, this is gonna be a DIY proj... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Go for it. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-17-08 |
probably remove the dave matthews emblem, and pair the green roof with exterior paint complimentary of the green roof, maybe white.
Remove the 2 planters near the front entrance, it looks cluttered. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Is that the driveway and front yard? It looks like a backyard almost. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Add a porch across the front of the house something like below.
[https://www.finelineimprovements.com/article.cfm?ArticleNumber=13](https://www.finelineimprovements.com/article.cfm?ArticleNumber=13) | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Yes it’s the driveway and front | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
The shutters look too wide. If shutters were to actually used (I know these are only decorative, but still …) each one would be half the width of the window.
Or maybe it’s the wide, white framing around each window. Painting that frame a new, interesting color could do the job. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Would you paint the entire thing white? I can’t figure out what to paint it | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I would add a small deck..the length of he house..if there is room. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
This is right. I wonder if either upper window could be a sliding door to a roof deck. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Get rid of most of the concrete, paint the house (not grey), get rid of the 80s dancer thing, if you have budget, do something with the windows, make them symmetrical. Put in a porch. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Get rid of tinker bell and paint the house remove the oversized shutters | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Make the windows the same size, narrow the shutters and paint them to match to roof. I'd als extend the porch full length if possible. People love a big porch where I'm from. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I love this but we have a really nice porch in the backyard so looking for some way to just make it less ugly in the front. Thinking about paint and trellis with plants on bottom half to break it up? | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Get much bigger windows so it doesn't look like a bunker | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Agree but then what do we do after that? | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
no!!! what color is the roof? I can’t tell from the pictures | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
We have a big porch in the back and the front is really just the driveway and then the street so I’m not sure I want to add a porch to the front | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
It’s green | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I hadn’t noticed this at first, but you’re right. The shutters are making the windows look puny. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Change that color of the house maybe a deep blue or green, either remove or change the shutters to a different color. Add some nice plants something that flowers to brighten up.
I’d go with brighter looks dingy | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Is there anything that can be done to salvage this tile shower?
About 5 years ago we hired a friend of a friend to tile our shower. We thought he was experienced in tile work but now I don’t think so. The grout and caulking keeps forming black stains that are nearly impossible to clean off. When I do wash the shower,... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
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Navy vanity, brass fixtures, brown lvp | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I'm curious about how to identify load-bearing walls in the house.
We have a couple of walls we would like to move. I duly called a structural engineer to find out what it would cost to tell me if they were load-bearing or not. He quoted me 800$ plus tax (!), plus I need to get a contractor in to open up a huge hole ... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I assure you there is more to a structural engineer’s report than “Yup, parallel…” | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-17-08 |
As you can see from the photos, the steel beam that we installed in our addition is protruding from the exterior and will be very noticeable after stucco. My idea is bringing the roof out over it, which would conceal it some. Anyone have any other ideas? Thanks in advance. | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Maybe extend the box all the way down so it looks more intentional | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I like that idea of bringing to roof out. Good solution.
I don't like short overhangs like that. I just feel like they are a leak waiting to happen. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
We are running out of time & money renovating this severely neglected house. We are re-tiling the bathroom floor but were hoping to get away with leaving the wall/shower tile. Our plumber said it’s not set back from the tub properly (due to the backing being too thick? Not sure) and recommended re-doing it. I have scru... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
A bathroom re/re is a 30+ year commitment.
Don’t bother doing the floor until you can do the room properly. It is completely wasted money. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Well the floor had to be re-done bc the subfloor was rotting, so that’s not really an option. It’s a very small bathroom and the floor is not a concern. I am asking about the existing tiles around the shower & walls. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
You saved the best for last... Once you remove the tile surrounding the faucets, you'll likely find the wall is water damaged.
Some of the tiles used were poorly selected (they make mitered tiles for the window.. photo 2).
Some is inexplicably busted.
I think you can get a few to patch some places, but truly, it... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
If your tub is in good condition I would just rip all the tile off the wall. It's not difficult and replacing It really is a simple job. There are many products out there now that are just as affordable as tile without having to deal with grout lines ever. You can put acrylic walls up, you can put vinyl tiles, and even... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Not likely. Old tiles are usually glued directly to the plaster/wallboard/sheetrock without any waterproofing. Since some of them are loose, the plaster is likely waterlogged and moldy.
If you need to use this bathroom now, you can staple shower curtains up over the tiles. I did this until I was ready to tear it all o... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I wouldn’t bother saving the tile | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
The wall isn’t water damaged, we have removed it from the other side because it backs up to the kitchen which we had to completely tear out due to a roach infestation. So I have seen the backside of the wall through the studs on the other side & there’s surprisingly no mold or damage. The floor in the bathroom was dama... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Well it’s much less of a bother to save the tile than to completely re-do it 🤷🏻♀️ | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Surprisingly it’s not moldy or water damaged, we had to rip out the wall on the opposite side so we can see into it & there’s no signs of any moisture issues. We would definitely be tearing it out if that were the case. I am more asking if the tile can be functional for another year or two until we are able to replace ... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
People are answering your question and you're disagreeing with everyone that said it's a lost cause. You had your answer before you asked the question. This is a gut job. You can choose to accept the answers or keep disagreeing, but you're wrong if you do the latter.
I get trying to save money, but you're not bringing... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Looks like a gut job to me. If the floor was rotten it could have something to do with bad waterproofing on the wall tile. Also, the wall tiles look like they are popping perhaps because of water getting behind them and expanding the substrate they are adhered to. Probably lots of mold behind there too. I wouldn’t spen... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Roaches usually indicate water damage somewhere | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Your best bet at this point is just to redo it, it if was a special pink or green bathroom then I would put more work towards saving it but since this is just white you should redo it if you can afford. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Well in this case it was indicative of people living there who dgaf, there was an infestation in every room of the house. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Sadly the tile also indicates that | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
redo it. even the tub is compromised. nothing destroys your house as fast as water and fire. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I'm going to be controversial and say YES I think the tile is worth saving! I LOVE 1950s bathrooms and I think you can patch broken tiles. You can find obscure sizes and shapes at BW Tile if you need. I would clean all the tile with pumice stone to get off any soap scum and crud and scrape out all the old grout then ju... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Thank you! I guess I should know better than to hope for positive feedback on reddit, but we’ve had several contractors doing different parts of the job & only one said they thought we should replace the tile so I’m kinda surprised by all these responses. I think it’s salvageable and we really need to put off what we c... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-19-08 |
I’m not doubting you, I’m sincerely trying to learn. Can you tell me what you mean when you say the tub is compromised? The plumber said that the tile was not set far enough back from the tub, but I wasn’t sure what he meant or how we would fix that without ripping out the bathtub and re-doing the walls as well.
I hav... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-19-08 |
Yes indeed. Surprisingly it came very clean, and only a few nicks to the tub as well. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-19-08 |
Does anyone know what could be causing this? Shower head is on the right-hand side of the image. There is no direct water hitting the tiles here as the shower screen is in the way.
Tiler has been out and re-grouted, but both before and afterwards we could not see any gaps in the grout. The stains are getting worse an... | r/renovations | post | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Sorry OP but there is a high chance that there’s a leak in the shower piping and the drywall is rotting from the inside out.
If it were me I’d start by cutting out a section of the drywall big enough to see/access the piping behind the tiles ASAP. You should not delay, it could lead to major issues including structur... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Thank you for this. It is in my parent’s house and their bathroom was renovated just under a year ago. I suspected shower pipes too but hoped there may be another option. It’s a solid brick wall construction (we’re in the UK) so hopefully shouldn’t cause structural issues, but reckon it’s going to be a big rip-out job! | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
I hope for your family’s sake the issue can be fixed without too much trouble and the damage is minimal. Brick construction is fortunate, but I recommend making sure that anything porous below hasn’t been compromised like floor joists, subfloor, etc…
A lot of this can be checked by professionals with a basic camera sc... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
Thank you. I’ll look into potential for camera scope - great idea. Luckily solid brick wall and concrete floor, but all not ideal for a bathroom that’s less than a year old. | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
It's odd how those stains (mildew?) are most prominent around the horizontal grout lines. This leads me to believe the leak might not be behind the wall?
Maybe there isn't a leak behind the wall and the water is somehow bleeding through the grout, under the silicone, and soaking into the drywall?
So, it's not so muc... | r/renovations | comment | r/Renovations | 2024-16-08 |
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