Q&A Spotlight

Some of our best ideas for new content come from our readers on the forum as people troubleshoot issues in real life and in real time. To help navigate some of these conversations, we’ve summarized some of our favorite threads, included links to relevant resources you can find our site, and asked some of our expert contributors to weight in from time to time.

Leveling Foundation Walls
There are a number of ways to achieve a level foundation and mudsill.
Tips on Ceiling Repair
Find out your options for applying a seamless drywall patch on a textured ceiling.
Fixing Rotted Windowsills
An expert weighs in with advice for a reader's question on a wood preserver for his rotting wood sill. Learn more about this timeless topic.
Replace Rotten Boards in a Roof Overhang
Readers and an expert consider the source of the problem and how to fix it without completely reroofing.
Close the Gap Between the Wall and Flush Built-Ins
Readers and an expert weigh in, considering options such as corner bead, caulking, and leaving a shadow line.
Moisture Issues from an Outdoor Concrete Slab
Moisture is migrating inside from an adjoining patio slab. Can the connection be waterproofed?
Insulating a Roof: Getting Higher R-Value
An expert weights in on how to boost performance without ruining the look.
First Aid for an Old, Sagging Roof
This roof framing would be considered undersized today. Is there a way to get the sag out?
Reshingling an Old Roof Sheathed in Boards
Should the plank sheathing be reinforced with a layer of OSB before the new shingles are installed?
Dealing with a Faulty Basement Slab
A homeowner weighs the merits of repair or replacement of a concrete slab that was poorly installed.

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