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The pull-out trash bin got bumped when my kid ran into it while it was open, and it caused the track to come loose from the floor. I was able to take the bin out, but now the floor-mounted track is pulled out as well. I can’t find any instructions or diagrams showing how it’s supposed to go back together. Should I remove it completely and slide the track back in from the rear to realign it?

It’s crazy to think how long it’s been since copper and brass were commonly used for home drain lines in the Midwest. Just pulled this piece out of my bathroom—feels like a blast from the past.

Found a random 2x10 in the garage and ran it through the saw… now I get why people hype old growth. It cuts so clean.

I’ve noticed a few areas on my roof with dark runoff stains in about three spots. What’s the best way to clean these? Also, should I be concerned that they might be affecting the roof’s condition or structural integrity?

I was sitting at my computer in the basement when, out of nowhere, a stream of water dropped right onto my head and ran down my back.

I looked up and found water actually dripping out of a junction box above me.

The pipe coming in runs only a few feet to an outside GFCI, so my only guess is condensation building up—maybe warm, humid air meeting the cooler basement conditions and collecting inside the conduit. That’s just my theory, though.

Plumber said the job would be tricky since it’s an exterior wall… then joked my studs must be floating in midair.

I’m redoing the top of my deck and I’ve never built one before, so I’m being extra careful and asking a lot of questions to make sure I don’t mess it up and have to redo it later. I’ve been quoted around $7K–$10K by a company, which I’m trying to avoid if possible. I’m planning to install composite decking, and the joists are spaced 16 inches apart. When I test them with a screwdriver, it doesn’t really sink in, except for a few slightly softer spots, but nothing deep or widespread. From an experienced point of view, would these joists still be safe to reuse for the next 10–15 years, or is this something that could cause problems down the road?

Is this layout acceptable so far? Is a 7-inch rip at the bottom okay, or should I redo it? I’m not sure if this is done correctly—any advice on whether this work is acceptable?

Hi DIY community,

I’m planning a home project and would love some advice. I want to replace my carpeted curved staircase with hardwood to save on renovation costs. I’ve been told curved stairs are much more expensive to convert, so I’m wondering if this is realistically a DIY project or if it’s better left to professionals. I do have some tools and I’m willing to buy more if needed. Also, I’m unsure how to handle the base area marked in blue. Any guidance or experience would be really appreciated—thanks in advance!

This doesn’t really seem like it could be load-bearing, right? TL;DR: I’m renovating a 1926 Craftsman home and looking to partially remove a kitchen wall. From what I can tell, the joists above run parallel to this wall, and the wall itself sits just beside a joist without any clear connection to it. There are even a couple of gaps in the wall framing, which makes me think it’s not carrying any real structural load. That said, I understand it could still be contributing some lateral support to the house, so I’m not jumping to conclusions. I’m planning to have a structural engineer take a look—just trying to sanity-check my understanding in the meantime.