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My wife was considering just having me frame out a section of the basement to turn into a play room (not sure who this play room would even be for). That, to me, would look weird.
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I think I'm going to frame a wall in to keep the animals out of the stuff in storage. I have an idea to just use a few pieces of OSB in the meantime.
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It was velvet super paintWhich line? I used Cashmere all through my house and was 1 coat only (after using Loxon primer). I still had almost $2,000 in paint alone though.I used Sherwin Williams but still needed 2 coats.Paint is such a "get what you pay for" thing.
If you buy the 20 dollar a gallon stuff from home depot, you're gonna need 2-3 coats.
If you buy the 75 a gallon stuff from sherwin williams (which they almost monthly offer at 40% off) you can get away with one coat. Of course if you're going from dark green to lavender, YMMV.
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I painted mine gloss white 15+ years ago. Still looks good.If I ever finished my basement (and it's a toss up if I'll do that or just build a garage-man cave) I'd probably go the 'industrial' look and paint the ceiling black, leaving everything exposed. I like the look, I'm already at 9 foot ceilings, and I'd still have access to everything. I couldn't imagine putting drywall on a basement ceiling, and suspended ceilings look like poop.
Mrs K suggested this when we put the shower and toilet in the basement. I laughed.My wife was considering just having me frame out a section of the basement to turn into a play room (not sure who this play room would even be for). That, to me, would look weird.
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Pretty sure my washing machine tub bearing is bad. It will spin if there's a small load or no load, but if there are too many clothes it won't spin. Spent $70 on parts to fix it, but after watching the youtube video on how to do the repair, I expect most of my Saturday to be washed away.
Beats paying for a new machine, so I hope this works.
Beats paying for a new machine, so I hope this works.
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I do a lot of home maintenance myself. Washing machines are one thing I won't touch. The thought of trying to fix one intimidates me.
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Yeah see $70 and a full day of work would not beat paying for a new machine for me. But I'm impressed with your abilities.
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I've had my washing machine (front-loader) opened up a number of times for various reasons. It's really not too bad, and it sure as hell beats paying somebody else to do it, IMO.
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I suppose it would depend on the age of the machine for me. My washer & dryer are easily 10 years old and possibly even older. Once they kick, it doesn't really make sense for me to repair them. I'd rather get newer and more efficient models.
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I would also not be surprised if it's a belt issue. My top loader would need a hand getting started spinning, and it ended up being a glazed/loose belt. I don't have much experience with front loaders, but I have two facebook friends who are stay at home moms that bragged about fixing their washers how you described, so, good luckPretty sure my washing machine tub bearing is bad. It will spin if there's a small load or no load, but if there are too many clothes it won't spin. Spent $70 on parts to fix it, but after watching the youtube video on how to do the repair, I expect most of my Saturday to be washed away.
Beats paying for a new machine, so I hope this works.
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True - at 10 years old, I'd be kicking them to the curb even if they were functional.I suppose it would depend on the age of the machine for me. My washer & dryer are easily 10 years old and possibly even older. Once they kick, it doesn't really make sense for me to repair them. I'd rather get newer and more efficient models.
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Well, that is just silly.
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Technology has come a long way, and newer equipment can get the job done in less time using less water, gas/power, etc.
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I'm a different breed. I run the things until they are not worth the money or I can't figure it out. Mine is probably 15 years old, maybe more. When my brother and I lived together, we used to load the thing to the brim and knocked one of the suspension struts off the moorings. Still runs to this day though.I suppose it would depend on the age of the machine for me. My washer & dryer are easily 10 years old and possibly even older. Once they kick, it doesn't really make sense for me to repair them. I'd rather get newer and more efficient models.
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It's a top loader.I would also not be surprised if it's a belt issue. My top loader would need a hand getting started spinning, and it ended up being a glazed/loose belt. I don't have much experience with front loaders, but I have two facebook friends who are stay at home moms that bragged about fixing their washers how you described, so, good luckPretty sure my washing machine tub bearing is bad. It will spin if there's a small load or no load, but if there are too many clothes it won't spin. Spent $70 on parts to fix it, but after watching the youtube video on how to do the repair, I expect most of my Saturday to be washed away.
Beats paying for a new machine, so I hope this works.
Pretty sure it's not the belt as it agitates with a load and spins with no/minimal load. Belt looks fine. When it does spin, it sounds loud/mechanical so I'm pretty convinced it's the bearing.
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And electronics that will fail in a few years. No thanks - I'll keep repairing my 25 year old Whirlpool as long as I can.Technology has come a long way, and newer equipment can get the job done in less time using less water, gas/power, etc.
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Yeah, well, you're a damn hippie.
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I'm with Willie. Washers and driers are pretty simple devices, but when you add in electronics that are going to shoot craps in 5 years and cost over $100 for a new board I'd rather stick with the old ones.
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I'm also a mechanical engineer so it's in my nature to tinker with things and take them apart. Keep those sparky thingies off my machines
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I'm quite the opposite. Latest and greatest for me, all day long.
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My brother and my parents got expensive new Samsung and LG refrigerators a few years ago, within a few months of each other. Both have had major issues with them, and parents actually got a replacement (which still has issues).
Meanwhile, our 18 year old Kenmore is cranking right along.
Meanwhile, our 18 year old Kenmore is cranking right along.
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Anyone ever bought one of those 8-pack tool packages from Lowe's, etc?
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The cordless power tools?
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I have. I am heavily invested in the Ridgid line from home depot. My reasoning is the warranty is lifetime, and good on the batteries also. I have a few ryobi tools that I don't use that much but 90 percent of mine are Ridgid
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