u/fuzzybluenature

How do I prevent koppers logs from splitting?

The ones pictured may be FUBAR and need replacing but I have others not so far gone that I would like to not replace in the near future.

Someone said sump oil but I thought I would ask here.

I need advice about my doors I had painted. Apparently these are sealed top and bottom but the tops are rough to touch and the bottom are too. Obviously I cant fit my phone under the door but I took pictures of the tops. I called him and asked if this was sealed and apparantly only one coat is needed to seal. Is he taking the piss or am I being pedantic due to prior owners causing me shitty renovation trauma.

For reference, I am not a tradie and I bought this house 8 years ago. The existing doors all swelled, 3 bedroom doors, the toilet and the bathroom and had to be replaced and I found out they werent sealed top or bottom. I live in the tropics, work shiftwork so have aircon on a lot and my main fear is it happening again.

This study has been on my dashboard for days. Has this happened to anyone else?

I had my stairs replaced recently. I have a question that I would appreciate advice on. Where the external steel stringer is, should there be a piece of timber applied to hide it or tie it in? I circled it in red. I am a total novice and have zero idea on this stuff. The stairs do look amazing.

Also, will have to I stain and seal the treads and seal the rails?