|
The cheapo option will be to use that single pane window and put a layer of insulating shrink-film on the frame. You can't open the window then of course, but you probably don't want to open it much in the winter anyway. Come spring you can remove the film, use it like a regular window, then do the film again in the summer and/or winter
|
#
¿
Oct 23, 2020 21:37
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ May 14, 2024 14:32 |
|
|
Fwiw there are still a few old school grinder-style dishwashers, I think Wirecutter has a recommendation for one although they strongly urge suggest just going with a filter model
|
|
#
¿
Oct 28, 2020 20:47
|
|
|
Theoretically, slide-ins have a higher end connotation to them. The real difference is where you prefer the control knobs, on the front or the back.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 30, 2020 04:27
|
|
|
One coat of Killz imo
|
|
#
¿
Nov 8, 2020 18:21
|
|
|
Jerk McJerkface posted:There's so many killz...maybe killz2? I usually just go with original for something like this but I'm sure premium or 2 or 3 will work fine too.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 9, 2020 03:11
|
|
|
The Slack Lagoon posted:Recently close don a condo. The kitchen doesn't have a backsplash. Wife wants subway tile, and I was looking in to planning that out, but the gap between the counter and the cabinets is roughly 13.5 inches, so with 3" tiles we'd still have a sizeable gap. That's a kind of unfortunate size because imo the "right way" to tile and have it look right is to have the same amount of partial tile on both edges, rather than a whole tile and then a partial at the end. Looks more professional. But with that space you'd end up with a 3/4" tile for the top and bottom rows, so I'd probably look for a 1.5-2" accent row.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 23, 2020 13:49
|
|
|
I feel like you'll never be able to match the finish on the cut surface to the finished surface.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 23, 2020 16:04
|
|
|
AFewBricksShy posted:Post a picture of this please, I need to see exactly what you're dealing with. If I understand correctly, he wants to cut off the backsplash portion of the quartz countertop.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 23, 2020 16:38
|
|
|
What do I do for a moulding on this corner? https://i.imgur.com/1Jf8E9y.jpg I'd estimate the angle at 30°.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 29, 2020 21:16
|
|
|
Silly question but do you need the full 16' length? They'll do two cuts at the store for free if, say, you really just need two 6' lengths
|
|
#
¿
Dec 3, 2020 07:02
|
|
|
I've been binging This Old House on Pluto and man, there's no faster path to humility than to watch these guys at work. Anyway, the end of stage 1 of my house renovation (i.e., I can actually move in) is in sight so I'm excited. Finishing up the plank tile in the kitchen (and fwiw if anyone is planning on laying plank tile, the leveling system was a huge, huge help), then cabinets and a few light fixtures and we can move in! Pretty great feeling given that this is my far the biggest project I've ever taken on. When I'm done I'll post some before and after so y'all can publicly compliment and silently judge my work 
|
|
#
¿
Dec 8, 2020 18:08
|
|
|
Fwiw the SnowJoe electric snowblower hugely exceeded my (admittedly modest) expectations. It's a bit annoying continually managing the extension cord but it handled Denver winters just fine and is a drat sight easier to move around and use than a gas powered snowblower. They're pretty cheap too. I think I got the midrange model, around $130ish.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 10, 2020 01:19
|
|
|
Installed a ceiling fan with a light today. It uses LED bulbs that it came with and has three brightness settings. On max bright there's an obvious flicker, most noticeable out of the corner of your eye. Reminds me of 60 hz CRT flicker. My mom doesn't see it but it's intolerable for me. Medium and low brightness are flicker-free. Any chance better lightbulbs will fix it?
|
|
#
¿
Dec 12, 2020 09:39
|
|
|
More but different dishwasher talk: I'll be installing a dishwasher next week as part of a kitchen reno. There isn't one currently. It's the newer style that doesn't drain the debris-water into the garbage disposal for grindage but an air gap is recommended. Here is a pic of the garbage disposal which will survive the renovation. https://imgur.com/a/FWIdYxr I'm assuming the top port is for old style dishwashers to feed their water into but can it be used as the air gap or do I need to have one of those metal cylinder things on the sink? No, I haven't read the instructions yet. Thanks for informations.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 20, 2020 08:02
|
|
|
Elviscat posted:Think about it, if you use the disposal connection as an air gap, water will come out of there when you send water down thee drain. My thought was that the port is probably for water from the dishwasher and that there's likely a 1-way valve in there since you wouldn't want sink water going into the dishwasher either. Or, that it's high up enough on the disposal body that backflow isn't a concern. But if I need the actual air gap unit then so be it.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 20, 2020 09:07
|
|
|
Getting ready to do the countertops in my kitchen and I'm nervous. I've watched videos but any other tips y'all can provide? How viable is it to just use a jigsaw with a downcut laminate blade? Orbital setting on 0?
|
|
#
¿
Jan 4, 2021 19:11
|
|
|
Ah I should have mentioned that it's an off the shelf countertop with the laminate already on. Would you still recommend a router? I also have a jigsaw, circular saw, and mini circular saw. I'm probably overthinking it and it'll be fine.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 4, 2021 22:17
|
|
|
Thanks all. Yeah, doing both the edges and a sink cutout. Total of 5 edge cuts for all the countertops. The walls in this house aren't very straight so I'm worried about the backside too. I'll pick up a laminate blade for the circular saw and do the edges with that.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 4, 2021 23:32
|
|
|
Motronic posted:That's what caulk is for. The backsplash will come after I've moved in and taken a little break -- other than Christmas day I haven't had a real day off in months. Point taken though. There was a Lowe's how-to vid that talked about using a (geometry style) compass and pencil to get the back flush
|
|
#
¿
Jan 5, 2021 01:30
|
|
|
A 2-3" section of grout keeps coming out of my plank tile floor. Obviously one of the tiles didn't get enough thinset. I really, really don't want to take it out and replace it. Is there any other option. http://imgur.com/a/9cDVSIV (HDR makes the tile and grout look strange, but the only problem area is where it's coming out)
|
|
#
¿
Jan 7, 2021 21:27
|
|
|
AFewBricksShy posted:Easiest? Color matched caulk. That's pretty genius but I'll never be able to match the color
|
|
#
¿
Jan 8, 2021 03:44
|
|
|
AFewBricksShy posted:If you don't know the grout color you should be able to get a grout color chart and match it. Problem is I mixed three colors together to match the tile. I know the recipe I used so I guess theoretically I can buy the three matching colors of caulk and mix them.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 8, 2021 18:56
|
|
|
Professor Shark posted:Would I be able to "regenerate" an ink pad by adding drops of bottled ink to it? Yes, that's the intended usage for them. You can buy vials of ink specifically for that purpose. Eventually the sponge will degrade but until that point feel free to add ink.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 22, 2021 14:15
|
|
|
What does the bottom of the sink look like? Is it flat or only has a ridge that makes contact with the countertop? Is it held down by a lip and kitchen sink-style clips? Without any more info, I'd say construction adhesive on the bottom contact area and silicone caulk on the outside.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 23, 2021 15:02
|
|
|
Killz 2 works well if you don't want to have to think about it. Residue from stickers, stains, grease, oil based or latex, it'll prep the wall fine over any of that. Not the cheapest option though.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 10, 2021 23:18
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ May 14, 2024 14:32 |
|
|
redbrouw posted:I think we're going to end up on something like very light grey with dark grey accent walls, but we don't know. My partner just hates the colour it is right now and doesn't want to rush into anything (especially since a lot of the paint places are closed right now.) The big box stores are open and are fine for paint, unless you prefer to support smaller businesses.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 11, 2021 05:32
|
|