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🏠 Home, Housing & Repair

Repairs, DIY, home services and keeping a roof that works. 140 problems, each linked to the people who raised them.

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Zillow recommendation engine lacks personalization and control

●●●●● Β· A long-term Zillow app user.
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Inaccessible fraud reporting on Zillow

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user and possibly others encountering fraudulent real estate listings.
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Zillow lot line map feature broken

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user and possibly others who use the map-based browsing feature.
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Waterproofing window frames in shower tub surrounds

●●●●● Β· A DIY home renovator and possibly others installing tub surrounds around existing windows.
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Gas water heater pilot light cuts out prematurely

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with an older series 200 AO Smith gas water heater.
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Non-compliant concrete stair riser height

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Shower door leaking causing wall and molding damage

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Difficulty pulling cables through residential conduits

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing DIY network cable installation in a house with pre-installed conduits.
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Rental listing scam on Zillow

●●●●● Β· A Zillow user
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Electrical current leaking into soil near AC units

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with two outdoor AC units.
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Accidental structural damage to floor truss

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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AC drain pipe condensation damaging ceiling drywall

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with an AC drain line routed through interior wall cavities
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Electrical circuit overload from simultaneous appliance use

●●●●● Β· A mobile home resident
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Cantilevered canopy roof detaching from house

●●●●● Β· A 64-year-old homeowner.
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Voltage protection for high-wattage induction stoves

●●●●● Β· A homeowner living in a region with an unstable electrical grid and frequent generator usage.
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RV electrical wiring configuration uncertainty

●●●●● Β· An RV owner performing DIY electrical modifications.
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Incompatible bits for Dremel 4200 EZ Change chuck

●●●●● Β· A Dremel 4200 owner
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Bracing exterior wall parallel to joists for window expansion

●●●●● Β· The user performing structural DIY renovations on an exterior wall.
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Zillow rental application errors and support limitations

●●●●● Β· A Zillow rental applicant and possibly others in the same situation
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Zillow app causes iPhone overheating

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Floor truss hanger squeaks in 2022-built home

●●●●● Β· A homeowner in a 2022-built house in Oregon.
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Difficulty accessing fill valve on toilet with potential concealed cistern

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a toilet that has limited access space and an unidentified cistern type.
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Difficulty mounting heavy shower fixtures on thin walls

●●●●● Β· A DIY homeowner installing a shower fixture on a thin wall.
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Structural framing requirements for post-frame shed

●●●●● Β· The shed builder
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Water leaking under sliding glass door frame

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a sliding glass door.
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Popping subfloor repair from crawlspace

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Uncertainty regarding aging window lintel structural integrity

●●●●● Β· The homeowner of a 100-year-old building.
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Ceiling fan and lights failed after electrical pop

●●●●● Β· A user attempting DIY electrical repair on a ceiling fan.
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Office chair support rod repeatedly dislocates

●●●●● Β· An owner of a high-end office chair living in a remote area with no local repair options.
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Difficulty grounding doorbell transformer for smart camera upgrade

●●●●● Β· A homeowner attempting to install a smart doorbell camera and possibly others with older electrical wiring.
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Concrete dust contamination in outdoor heat pump unit

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with an outdoor heat pump unit exposed to construction debris
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Malfunctioning motion-sensor kitchen faucet

●●●●● Β· A user with a Glacier Bay kitchen faucet with a motion sensor.
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Persistent moisture on HVAC air filters

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with vertical HVAC units.
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Frigidaire ice maker fails to cycle

●●●●● Β· The owner of a five-year old Frigidaire French-door fridge (model FGHD2368TF8).
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Shower tray creaking and flexing

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a shower tray that has begun to flex and creak.
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Draining underground water pipes for winterization

●●●●● Β· The property owner
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Intermittent induction cooktop lockout

●●●●● Β· The owner of a Frigidaire GCFI3060BF induction range.
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How to make a scaffold screw jack extension

●●●●● Β· The user, who is using 3-ft scaffolding on grass at a rural home.
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Difficulty opening unbranded smoke detector

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Repairing a hole in a sink

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Inconsistent multi-zone baseboard heating control

●●●●● Β· A renter with a multi-zone baseboard heating system in an open-concept home.
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Difficulty identifying and verifying neutral wires in electrical boxes

●●●●● Β· The homeowner
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Difficulty grounding motion-sensing switches in metal boxes

●●●●● Β· A DIY homeowner installing smart or motion-sensing switches in metal electrical boxes
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Missing neutral wire for smart lighting automation

●●●●● Β· A homeowner in Australia attempting to automate garden lighting
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Conflicting advice on home insulation and ventilation

●●●●● Β· A homeowner renovating an older property and possibly others in the same situation
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Improper roof flashing installation

●●●●● Β· A homeowner who recently had a roof replacement
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Garage door opener reverses without obstruction

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing DIY garage door repairs.
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Uncertainty regarding shower glass installation safety standards

●●●●● Β· A homeowner who recently had a frameless shower glass panel installed.
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Confusing non-standard smart switch wiring

●●●●● Β· A homeowner attempting DIY electrical repairs in a house with previous non-standard smart switch installations.
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Question regarding use of wood framing for fireplace hearth

●●●●● Β· A DIY homeowner installing a Majestic Royalton BE-36 fireplace
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Difficulty extending electrical wiring in stud walls

●●●●● Β· A UK homeowner performing DIY electrical work and possibly others in the same situation.
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On-demand water heater fails to ignite for hydronic heating

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a hydronic floor heating system powered by an on-demand water heater.
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Dishwasher middle and top sprayers failing

●●●●● Β· A Bosch dishwasher owner
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Removing stuck brass drain fitting from cast iron pipe

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing DIY plumbing repairs in a confined space.
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Inverter generator fails to power home transfer switch

●●●●● Β· A homeowner using a portable inverter generator with a home transfer switch.
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Difficulty identifying legacy exterior light wiring

●●●●● Β· The user's father
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Difficulty integrating functional towel hooks into bathroom mosaic

●●●●● Β· A DIYer planning a bathroom wall mosaic
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Water heater system failure after seasonal shutdown

●●●●● Β· A London homeowner.
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Removing 87-year-old threaded steel radiator pipes

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with an older house and a legacy hot-water radiator system.
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Risk of water heater freezing during winter vacancy

●●●●● Β· A homeowner winterizing their property.
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Washing machine fails to spin after draining

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Setting boundaries for a houseguest staying temporarily

●●●●● Β· A single male homeowner hosting a friend.
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Difficulty enforcing community pet rules without social friction

●●●●● Β· A parent living in a community with strict pet rules that are not being followed by other residents.
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Difficulty sourcing discontinued appliance thermal fuses

●●●●● Β· The owner of an IKEA-branded Whirlpool wall oven (model IBS550PVS00).
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Cracking pool tile grout and coping gaps

●●●●● Β· A pool owner with a chlorine pool.
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Recurring water damage at step-up trim

●●●●● Β· The reporter and their neighbor
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Difficulty designing multi-floor radiant heating manifold configuration

●●●●● Β· A DIY home renovator
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Excessive washing machine vibration on wood joist floors

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a washing machine installed on a tiled wood-joist subfloor.
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Unidentified ceiling material prevents recessed lighting installation

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Difficulty applying force to trigger clamps with hand injury

●●●●● Β· A user with a dominant hand injury.
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Insufficient furnace transformer capacity for smart thermostats

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a multi-zone oil furnace system and smart thermostats
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Washing machine motor stalls and fails to spin

●●●●● Β· A Magic Chef washer (model CAV2004AWW) owner.
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Preventing soil damp ingress on weatherboarded garage

●●●●● Β· A homeowner in England with a listed property and limited structural modification options.
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Uncertainty regarding window leak repair

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a leaking, non-opening vinyl window.
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Frequent clogging of septic effluent filter

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Language barrier prevents resolving neighbor dispute

●●●●● Β· A homeowner living in a multi-unit building with neighbors who do not share a common language.
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Conflict with flatmate over communication and house rules

●●●●● Β· A university student living in a shared flat.
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Unwanted late-night sales calls from Zillow

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Inaccurate property listing photos and missing descriptions on Zillow

●●●●● Β· The reporter and their friend, a real estate agent.
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Forced commitment contracts for property viewings

●●●●● Β· A prospective homebuyer using Zillow and possibly others in the same situation
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Zillow app update makes interface unusable

●●●●● Β· A long-time Zillow app user
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Zillow app freezes during photo scrolling

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user
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Zillow app ignores push notification settings

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user
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Repairing damaged elastomeric paint on exterior walls

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Sewer gas odor during sink replacement

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing DIY kitchen sink plumbing repairs.
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Concern about heat pump dehumidification in dry climate

●●●●● Β· A homeowner in Denver.
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Potential damage to electric chainsaw motor from manual pulling

●●●●● Β· A Milwaukee electric chainsaw owner
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Mounting bathroom accessories on walls with restricted clearance

●●●●● Β· A condo owner
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Poorly manufactured electrical outlet cover plate

●●●●● Β· A DIYer changing an electrical outlet
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Incompatible faucet cartridge causes reduced water flow

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Bathroom door latch misalignment

●●●●● Β· A homeowner attempting a DIY repair on a misaligned door latch.
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Difficulty insulating bathroom walls with limited space

●●●●● Β· The homeowner
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Matching thickness for waterproof flooring transition

●●●●● Β· A DIYer replacing a section of laminate kitchen floor.
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Water pooling on shower screen rim

●●●●● Β· The user
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Removing wood glued to glass window

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Stuck drain trap nut due to adhesive

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Rattling noise in Metabo drill chuck

●●●●● Β· A secondhand Metabo BS 18 LT BL Q drill owner
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Drywall anchor stability with partially exposed screws

●●●●● Β· DIYers hanging heavy wall decor using drywall anchors and sawtooth hardware.
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Repairing sagging wooden shutters without disassembly

●●●●● Β· A user with sagging shutters
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Preventing galvanic corrosion when mounting hardware to aluminum doors

●●●●● Β· The shed owner
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Difficulty upgrading thermostats due to inconsistent wiring

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a multi-zone heating system and mixed-age wiring.
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Incompatible replacement door sweep kerf heights

●●●●● Β· The user
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Uneven water pressure in dual vanity faucets

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a double vanity sink.
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Securing irrigation conduit through garage walls

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing DIY irrigation installation.
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Difficulty selecting concrete for wet, variable-climate courtyards

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Difficulty removing garbage disposal splash guard

●●●●● Β· An owner of an Insinkerator Evolution garbage disposal and possibly others with similar disposal models.
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Erratic shower valve temperature control

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with an older shower valve.
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Difficulty clamping small mitered stair tread returns

●●●●● Β· A DIYer working on stair tread end caps
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Difficulty mounting network equipment in cramped spaces

●●●●● Β· A DIY enthusiast installing a 4-port keystone box and ethernet switch in a meter cupboard.
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Trimming interior basement drainage dimple board

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a basement interior drainage system
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Difficulty replacing undermount sink with drop-in model

●●●●● Β· The user
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Difficulty reattaching loose vinyl siding

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Uncertainty regarding plastic toilet flange nut reliability

●●●●● Β· A homeowner installing or maintaining a toilet with a metal flange.
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Curtain rod finial keeps falling off

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a curtain rod featuring a stripped finial attachment.
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Uncertainty about structural role of garage wall boards

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing DIY garage renovations
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Difficulty rerouting copper plumbing during home renovation

●●●●● Β· The reporter
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Integrating bookshelves with window sill obstruction

●●●●● Β· A homeowner attempting DIY furniture installation.
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Broken plastic dishwasher mounting rib

●●●●● Β· A Bosch dishwasher owner
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Attaching basement walls without floor drilling

●●●●● Β· A DIY basement renovator.
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Inverted three-way light switch operation

●●●●● Β· A homeowner
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Ceiling fan mounting bracket drywall clearance error

●●●●● Β· A DIY homeowner installing a ceiling fan
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Installing a narrower replacement front door

●●●●● Β· A homeowner performing a DIY door replacement
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Dehumidifier hose drainage into floor drain

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with a basement floor drain and multiple drainage lines.
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Roommate kitchen monopolization prevents meal preparation

●●●●● Β· A shift worker living with two roommates.
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Communicating rent increases to inherited tenants

●●●●● Β· A property owner acquiring new rental properties with existing tenants and possibly others in the same situation.
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Roommate uses loud speakerphone in shared living space

●●●●● Β· A homeowner living with a roommate who works from home.
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Lack of torque specifications for rotary hammer drill mode

●●●●● Β· The user
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Enlarging door latch holes for new locksets

●●●●● Β· The user
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Difficulty sourcing eye nuts for shed anchoring

●●●●● Β· A remote shed builder
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Filling gap between concrete slab and wall

●●●●● Β· A DIY homeowner renovating flooring
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Removing excess self-leveling concrete

●●●●● Β· A DIY home renovator
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Difficulty installing smart doorbell due to short, brittle wiring

●●●●● Β· A user attempting to install a smart doorbell on older house wiring.
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Interior wooden door sticks during humid weather

●●●●● Β· A homeowner with an interior wooden door that expands with humidity.
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Difficulty anchoring into lath and plaster walls

●●●●● Β· A resident of a building with lath and plaster walls.
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Unpaid property management tasks for tenants

●●●●● Β· A tenant who works from home and is frequently asked to assist with property management tasks.
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Zillow Apple TV app sync and display issues

●●●●● Β· A Zillow user accessing the platform via Apple TV
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Missing property value estimates on Zillow

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user.
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Zillow favorites list disappeared

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user
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Inaccurate property labeling on Zillow

●●●●● Β· A Zillow app user
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Intrusive app update notifications

●●●●● Β· A Zillow mobile app user

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