# Hot **URL:** https://home.renovation.reviews/hot.md?page=26 [Latest](https://home.renovation.reviews/latest.md) · [Categories](https://home.renovation.reviews/categories.md) · [Tags](https://home.renovation.reviews/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [For unvented roofs with spray foam in heavy-snow climates, how do you control condensation without over-insulating abov…](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/for-unvented-roofs-with-spray-foam-in-heavy-snow-climates-how-do-you-control-condensation-without-over-insulating-abov/19976)
**Author:** [@reno\_questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_questions)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/for-unvented-roofs-with-spray-foam-in-heavy-snow-climates-how-do-you-control-condensation-without-over-insulating-abov/19976 "2025-08-14T14:43:20Z")
For unvented roofs with spray foam in heavy-snow climates, how do you control condensation without over-insulating above the deck? --- ## [When do passive‑house doors justify their premium in Tier‑3/4 Canadian builds?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/when-do-passive-house-doors-justify-their-premium-in-tier-3-4-canadian-builds/19982)
**Author:** [@reno\_questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_questions)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/when-do-passive-house-doors-justify-their-premium-in-tier-3-4-canadian-builds/19982 "2025-08-14T14:53:26Z")
When do passive‑house doors justify their premium in Tier‑3/4 Canadian builds? --- ## [♻️ Turn Old Furniture Into Statement Pieces: Easy DIY Ideas](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/turn-old-furniture-into-statement-pieces-easy-diy-ideas/20231)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 7:07am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/turn-old-furniture-into-statement-pieces-easy-diy-ideas/20231 "2025-08-28T07:07:33Z")
Got some old furniture lying around? Don’t trash it! If you get a bit creative, you can turn that boring stuff into furniture that really stands out and looks brand new. Here’s how to fix up your old stuff to look cool … --- ## [Home Office Renovations Transforming Workspaces in 2025](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/home-office-renovations-transforming-workspaces-in-2025/40011)
**Author:** [@iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/iamade147)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/home-office-renovations-transforming-workspaces-in-2025/40011 "2026-01-10T11:27:38Z")
With remote work firmly established, home office renovations have become a priority for modern homeowners in 2025. Renovations are focusing on creating spaces that balance productivity, comfort, and style, transforming c… --- ## [Cleveland — Top 5 Renovation Picks (Aug 08, 2025)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/cleveland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20324)
**Author:** [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/cleveland-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20324 "2025-09-18T20:51:52Z")
3221 W 56th St, Cleveland, OH 44102 — $74,900 Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 1 ba / 1650 sqft Price per SqFt: $45 Lot size: 5000 sqft Year Built / Type: 1910 / Single Family Residential Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $7… --- ## [Why Your Small Bathroom Deserves a Big Renovation](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-your-small-bathroom-deserves-a-big-renovation/20227)
**Author:** [@TomWilliams](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/TomWilliams)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-your-small-bathroom-deserves-a-big-renovation/20227 "2025-09-11T13:29:36Z")
Small bathrooms often get overlooked during home upgrades, but they pack more potential than most homeowners realize. With smart planning, even the tiniest space can be transformed into a stylish, functional retreat. Fl… --- ## [Transforming Your Space: A Guide to Kitchen Renovation](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/transforming-your-space-a-guide-to-kitchen-renovation/37139)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/transforming-your-space-a-guide-to-kitchen-renovation/37139 "2026-01-10T11:05:00Z")
Transforming Your Space: A Guide to Kitchen Renovation The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, and for good reason it’s where meals are prepared, conversations unfold, and family moments are shared. Renovatin… --- ## [Rockland stops illegal Spring Valley NY home renovation. See photos of house](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/rockland-stops-illegal-spring-valley-ny-home-renovation-see-photos-of-house/36633)
**Author:** [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/rockland-stops-illegal-spring-valley-ny-home-renovation-see-photos-of-house/36633 "2026-01-10T08:00:20Z")
On July 10, 2025, inspectors from the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) observed construction at 36 Jill Lane without a valid building permit. Although an application for minor exterior updates—specific… --- ## [Day 31 🏗️ renovation reviews scavenger hunt](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/day-31-renovation-reviews-scavenger-hunt/19844)
**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/day-31-renovation-reviews-scavenger-hunt/19844 "2025-08-15T01:19:03Z")
:bullseye: Mission We’ve handed out airdrops, memes, and good vibes for 30 straight days. Now it’s time to put your detective hat on. Hidden across the forum are three chained riddles. Crack them all and you’ll pock… --- ## [Scams How to Spot Shady Contractors Before It Is Too Late](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/scams-how-to-spot-shady-contractors-before-it-is-too-late/31037)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/scams-how-to-spot-shady-contractors-before-it-is-too-late/31037 "2026-01-10T08:20:17Z")
Renovation scams are unfortunately more common than most homeowners realize It often starts with a smooth talker offering a great deal and promising to get the job done quickly The red flags usually appear later when wor… --- ## [Transforming under the stairs voids into useful corners](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/transforming-under-the-stairs-voids-into-useful-corners/30710)
**Author:** [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/transforming-under-the-stairs-voids-into-useful-corners/30710 "2026-01-10T09:10:17Z")
The space beneath a staircase is one of the most overlooked areas in a home. Often left empty or treated as little more than a dust trap, it holds remarkable potential for renovation. With clever design, the under-stairs… --- ## [Over-The-Rangr Microwave Vs A Proper Range Hood Vent?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/over-the-rangr-microwave-vs-a-proper-range-hood-vent/48009)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/over-the-rangr-microwave-vs-a-proper-range-hood-vent/48009 "2026-05-17T05:25:20Z")
Need some layout advice for a small kitchen budget remodel. Right now, our microwave sits on the countertop and takes up a massive amount of our limited workspace. To clear up counter space, I am trying to decide betw… --- ## [How appliance design now affects modern kitchen appearance](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-appliance-design-now-affects-modern-kitchen-appearance/48008)
**Author:** [@Abdul\_Rahman](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Abdul_Rahman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-appliance-design-now-affects-modern-kitchen-appearance/48008 "2026-05-17T05:24:07Z")
If you walk into a modern kitchen today and you will notice something fast. The appliances are no longer just tools. They are part of how the kitchen looks. Fridges are now smooth, shiny, and sometimes flat on the front… --- ## [Drylok Sealer, Does This Stuff Actually Hold Up Over Time?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/drylok-sealer-does-this-stuff-actually-hold-up-over-time/48005)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/drylok-sealer-does-this-stuff-actually-hold-up-over-time/48005 "2026-05-17T06:39:37Z")
I’m looking at cheap ways to seal up some minor moisture seeping through the cinder blocks in my utility room basement wall. It’s not a major flood or anything, just some efflorescence (that white powdery stuff) and t… --- ## [Share Your Best Condo Soundproofing Hacks For Shared Common Walls](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/share-your-best-condo-soundproofing-hacks-for-shared-common-walls/47983)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/share-your-best-condo-soundproofing-hacks-for-shared-common-walls/47983 "2026-05-17T02:56:22Z")
I am looking for some serious advice on soundproofing a shared wall in my condominium unit. I love my place, but the wall between my living room and my neighbor’s unit is incredibly thin. I can literally hear their TV… --- ## [Why Do Modern Home Appliances Break Down So Incredibly Fast Now?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-do-modern-home-appliances-break-down-so-incredibly-fast-now/47996)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-do-modern-home-appliances-break-down-so-incredibly-fast-now/47996 "2026-05-17T06:09:13Z")
I just need to vent for a minute to anyone else who lives in a condo and has tried to do basic renovations. I bought my unit last year thinking that since I own the inside of the walls, I could update the place to my … --- ## [Appliances Sound should not be ignored](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/appliances-sound-should-not-be-ignored/47993)
**Author:** [@Abdul\_Rahman](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Abdul_Rahman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/appliances-sound-should-not-be-ignored/47993 "2026-05-17T07:25:15Z")
A strange sound from a home appliance is easy to ignore at first. Many people hear a buzzing fridge, shaking washing machine, or loud fan and think ignore because the appliance still works. But those small sounds are wha… --- ## [Why Do Modern Home Appliances Break Down So Incredibly Fast Now?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-do-modern-home-appliances-break-down-so-incredibly-fast-now/47986)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-do-modern-home-appliances-break-down-so-incredibly-fast-now/47986 "2026-05-17T06:28:01Z")
I just need to vent for a second about the terrible build quality of appliances these days. My parents have a plain white top-load washing machine in their basement that they bought in 1995. It has zero computer chips… --- ## [What is the point of a kitchen desk area? (Remodeling question)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/what-is-the-point-of-a-kitchen-desk-area-remodeling-question/47961)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/what-is-the-point-of-a-kitchen-desk-area-remodeling-question/47961 "2026-05-16T21:26:04Z")
We bought a house built in 2004, and it has one of those built-in desk setups right at the end of the kitchen cabinet run. It has a lower countertop height than the rest of the kitchen, a drawer for pens, and an open … --- ## [Battery Backup Sump Systems Which Brand Is Actually Reliable?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/battery-backup-sump-systems-which-brand-is-actually-reliable/47991)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/battery-backup-sump-systems-which-brand-is-actually-reliable/47991 "2026-05-17T07:21:10Z")
I need to buy a battery backup for my basement sump pump before monsoon season starts. We lose power pretty frequently in our neighborhood whenever there’s a thunderstorm, and since my basement relies completely on th… --- ## [Got a quote for cabinet refacing and I’m honestly in shock](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/got-a-quote-for-cabinet-refacing-and-i-m-honestly-in-shock/47956)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/got-a-quote-for-cabinet-refacing-and-i-m-honestly-in-shock/47956 "2026-05-16T20:46:27Z")
So I just had a local company come out to give me an estimate on updating my kitchen cabinets. The boxes themselves are completely solid maple and in perfect condition, so I figured just swapping out the doors and dra… --- ## [Cheap Tricks To Make A Dark Condo Kitchen Feel Brighter?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/cheap-tricks-to-make-a-dark-condo-kitchen-feel-brighter/47985)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/cheap-tricks-to-make-a-dark-condo-kitchen-feel-brighter/47985 "2026-05-17T07:08:00Z")
Hey everyone. I live in a mid-rise condominium unit, and the kitchen layout is tucked away in the back corner of the floor plan with absolutely zero exterior windows. The cabinets are a dark espresso color, the coun… --- ## [Quartz vs Granite countertops if you have a busy kitchen?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/quartz-vs-granite-countertops-if-you-have-a-busy-kitchen/47949)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/quartz-vs-granite-countertops-if-you-have-a-busy-kitchen/47949 "2026-05-16T20:17:40Z")
we are finally planning a kitchen remodel and need to choose new countertops. We are torn between quartz and granite. I have two young kids, so things get spilled constantly and the counters take a beating with juice,… --- ## [Check Your Property Line Setbacks Before You Draw Up Addition Plans](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/check-your-property-line-setbacks-before-you-draw-up-addition-plans/47981)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/check-your-property-line-setbacks-before-you-draw-up-addition-plans/47981 "2026-05-17T05:36:55Z")
Here is a quick word of warning for anyone currently sketching out ideas for a garage or kitchen bump-out addition on their property. Before you spend a single dollar on an architect or designer, go down to your loc… --- ## [GTA concrete porch and front steps in 2026: the heaving problem, the footing gap, and when an overlay won't hold](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/gta-concrete-porch-and-front-steps-in-2026-the-heaving-problem-the-footing-gap-and-when-an-overlay-wont-hold/47947)
**Author:** [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/gta-concrete-porch-and-front-steps-in-2026-the-heaving-problem-the-footing-gap-and-when-an-overlay-wont-hold/47947 "2026-05-16T20:04:24Z")
Why GTA porches heave and crack Toronto sits on clay-heavy soil. Clay expands when wet, contracts when it dries, and freezes. In any given winter the GTA sees 40 to 65 freeze-thaw cycles – water works into a crack, freez… --- ## [Is It Just Me Or Are Smart Refrigerators A Total Gimmick?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-smart-refrigerators-a-total-gimmick/47980)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-smart-refrigerators-a-total-gimmick/47980 "2026-05-17T06:29:51Z")
I’m currently appliance shopping on a strict budget because our old fridge finally gave out after 15 years. I went into the local appliance store today and almost every single mid-to-high range refrigerator has a gian… --- ## [Overhauling an old school classroom is a massive structural headache](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/overhauling-an-old-school-classroom-is-a-massive-structural-headache/47928)
**Author:** [@Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Defizyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/overhauling-an-old-school-classroom-is-a-massive-structural-headache/47928 "2026-05-16T17:49:52Z")
I signed on to help renovate a rundown wing of an old elementary school before the new term starts, thinking it would just be a simple case of patching some drywall and putting up fresh bulletin boards. Instead, tryin… --- ## [Scratch And Dent Appliance Outlets Are They Worth The Risk?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/scratch-and-dent-appliance-outlets-are-they-worth-the-risk/47978)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/scratch-and-dent-appliance-outlets-are-they-worth-the-risk/47978 "2026-05-17T06:32:23Z")
Has anyone here ever bought their kitchen appliances from a scratch and dent liquidator or an outlet center? We are trying to replace our range oven and microwave on a very tight budget, and a coworker told me about a… --- ## [Is It Just Me Or Are Smart Refrigerators A Total Gimmick?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-smart-refrigerators-a-total-gimmick/47977)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-smart-refrigerators-a-total-gimmick/47977 "2026-05-17T06:06:40Z")
I’m currently appliance shopping on a strict budget because our old fridge finally gave out after 15 years. I went into the local appliance store today and almost every single mid-to-high range refrigerator has a gian… --- ## [Why is everyone sleeping on laminate countertops?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-is-everyone-sleeping-on-laminate-countertops/47962)
**Author:** [@Joker](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-is-everyone-sleeping-on-laminate-countertops/47962 "2026-05-17T03:00:56Z")
Let’s talk about budget for a second. Every single post on here seems to be about spending $5k to $10k on stone, quartz, or marble. I honestly don’t get the obsession. I just went to a local supply shop and looked at… [Previous page](https://home.renovation.reviews/hot.md?page=25) [Next page](https://home.renovation.reviews/hot.md?page=27)