Hopefully, a place to share tips, current projects, etc.
I'm currently taking apart a spare room upstairs, for the impending arrival of twins. Project will include replacing old windows, replacing drywall and ceiling, and re-insulating, and carpet.
Pics coming.
I'm having a hard time getting a good measurement on the old windows, so I've removed the trim and just measured the boxes. Hard part will be the actual sill. I will probably be calling in expert help (gf's dad) for the installation.
Home Renovation
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SuburbanFarmer
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Montegriffo
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Twins!!
Congratulations mate. Grumpy is a fertile cat.
Congratulations mate. Grumpy is a fertile cat.
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SuburbanFarmer
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I'm helping to breed out the Stupid from the world.Montegriffo wrote:Twins!!
Congratulations mate. Grumpy is a fertile cat.
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Montegriffo
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Every little bit helps. Trouble is the stupid breed faster. Twins is a good effort though. When are they due?GrumpyCatFace wrote:I'm helping to breed out the Stupid from the world.Montegriffo wrote:Twins!!
Congratulations mate. Grumpy is a fertile cat.
For legal reasons, we are not threatening to destroy U.S. government property with our glorious medieval siege engine. But if we wanted to, we could. But we won’t. But we could.
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Ex-California
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Congratulations!
Unfortunately I don't have any skills in this area. That's why we just bought new so I don't have to do anything besides basic shit like hanging chandeliers and TVs
Unfortunately I don't have any skills in this area. That's why we just bought new so I don't have to do anything besides basic shit like hanging chandeliers and TVs
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SuburbanFarmer
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July/august. I've got time, but I want to get this part over with.Montegriffo wrote:Every little bit helps. Trouble is the stupid breed faster. Twins is a good effort though. When are they due?GrumpyCatFace wrote:I'm helping to breed out the Stupid from the world.Montegriffo wrote:Twins!!
Congratulations mate. Grumpy is a fertile cat.
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Montegriffo
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Excellent, the world needs more of us Leos. 
For legal reasons, we are not threatening to destroy U.S. government property with our glorious medieval siege engine. But if we wanted to, we could. But we won’t. But we could.
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SuburbanFarmer
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Yep, should know in Feburary I think.MilSpecs wrote:Congratulations! Do you plan on finding out the babies' sexes?
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SuburbanFarmer
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Renovation Update: The Money Pit Expands
So I've got all of the side walls ripped out now, and the ceiling is next. Bagged and cleared all the trash so far, and replaced one of the 2 windows in there.
I got an estimate during the week for windows, and was quoted over $500 a pop. I managed not to laugh in his face because he was a nice older fella. Went to the local Restore (Habitat for Humanity) today, and scored a perfect double-paned fit for $50.
Joyous times though, because, as always, more problems were uncovered. First, the room is still infested with wasp nests, and I found a lovely little hole in my bedroom ceiling His morning. Turns out a mama squirrel has found a way into there through a bad fascia board (that the gutters attach to). Being a charitable sort, I bought some pepper spray and squirted it up the hole to encourage her to leave.
While looking for her entry point, we found a gaping hole in our chimney as well. This requires a lot of climbing and quickcrete application, along with another 2 hours of daylight.
Funny how it never feels like you'll make progress until it's done.
So I've got all of the side walls ripped out now, and the ceiling is next. Bagged and cleared all the trash so far, and replaced one of the 2 windows in there.
I got an estimate during the week for windows, and was quoted over $500 a pop. I managed not to laugh in his face because he was a nice older fella. Went to the local Restore (Habitat for Humanity) today, and scored a perfect double-paned fit for $50.
Joyous times though, because, as always, more problems were uncovered. First, the room is still infested with wasp nests, and I found a lovely little hole in my bedroom ceiling His morning. Turns out a mama squirrel has found a way into there through a bad fascia board (that the gutters attach to). Being a charitable sort, I bought some pepper spray and squirted it up the hole to encourage her to leave.
While looking for her entry point, we found a gaping hole in our chimney as well. This requires a lot of climbing and quickcrete application, along with another 2 hours of daylight.
Funny how it never feels like you'll make progress until it's done.
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