Widening closet doors adds space with sliding options
Space Saving Institute advises enlarging door openings and using sliding or folding hardware to gain double-width closets. Reframe openings, split shared walls, and install adjustable shelving for flexible storage. Contact Closet Data for guidance. A later note urges timely touch ups on painted surfaces to save time and money.
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Permanent stucco crack repair guidance from The House Doctor
Reader asks about long lasting fixes for 35 year old CBS home cracks. The House Doctor recommends widening crack with cold chisel to lock patch material, packing with ready mixed mortar or stucco mix, waterproofing admixtures, then blending color and sealing with vinyl or latex masonry paint after 24 hours.
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Home Improvement Q and A from The House Doctor
Reader questions on gypsum board in a shower stall and damp crawl spaces. Expert advice: replace the wet gypsum board or cover with oilcloth wall covering. extend the wall file higher for better repairs. wood flooring cannot be laid over asphalt tile. dampness and proper flooring installation. cleaning vinyl blinds with trisodium phosphate solution. broken window hardware and replacement options. guidance on seeking a window engineer for hard ware issues.
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