twa Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Need to completely remodel two bathrooms, trying to decide if a contractor is worse than doing it myself. Did then 30 years ago, they shoulda outlasted me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 40 minutes ago, twa said: Need to completely remodel two bathrooms, trying to decide if a contractor is worse than doing it myself. Did then 30 years ago, they shoulda outlasted me . I just demod a tile floor, then took down the old thinset and installed a new tile floor. **** that, i was sore for an entire week. Something about working in that position straight up sucks for your legs, knees, and back. Rest of it was relatively easy, fixtures and toilets and vanities. Maybe pay someone to do thee floor and do the rest yourself On the other hand, good luck finding a contractor who does quality work. Im just about convinced they do not exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Small leak detected. Don't want it to grow into a big leak. Right now it's just drops. But these pictures show evidence of a leak going through the subfloor? Above this pipe, I believe is the commode—not sure if it's directly that or it's the general pipe that goes to sewage from the upstairs. Course of action? Is my diagnosis correct? Next step is to drain and remove the toilet to access that seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Hard to tell from those pics but a new wax ring might do the trick. Toilets are incredibly easy. Just youtube it and knock it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, zoony said: Hard to tell from those pics but a new wax ring might do the trick. Toilets are incredibly easy. Just youtube it and knock it out What photos would help to better diagnose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 43 minutes ago, Elessar78 said: What photos would help to better diagnose? You will really just need to confirm that is your toilet drain How old is your home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 18 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Put in a wood floor, tile entry and painted this week, came out pretty nice I think! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 i really need some help picking a place to do my cabinets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) So, i took some old rough cut lumber that used to be roof joists in our home. 1952 rough cut 2 x 6. Used a table saw to rip them into 1 x 6. Then used a planer to smooth them. Went back to the table saw used a dado blade to cut a 9/16 inch groove on the 1 x 6. Took 1/2 inch sanded plywood, and cut a 24" x 30" sheet. Then I used a mitre saw to cut two 25" and two 30" pieces of 1 x 6, with 45 degree cuts at each end. I slid the plywood into the grooves on 1 the 1 x 6 to make the table top. Went back to table saw, and ripped 2 x 2 pieces, then put a jig on the table saw to taper them from 2 to 1.5 inches for the legs. Stained the whole thing, then 2 coats of poly over all of it. I then glued down a legend of zelda puzzle my son and i put together, then poured epoxy over it. This was his birthday present... Edited May 8, 2017 by Major Harris 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Started remodeling our ancient kitchen. Gotta update electric and level the floor with some luan tomorrow. Gonna double our counter space. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliz Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) This is not a DIY question, but a home maintenance question about hvac. In short, my house is about 20 years old and the units are original. One has been leaking refrigerant for a few years. We've had it refilled twice, but it's a band aid not a solution. After spending $400+ on a refill last year, that unit went again yesterday. (bonus - they're phasing out the old R-22 refrigerant, so each time it gets dramatically more expensive to refill). So we're going to bite the bullet and replace the units. here's the question: How essential is it to replace the furnace with the A/C units? Those things are 20 years old also, but we haven't had any problems with them yet. Obviously more cost effective to replace everything at once than do it piecemeal, and I know the HVAC guys like to talk about the harmony of the system and whatnot...but is it really in my best interests as a consumer to do both, even if the furnace isn't clearly on the brink of dying? I'm financially able to if that's the best thing to do, but not looking to drop an extra couple grand that I don't have to. Thanks! Edited June 16, 2017 by Bliz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Bliz said: This is not a DIY question, but a home maintenance question about hvac. In short, my house is about 20 years old and the units are original. One has been leaking refrigerant for a few years. We've had it refilled twice, but it's a band aid not a solution. After spending $400+ on a refill last year, that unit went again yesterday. (bonus - they're phasing out the old R-22 refrigerant, so each time it gets dramatically more expensive to refill). So we're going to bite the bullet and replace the units. here's the question: How essential is it to replace the furnace with the A/C units? Those things are 20 years old also, but we haven't had any problems with them yet. Obviously more cost effective to replace everything at once than do it piecemeal, and I know the HVAC guys like to talk about the harmony of the system and whatnot...but is it really in my best interests as a consumer to do both, even if the furnace isn't clearly on the brink of dying? I'm financially able to if that's the best thing to do, but not looking to drop an extra couple grand that I don't have to. Thanks! Talk to a reputable contractor. Have them do a load calc for your home. Check out hvactalk forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Just did a couple walls with the peel and stick on real wood- waiting for the rest to get here but close to finished 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Cut a hole in kitchen wall that goes into small living room closet. The fridge will recess into that to add counter space. Closed off door from kitchen to laundry room for same purpose. Painting finished flooring almost done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 How hard is it to do baseboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 27 minutes ago, Springfield said: How hard is it to do baseboard? I dont find it to be too hard. Buy a protractor amd remember corners are rarely exactly 90 degrees. That and some caulk for any seams and you should be okay. Oh and buy a coping saw for in corners. Its only a few bucks. Dont try to miter a 90 for an interior corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Springfield said: How hard is it to do baseboard? Not hard. I usually miter inside corners because I'm lazy and caulk is helluva cover up. But buzz is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Got my first cabinets in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skinfan2k Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 @Major Harris Where did you buy your cabinets from? I am purchasing my cabinets tonight from Home Depot. How did you decide on the cabinet style, and # number of doors? What brand is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 5 hours ago, skinfan2k said: @Major Harris Where did you buy your cabinets from? I am purchasing my cabinets tonight from Home Depot. How did you decide on the cabinet style, and # number of doors? What brand is it? I use home depot for everything. get an order over $1000 and go to the pro desk you'll get a nice discount will also take an additional 4% off. Also even if they aren't running their 24 months zero financing special if you just ask they'll give it to you. I had to buy the unfinished oak cabinets so that I could stain them to match the cabinets that were given to me. They are made by RSI products I believe that's just the Home Depot brand. As far as what cabinets you need you have to measure out your space and figure out the size of the cabinets and where they're going to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 7 hours ago, Major Harris said: I use home depot for everything. get an order over $1000 and go to the pro desk you'll get a nice discount will also take an additional 4% off. Also even if they aren't running their 24 months zero financing special if you just ask they'll give it to you. I had to buy the unfinished oak cabinets so that I could stain them to match the cabinets that were given to me. They are made by RSI products I believe that's just the Home Depot brand. As far as what cabinets you need you have to measure out your space and figure out the size of the cabinets and where they're going to fit. i just bought shaker white cabinets for my kitchen. they cost me $6300 for my whole kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 4 hours ago, skinfan2k said: i just bought shaker white cabinets for my kitchen. they cost me $6300 for my whole kitchen Did u go to Home Depot pro desk? How big is your kitchen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I went to Lowe's and bought KraftMaid cabinets on sale. I worked with my contractors for measurements of what would fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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