Home Improvement: How do I break up a large Boulder so I can wheel barrow it away? |
- How do I break up a large Boulder so I can wheel barrow it away?
- Installing a dishwasher
- House we are buying in escrow just sprung a water leak, how do we find out how extensive the damage is?
- Please need ideas to keep water from back of sink
- Making the front of this small lake house look better?��
- Sewer smell emanating from toilet
- I want to install a privacy fence but one side of my current fence is my unknown neighbors’
- What is this? Found in basement.
- How do I fix an exposed tack strip at a door transition?
- I want to seal up some cracks I have in the mortar on the exterior wall of my crawlspace that look like this. What's the best product to use?
- Dryer Vent Options
- Original 1950s hardwood floors
- Lose your LG microwave template?
- Assistance with quote on Attic Insulation
- Am I screwed?
- Temporarily removing a radiator
- Single Pane Window Help
- Trying to install a Nest Learning thermostat, but two wires are confusing
- I'm unsure of how to proceed in handling the cold coming through my really thin windows. Help?
- Where are the aesthtically better solutions for all the hideous detectors, thermostats, etc?
- how can i attatch the shelves to the brackets? (railed shelving system)
- What are your take on old sash double hung windows? Keep it....or....replace?
- Improving my home office (Looking for feedback)
- House without attic access - is it absolutely necessary to have?
| How do I break up a large Boulder so I can wheel barrow it away? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 12:56 PM PST I've got a rock in my garden bed that is the size of a large garbage can. It probably weighs several thousand pounds. I'd like to remove it but don't want to bring a excavator in and tear up my lawn. How do I break it up into more manageable pieces? Here is the rock. https://imgur.com/gallery/smIoKTv Edit: thank you everyone for all the responses. 5 stars for all the dynamite and erosion jokes. Glad to hear the dads are out in full force. That expanding stuff to fill holes with seems worth giving a shot. I don't think a sledge will do it but I might give that a wack because why not. I'm not doing the fire thing, it sounds cool, but I'm just not up to it. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 Dec 2020 09:49 AM PST I just bought my first home. The problem is there is no dishwasher and my fiancé says it's a must. That means some cabinets need to be taken out so one can be installed. I'm not comfortable with plumbing or electrical work. I called Home Depot to see if they would install it. I was told they won't do it without the plumbing and electrical ready to go. Where do I go to get this work done? Is there a one stop shop kind of deal or am I going to have to use multiple people? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:32 AM PST I'm looking for some help/advice. Just got into escrow this week on a house. The inspection was supposed to be today, but when the inspector got there, there was water all over the place - floors and all the way to a bedroom. Seems to be coming from the kitchen, possibly a dishwasher line. Termite inspection was yesterday and no problems with the water were noted, so this happened some time in the last <24 hours. Seller is immediately addressing this (was a flip, house is vacant) and will be replacing the floors and fixing the leak. Our real estate agent says we can completely back out if we want, or wait until the leak is fixed and floors are replaced and have the inspection done and then make a decision based on the results. My concern is that we don't necessarily know how extensive the damage is and whether that would be caught on a normal inspection once the superficial repairs are done. What if water soaked into the walls? Cabinets? Etc. Who would I call to get a more specific evaluation of the damage? Should we walk? Should we wait and see what the results are? Help? Edit: thanks for all the help. We also talked to a family member who dealt with a similar problem in their house. Looks like it could be a really big problem for a while even if it is fixed properly, which we have no guarantee of. We asked our realtor to see if the seller would be willing to bring in flood recovery specialists to evaluate the damage and asses any work done or that would need to be done to fix it properly. If the seller won't commit to that, then we're going to walk away. It's a big disappointment since this house seemed just about perfect for us, but we definitely don't want to be dealing with this huge issue and other potential hidden problems. [link] [comments] |
| Please need ideas to keep water from back of sink Posted: 04 Dec 2020 11:44 PM PST I know I could just wipe water everyone I use sink, but it's such a hassle. Is there any think I can permanently put on back of counter to have water from puddling on my granite counter. Everyone has to adjust temperature of faucet and water drips off hands. Same as getting soap. Then there's water splash from washing dishes. I would like some kind of water threshold for back of the counter. Another idea is just putting towels behind the sink but they can eventually get soaked. A towel won't work in front of faucet as there's not enough space. Any ideas I'd appreciate it. [link] [comments] |
| Making the front of this small lake house look better?�� Posted: 04 Dec 2020 09:14 AM PST Ideas we've considered:
We've thought about every combination of those things and would like some feedback and maybe some other ideas we haven't thought about yet. Thanks in advance r/HomeImprovement! [link] [comments] |
| Sewer smell emanating from toilet Posted: 04 Dec 2020 09:51 PM PST Water level is fine, so I suspect the wax seal... however toilet is not loose at all and there is no leakage. Could the seal be leaking sewer gases but not really any water!? [link] [comments] |
| I want to install a privacy fence but one side of my current fence is my unknown neighbors’ Posted: 04 Dec 2020 07:18 PM PST My house is on about 1/4 acre and I have a fenced in backyard. From the survey done when I bought the house, the back and one side of the fence is mine but the other side belongs to the lot next to me. It's a chain link fence and not crazy high but I have small dogs so it's been fine. We just got new renters in the house in the lot that owns that part of the fence and found out today that they have two large pit bulls when our dogs met through the fence. They've said that their dogs are sweet and are only growling and barking because they don't know my dogs, but I'm worried that they would be able to jump the fence if they really wanted to and that makes to me nervous to leave my dogs out there unsupervised or even with me out there, really. I've had a privacy fence on my to-do list so it seems like it's just moved up to the top of it, but I'm not sure what to do about that side of the fence because I have no idea who owns the house or how to contact them. The current fence is on the property line; can I build mine right next to it or is this bad? Do I need to figure out how to contact them and if so, then what? Thanks Edit to clarify the chain link is about 4-5 ft but there's years of undergrowth on their side of the fence because they don't take care of it so it's more like 3.5 in places [link] [comments] |
| What is this? Found in basement. Posted: 04 Dec 2020 09:32 PM PST As the title states....found in basement. Found in a cabin we bought in earlier this year, not sure if the previous owner was just playin some cruel joke on us or if this thing isn't doing anything structurally. Please let me know :) ****Edit So to add more context....this is in California. My first while guess is that it was some sort of earthquake thing......sounds crazy. [link] [comments] |
| How do I fix an exposed tack strip at a door transition? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 05:56 PM PST |
| Posted: 04 Dec 2020 12:11 PM PST Found this image on google, but my cracks look similar: https://i.imgur.com/sa0LyR2.jpg Btw, I know this is from settlement of the foundation. I'm addressing that separately. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:26 AM PST I'm not too sure how to go about this. We bought a new house and I saw that the dryer wasn't hooked up at all. The issue im facing is that the drier is so far away from the vent and I'm unsure if I can have a vent that long. Would it be easier to move/install a new electric outlet? I have a drawing that I did with measurement Do you have any advice? [link] [comments] |
| Original 1950s hardwood floors Posted: 04 Dec 2020 01:34 PM PST The previous owners riped up the carpet right before listing. The floors are beautiful, but I'm not sure if they are ready to live on. We have kids and have already had some liquid spills. Are these gaps something we need to fix or seal? [link] [comments] |
| Lose your LG microwave template? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 04:40 PM PST I thought I lost the installation template to my LG LMV1683ST microwave. It's a big folded up peice of paper that is too large to print on normal printers. Searched the internet and there is no way to get pictures or measurements of it without buying it. I found mine so I'm posting information about it for the next person who might lose it. LVM1680, LVM1630, LVM1683 [link] [comments] |
| Assistance with quote on Attic Insulation Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:36 AM PST Hi everyone, We moved into our new home in September of this year. Unfortunately no one noticed that the current attic (about 900 sq ft) insulation is inadequate AND in rough shape so I've been going around attempting to get quotes for our insulation needs. We live in New York so the winters get pretty brutal and even though our thermostat is set to 74 the house is still cold. We have no plans on making the attic living or storage space. We also plan on living here for the next 5-7 years. I got 5 quotes from insulation companies and here is what they suggested and the amounts;
My biggest issue with these quotes is that each company recommended something different to me. How do I know which kind of insulation will get the job done best and be economical? I've done a lot of research and most of what I've read say that its not worth getting spray foam because of the cost, but the cost of the spray foam being $2500 is cheaper then most of the cellulose and fiberglass quotes. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, should I go for cellulose, fiber glass or spray foam? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 Dec 2020 03:21 PM PST The person who owned this house before me cut away part of the overhead beam for the garage door opener. Its not expanding at a noticeable degree, but am I screwed and need to replace the whole thing, or just strengthen it somehow? [link] [comments] |
| Temporarily removing a radiator Posted: 04 Dec 2020 11:38 AM PST So as the title says, I'm planning on temporarily removing a radiator. I have found some explanations online but I'm confused as to why every tutorial tells me to shut off the main switch to the heating installation. If I just tighten those valves on there, that should prevent water from getting in and there would be no need to shut the heating off right? English is not my first language so I have difficulty with technical terms. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:56 AM PST Grandfathers home was built in the 90's and has single pane windows. Noticing they have several draft points. Is there a way to fix this without replacing his windows? Edit: He's on a fixed income. I'm hoping I can help remedy, but I also cannot afford to replace them. If nothing can be done, he's more okay with it than I. Just have to inquire. Thanks. [link] [comments] |
| Trying to install a Nest Learning thermostat, but two wires are confusing Posted: 04 Dec 2020 07:30 AM PST Hello there, I am attempting to install a 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat onto my heating/cooling system with a heat pump. I tried using the app, but it says it recommends to hire a pro. I would rather at least try it myself first, and also there are no pros in the area when I tried using the site to locate one. The issue is I have a brown and orange wire both going into the same slot. I was hoping someone could reassure me that I may not need them, since it says not needed with battery. I'm just looking for some advice if possible. Thanks, [link] [comments] |
| I'm unsure of how to proceed in handling the cold coming through my really thin windows. Help? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:47 PM PST Hello! I live in central North Texas & up until last year have never had issues handling our area's brand of winter. However, things changed last year due to some personal stuff. My rented townhouse has massive windows in the living room & bedrooms, but the glass is super thin. I can actually see my thin curtains blowing in my bedroom. My daughter solved it to her liking in her room with heavy blackout curtains that insulate. Unfortunately that's not an option in my living or bedroom because I need the natural light for my epic plant collection. Last year I tried that insulating window film but it made no difference. The windows are approximately 6ft x 6ft & the owners of the building have zero interest in replacing them with something more energy efficient/sturdy (probably because they aren't the ones paying for heat or noticing the significant drop in temperature the closer you get to them). Is there an inexpensive way to lessen this issue? Any suggestions are welcome because outside of just buying the curtains my daughter uses & giving up my plants, I'm at a loss. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Where are the aesthtically better solutions for all the hideous detectors, thermostats, etc? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 06:43 AM PST I have noticed, looking through home design photos for ideas, they never show the smoke and CO detector, thermostat, air returns, etc. Each time I renovate a room, where I have carefully measured out and hand painted every detail and evenly spaced out every picture frame so it looks amazing... then I drill in two or three big hunks of white plastic and ruin the whole look. I get it, they'll save my life, but in a world with 500 choices of faucet handle, surely there is a better looking solution? Can I safely place detectors on the wall instead of the ceiling? Are there "designer" covers that will look nicer? How do you deal with white plastic monstrosities in an otherwise clean design? [link] [comments] |
| how can i attatch the shelves to the brackets? (railed shelving system) Posted: 04 Dec 2020 12:04 PM PST sorry for the ignorance in advance, im 15 and dont really have anyone that can help me out with this kind of thing. im not sure what to do here and apparently im not googling the correct thing because searching hasnt been helpful. the shelves as they are are just sitting on the brackets and its not secure at all. normally this would be fine, but i recently got cats that like to climb and if they jumped on one of these shelves they could easily fall. do i have to install a different type of shelving altogether or is there some way to secure these ones? thanks for any help you can provide, this is really important for me https://streamable.com/fqdoe1 (heres the video showing the shelves) [link] [comments] |
| What are your take on old sash double hung windows? Keep it....or....replace? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:02 PM PST I have some 1950's and perhaps 1930's double hung windows. All in good condition. The whole place is very original, should I keep what's there or modernize it to something more efficient. Are there any options out there that keep the original vibe? [link] [comments] |
| Improving my home office (Looking for feedback) Posted: 04 Dec 2020 09:59 PM PST I recently decided to do some work to improve my home office. I spend a lot of time in this room due to the work from home situation with Covid 19 here in Quebec, Canada. And spending so much time at home has inspired me to do what I can to spiff it up a bit in order to make working feel more uplifting. It's a pretty small room with a lot of doors and a big window which makes it surprisingly challenging to arrange. Especially with all my second hand furniture that 100% definitely matches! Working with very limited financial resources I splurged and got some wallpaper, while the rest is used stuff I've collected over the years. It's a bit of an odd mix and match of stuff and definitely not the most ideal for this limited space. I took a bit of time to put together a design using Floorplanner.com (handy free tool) of what I imagine it could look like. But I'm not sure I'm sold 100% on this so I thought I'd post on here to get a bit of feedback on my project. I would love to hear your thoughts on the set up, existing and re-imagined. I have a budget of max $500 I would be willing to spend on a new light fixture, maybe some new shelving, art and furniture. I know, a BIG ask. Haha. Looking forward to your thoughts! TLDR: Doing a small home office redesign on a tight budget. Would love to get your thoughts. [link] [comments] |
| House without attic access - is it absolutely necessary to have? Posted: 04 Dec 2020 10:58 AM PST Title says it all. My house somehow doesn't have attic access. The contractor who did the rehab before I moved in cut a hole in the ceiling to install insulation, then patched the hole. Is it worth installing a pull down ladder or should I just leave it be? [link] [comments] |
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