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- Lowe's Launches Tool Rental Program Nationwide
- using MasterSeal NP1 to fill sidewalk gaps keep weeds out
- Kitchen Remodel
- Fixing dart holes in wall...
- Currently fixing my grandparents house, it doesn't have windows
- Do Gutter Guards Work?
- Help identifying wall material
- Just discovered I have weeds growing between my backyard deck. Would pour distilled white vinegar down there really work as an effective form of weed control?
- irrigation system - bait and switch..?
- Venting Advice for Detached Garage
- Added Garage Door Insulation
- Recessed lighting in my kitchen
- Air quality problem in my new apartment
- Question About Drilling
- https://kitchenche.com
- Smart ceiling fan vs smart switch? (crosspost from r/homeautomation)
- Thermostat troubleshooting
- Best way (or products) to re-paint a deck
- Sink/vanity help in tiny bathroom
- Advice - should I be concerned about asbestos?
- New drywall patch bulge
- Does adding a ductless ac system add value to a home?
- keep carpet in closets or change it to wood laminate/tile? and if the first floor is wood tile, would look bad if the second floor and stairs are wood laminate?
- Does it look like there is water damage or mold in the tub area?
| Lowe's Launches Tool Rental Program Nationwide Posted: 19 Aug 2020 11:39 AM PDT |
| using MasterSeal NP1 to fill sidewalk gaps keep weeds out Posted: 19 Aug 2020 05:38 AM PDT I had a new sidewalk put in on side of house about 5 years ago, and they put standard fiber expansion joint in between the main sidewalk and mine. After a couple years of the neighbors lawn care workers haphazardly cutting out the material with their weed wacker, it looked like water was getting in and starting to freeze/thaw to the point the sidewalk was starting to lift. Before this got any worse, I decided it was time to fill the crack. I also had another joint that was put in 20 years ago that was filled with weeds every summer, so it was time to clean that out and caulk it. I saw some union guys working downtown using NP1 so i figured it was a good product. ** I regret not using silica sand to cover the wet caulk ** After a couple hours, i saw some dirt and dust quickly collected on the wet caulk and now its still there, so its not the cleanest looking joint. Here's the photos [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 11:04 AM PDT Had a really old and dated kitchen and decided it was time to do a kitchen renovation. It's a fairly small 84x125 space with an additional 59x35 area where the refrigerator would go. It took about a day to demo and after demoing I took the measurements and sent it over to an online cabinet company that offered a free design service. After several changes and having the layout exactly how I wanted it, I purchased the cabinets, quartz top, flooring, backsplash, and appliances. I wanted to keep the budget under $10,000, but expected to go over. I ended up going with a pre-assembled honey/maple shaker cabinets, door material was birch and cabinet box plywood which came out under $2750! Two 9 foot slabs of white quartz countertop $600. With the flooring, backsplash, and appliances, the remodel was within budget! The most difficult challenge was installing the wall cabinets to make sure it was completely flush. To remedy this, a wood block was installed to the wall and a leveler used. I then propped the wall cabinet onto the wood block and used 2-1/2" screws to install the cabinets into the studs. How it turned out before and after photos included: https://imgur.com/gallery/gTa26Y2 [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:36 PM PDT So long story short, drunk friends can't throw darts and I have some holes in my wall. A few, as in a whole lot. Am I able to fix this with just some putty, or will I have to repaint it too? And if so, I'll probably have to re paint the entire wall, won't I? Due to the slightly different color from fading? Any tips would be appreciated. Trying to make this as easy as I can. Any product recommendations are appreciated. I'm not the most handy. Thanks to all. [link] [comments] |
| Currently fixing my grandparents house, it doesn't have windows Posted: 19 Aug 2020 06:30 PM PDT Apparently my grandparents house doesn't have a decent windows. Back then it has a lot of lights and windows coming in, but as the neighborhood got crowded and all the walls besides the house got all concrete walls, the whole house looks like a box without a light, like it's depressing. The front door is also tight to go in. I don't know what kind of fix should i do. There's still a second floor. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 04:11 AM PDT I live next to a big maple that is constantly dropping it's tiny copters/keys and clogging my eaves and dropping water next to my foundation. Anyone have any experience with gutter guards? Do they work? I've seen a lot of negative stuff online. Are there specific types to avoid? [link] [comments] |
| Help identifying wall material Posted: 19 Aug 2020 08:11 PM PDT So, I started doing some drywall repair in a few areas around my 1930s house. Mostly fixing the "collateral damage" from a recently repaired roof leak on the 2nd floor (this was added on in the '80s so it's slightly different construction). Since I had the drywall stuff out, I figured I'd go after the one spot on the first floor where the doorknob and deadbolt used to hit before I added the stopper. I suspected that it would be lath and plaster but this is not something I've seen before. It appears to be some kind of thick (like 1/2 inch) hardboard/fiberboard with about a 1/4 inch cement-like coating. On top of that is a thin (less than 1/16th) coat of something else that almost feels like gypsum drywall but a little denser. I'm guessing on thicknesses, I didn't measure it. It's pretty heavy as well. I'm trying to figure out what this is so I can repair it properly. Edit- Here's a picture of the cross section http://imgur.com/gallery/tsoQxxg [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 05:20 PM PDT My research turned up a little confusing because some sources are saying it doesn't control the weeds in a long term as the vinegar is "not strong enough," some other sources are saying it works because it messes up the soil PH. Also... I read that vinegar might damage wood and it's stain. What are my alternatives? Have any of you guys ever done something like this? [link] [comments] |
| irrigation system - bait and switch..? Posted: 19 Aug 2020 03:29 PM PDT Hi All, I entered into a contract with a company to install an irrigation system that was to be a top end Rainbird system. I paid for the install, which has been completed, but I just noticed the components are all Krain components, not Rainbird. The quick explanation from the company is they switched manufacturers and that I was supposed to have been informed. I need to return the call and discuss. I'm not seeking legal advice from you. The sales pitch was heavy on the product being industrial grade vs builder grade and pushed Rainbird heavily. How does a complete Krain system compare to a top end Rainbird system? I'm not happy that what was specified in the contract was changed but I'm trying to figure out how upset I should be. thx [link] [comments] |
| Venting Advice for Detached Garage Posted: 19 Aug 2020 08:04 PM PDT I have a detached 2 car garage that is unfinished with no ventilation in the soffit or roof. I live in Texas (Hot) and it's attic-like in there, but building out a small gym area so need to install some ventilation. Looking for advice. It's just a simple square building with a pyramid type roof, so no ridge line for a ridge vent. I am thinking of putting some soffit vents along with a powered attic fan to move air through there. Figured that with doors open would lower the temps enough to workout without dying. Not looking to air condition, as there is no insulation or drywall (Rafters exposed too) so that would be years down the line if ever. Are there any considerations into amount of soffits or size of attic fan? Moisture seems fine in there just want to move air and release heat. Should I stick to a regular turbine? It's not very big. 8 feet to the rafters. Any advice on how to move air/heat without creating any unintended consequences with air movement/pressure/moisture is appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 09:22 AM PDT Due to recent heatwave, I went to home depot and got foam insulation boards to insulate my garage door. The afternoon sun shines directly on the garage door and it is very hot to the touch. We have a bedroom directly above the garage that gets hot and also takes a while to cool down. The garage temp still seems to be high, though I never kept track of temp before installing the insulation. So I can't tell for sure if it helps or not. Anyway, I've blown away $90 on more useless stuff than foam insulation boards. [link] [comments] |
| Recessed lighting in my kitchen Posted: 19 Aug 2020 07:40 PM PDT Hey yall, noobie homeowner looking for advice how to remedy an issue with my kitchens recessed lighting. Apparently the bulb and housing are held up there by super tense clips, much like a bathroom fan. In my case one side of the c clip snapped off at the convergence housing and now the clip is off .. holding a tiny piece of plastic ..and leaving my light to hang. How should I fis this? I have pics if necessary. Thanks [link] [comments] |
| Air quality problem in my new apartment Posted: 19 Aug 2020 07:19 PM PDT I recently moved apartments, and within a few hours of moving into my new room, my lungs felt tight and even though I left, I got a sore throat and the next day, my lungs still hurt. Any idea what this could be since it was such a quick response? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 11:02 PM PDT I'm getting ready to drill my camera onto the exterior of my house, but I'm not sure if drilling into vinyl siding above my garage is safe? I wanted confirmation on this. Also, what would happen if I drilled into the outside of the window frame and installed the camera there looking over my driveway? [link] [comments] |
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| Smart ceiling fan vs smart switch? (crosspost from r/homeautomation) Posted: 19 Aug 2020 06:57 PM PDT |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 06:49 PM PDT My thermostat has been blank for a while now meaning I can't program the heat/AC. I tried looking at my circuit breaker to see if it was tripped and it wasn't, I even tried flipping the switch back and forth to see if I could reset it, still blank. I took the thermostat off the wall and it's not battery powered. It does look a little dusty, but I'm not sure what could be wrong with it other than it being an old unit. It's a Carrier Debonair 220, and I couldn't find any troubleshooting for this specific model online. Should I just get a replacement? Is there a way to figure out the source of the problem? I live in a condo unit for context. [link] [comments] |
| Best way (or products) to re-paint a deck Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:16 PM PDT I've spent four days stripping a couple layers of flaking paint off the horizontal and vertical surfaces of my deck (mostly with a deck floor sander and an angle grinder to get most everything off down to the wood). Now I'm looking for suggestions for what to do to recoat the deck. Was suggested doing a coat of Kilz 3 primer and a couple coats of floor and porch paint but wanted other input. Wife wants a smooth white finish (was previously brown) so the textured deck finish products are out. Live in Wisconsin so looking to have this finish survive the elements reasonably well. I have Menards and Home Depot in my area (nearest Lowe's is a half hour away). [link] [comments] |
| Sink/vanity help in tiny bathroom Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:12 PM PDT So I live in an old house where everything is built to a smaller scale. As such, our main bathroom is approx. 8'x8', including the shower/tub. Currently the door swings inwards to the right. I'm wondering if you guys have any ideas what sort of sink/vanity would utilize this space best, so that I have a direction to go in my research. PS—can attach photo(s) if need be to give a clearer picture. [link] [comments] |
| Advice - should I be concerned about asbestos? Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:06 PM PDT Just moving into a house and thought I would tackle removing carpet to reveal the original hard wood floors would be my first project. I pulled one room out and noticed there is what might be adhesive under the carpet and pad. The pad wasn't really stuck to whatever the material was when it came up, so if it is adhesive it was pretty terrible. The house was built in the 50's but the carpet looks to have been put in mid to late 90's. This is a guess, but based on that window I don't think they should have been asbestos carpet glue used. Between the above details and the linked pictures, does anyone have any opinions or advice to offer? Edit: corrected link [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 06:18 PM PDT I had an electrical contractor in who did a bunch of work to get power to a spot on the ceiling for a fan/light in the same room as the wall and patch this picture: https://imgur.com/gallery/k6fclXz If I understand correctly, the electrical contractor screwed the removed drywall patch back onto the wall. I didn't see it done or the immediate aftermath, but he then I think applied joint compound and drywall tape around the patch. This patch is actually one of five (one more patch on ceiling, three others in adjacent office room), but the mud on this one was applied especially poorly. The other four patch vary in how much they bulge, with one bulging hardly at all. After this was done, my family decided to go DIY for any further mudding, sanding, primer, and paint, but I was continually bothered by the bulge in each spot. Long story short, the embarrassing sight in the picture is a sanded-in area of primer, joint compound/tape, and the original patch, most visible from the horizontal line. The drywall patch has a small but definite bulge out from the rest of the wall, perhaps 1/16 inch thick. It's definitely not a drywall thickness issue, since I think he just used the cut-out drywall, but I don't know enough about patch mounting to speculate about a cause from behind the patch. It seems to bulge out more at the top. I understand this wouldn't get perfect, but the bulge is significant enough that I only suspect that something could be done. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Does adding a ductless ac system add value to a home? Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:03 PM PDT Last year I added a couple thousand dollar ductless ac system (mini split) to my second living room. Will this add value when I sell this year? I have central air as well. Edited to say I live in the hottest place in the US , I'm wondering how it's not looked at as a energy efficient alternative as opposed to running your central air constantly. Energy bills because of central air are upwards of 300 a month. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:02 PM PDT I'm about to change all of the carpet in my two story home to wood laminate/ wood tile (depending on how steep the price difference is), and I don't know if I should renovate the closets as well since that will be an added cost. In addition, what is your opinion on having wood tile on the first floor and wood laminate on the second floor (with wood laminate on the stairs)? or should the whole house be tile? Looking for an affordable option that won't decrease the home value (such as weird looking mismatch floors) whenever we decide to sell the home. [link] [comments] |
| Does it look like there is water damage or mold in the tub area? Posted: 19 Aug 2020 10:02 PM PDT |
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