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Elysium posted:This is what my kitchen looks like: That kind of setup usually has a filter, it doesn't have the same effect as an actual vent but it is doing more than just blowing the air around. If you bother to actually clean the filter once a month then it should do a pretty good job.
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Elysium posted:This is what my kitchen looks like: Your microwave top should have a round duct hole, just tie in duct, feed it through the cabinet and out the wall. More than 30' you'll need an exhaust fan tho
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therobit posted:I just think it is an exaggeration ti say you can't cook without a hood vent and not spray grease everywhere or smoke uo rhe house. That said, I don't di a lot of deeo frying or cook a ton of fish either. When I lived in an apartment with no ventilation (RE: Every apartment I've ever had), we did a lot of oven baked dinners and used the stovetop sparingly for things like eggs. I've also never had anything but electric for a range and temperature control is a nightmare on those coils. These days, though, I'm cranking the hood up to the highest setting and doing a whole griddle of bacon on gas burners. I've smoked the house all of one time because I wasn't paying attention to the heat level. Never again.
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QuarkJets posted:That kind of setup usually has a filter, it doesn't have the same effect as an actual vent but it is doing more than just blowing the air around. If you bother to actually clean the filter once a month then it should do a pretty good job. HEY NONG MAN posted:These days, though, I'm cranking the hood up to the highest setting and doing a whole griddle of bacon on gas burners. See http://baconmethod.com/
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Rocks posted:Closed on my house today, picking up the keys on next Wednesday You sure that's not just a large grill?
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baquerd posted:You sure that's not just a large grill? I'm trying to wrap my head around what that actually looks like as a house. Between the trash can in the foreground and the concrete ramp/driveway it looks pretty small, and the pitch of the roof looks weird. Is this some tiny house deal, just odd perspective from the camera, or some wierd moon house in New Zealand or wherever?
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LogisticEarth posted:I'm trying to wrap my head around what that actually looks like as a house. Between the trash can in the foreground and the concrete ramp/driveway it looks pretty small, and the pitch of the roof looks weird. If there's one thing New Zealand knows, it's forced perspective! (I agree, it's messing with my head too)
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I didn't think anything of it and now all I can see if some weird Bedouin tent/fifth wheel trailer combo.
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Cool link! I will try this sometime soon! Still, the visual of an entire stovetop with food on every burner is extremely satisfying to me.
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LogisticEarth posted:I'm trying to wrap my head around what that actually looks like as a house. Between the trash can in the foreground and the concrete ramp/driveway it looks pretty small, and the pitch of the roof looks weird. 
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I legit thought the first picture was a grill. Wtf.
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Apr 6, 2017 17:22
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This is a trailer, right? That slope...
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Apr 6, 2017 17:37
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Does it extend into the hill? Is it an enormous mining truck??
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Drunk Tomato posted:This is a trailer, right? That slope... Bozart posted:Does it extend into the hill? Is it an enormous mining truck?? you guys 
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i don't have any pics on me of the front of the house but here's the side for you
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oh that's the house with the awesome view on Oahu right?
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brugroffil posted:oh that's the house with the awesome view on Oahu right? yeah buddy 
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Rocks posted:yeah buddy Grats Rocks, let me know if anything interesting pops in your neighborhood in 20 years.
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I'm sorry your house was used as a temporary meth lab, I hope you got a discount for it. To change topics from range hoods (which I don't have (well, not a proper one, got the ol' in the back, out the front style in the under-cabinet microwave)) I've got to at the very least re-paint by deck this spring. I'm debating replacing a bunch of the deck boards. Currently, they're just 2x4 pine boards, near as I can tell. Even if I scrape, prime, and paint them, they're a bit rotted and it won't last. So I'm thinking I should just rip them all out and replace them with proper pressure-treated boards. Especially considering the previous owner put them in place with nails, not screws, so a bunch of nail heads are sticking up and the boards are coming along for the ride. The structural parts of the deck seem like they're pressure-treated, it just looks like the decking and steps were replaced a few years ago and just done so cheaply and poorly, like everything else the previous owner did. (Seriously, you should see my bathroom that he had the gall to brag about "remodeling") Edit: Here, enjoy my pain: http://imgur.com/a/AguyZ DrBouvenstein fucked around with this message at 20:36 on Apr 6, 2017 |
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DrBouvenstein posted:The structural parts of the deck seem like they're pressure-treated, it just looks like the decking and steps were replaced a few years ago and just done so cheaply and poorly, like everything else the previous owner did. That bathroom looks terrible. I can only imagine what the deck looks like.
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I got a sump pump installed today (really reaping the benefits of that new home warranty I guess). Can I just set up a hose from my dehumidifier and have it drain right into the sump instead of carrying the water upstairs and dumping it in the sink whenever I remember or is that a bad idea?
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That's what I do. Just make sure you watch the dehumidifier when you first hook it up because my hose wasn't pushed into the unit all the way and it soaked the carpet in its little area at first.
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brugroffil posted:That's what I do. Just make sure you watch the dehumidifier when you first hook it up because my hose wasn't pushed into the unit all the way and it soaked the carpet in its little area at first. Well that's small potatoes compared to two inches of standing water covering the entire basement less than a week ago.
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Since this thread was so great for grills and gutters, I'd like to ask about gravel now... Well, not really gravel, but patio stuff. For the new place, we are planning on building a large patio (25'x25' with a 5'x5' fire pit in the middle) and are contemplating different options for the surface. We are in northern Illinois, so we get all 4 seasons, sometimes in the same day; durability and low maintenance are key. Attractive would be next, then cost, and other considerations after that. Any recommendations for materials or other factors worth considering?
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metztli posted:Since this thread was so great for grills and gutters, I'd like to ask about gravel now... Well, not really gravel, but patio stuff. I would just build out of pressure treated then add a good stain. May have to restain every couple years. There's also a brand called TREX that makes pretty good hidden fasteners for a nice touch. I don't have much experience with the composite decks but that might give you a good all weather application and may also feel nice to the feet. TREX has a line of those, too.
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Patio = On the ground, flush or just above grass height. Deck = Elevated, one step or more above ground. Which are you doing? All DIY or hire some out or buddy with a Bobcat, etc?
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Re the fire pit, Lowe's had a good tutorial on how to build one: https://youtu.be/ut32LZrAbys (Also one for in ground)
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Wandering Orange posted:Patio = On the ground, flush or just above grass height. Patio, probably hire out the leveling and bed, but would consider either hiring out or DIY for the actual surface. I don't think I could DIY, for example, concrete slab, but if pavers would meet the "durable and low maintenance" route I'd certainly consider them. Given the size, though, hiring out seems like it would reduce the risk of large mistakes from a first timer's attempt.
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I believe stamped concrete is a good option. I don't have first hand experience, but I've seen plenty of them and they look great and presumably have all the durability of plain concrete. We get plenty of all four seasons here in PA and I see them all over.
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DrBouvenstein posted:(Seriously, you should see my bathroom that he had the gall to brag about "remodeling")  I lost it at the sideways toilet paper holder.
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A poured concrete patio with good reinforcement will be the most durable and also most expensive option. Unless you get it tinted or stamped you can add "ugliest' as well, since it'll get stained if water runs over it regularly and will probably crack over the winter. Your site prep will determine how long it lasts, and if you don't get the slope right you can funnel water right into your foundation for maximum sadness. On the other hand, it'll be relatively smooth and your furniture and grill will stay where you put them. Other options with concrete involve embedding tiles, gravel, or other materials in the surface. This usually doesn't add anything but cost and looks, but if looks are really important you can make a concrete patio look incredible. Pavers are also durable, but very very labor intensive to install (and freaking heavy). Like concrete, prep's the most important thing. The advantage to using this is that it will cost less than poured concrete, probably look better, and will allow for a bit of flexibility in a freeze/thaw cycle. Water will drain through it (again, with proper site prep), but if some of your bed drains away you can pull up a few blocks, add more sand, and put them back. The grooves between the blocks make it a difficult surface for thin-legged furniture and high heels. You could build a very low wooden deck on some poured concrete supports, which will probably be the cheapest option and can last a long time with regular maintenance, but if you don't have at least 4.5 inches clearance between your floor and the ground level you simply can't do it. It's got an even worse problem for high heels, but drains the best and won't care about freezing temperatures.
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Our house was built with a stained, stamped concrete patio and it looks pretty good. We're just buying outdoor furniture for it now and wow is that an expensive proposition.
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:Our house was built with a stained, stamped concrete patio and it looks pretty good. We're just buying outdoor furniture for it now and wow is that an expensive proposition. IKEA has some pretty OK outdoor stuff that's relatively inexpensive. Tricky Ed posted:A poured concrete patio with good reinforcement will be the most durable and also most expensive option. Unless you get it tinted or stamped you can add "ugliest' as well, since it'll get stained if water runs over it regularly and will probably crack over the winter. Your site prep will determine how long it lasts, and if you don't get the slope right you can funnel water right into your foundation for maximum sadness. On the other hand, it'll be relatively smooth and your furniture and grill will stay where you put them. Yah, the freeze/thaw cycle would be murderous on a poured concrete slab, so probably we will go with pavers. The low deck notion isn't bad, though it would require a step which would make rolling stuff out to it a challenge unless we put in a ramp from the walkway. Thanks for the info.
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DrBouvenstein posted:The structural parts of the deck seem like they're pressure-treated, it just looks like the decking and steps were replaced a few years ago and just done so cheaply and poorly, like everything else the previous owner did. Also, did he setup the deck ground properly? Because ours sure as gently caress didn't. It looks like the posts may be set on bricks that are in the ground. That's slightly less irritating than them not removing the previous cement steps or landscaping the ground itself with both cloth and covering with stone. As a result, with 10 years under the deck's belt, erosion has caused the ground to slope toward the house. Luckily the foundation drain shunts away 99% of the water to the daylight drain but occasionally with a heavy downpour, water will fill faster than the drain and seep in through the foundation screws that attached to the wood for when it was poured. More annoying are those cement steps. Thanks to the erosion, it tilts toward the house. With a heavy downpour water goes against the house and into the separation between the foundation and house structure and floods that part of the basement. On the front door, the same thing happens. However, since it's just a small porch and not a deck, they built the porch onto the steps themselves. It's on my bucket list to rip both of those fuckers down and rebuild properly.
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Stained and stamped concrete can be pretty expensive. We did a 20x20 or so paver patio at our old house using these from Menards (we're also in northern IL): https://www.menards.com/main/buildi...44441476275.htm They come in a few different sizes an you can make a bunch of different patterns with them. The prep work for it--digging the hole, spreading out the gravel and sand--was the worst job I've ever done myself and I'd recommend hiring that out to someone with a bobcat rather than doing it yourself if you go with either concrete or paver blocks. We were only in the house for a year after we built the patio so I'm not sure how well those particular pavers hold up. e: my parents are also in northern IL and have a big poured pad. There's a crack in part of it but it's otherwise held up well over the 10 years they've had it now. It's probably 30 x 15 and has two tiers.
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metztli posted:Patio, probably hire out the leveling and bed, but would consider either hiring out or DIY for the actual surface. I don't think I could DIY, for example, concrete slab, but if pavers would meet the "durable and low maintenance" route I'd certainly consider them. Given the size, though, hiring out seems like it would reduce the risk of large mistakes from a first timer's attempt. Third option here, and this one is really simple from a permitting perspective. Build a floating composite deck, joist height off the ground. Rest the composite joists on some foundation blocks or the ground, and just build a composite deck/patio on top of that. That's what my girlfriend's dad did over a decade ago based on his builder friend's advice, and it has held up great over the years with no maintenance. It gets used all the time too, they have tons of cookouts over there. Relatively inexpensive, looks good, easy, holds up well, and because it's a floating structure not attached to the house, didn't require any permits. I know the crappy construction thread is in a tizzy over composite decking getting hot in some hot equatorial place, but I've never ever noticed any abnormal heat buildup here in Ohio, even on hundred degree days.
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brugroffil posted:Isn't composite decking $$$ though? It's definitely more expensive, but you're front loading money to avoid future maintenance (more difficult cleaning, periodic staining/sealing) and gain longevity.
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Cheesus posted:Based on his history, I wouldn't trust the structure. If anything, I'd expect that be cheaper to rip out and re-do as a safety. I don't think he built the deck, just replaced some deck boards. The rest looks ok...some paint is coming off, but wood doesn't look rotted, screws still seem secure, it's in concrete footers, etc...
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Oh God I just opened a can of worms with regard to lawn care. This isn't thing I've got any experience with, we only have about a 1/5 acre lot, but I've never mowed it before or done any lawn care for a house I own. How do I enact lawncare?
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