Home Improvement: Bar stool for a large fella. |
- Bar stool for a large fella.
- Putting laminate up to patio doors, how to deal with this concrete? (pics inside)
- Hired contractor to replace 36" window with a 36x80 door. Does this look right?
- Patio and Pergola Project 2020
- Garage air leaks - should I seal?
- What are some safety things I should know about now that I’m a homeowner?
- Patching/Drilling Stucco
- Does this crack on drywall need to worry about
- Contractor used screws that were too long
- Two bedroom reno to rancher
- Reseed patchy grass
- Patch kit or drywall?
- Ladder accessory recommendation for roof stability
- Which trade do I call to fix things?
- Electrical light fixture wiring help/advice
- Fishing wires inside the walls from the attic nightmare
- Cap a Tread alternative
- how to isolate a wall from constant noise ?
- Basement Airflow underlaying membrane moisture.
- Kitchen faucet advice
- Fireplace advice: Landlord claims chimney is fine but hasn't been cleaned or inspected in years.
- Pretty sure we lost the most beautiful tree on our property last night due to ice.
- Looking for opinions. What is this on my gable?
- Wood table finish/coat 'melted away' from an eraser. How to restore this?
- Polyurethane for Bathroom Shelves
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 11:04 AM PST So, I'm in a bit of a predicament. I'm finishing up my basement bar project, and I'm getting ready to pick out barstools with my wife. We've got a neighbor who we love hanging out with, watching football mostly but unfortunately he's a bigger guy. Don't know how much he really weighs but I have to imagine it's north of 400lb. We're in a weird spot where we don't want to spend $500 on 7 bar stools that can hold his weight but also have a hard time imagining what would happen if we bought stools that can only hold 300lb and hope something doesn't break. Anyone been in a similar situation? Thanks so much for any advice! Edit: Figured I'd share a couple pics too. DIY'd this beast with the aforementioned buddy next door so was only right to consider him in our decision here! Only thing I hired out was counter top install. [link] [comments] |
| Putting laminate up to patio doors, how to deal with this concrete? (pics inside) Posted: 17 Dec 2020 06:49 AM PST I've just finished putting laminate in my hallway up the front door which went fairly smoothly. I've pulled up the carpet in the room which has a wide rear door (2.9m) and this looks a lot more challenging. Do I need to put some self leveling compound up to the metal threshold, if I do that how will I terminate the laminate at that threshold? I'm also concerned about damp, the carpet I took up had a bit damp marking on it, but this was past the tack strip so might be less of an issue with laminate as I can run the underlay all the way under the threshold. All thoughts and opinions appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| Hired contractor to replace 36" window with a 36x80 door. Does this look right? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 05:45 AM PST Curious about the method my contractor used for installing the door into this old window opening in my garage? The door is working fine, but wanted to make sure this looks good structurally? I guess I would've assumed more framing was going to be necessary, but in hindsight maybe the change from a window to a door doesn't require it? Pics here: https://imgur.com/a/3I4fLCC Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Patio and Pergola Project 2020 Posted: 17 Dec 2020 06:50 PM PST Project insights and description in the comments in imgur. Pergola: Realtime Landscaping Architect software - $400 Google Sketchup - free Rough cedar from local supply store - $2500 OZCO hardware - $1100 Concrete and miscellaneous equipment - $100 Patio: Unilock Brussels Premier pavers - $2500 Aggregate base + sand + delivery - $600 Patio dirt excavation and disposal - $1200 including tip (cost included moving pavers and aggregate from front yard to backyard) 7" Ridgid Tile saw from Home Depot - $260 Renting compactor - $100 each time Total, we spent ~$9000. I'm sure there were other expenses that I can't remember but probably wouldn't move the cost that much, maybe a few hundred bucks. Before I started this project, I had a local landscaping and home renovation contractor come out and give me an estimate for a ~250 sq ft patio and 12x14 plain pergola. He quoted me $12,000. My patio ended up being 300 sq ft and I was able to make a pergola of my own design for around $3000 less. Honestly, even if the project ended up costing as much as the conctractor or even more, I still would have done this myself. The experience with family and pride of doing it myself was worth the cost! [link] [comments] |
| Garage air leaks - should I seal? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 07:19 PM PST Hey guys, thanks for your advice. So I have a garage that is about 2 feet below grade on one side. Living space above it too. The garage has insulated doors, but the weather stripping is ripped in some spots and not fully sealing in other spots. I can see a lot of light in various spots. The only exposed piping inside the garage is a water softener drain, but it runs against the wall with living space on other side so it gets a bit of warmth. Even in the coldest weather since I've moved in (20s F) the garage has never dipped below 46F. My plan this summer was to replace all the weather stripping to seal it up. However, it just occurred to me that when the humidity is high in the summer, or if I get a bunch of snow or rain in the winter via the cars, it gets super muggy in there - I'm talking 80% plus! The windows also totally condense and become soaked. So my thought now is, maybe a bit of air leakage is good to allow for ventilation. What do you guys think? I appreciate it. [link] [comments] |
| What are some safety things I should know about now that I’m a homeowner? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 09:34 PM PST My dad died when I was a teenager and I don't have any older adults in my life to ask these questions to. I know I should have a carbon monoxide alarm but are there other safety related things I should know about in order to keep me and my baby safe? I hope this doesn't come across as stupid, I just don't have the experience with any of this stuff because I've always lived in apartments that had maintenance . [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:34 PM PST All, Needing to install a new doorbell. The previous homeowners left a doozy of a hole from their previous bell making it difficult to install mine with its mount. I attempted to spackle thick Drydex and then drill, but it failed when putting in the first screw. How can I make this smaller for the doorbell, with a strong enough substance to be drilled into? [link] [comments] |
| Does this crack on drywall need to worry about Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:33 PM PST |
| Contractor used screws that were too long Posted: 17 Dec 2020 04:05 PM PST https://i.imgur.com/dvkz6gn.jpg A contractor built some outdoor steps for me, and used screws that were too long and/or sunk them too far in. It's not just one spot, but many. What's the best way to fix it? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:21 PM PST Hi, posting here for general feedback and tips for the reno we are undertaking next year. We are both very unexperienced in the world of home improvement and not especially handy. We are adding two rooms to our two bedroom rancher. To add the rooms we will use an area to the side of the house and the rooms will extend out beside our current master bedroom and our kids bedroom. We likely will only do flooring and painting ourselves. Rest will be contracted out. So far, we have only hired a drafting and design person and contacted the municipality to ensure that the reno is meets bylaw/building code. Also we have a decent quote for a furnace and ducting install for a heating upgrade. We are going to start looking in the new year for contractors for framing, siding/roofing, drywall, electrical, etc. And are in the process of securing financing. Any advice or tips are welcome. We are excited about getting started. Not sure if it matters but we are in BC , Canada. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 06:40 AM PST My front yard grass has always been patchy and thin. Trying to figure out what type of grass this is? Should I reseed and fertilize or just kill it all and start over? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 07:30 PM PST Newb here: there's a hole cut in a wall, left by the previous tenant. It's a rectangle about 13 x 18. I'm planning on painting the area after. Should I look for a patch kit, or do I need drywall tape, spacal? It's in the stairwell to the basement, so it doesn't need to be pretty, but I'm going to make it an art gallery stairwell. Pics to follow! [link] [comments] |
| Ladder accessory recommendation for roof stability Posted: 17 Dec 2020 06:50 AM PST Need ladder accessory recommendation for a specific use case. I live in a townhome, the easiest access to my 2nd floor roof is on the front porch shingled roof. My 22 foot reach multipurpose ladder does not reach the flat roof from the back. I'm looking to get up there for general inspection and cleaning gutters. My question is what products would be recommended to stabilize the ladder on a sloped shingled roof. I was looking at this: https://provisiontools.com/products/2-pivit-special?gclid=CjwKCAiAt9z-BRBCEiwA_bWv-AZHdpZ6KJDHmcW3d4564Z9npIcnABKYp-puoYHvAMPykHPjCAQMeRoC95wQAvD_BwE but i think I would need two and it's a bit pricey [link] [comments] |
| Which trade do I call to fix things? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 05:49 AM PST Hi all, First time Home Buyer here and I am not sure who to call for these jobs. Both of us are not handy. Need the following fixed: 1) roof vent flashings need to be redone and painted 2) outside water pipes/spigots need to be replaced 3) broken window lock on one window and another window won't stay open 4) electrical panel needs to be expanded to accommodate the extra wires ( I'm assuming only an electrician can do this) 5) bathroom tub faucet leaks 6)bathroom shower drain not installed correctly What's the best way to find help? Yelp, Angie's list, ? I'm worried that since we don't know anything about the costs of fixing these items we may end up paying more than we should. Thanks in advance [link] [comments] |
| Electrical light fixture wiring help/advice Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:13 PM PST We are currently trying to replace a light fixture for a vanity light. The house is a bit older and the wires on this particular vanity are a little confusing. I've included a link to an image of the wires. If the picture is unclear, there is a green wire (top right), a tan wire (middle right), an orange wire (bottom right), and a yellow wire (left). When I removed the original light fixture, the green wire was attached to a outlet on the front of the light. The light fixture we are trying to attach uses wires that I am more familiar with (white, black, and copper). How do these 4 wires translate to hot, neutral and ground? Can I connect this light fixture to these wires? If so, how? [link] [comments] |
| Fishing wires inside the walls from the attic nightmare Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:07 PM PST Need advice here. I wanted to run cat5 cables into my attic to my living room. I decided I would create the cat5 outlet next to the other outlet because it would be convenient to use the existing cable as guide as to "where" to drop the new wire. Well, I went into my attic and the electrical wire that goes into the outlet below goes into a hole on what looks like a horizontal 2x4 board. So I measured precisely where I need to put the hole so that it will be between the studs and 6 inches left of the existing power outlet. I drilled a hole and shoved the wire fishing stick down into the wall. Well, it keeps getting stuck and won't penetrate all the way to the bottom. I have a twelve feet stick and at about 9 feet, its getting snagged, like there is a block! WTF! So I go into the room below and shove the stick in the square hole I created for the outlet. I sent the fishing stick upwards and it goes all the way in! Nothing blocking it. F*** Me. At this point I spent half a day trying to get the fishing stick down to no avail. I hate this guess work, it's so damn frustrating. Ugh! Does anyone have any advice because I'm very tempted to rip the walls at this point? BTW, those of you who do this for a living, you have my praise. This s*** is an effing nightmare! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 07:47 PM PST Hello, I pulled up all the carpet on my stairs and cleaned them up well. The wood treads that are under the carpet are too thick for cap a tread type 1. I ordered 14 of these and it's not gonna work so I'm lost on what to do. I originally went with cap a tread to match the sterling oak life proof floors I installed. I'm thinking my next best option is to do the Retro Tread brand, cut off the overhanging piece of each existing tread, and stain the stairs the gray color my floors have. I already bought and cut down primed pine board for the risers. I hope this was easy to read, I appreciate your time. [link] [comments] |
| how to isolate a wall from constant noise ? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 07:25 PM PST Hello, my problem concern noise insulation of a concrete wall. Behind the wall of my room there are 2 fridges that cannot be moved elsewhere. I'm looking for a way to isolate the noise, the constant humming and finally have a quiet bedroom. My first, quick idea was to buy some noise cancelling foam slab (like for record studios) on amazon and glue them to the wall but there is for sure better options. Thanks in advance for the help. [link] [comments] |
| Basement Airflow underlaying membrane moisture. Posted: 17 Dec 2020 07:03 PM PST I finished my basement about 8 months ago. Probably about a year ago I put down an airflow underlaying then subfloor on top of that. Kind of like dricore but different. I noticed today that there seems to be some moisture under the underlaying, the basement is at 37% humidity, the finished space is totally dry and I've not noticed any bad smells at all. I run a dehumidifier all summer and stop running it during the winter months because it's not humid anymore. I'm just wondering if anyone has some advice on the best way to dry it out or if it's something I really even have to worry about? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2020 05:25 PM PST My kitchen faucet leaks at the handle and drip drip drips. I'm unable to find any markings on it that identify it. It does have the initials UPC on the spray nozzle face. Here are a couple of pictures of it. Can anyone tell me if I can replace the cartridge on this (provided you can identify it) or if it's junk and I should buy a name brand faucet and be done with it? https://imgur.com/k1sygjO Thanks [link] [comments] |
| Fireplace advice: Landlord claims chimney is fine but hasn't been cleaned or inspected in years. Posted: 17 Dec 2020 05:24 PM PST I have a wood burning fireplace that gets used every so often in the winters and recently my girlfriend started a fire and while adding a log, she bumped the damper and it closed most of the way which obviously made the evening pretty exciting with all the smoke. This little incident got me thinking about what kind of maintenance is needed for fireplaces and we even brought it up to the landlord. He came out and took a quick look at things and claims everything looks okay and doesn't need to be cleaned. To my understanding, chimneys should be cleaned and inspected once a year but this hasn't been cleaned in at least four years. The landlord even said that he's never had to clean any of the fireplaces at any of his properties. The condo association is pretty strict about who has access to the roof and what is being done to the buildings. I feel very comfortable with home repairs and building maintenance but fireplaces are new to me. What could I do on my own and what should I leave for a professional? I'd love any advice on what I could use to get the landlord to take some action on this as well but it may end up being less of a hassle to just deal with it myself. [link] [comments] |
| Pretty sure we lost the most beautiful tree on our property last night due to ice. Posted: 17 Dec 2020 11:46 AM PST We live in Northern Virginia, and were hit with a massive ice storm last night. The largest and most beautiful tree on the property, the Weeping Willow was covered in a 1/4" of ice for the entire night and about 4 major branches have snapped. I'm a bit at a loss as what to do. No matter what we decide we'll have to wait until spring to do anything. I have a slim glimmer of hope it recovers, although I doubt it. I don't know if taking it down is a project I want to handle myself, or call in the pro's. After it's gone, I'm not sure if I should just plant grass or replant a new tree. Grind the stump or have it pulled out? Any thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated. 🌳 pic: https://imgur.com/a/JOuyTmt [link] [comments] |
| Looking for opinions. What is this on my gable? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:51 PM PST Was up in the attic tonight. Happened upon this 2x4. Its the only one up there that I can see that looks like this. I rubbed my finger over the center of the spot and it was kind of dust/chalk like residue. I am no builder, just a DIYer, but if I recall, it's the board/gable that facia is nailed to. Just looking for opinions. Took a ton of photos and angles. Thanks. [link] [comments] |
| Wood table finish/coat 'melted away' from an eraser. How to restore this? Posted: 17 Dec 2020 03:45 PM PST We purchased this wood table and have used it regularly. There was a eraser that was left overnight on the table, and next day, as I was picking up the eraser (it was some special kind off eraser for drawing), it had this 'sticky' feeling (as if it was left on a spilled soda) and the wood coat came off along with the eraser. Is there a way to re-apply this coat? If I call the manufacturer to find out what finish/coating they used, can I purchase that from homedepot and just apply onto that portion to fix this? Thank you all in advance! Link to picture: https://imgur.com/a/TmoOJ0S [link] [comments] |
| Polyurethane for Bathroom Shelves Posted: 17 Dec 2020 08:20 PM PST I want to make some floating wood shelves to go above the toilet in my bathroom. Is water based polyurethane a good way to seal the shelves after staining them or should I use something more specific for moisture prevention/durability in a bathroom? [link] [comments] |
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