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What r/HomeImprovement is talking about this week

r/HomeImprovement has 4,852,016 members and 73 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 6.8 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

4,852,016members
73posts in the last 24 hours, newest 16 min ago
6.8comments an hour right now, newest 5 h ago
662points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/HomeImprovement this week

best10house10advice10door10water9use8old7walls7window6looking6garage6wall6

Top threads this week

  1. Got swindled by Renewal by Andersen

    Hi there, My family is very low economically but we do invest in quality products. Renewal by Andersen was the first company we called and got stuck with the “sign today for best deal”. We have...

    662 points941 comments4 d ago
  2. New Window -why do they insist on wife being home for appt?

    I am in the process of getting quotes for new windows - up to 25 in a home I have been in for 26 years. Why does every company make an appt, then an hour before the appt they call and insist that...

    409 points818 comments6 d ago
  3. Lumens.com charges you to return anything and then adds a restocking fee. DO NOT use them

    I've seen many people in this subreddit talking about purchasing from lumens.com. Ordered lights from them and it's overpriced. but the worst part was the return policy. They charge you to send...

    295 points80 comments5 d ago
  4. Little Giant Recalls Ladders with Rapid Locks due to reports of ladders unexpectedly retracting

    Description: This recall involves Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks. Rapid Locks are designed to insert into ladder rungs for the purpose of adjusting the ladder’s height. Rapid Locks are...

    261 points45 comments6 d ago
  5. Okay to flush 7 year old hot water heater for the first time?

    I believe the previous owner did not keep up any maintenance on the hot water heater. So today I’m curious if I should flush it or if that would do more harm than good. It’s a 50 gallon electric...

    257 points233 comments4 d ago
  6. $49K for a 3-inch Asphalt Driveway vs. $54K for Concrete — Which Would You Choose? (Brooklyn, NYC)

    We have a shared/communal driveway in Brooklyn, NYC, that's approximately 22 years old. Over time, certain areas have started sinking, with one section being significantly worse than the rest. All...

    218 points320 comments2 d ago
  7. Plumber quoted us $12K for a sewer blockage, now wants another $20K after finding broken pipes. Does this sound reasonable?

    Looking for some advice from plumbers or anyone familiar with sewer line repairs. We've been having an issue with our shower backing up whenever we use the bathroom sink. We called a plumbing...

    130 points201 comments6 d ago
  8. What is the best ugly but practical thing you’ve done in your home?

    Bonus if it’s cheap! Mine is glow in the dark grip strips on my linoleum stairs. I swear they have saved my life numerous times.

    108 points203 comments2 d ago
  9. Surprise bill for inspection

    I recently upgraded to a tankless water heater. After the installation, the plumber said to let him know if we wanted to get it permitted. I followed up to see how much it would be. They quoted me...

    94 points67 comments7 d ago
  10. Should I just buy doors from Lowe's?

    I'm in the process of replacing two exterior doors on my house. The only thing I care about is being decently priced and energy star certified. I did some research and everyone said to buy from a...

    90 points68 comments7 d ago

Newest posts

  1. Doggy diarrhea on stones
    1 points0 comments16 min ago
  2. Replacing trim around replacement windows
    1 points0 comments19 min ago
  3. Adding soft close to cabinets
    1 points0 comments1 h ago
  4. I need to temporarily take down my fence for yardwork access.
    1 points0 comments1 h ago
  5. Best way to remove drywall dust from carpet?
    1 points0 comments1 h ago
  6. Installing outdoor light sconce on brick wall
    1 points0 comments1 h ago
  7. Any advice for leaf blowers?
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  8. What do you all recommend?
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  9. How to change light bulb with a loose recessed light housing
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  10. Flat roof pooling
    1 points1 comment2 h ago
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