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Jealous Cow posted:Is there a soffit over that space? Or are those doors and cabinets really tall?  Standard 6'8" door with the dumbass drop ceiling
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H110Hawk posted:Huh. So you're the person who still buys side-by-side. That pic is from the zillow listing! That fridge is in the garage where it belongs, and I've got a shiny new french door unit coming next Tuesday. Ready to get hooked up to my sweet icemaker box that some helpful soul recommended ITT
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Jul 2, 2019 23:37
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I need blackout curtains for this room due to the glare on the TV. What color would you suggest? Navy blue? I don't have a good eye for color 
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Jul 8, 2019 19:43
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It's July and it's more likely I'll be watching TV while the sun's out compared to having a fire in the fireplace
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Jul 8, 2019 20:25
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StormDrain posted:I only choose grommet tops now so I can open and close them easily. Oh hell yes I didn't even think of that. I'll be sliding them open and closed often so that's a must. It's two windows which are each 48" wide. I probably want to go with 4x 48" panels on a single rod?
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Jul 8, 2019 22:52
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Double whammy today. The plumber installed the wrong type of ice maker box in my house... A 1/2 inch dishwasher Outlet rather than a 1/4 inch refrigerator water line Outlet. The refrigerator delivery guy spotted it and said that it wouldn't work, and an adapter would not be a good idea either because it would leak. ... And then they noticed that every single piece of glass and shelving inside of the refrigerator had shattered in transit
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Jul 10, 2019 02:01
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Hoo boy, I am new to the lawn ownership game and I tried using a hose-attachment "lawn fertilizer" bottle. I missed the part in the instructions where it said to keep hose flow at the absolute lowest minimum. The bottle drained in seconds so I've got a HELL of a fertilized south half of the lawn and a not-so-fertilized north half. Oops
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Jul 12, 2019 04:06
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I agree that they'd handle the 10 foot drop no problem, but I think he's more worried that the cats would walk out on the little ledge, fall above the dining room, and bash their heads in on the dining room handrail I think there is effectively a zero chance of that happening (but you know your kitties better than we do) and also cats are incredibly resilient. If it happened once, they'd be fine and they wouldn't do it again.
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Jul 12, 2019 17:24
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I just want to caution anyone and everyone to avoid purchasing an appliance from Home Depot. Their pricing and delivery timelines were great, but I have had to refuse two fridges now (with 12 day delays between each attempt) due to significant cosmetic and also functional damage to each one. The delivery guys also tried to cancel the attempts because it would require removing the fridge doors to get inside, despite the very clear fine print that delivery included door removal if necessary. They also refused to install it to my water line because it "doesn't look like the right size" despite being literally the right size. Home Depot doesn't actually do the delivery, but the people they hire to do it are absolutely awful
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Jul 19, 2019 23:37
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My front loader washer has So Much Mold in the gasket, holy crap. Soaking it in vinegar and doing a hot cycle with vinegar didn't do a drat thing
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Jul 29, 2019 17:49
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Side-by-sides are the worst (IMHO). French door with bottom freezer is the Way, the Light I finally got a fridge after 7 weeks in my house, and I love it  Old busted:  New hotness: 
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Aug 8, 2019 23:23
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StormDrain posted:What's busted is that trash can location. I can't find a good place for it!! I hate tiny under-the-sink trash cans, and the walkway into the kitchen is too small for it. I should probably put in a compactor drawer.
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Aug 9, 2019 00:52
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Me on my first month of home ownership: Little ticked that the flooring estimate was off by a couple thousand dollars Me today: lol new roof for $30k who even gives a gently caress
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Aug 20, 2019 22:39
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I've just mentally resigned myself to a fate of constant home improvement expenses  Something new seems to break every week
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Aug 20, 2019 22:56
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 Get the gently caress outta my lawn !!!
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Aug 22, 2019 20:50
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Sirotan posted:Get rid of the grubs in your lawn, then you won't have any moles or skunks that need catchin'. Dude I'll be honest, I am early in my lawnkeeping career and I suck at it. Strands just wispy as hell, yellow as can be, thatch like you wouldn't believe Moss and broadleaf weeds far as the eye can see! Tons of clover but I like it because the bees and baby rabbits are drawn to it.
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Aug 22, 2019 21:06
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Medullah posted:I'm bad at lawns too, and I'm in a house where it sort of matters. Anyone have a "here's the basics of lawn care" website or something? I already let the lawn get nuked in the heat so 30% of it is brown, so I'm expecting it's done for the summer and I should focus on Fall prep BROTHER Same boat here. I was about to throw in the towel and just pay TruGreen $1,000 a year to keep it pristine, but I'd rather save money and do some learning
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Aug 22, 2019 21:32
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TheWevel posted:I'm helping my father in law out by producing some internet videos for his garden and feed store. So far we've done clips on lawn fungus, moles, grubs & mole crickets and azalea problems. Most garden centers stock the same stuff he carries. Obviously a majority of lawn and garden problems are regional (we're in the Southeast, if you notice the accent) but he's been in business for 30+ years and is pretty knowledgeable about most yard and plant things. This owns and I'm officially taking a "Before" picture  Will post an update after a couple weeks of following your tips!
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Aug 22, 2019 22:01
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I'm strongly in favor of everyone else getting rid of their lawn, for sure.
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Aug 22, 2019 23:35
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I did some homework on artificial turf and it seemed TERRIBLE for a few reasons -Incredibly expensive, like $10k to $30k for a small to moderate yard -It doesn't last very long -Horrible for the environment since it all ends up in a landfill for 10,000 years Also if you have a dog and it pees on the turf, you have to water it with a hose and worry your neighbor is going to see you and think you had a stroke.
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Aug 23, 2019 01:49
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Super unfair to hear that over-watered lawns mimic the appearance of under-watered lawns???
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Aug 23, 2019 02:14
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Goons get massively triggered by elevated TV mounts for some reason. Stiff neck facets from being at a computer 17 hours a day, I suppose. Most Normies have their TV off to the side in a living room because it's not the focal point of the room. That room looks like a bog standard living room to me!
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Aug 25, 2019 17:48
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Sirotan posted:At least it's not mounted above a fireplace. I'll never understand why anyone ever willingly does that. So that all your seating is facing both the fireplace and the TV! But those setups are often using a crappy gas "fire"place which are silly little things to begin with. Give me wood burning or go to HELLL
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Aug 25, 2019 17:55
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small brain: looking up, with your eyes galaxy brain: throw your head all the way back against the couch and stare slackjawed at the ceiling
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Aug 25, 2019 20:36
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Speaking of, I bought my house with a big ol' disclaimer of "we have not used our fireplace since 1984 and it may or may not work in any way". What's the absolute WORST case here, as far as scope of work and costs, to get it running again? Two-story house built in 1981.
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Aug 25, 2019 20:59
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What are the chances that my cellular shade window coverings will still fit if I replace my windows? A few of my seals look a little... nonexistent.
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Sep 3, 2019 21:17
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:Yikes are these the shades that you just had done? Yeah, I wanted to spend 7k on window coverings rather than 40k on windows, but at least two of my windows are "Replace Immediately" tier, and I probably should do the whole house in one fell swoop. Got the Pella people coming tomorrow and they say there are some options that will leave them usable, but likely not "custom fitted". Home ownership, babyyy
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Sep 4, 2019 16:29
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Running the air conditioner 24/7 for 30 years is less expensive than new windows, mind you. (environmental impact and increased home value might make it worth it, though)
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Sep 6, 2019 23:28
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CornHolio posted:How much do good replacement windows cost? I'm looking at replacing a bow window and another large (80" x 60" roughly) window, and 13 other windows so 15 windows total... how much for high-quality windows, roughly? For 15 windows, I'd say between $12k and $70k, depending on size and whether you want vinyl, fiberglass, or wood!
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GoGoGadgetChris posted:This owns and I'm officially taking a "Before" picture Update: lawns don't change very fast 
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Sep 12, 2019 01:14
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Midrange remodel of a master bathroom quoted at 70k Lol! Second quote was 82k Again I lol!
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Nov 22, 2019 01:57
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Yeesh, I got another bathroom remodel bid, this time literally only looking to do two things -replace old jacuzzi tub with a walk-in shower -replace an old two-sink vanity with a new two-sink vanity $45,000  My 1981-original bathroom is looking better and better all the time
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Nov 23, 2019 02:00
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poo poo POST MALONE posted:How far into the floor is your jacuzzi? You might already be close to a perfect bathroom. It's a master bathroom but it shouldn't matter. I'm not redoing floors or walls or anything. It's literally tub out -> shower in, and vanity out -> new vanity in. I've gotten three bids in this ballpark so it must just be a time of year when they give you the gently caress Off price
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Nov 23, 2019 02:11
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Yeah I don't know what the deal is. I'm up to 6 bids that range from $45,000 for bare-bones and $125,000 for a major remodel, so I'm clearly doing something wrong with my current strategy of googling/yelping/houzzing "Portland Bathroom Remodel" and contacting the ones with good reviews.
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ntan1 posted:lol yeah that's not the best way to find a contractor. If you're up for an Effort Post I'd love to know what your process was for your renovation. This is my first time doing anything to a house so I'm sure to make all the mistakes possible.
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Nov 23, 2019 03:30
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H110Hawk posted:Asked a Portland coworker and he says it's just crazy town. They were getting bids of $80-125k to finish a basement. But apparently a friend got a $50k kitchen? Who knows if that was just fresh paint and a good airing out or what. Whoa! I appreciate you asking though, I was starting to feel a little gaslighted (gaslit?) comparing the bids to what the internet/people from out of state were saying a bathroom remodel should cost.
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therobit posted:Yo Chrs, IDK how nice this is supposed to be, but part of it is probably west hills home making you look like a mark and part of it is probably materials. I know a guy that specializes in kitchen and bath, and I have used him for non kitchen and bath work myself and been happy. I don't have PM, but you can email therobitsa@gmail and I can put you in touch with him if you want. He's a one man operation so sometimes there is a wait. Gee mailed! 👍👍👍👌🐶❤️ When I got my wallpaper removed and house painted, I also used a One Man Operation that a friend of a friend knew, and it was like 25% of the price and 90% of the quality of the other quotes. I am extremely down
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Residency Evil posted:?? It's already done. I think that is his point. The work is done, why sweat it! I always expect things like that to cost three times as much as the parts, so I wouldn't worry about it even if you could have saved a buck by getting multiple quotes
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Dec 12, 2019 18:36
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Envious of those low prices. Light remodel master bathrooms are $60-80k in Portland Gut and redo are $100k-$125k Master baths and kitchens cost exactly the same. (All prices assume mid to high end features, nothing truly luxury and definitely nothing like heated floors or a separate shower and tub)
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therobit posted:I got a quote for a kitchen and bath light remodel for like $35k right outside of Portland. You are either getting the "location means we can soak him" or the "this guy's gonna be a pain in the rear end" pricing. It could also be that or your definitions of "light remodeling" and "mid grade materials" are way, way out of spec with what most people would think. 5 places have given me a warning before I've even described the project or given my zip code that a light model bathroom with mid range components will start around 60k Is it your GC that you PMd me that got you those numbers? I got the impression that Portland has too many newly minted computer touchers and not enough contractors and it's causing a ridiculous renovation boom
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