Home Improvement: Basement bathroom remodel complete! Turned a weird freestanding toilet into a full bathroom. No more shit dungeon interrogation toilet room vibes. |
- Basement bathroom remodel complete! Turned a weird freestanding toilet into a full bathroom. No more shit dungeon interrogation toilet room vibes.
- PSA: Don't ever use the anchors that come with that thing you bought
- County wants to install a Dry Well in my driveway to fix a problem caused by improper road pavement (by the County), is there anything i should be aware?
- Need motivation...feeling overwhelmed
- My first project! Mini-kitchen makeover. [Glass backsplash, undermount lights, and cabinet hardware]
- 110 year old hardwood floor is damaged and chipped in one area. Is there any way to repair this?
- Conduit vs pulling wires thru walls?
- Adding doorbell wiring?
- Buying first miter saw, brand differences?
- [META] What is the best method to pay a contractor downpayment?
- Contractor installed cabinets but this door was chipped. This was their patch job. Is it ridiculous for me to ask for a new door if they can't fix this?
- Ordered a Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher, only to find that it doesn’t include the door panel. Apparently the panel must be custom built. Any advice?
- Heat pump insulation
- Gas Pressure into Furnace
- Looking for advice on paint colors
- Just purchased a new home and noticed this. How serious is it and how much is it gonna cost me?
- Advice on fixing cabinet interior
- ELI5: Dimming LED lights?
- Mold or mildew in the crawl space?
- Laminate Water Damage in Basement - The contractor wants to pull the entire floor out?
- Pulled vent cover off of ceiling today and the insulation in the register box looked...moldy? What the heck is it and how do I clean it?
- Walnut countertop damage - need help
- First time homeowner, carpets need replaced in living room, on stairs, and 3 rooms upstairs. Tile in kitchen and bathroom can wait. What’s the best flooring option for those on a budget after blowing a lot of money on a house?
- Is there some a filler compound I can use for a large gap in a wood floor?
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 09:08 AM PST Spent the last year turning a weird freestanding toilet in our basement into a full bathroom. Here's all the progress pics and description of what was done: I learned a ton and asked for help where needed. Couple mistakes of course but I corrected and learned from them along the way. The bathroom is significantly better than our upstairs bath and I now feel more equipped to handle that one next. Took about a years time and we worked on this in conjuction with a larger basement remodel. Bathroom includes a freestanding tub, floating vanity, and toilet. Here's some rough prices: Fixtures ~$1,000 Rough and Finish plumbing ~$2,000 Tile Help ~ $700 Tile ~ $200 Framing, insulation, drywall, cement board ~ $400 RedGard ~ $100 Flooring/Leveler/Crete ~$400 Electrical ~ $300 Pocket door and frame ~ $400 Paint and misc. big box store runs ~ $500 Ballpark total ~ $6,000 [link] [comments] |
| PSA: Don't ever use the anchors that come with that thing you bought Posted: 21 Dec 2020 07:31 PM PST I'm sure this isn't a universal truth but in my experience you're taking a high risk by using the anchors that come with that shelf/mirror/clock/curtain rod. You don't know their quality, weight rating, thickness of drywall they're made for, or drill bit to use for the pilot hole (I've never seen this info included). At best, they work fine and you can save a trip to the hardware store or toolbox. At worst, that thing you mounted falls and breaks and your anchor sheared out of the wall so now you have to patch it, match texture, paint it, and pick a new spot to anchor because the old spot won't bear the weight anymore (unless you put in a new piece of drywall, which means extra texturing and painting). Using the wrong anchor can add hours to your project. In short, buy anchors from an actual hardware store and if one works out keep a box of them handy for your projects because the "included anchors" are a roll of the dice. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 06:38 AM PST Like the title said, my county paved the road in front of my house but it ends up creating a pond in my driveway as the road becomes higher than my driveway. To remedy this, as the first step, they want to try to install a Dry Wall and see if it'll fix the issue. They said installing a pipe from my drive way to connect to the main pipe is costly but it will be considered if the Dry Well doesn't address the issue. Is this a good plan? Anything I should be aware of with a Dry Well installation? Thanks. Here are the images. The read area is where they are planning to install the dry well. They'll get a surveyor to find the lowest point. edit: add images [link] [comments] |
| Need motivation...feeling overwhelmed Posted: 21 Dec 2020 10:01 PM PST Decided to start a paint project in my kitchen at 9 PM. Thought I'd be done in 2 hours, but it's midnight and I'm only 50% done. Also hate the color with the cabinets and now need to repaint those a different color as well. I don't want to stop halfway through and clean all this stuff up just to get it back out in the morning. I also want to get it done because my toddler will be up at 6 am. Why did I do this? [link] [comments] |
| My first project! Mini-kitchen makeover. [Glass backsplash, undermount lights, and cabinet hardware] Posted: 21 Dec 2020 01:42 PM PST Photos: https://imgur.com/a/erirmE3 This was my very first "big" home project. The total cost for everything came out to about $650. $400 for tile, grout, tools, etc. For the tile:
For the undermount lights:
For the cabinet hardware:
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| 110 year old hardwood floor is damaged and chipped in one area. Is there any way to repair this? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 06:47 AM PST The hardwood floors in my house are overall in pretty good condition, but there is one area between the dining room and living room where there are some large chunks of the wood missing or chipped and nails are exposed. I am guessing it is beyond repair and needs to be replaced but I would hate to replace any of this old floor with new wood. Is there anything else that can be done? [link] [comments] |
| Conduit vs pulling wires thru walls? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:13 PM PST I bought an old single story house built in 1939 with knob and tube wiring and shiplap solid wood walls I want to DIY-rewire the whole house in the simplest way possible (I will request permits.) So here is my plan. It's not a "usual" which is why I'm asking. Step 1. The main power goes first into the breaker panel which is located in the large crawl space. Disconnect ALL of the wires at the breaker panel. Now I can leave all the old wires in the walls because I know none of them are connected to anything, so it's safe to leave them, right? Step 2. Run all wires from the main breaker panel to their locations. The outlets are easy because they are near the floor which is close to the crawl space, so they can just pop up from the crawl space and be fished into the outlet box. BUT it's all the other stuff (switches, ceiling lights, ...) That is the stuff I don't want to try to fish. So how about I use conduit absolutely everywhere. Have a ceiling light? Run conduit from the crawl space up the wall (visible outside the wall) and along the ceiling. Have a switch them light? Run conduit up the wall to a switch, then further up the wall to a light. Etc. Basically have a lot of conduit. Yes this is not "pretty" but I find nothing in the code that says I can't use conduit absolutely everywhere. Any reason I can't have a metal conduit pipe farm inside my house? Other than resale value? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:05 PM PST I have a 1925 Chicago bungalow that doesn't have doorbell wiring. I've searched around and don't see anything. Right now I am using a chinese battery powered smart camera but I want to get the Wyze doorbell eventually. The front is brick. When I enter from the front, I have a little room and there's no electricity except for the ceiling light so I basically have nothing to route electricity to without destroying a bunch of walls. Is there any out of the box thinking in regards to doorbells? End goal is to get a Wyze doorbell. [link] [comments] |
| Buying first miter saw, brand differences? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 04:32 AM PST Hey guys, I know it brings out the worst in people when we start comparing brands of tools, but I'm purchasing my first sliding miter saw and was hoping to get some input before the money is spent. So, I know dewalt is a major brand and that generally have decent tools, but I was hoping to get your thoughts on Ridgid as well. I hearsay Ridgid has a lifetime warranty which very well could be worth a couple extra duckets, but if it's just for small projects around the house I don't suppose either would be bad choices. I don't rely a ton on laser sights, so the added fancies aren't a big concern to me, I'm really more concerned with quality of a tool to make sure what I'm purchasing is worth the investment. [link] [comments] |
| [META] What is the best method to pay a contractor downpayment? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 07:59 PM PST Hello Reddit, Curious, what is the best method to pay a contractor downpayment? Does anyone have experience with charging back a downpayment should any thing goes wrong? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 07:58 PM PST Here's a pic for reference, bottom corner. I'm not happy with it. https://imgur.com/prhsBnn [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 01:41 PM PST I ordered this Bosch 800 Series fully integrated dishwasher, which was delivered to my home on a shipping pallet, enclosed in protective packaging. I only realized the door panel was missing after I'd begun installing the new dishwasher (and after removing the old dishwasher). After multiple calls to customer service, I learned the model does not come with a door panel, and Bosch doesn't sell any off-the-shelf panels. You have to custom build your own panel, presumably as part of a remodel when building your kitchen cabinets, or a one-off build to match the existing cabinets. In the meantime, the door springs are under-loaded, due to the 13-lbs door not being installed, and the door won't stay open. In fact, the door violently springs closed when you open it all the way to horizontal. Has anyone had this issue? Did you have trouble contracting to have a panel built? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 09:31 PM PST With winter here and my power bill going up I've been weatherizing the house and recently took a closer look at the back of my heat pump. https://imgur.com/a/sqBg79I. How can I improve this? Can I run pipe insulation right up to the back of the unit? Can I block the end of this box to reduce airflow inside? Is it worth trying to add insulation inside this conduit? Any advice would be welcome. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 04:30 PM PST Hello! I had a 23 yr old gas furnace replaced today after impeller (?) motor failed. When the installers where done, they mention that, optionally but recommend-ly (?), they wanted another $90 to come back and install a regulator on the gas supply to the furnace. They said that they measured the supply and it was at 11" wc when it should be 7" wc but that this is a common problem in my area. I called the gas company and when I said "high gas pressure" they immediately sent a tech without really giving me any info. The tach that came out measured and confirmed that the supply was 11" wc but said that was standard for the area and that the furnace should be able to take up to 30" wc. he then replaced gas meter and left. What do you all think I should do? I've not heard of installing a pre-furnace regulator before and I don't think that my previous furnace had one. I also don't want the new one to fail early. Edit: Reading though the furnace manual, the manufacturer recommends 14" wc or less so I suppose I am in spec. If anyone coming across this has any experience, I still be interested to hear I thing this is solved. [link] [comments] |
| Looking for advice on paint colors Posted: 21 Dec 2020 05:24 PM PST We moved into our first home back in April and the previous owners put this flooring in from lumber liquidators. They ran it through the family room and the kitchen and left old carpet in the living room(about 400 sq ft). I purchased the 400 sq feet on Black Friday when it was on sale and I'm planning on putting it in after the holidays. Later on this winter I'd like to repaint our family room and kitchen but I'm looking for paint color suggestions on what to do. My fiancé and I are late 20's. [link] [comments] |
| Just purchased a new home and noticed this. How serious is it and how much is it gonna cost me? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 06:38 PM PST Hi all, What you see here is the dryer vent line. The dryer is on the other side of the wall. And look where it is venting to. Inside of the house. In my storage room. Before I completely enter into a bout of depression, how serious is this problem? how long can I wait before I get it fixed? Help! [link] [comments] |
| Advice on fixing cabinet interior Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:46 PM PST We bought our first house this summer and the interior of the kitchen cabinets need a bit of an update. We may eventually completely replace them, but that's low on our list at the moment. It's really been bugging that the interiors look so unfinished and messy. All of the bottom cabinets have plywood screwed it to the back wall and the last six inches or so on the bottom. I assume at some point someone had to access behind them and just replaced the removed section with the plywood. I am really new at this so I thought some advice couldn't hurt. I assume the best thing to do is just to remove the entire bottom and rear wall and replace it with something as close as I can get to the side material. Would it make sense to stain (or paint) the entire interior afterwards so it would match? Again, this is the first time I've tried anything like this so anything you can suggest or any tips would be appreciated! Let me know if some more pictures would be helpful. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:41 PM PST I'm looking all over, but unable to find anywhere on the internet that comprehensively explains LED dimming. Almost every page and post I read goes something like "I dunno, some dimmers don't work with some bulbs or fixtures. Ask the manufacturer." I'd like to plan a little better than picking one brand and blindly buying what they say. Please, somebody explain like I'm five the rhyme and reason of which bulbs and fixtures work with which dimmers? [link] [comments] |
| Mold or mildew in the crawl space? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 06:27 PM PST Under contract on a home and the inspection report revealed "mold-like" substance in the crawl space. I know it would be best to have it tested, but the homeowners are claiming this is mildew and not mold. Can anyone judge by these photos? [link] [comments] |
| Laminate Water Damage in Basement - The contractor wants to pull the entire floor out? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:24 PM PST Hi Guys, So I am not sure why, but the previous owners thought it is a good idea to install laminate in the basement and the rainwater drain is right outside the basement entrance door. Anyway, on Friday (3 days ago) we had massive rain and the drain clogged and water got inside the basement, luckily I was home and managed to first fix the drain and then dry the floor all under 2 hours max. However, laminate still got wet and 2 of the planks right near the entrance are warped *SLIGHTLY* like if I don't tell you, you might not even notice it. To be sure, I called a contractor to get their opinion, called 3 and all said the same they said "floor must be removed and dried and replaced, or else there will be mold and could cause major health risk" From my research, doesn't Mold *STOP* growing and go into hibernation once moisture is gone? Considering it has been 3 days now, should I be expecting more damage? I guess the most important question, do I need to worry about mold and remove the *entire* floor? How long do you guys think it takes for it to dry? Thank you for your help. PS) Laminate is installed on concrete, no subfloor. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:11 PM PST Here's a picture because I don't really know how to describe it. The insulation has a felt-like texture so I don't know how to clean this without damaging it. [link] [comments] |
| Walnut countertop damage - need help Posted: 21 Dec 2020 08:06 PM PST Hey everyone - we recently purchased a home with walnut wood countertops, and today we found our first water/wet damage under the dish drying plastic mat on the side of the sink. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2020 04:10 PM PST First time homeowner, carpets need replaced in living room, on stairs, and 3 rooms upstairs. Tile in kitchen and bathroom can wait. What's the best flooring option for those on a budget after blowing a lot of money on a house? We were thinking luxury vinyl plank but I'm scared that will look cheap. Or should we just replace the carpet. Any other options we don't know about that look nice and work for you in those areas? Price wise it seems they are about the same? I don't know what's the best option for the living room and the stairs and 3 bedrooms? Any 💡 ideas? Thanks ! [link] [comments] |
| Is there some a filler compound I can use for a large gap in a wood floor? Posted: 21 Dec 2020 06:24 AM PST Is there some a filler compound I can use for a large gap in a wood floor? Please see photograph. I removed a curved section of wall, and am left with this gap in the floor. I filled in the straight part with a piece of wood. Is there some filler compound I can use to fill in the curved part? [link] [comments] |
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