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Questions tagged [home-improvement]

Questions on the subject of home improvement and the role of engineers in residential design and construction work. Technical questions about specific home improvement projects should not use this tag; instead, use tags that categorize the project itself. For advice on home improvement / DIY, see our sister site Home Improvement Stack Exchange.

Questions on the subject of home improvement and the role of engineers in residential design and construction work. Technical questions about specific home improvement projects should not use this tag; instead, use tags that categorize the project itself.

For advice on home improvement / DIY, see our sister site Home Improvement Stack Exchange.

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When do I need to consult a professional engineer during a home renovation?

I am a homeowner who likes to save money by performing DIY work. When possible, I prefer to serve as my own general contractor to reduce the cost of a project. However, when I talk with professionals about my plans and ask for advice, they often…
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Are toilets supposed to come loose?

I have a typical, classical (but modern-made) Western porcelain toilet. Just a couple of years ago, they redid the entire bathroom (unasked for, forced "upgraded"). I've noticed many times when I'm about to get up from the toilet that it "wobbles",…
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Is there a way to find who holds the trademark?

WonderBoard is a cement-based backer board mainly used for tiling in wet places. Specifically, its components are Portland cement, expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads, aggregates, and fiberglass reinforcement. It looks like WonderBoard is also a…
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In order to soundproof external noise, do I need to build wall stud on concrete walls?

I assume this wood framing is the wall stud. My room looks like as follow with concrete walls In order to soundproof external noise into my room (red circle), do I need to build wall stud?
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Build new home on top of 50 years old house

We have a home, which built before 50 years, now we are planning to built one more home on top [ terrace] , Is it right to go ahead & built new home on terrace ? or do we need to check any other things before building new home ? As the current home…
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