# Ask people who’ve done the job.

> Questions with the Sheet attached, answered by homeowners who’ve done it and pros who do it for a living, from anywhere in the US and Canada. Sorted into groups by trade, with votes that bring the best answers up. Anyone can read it; sign in with your email to post.

## Open to read, from anywhere

- **No ZIP code wall.** Every question and answer is public, so a tile setter in Ohio can answer a homeowner in New Jersey, and you can read both without an account.
- **A group for every kind of job**: 132 groups, from decks, drywall and tile showers to water heaters, permits, pricing and the big tool brands. Sort by Hot or New, or read them all at once.
- **The best answers rise.** Votes, “worked for me” marks, and a solved mark on the answer that fixed it.
- **Verified pros stand out.** Their badge is on every answer, and only a pro verified in that trade can call a safety question safe or unsafe.

## What you can post

- **A question.** [Ask it](https://app.studsheet.com/community/new) with your Sheet attached, so people see your sizes.
- **Is this safe?** Photos of what you see and where it is in the house.
- **Quote check.** What you were quoted and for what, so people can tell you if it’s fair. Never the contractor’s name.
- **Show your build.** Photos of the finished job, how long it took and what it cost, with the Sheet and the tools you used.
- **A tool or product pick.** What you used, what it cost and whether you’d buy it again.

## Every group

132 groups, all open to read. The ones with a page here have a Sheet behind them; the others open in the app.

**Walls**: [Framing and walls](https://studsheet.com/forum/framing) · [Load-bearing walls and beams](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=load-bearing-walls) · [Additions](https://studsheet.com/forum/additions) · [Drywall](https://studsheet.com/forum/drywall) · [Drywall patches and cracks](https://studsheet.com/forum/drywall-repair) · [Plaster walls](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=plaster) · [Trim and molding](https://studsheet.com/forum/trim-and-molding) · [Interior doors](https://studsheet.com/forum/interior-doors) · [Closets and shelving](https://studsheet.com/forum/closets-and-shelves) · [TV mounting](https://studsheet.com/forum/tv-mounting) · [Media walls and feature walls](https://studsheet.com/forum/media-walls) · [Insulation](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=insulation) · [Soundproofing](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=soundproofing)

**Paint**: [Interior painting](https://studsheet.com/forum/interior-painting) · [Exterior painting](https://studsheet.com/forum/exterior-painting) · [Cabinet painting](https://studsheet.com/forum/cabinet-painting) · [Deck and fence stain](https://studsheet.com/forum/deck-stain) · [Wallpaper](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=wallpaper) · [Paint colors](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=paint-colors) · [Lead paint and old houses](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=lead-paint) · [Wood stain and finishes](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=wood-finishing)

**Floors**: [Vinyl plank and LVP](https://studsheet.com/forum/vinyl-plank) · [Hardwood and laminate](https://studsheet.com/forum/hardwood-floors) · [Carpet](https://studsheet.com/forum/carpet) · [Subfloors and squeaks](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=subfloors)

**Tile**: [Floor tile](https://studsheet.com/forum/floor-tile) · [Tile showers and tub surrounds](https://studsheet.com/forum/shower-tile) · [Backsplashes](https://studsheet.com/forum/backsplash) · [Grout and caulk](https://studsheet.com/forum/grout-and-caulk) · [Stone and large tile](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=tile-stone)

**Kitchen**: [Kitchen remodels](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=kitchen-remodels) · [Kitchen cabinets](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=kitchen-cabinets) · [Countertops](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=countertops) · [Sinks and faucets](https://studsheet.com/forum/sinks-and-faucets) · [Appliances and hookups](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=appliances) · [Range hoods and venting](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=range-hoods)

**Bath**: [Bathroom remodels](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=bathroom-remodels) · [Toilets](https://studsheet.com/forum/toilets) · [Vanities and sinks](https://studsheet.com/forum/vanities) · [Showers, tubs and valves](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=showers-and-tubs) · [Bath fans and moisture](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=bath-fans) · [Shower doors and glass](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=shower-glass) · [Accessible baths and grab bars](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=accessible-baths)

**Basement**: [Basement finishing](https://studsheet.com/forum/basement-finishing) · [Wet basements and waterproofing](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=wet-basements) · [Sump pumps](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=sump-pumps) · [Egress windows](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=egress-windows) · [Mold and moisture](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=mold-and-moisture) · [Crawl spaces](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=crawl-spaces)

**Stairs**: [Deck and porch stairs](https://studsheet.com/forum/deck-stairs) · [Interior and basement stairs](https://studsheet.com/forum/interior-stairs) · [Concrete steps](https://studsheet.com/forum/concrete-steps) · [Steel and spiral stairs](https://studsheet.com/forum/steel-and-spiral-stairs) · [Railings and guards](https://studsheet.com/forum/railings)

**Outdoor**: [Decks](https://studsheet.com/forum/decks) · [Fences](https://studsheet.com/forum/fences) · [Concrete slabs and footings](https://studsheet.com/forum/concrete) · [Patios and pavers](https://studsheet.com/forum/patios-and-pavers) · [Retaining and garden walls](https://studsheet.com/forum/retaining-walls) · [Sheds](https://studsheet.com/forum/sheds) · [Raised beds and gardens](https://studsheet.com/forum/raised-beds) · [Yard drainage and grading](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=yard-drainage) · [Landscaping](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=landscaping) · [Pergolas and patio covers](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=pergolas-and-covers) · [Driveways and walkways](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=driveways) · [Brick, block and stone](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=masonry) · [Pools and hot tubs](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=pools-and-hot-tubs) · [Outdoor lighting](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=outdoor-lighting)

**Roof & siding**: [Shingle roofs](https://studsheet.com/forum/roofing) · [Roof leaks](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=roof-leaks) · [Flat and low-slope roofs](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=flat-roofs) · [Siding](https://studsheet.com/forum/siding) · [Gutters and downspouts](https://studsheet.com/forum/gutters) · [Windows](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=windows) · [Exterior doors](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=exterior-doors) · [Garage doors](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=garage-doors) · [Chimneys and fireplaces](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=chimneys) · [Stucco](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=stucco)

**Systems**: [Circuits and wiring](https://studsheet.com/forum/electrical-circuits) · [Panels and service upgrades](https://studsheet.com/forum/panels-and-service) · [Outlets, switches and lights](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=outlets-and-lights) · [EV chargers](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=ev-chargers) · [Generators and solar](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=generators-and-solar) · [Smoke and CO alarms](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=smoke-and-co-alarms) · [Plumbing rough-in](https://studsheet.com/forum/plumbing-rough-in) · [Water heaters](https://studsheet.com/forum/water-heaters) · [Leaks and clogs](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=leaks-and-drains) · [Gas lines and appliances](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=gas-lines) · [Wells and water quality](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=water-quality) · [Heating and cooling](https://studsheet.com/forum/heating-and-cooling) · [Heat pumps and mini-splits](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=heat-pumps-and-mini-splits) · [Ducts and airflow](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=ducts-and-airflow) · [Boilers and radiators](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=boilers-and-radiators) · [Smart home and low voltage](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=smart-home)

**Tools and brands**: [Tools: buy, rent or borrow](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=tools) · [Picking a battery platform](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=battery-platforms) · [Hand tools and storage](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=hand-tools-and-storage) · [Milwaukee](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=milwaukee) · [DeWalt](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=dewalt) · [Makita](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=makita) · [Ryobi](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=ryobi) · [Ridgid](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=ridgid) · [Bosch](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=bosch) · [Festool](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=festool) · [Hilti](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=hilti) · [Metabo HPT](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=metabo-hpt) · [Flex](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=flex-tools) · [Craftsman](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=craftsman) · [Kobalt](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=kobalt) · [EGO](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=ego) · [Klein Tools](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=klein-tools)

**Pro business**: [Estimating and pricing](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=estimating-and-pricing) · [Getting paid](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=getting-paid) · [Contracts and change orders](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=contracts-and-change-orders) · [Crew and hiring](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=crew-and-hiring) · [Working with subs](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=subcontractors) · [Licensing and insurance](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=licensing-and-insurance) · [Marketing and leads](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=marketing-and-leads) · [Starting a contracting business](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=starting-out) · [Job site safety](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=job-site-safety) · [Trucks, trailers and tools](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=trucks-and-tools) · [Software and apps](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=software-and-apps) · [Bookkeeping and taxes](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=books-and-taxes)

**Other**: [Hiring a contractor](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=hiring-a-contractor) · [Permits and inspections](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=permits-and-inspections) · [Buying a house](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=buying-a-house) · [Old houses](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=old-houses) · [Energy savings](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=energy-savings) · [Storm and water damage](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=storm-and-water-damage) · [Garages and workshops](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=garages-and-workshops) · [Attics](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=attics) · [Landlords and rentals](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&room=landlords-and-rentals)

Brand groups are for people who use the tools. They aren’t run by, sponsored by or affiliated with the brands; brand names are trademarks of their owners.

## Local on purpose

Three parts are about where you are, because they only make sense nearby:

- **[The jobs and crew board](https://studsheet.com/work).** Contractors post day work and helper shifts with the pay shown, filtered by area. Phones and addresses stay private until both sides say yes. In English and Spanish.
- **The town board.** [Leftover materials and split tool rentals](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk&kind=swap), by town, never an address.
- **Sponsor cards**, picked from the area you set (below).

## Post in three steps

1. **Open the community** at [app.studsheet.com/community](https://app.studsheet.com/community?tab=talk) on any phone or computer. Reading needs no account.
2. **Sign in** with your email: we send you a code. No password.
3. **Pick a handle** and post. Homeowners ask and swap. Contractors answer, post jobs and find helpers. Workers put up a card.

[Sign in to post](https://app.studsheet.com/auth?next=/community) · [Ask a question](https://app.studsheet.com/community/new) · [Open the jobs board](https://app.studsheet.com/community)

## For contractors

- **Answer the questions in your trade.** Your answers carry your handle, and a verified badge once the StudSheet team checks your license or registration and insurance.
- **Answers bring work.** Homeowners near you send quote requests from their Sheet to at most 3 verified local pros. Free for pros registered in the app.
- **Post day work** with the pay shown, and see who’s free tomorrow. [How the board works](https://studsheet.com/work).

## Founding members

Early members get the Founding member badge and invite links for people they know.

## Sponsor spots for local businesses

Lumber yards, supply houses, tool rental and local trades can put one card in the community for the areas they serve: a 3-digit ZIP prefix like 088, a postal prefix like M5V, or a whole state or province. The posts are open to everyone; the card shows to people who set an area you sponsor.

- **Labeled Sponsored**, one card per screen, never on a client’s link or a printout.
- **Picked on the person’s device** from the area they set. Nothing about them is sent to choose it, and nothing is tracked.
- **Founding sponsors run free** while their area grows. After that it’s $49 a month per area; we tell you at least 30 days before the first charge, and you can stop any time.

[Ask about a sponsor spot](mailto:support@studsheet.com?subject=Sponsor%20spot%20on%20StudSheet)

## The rules, from day one

- **Real people only.** No invented users, posts, reviews or activity. Starter answers come from the StudSheet team’s own labeled account, and anything written by AI is labeled as AI.
- **Report and block** on every post. Reports go to the StudSheet team.
- **No phone numbers or addresses in public.** On the jobs board they’re shared only between two people who both said yes; on the town board, the town only.
- The full [community rules](https://app.studsheet.com/legal/community).

Questions? Write to [support@studsheet.com](mailto:support@studsheet.com). StudSheet is on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/studsheet/) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@StudSheet).