Home Improvement Thread

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:54 pm

Yep, just measured. I'm at 5'5" of clearance. I think I'll do a slope on the one end to get up around 6' and keep everything as is. How the hell do I attach the roof frame to the existing posts...

My first thought would be to use Strong-Tie's on top of the posts to secure the frame of the roof.

Edit: Similar to this:

Postby **count2infinity** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:16 pm

The kitchen in the place we just moved into doesn't have much counter space, and a huge area in the middle of it. Perfect for a kitchen island. Built this for about $70:

Planning on staining the top and the slats of the shelves an oak color (the cabinets in the kitchen are that color) and then paint the rest white.

Postby **columbia** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:08 am

I bought one of these:

What's the deal with changing the pre and HEPA filters? Can they be cleaned to extend the life of them?

Postby **dodint** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:04 am

That's awesome, c2i. Take another pic when it's all prepped.

Postby **nocera** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:15 am

Any recommendations for a leaky basement/waterproofing quote in the city?

I've had a corner that's consistently damp. Never had standing water, but it needs to be fixed before I can renovate.

Postby **LITT** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:35 am

any advice on what to do with about 18" scrap 6x6s? seems like a waste of good wood to pitch

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:40 am

any advice on what to do with about 18" scrap 6x6s? seems like a waste of good wood to pitch

I'd consider slicing them down and making my own cutting board, personally.

Postby **columbia** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:43 am

Use them as fireplace wood.

Postby **count2infinity** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:44 am

You could throw on some plywood on the bottom, buy a 2x6 or 2x8 for the sides and you've got yourself a mobile raised bed for the spring. Something similar to this:

Postby **Viva la Ben** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:45 am

Lawn Jenga

Postby **LITT** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:49 am

You could throw on some plywood on the bottom, buy a 2x6 or 2x8 for the sides and you've got yourself a mobile raised bed for the spring. Something similar to this:

i thought about doing something similar but they arent high enough to make it completely functional

is pressure treated wood safe to cut food on/safe to burn?

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:52 am

Source of the post is pressure treated wood safe to cut food on/safe to burn?

Definitely not.

Postby **Viva la Ben** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:52 am

If the wood is from 2003 or earlier it probably was treated with arsenic.

Postby **LITT** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:03 am

i think ill avoid putting it near my food or in a fire

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:11 am

I saw an ad for this pop up on my Facebook feed last week, and am genuinely curious about this product: Swidget Outlet. I'm going to wait until it's released and tested by others first, but if the price is reasonable, I may consider giving it a try.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozWr0qTV084

Postby **Troy Loney** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:14 am

Any recommendations for a leaky basement/waterproofing quote in the city?

I've had a corner that's consistently damp. Never had standing water, but it needs to be fixed before I can renovate.

Don't let Keystone Basements near your house.

I got a dehumidifier this weekend for the basement. Does anyone know how that works? Should I expect a lot of water coming out at first and then it getting drier? I started it on saturday afternoon and have had to dump the bucket three times already.

Postby **Viva la Ben** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:22 am

Sounds like it's working. If your dehumidifier has a hose attachment, and you have a drain nearby you won't have to worry about dumping.

Postby **columbia** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:22 am

They are...loud, I know that.

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:05 am

Any recommendations for a leaky basement/waterproofing quote in the city?

I've had a corner that's consistently damp. Never had standing water, but it needs to be fixed before I can renovate.
Don't let Keystone Basements near your house.

I got a dehumidifier this weekend for the basement. Does anyone know how that works? Should I expect a lot of water coming out at first and then it getting drier? I started it on saturday afternoon and have had to dump the bucket three times already.

It all depends on the relative humidity in the basement. In other words, as long as there is wet air, you'll be pulling water from it.

If the amount of fresh air coming into your house is greater than the capability of the dehumidifier to dry, you'll constantly be drying air. Also, a drop in temperature will mean an increase in condensation, so keep your basement nice and warm.

Postby **Troy Loney** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:09 am

Dang, I don't think I have any way of keeping it warm down there (radiator heat in the house).

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:17 am

My mom's house is the same way. In the summer it's bad. Low to mid 60's all the time in the basement, constantly running the dehumidifier. She has a fireplace down there, but not ideal for the summertime.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 4:19 pm

We went to 84 lumber kitchen design studio and priced our kitchen. It's very reasonably priced and with my wife's discount even more so.

We priced Schrock cabinets. Does anyone have experience with this brand? I started googling around and they have less than favorable reviews. But then I looked up reviews for the other 3 brands they had there and same thing.

Postby **meow** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:49 pm

There are few things more "ya get what ya pay for" than kitchen cabinets.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:29 pm

I'm going to price out a few more.

Postby **LITT** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:34 pm

our back door apparently has an area where the 'flap' doesnt touch the frame. do they make kits to seal this up?