r/HomeMaintenanceAdvice

We have a huge gap between the edge of the patio screen door and inner glass door. When we moved in there was a seal but it's starting to crack. I can't find this exact product (maybe it came with the door when previous owners installed it). It's applied via an adhesive. The vinyl strip itself is about 2-1/8 wide, and the adhesive part 1.3cm only. I found some items on Amazon like door draft guards but the adhesive part is too thick. Temperate climate so must survive cold winters up to -20C. Any ideas?

Can I mortar tiles back down to an uneven surface? Also how serious would you consider the water damage done underneath this tile? I'll get another picture after I vacuum all the loose stuff.

Trying to fix a leak and want to know what exactly everything is and is doing. The spigot is a Prier m-400 outdoor spigot, there is a blue faucet handle attached to the bottom of the Prier, and there is also a line attached to a swamp cooler with a small valve. Curious if the blue thing is needed and how the swamp cooler valve fits in

How am I supposed to be able to check on the sump pump, clean out debris, or just do any maintenance in general when or if it breaks if it is completely sealed, what is the point of doing that? Should I unseal it?

Gas line seems to be quite rusty, when does this become a serious issue and how can i safely get rid of the rust/corrosion?

The water keeps pooling there over time. What are you supposed to do? Wipe it off every time you wash hands?

The design is puzzling me.

Neighbor built raised stone filled planter up against shared fence some time ago. Recently had brush cleared away from fence on our side and noticed that the fence is rather bowed/stressed.

I'm thinking this is going to decrease the lifespan of the fence appreciably, to mention it just seems like poor neighborly form in general.

Previously this neighbor built a shed too close to the property line/fence which I pointed out to him, but said I "wasn't trying to create any problems - just thought he should know, and left it at that."

Not sure how important this new development is - what do you think?

Thinking about just keeping it like this and making a bridge. What do you think?

I discovered this on our property. At first I thought it was just a religious stone, but it does not move or budge at all. Feels very solid almost as if it is a lid to something. But I just can't wrap my mind around why it would look like that if it was a lid to a sewer line or something. Any ideas?

this sink is occasionally stinky and I don't know exactly why.

I planted 3 emerald greens at the same time in the exact same way in almost the same spot, yet only one is showing signs of dying and it keeps progressing day by day. Does anyone know why this might be happening or what I can do to stop it? Appreciate it.

While up in the attic I discovered this corner that has this powdery buildup. For context — it’s a 1948 house, the roof is new, house was painted last year, the wood is dry as a bone and doesn’t feel punky or soft at all…. What could this be?

I am getting a lot of water in my basement when it rains from this hole at the bottom of the stairs. I have a sump pump, however there is a great deal of moisture that will linger for quite some time.

This is an old mill home built in 1920. In upstate SC if that helps.

My roof is 19 years old and I heard there is a way to visibly tell if it still has life left or if it needs to be replaced? Any help would be appreciated.

I was spring cleaning and moved my entertainment center I while cleaning behind it I noticed the outlet looked discolored. Can anyone tell me if it’s a burn mark or dust.
Also this is the outlet I usually have a power strip plugged into for my tv, WiFi all that stuff. I have shut off the fuse for my living room but idk if I should call my landlord or fire department.

Currently under contract on a home. Seller's disclosure said no knowledge of mold. However, during the inspection contingency period, the inspector found a lot of mold in the attic and a lot of evidence that they tried to treat it already with mold paint. I'm not sure how dangerous this type of mold is but it doesn't look so great. Either way it looks like they lied about it completely and are trying to keep the earnest money. Is this mold treatable or should I try my best to get out no matter what?