Home Improvement Thread

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 29, 2020 2:34 pm

I would hope that nobody without a license would be attempting to install a new panel...

Been there, done that. The entry cable, too.

(Power was off ya dinks. That's the only way to do it.)

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 29, 2020 2:39 pm

Also, putting in a new breaker is cake work. Just gotta take your time.

Postby **LITT** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:31 pm

building a table for my deck. recommendations on what to use as a finisher? have seen sikkens, spar, etc etc etc. it is pressure treated pine

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:28 pm

You probably shouldn't put anything on it if it's new wood. It should age for 6+ months to allow some of the moisture to come out.

Once that's done, Sikkens is great. I used TWP on my deck this spring and it was a breeze to apply and looks great. No personal experience on how it'll hold up, but it gets great reviews. I'd also recommend going with an oil based finish.

Postby **meow** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:40 pm

I hate staining treated wood. Ya boy meow doesn't have the type of patience to let something sit unfinished for months to let it dry out. My last two outdoor projects, I've used untreated lumber then stained and polyurethaned it like 3 times. They make polyurethane with UV protection.

I only use treated lumber for ground contact

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:40 pm

Source of the post I only use treated lumber for ground contact

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:03 pm

X3. Pressure treated with stain and sealer is overkill.

Postby **count2infinity** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:05 pm

We've got some terribly uncomfortable chairs on our front porch that we probably spent $10 for 5 years ago. Looking for a nice set of chairs for outdoor seating. Anyone with suggestions?

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:07 pm

Sam's club has great quality stuff. I have an Agio Heritage line dining set and my parents just bought a Lancaster Fire pit set. All sunbrella fabrics and very well made.

Postby **nocera** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:10 pm

I noticed a small brick piece on the roof of my back porch today. Looked up and saw that the chimney brick was damaged.

A few questions: would you bother fixing this? How or how much? And what the hell caused that?

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:45 pm

I noticed a small brick piece on the roof of my back porch today. Looked up and saw that the chimney brick was damaged.

A few questions: would you bother fixing this? How or how much? And what the hell caused that?

I would fix it, and I can't imagine that it would cost more than a couple hundred bucks max. It's a very easy fix for any mason.

Postby **MrKennethTKangaroo** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:49 pm

And what the hell caused that?

Antifa

Postby **nocera** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:00 pm

I would fix it, and I can't imagine that it would cost more than a couple hundred bucks max. It's a very easy fix for any mason.

Damn. Guess I need to find a mason.

And what the hell caused that?
Antifa

That's what I was afraid of. My dad is CONVINCED a neighbor shot a pellet gun at it for some reason.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:23 pm

If that brick was cracked when installed, the freeze thaw cycle over the years could have done it.

Postby **nocera** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:10 pm

Every time I ask my dad a home repair question, he always assumes the worst. He’s a doomer.

Postby **iamjs** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:39 pm

that feeling when I see the estimate cost to side my townhouse.

Postby **Morkle** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:55 pm

Have to apply for a variance to build my deck within the line of my house that's 10 feet from the line instead of the 15 for this municipality.

UGH. Seems like a hassle, but have to wait until July to have the hearing. Thanks COVID.

Postby **mac5155** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:17 pm

Build the deck...

Postby **meow** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:55 am

that feeling when I see the estimate cost to side my townhouse.

I sided my first house. I learned so much. I learned so much, that I learned that I will NEVER do siding again

Postby **NTP66** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:59 am

Have to apply for a variance to build my deck within the line of my house that's 10 feet from the line instead of the 15 for this municipality.

UGH. Seems like a hassle, but have to wait until July to have the hearing. Thanks COVID.

I expect it to be approved, if only to prove that regulations mean jack **** given how easy variances are to obtain.

Postby **Morkle** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:43 am

Have to apply for a variance to build my deck within the line of my house that's 10 feet from the line instead of the 15 for this municipality.

UGH. Seems like a hassle, but have to wait until July to have the hearing. Thanks COVID.
I expect it to be approved, if only to prove that regulations mean jack **** given how easy variances are to obtain.

I would think so, I submitted the signatures of my right and left neighbors to be sure, but it's super annoying how I have to do all this extra legwork just to make sure the deck is in-line with my house. Otherwise, I have to flip the deck horizontally and I really don't want to do that.

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:23 pm

Got a quote to wrap the existing wood fascia and soffit around my house. 10 gees. Hard not to laugh at some of the quotes I get.

Postby **mac5155** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:44 pm

Sometimes people just don't wNf to do a job.

Postby **meow** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:48 pm

Wrap in aluminum? That can be tricky, but 10 Gs is bonkers

Postby **NTP66** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:13 pm

Just noticed that 10 year refinance rates dropped to around 2.7%. I may have to make a few phone calls.