The DIY thread - DIYourself

[Patrick]

oh, also.
Kitchen window:

I have the new window tacked in there for now.
neighbor dude says I shouldn't bother with all the window pan and tape/sealant stuff. I tend to agree, the old window didn't have it and there was zero rot since 1959. It's under a large even and behind brick.

put some tar paper over it, and up the sides, tuck under the top. don't think you need to use that nasty window pan flex flashing.....
@ktmrider @mattybfat what say you?

 

[ktmrider]

put some tar paper over it, and up the sides, tuck under the top. don't think you need to use that nasty window pan flex flashing.....
@ktmrider @mattybfat what say you?

I have a roll of Vycor if you need it , and don't be like every other homeowner that does his kitchen and takes a year to tile the splash , finish it !

 

[jmanic]

My workend- pulled up about 600 sqft of wall to wall to expose some nice old pine. Should clean up pretty well, though I expect it will still have plenty of character.

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[jmanic]

Oddly, like clipless pedals, this ish is "Tackless"


And pulling all that tack strip up, only got bit once... #winning!

 

[ktmrider]

Those floors could be awesome , did you kneel on a tack strip yet ? It's a lovely feeling

 

[Patrick]

Those floors could be awesome , did you kneel on a tack strip yet ? It's a lovely feeling

put palm down on one to get up.....also a winner.

now that you are a pro, you can meet me tomorrow to pull up a few k^2

 

[jmanic]

Those floors could be awesome , did you kneel on a tack strip yet ? It's a lovely feeling

put palm down on one to get up.....also a winner.

now that you are a pro, you can meet me tomorrow to pull up a few k^2

Fortunately skipped both those joys this time, but I have had those experiences.

And yeah, am now pro. Funny how quickly you can figure out the right way of doing things and hit a rhythm.
First 2 stairs I did completely ass backwards (staples to tack), probably took as long as it did to do the rest of the case.

 

[gtluke]

Got a buddy who does floors, he takes side work too and lives damn close to your new place Mr Manic.

 

[Magic]

@jmanic when are you free to have us watch you work on the new place?

 

[jmanic]

@jmanic when are you free to have us watch you work on the new place?

I'm demoing the hot tub on Wednesday
Come by and for $20 I'll let you use the sawzall. For $50 you can set stuff on fire.

 

[Magic]

demoing

Demo-nstrating or Demo-lition. Asking for a friend.

 

[jmanic]

Demo-nstrating or Demo-lition. Asking for a friend.

Demolitioning. With extreme prejudice.

 

[serviceguy]

Aaaand like that!

Nice cabinets, I really like the layout of the kitchen too. Where did you source them? Not sure if you mentioned it before.

The renovation of the Ringwood cabin can no longer qualify for the DYI thread, 4 months and 3 general contractors later I no longer own any kitchen floor /walls (nor a dining room one). Already had a couple of arguments with the current general contractor about the job done so far, the budget has ballooned almost 4 times over the original but we should be in the cabinet purchasing phase soon (need to have a kitchen floor and walls for that).

Not even sure if moving by the end of the month is an obtainable goal anymore.

 

[soundz]

New grill for Mothers' Day. Cause that is how she rolls.
Spread the parts, put the @W1f3 on the instructions, and spotting, the @kid and me on assembly.
Less than 1.5 hours from uncrating to overed. My kid likes to swear at most mechanical endeavors. this was no exception.

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(lawn not cut on diagonal in this section, but deck boards are!)

I think you could use a few more chairs.

 

[soundz]

My workend- pulled up about 600 sqft of wall to wall to expose some nice old pine. Should clean up pretty well, though I expect it will still have plenty of character.

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Thanks for the hard work @jmanic!

 

[jmanic]

Made all gone with a dock canopy that didn't survive the winter.

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Trip to the salvage yard = beer money

 

[Karate Monkey]

Made all gone with a dock canopy that didn't survive the winter.

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Trip to the salvage yard = beer money
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That steel? Hope you like Natty Ice...

 

[Magic]

Made all gone with a dock canopy that didn't survive the winter.

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Trip to the salvage yard = beer money
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You have a dock!? When are we going fishing?

 

[jmanic]

You have a dock!? When are we going fishing?

After you help unload the moving van.

 

[mattybfat]

Made all gone with a dock canopy that didn't survive the winter.

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Trip to the salvage yard = beer money
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I have a guy who comes and takes away your scrap metal. Yes you should meet him he looks just as you would expect.