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11/24/15 08:31 AM

Another reno thread.

Well I thought I'd start a thread just to show some progress we've made on the house since purchase in mid Sept. We're making some pretty big changes to the downstairs (walls removed, etc) I've got a fridge and range waiting in the garage for our new kitchen (Yay Kijiji) and we're slowly making other purchases along the way. Luckily for us the gfs dad does kitchen design for a living and helped us design exactly what we wanted. We got a smoking deal on the kitchen as well so that really helped (The prices of kitchens are out of this fucking world, Vas I'm sure you know this, lol) I also gotta thank Gene for the info on the flooring, that saved me a shitload of time and we also got exactly what we wanted.

Here are a few before pics of when we first moved in. House is 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car, about 2650sqft not including the finished basement. Sits on a corner lot in a nice mature neighbourhood. It also hasn't been touched since '92 when the original owners took possession.

Entrance.

Sunken livingroom looking towards the back of the house.

The green wall is the backside of the kitchen.

Corner of the kitchen looking towards the front of the house (Love the borders, lol)

From the kitchen looking into the familyroom. (I need a wood burning insert for that fireplace)

GF couldn't take the borders for more then a few days.

First thing to come down was the wall that separates the kitchen and family room. Once this wall is out I'll be putting in a 18ft LVL laminated beam. that's really going to open up the space quite a bit. I also need to re-route the HVAC but that's not a huge deal.

Bulkheads are ugly so I tore those out as well.

Then the wall inbetween the sunken livingroom and soon to be diningroom came out as well.

Once that wall was out and I ripped a bit of the carpet up to expose the subfloor, I raised the sunken livingroom.

Let's not forget about all the popcorn ceilings we scraped $\:\)$ *Pro tip*, wet it down beforehand (Or else you'll have dust everywhere) with a pesticide sprayer. Way easier then using a normal spray bottle. We also left the carpets in place and rolled all that nasty shit up and dropped it right in the bin that's sitting in the driveway $\:\)$

Then it was time to get the other bulkhead out, but before that I had to move the fridge and all the uppers.

Other bulkhead is out and the cabinets re-installed.

No walls anywhere!

Flooring that we picked, 7 1/4in Mercier. I can't wait to put this stuff down.

And now the scorn of my fucking existence for the next few days.. Tiles and about an inch of masonary concrete

That's about it for now. Lots of tile to still remove and I also need to pull out the sink/lowers in order to rip the tile up from under there. Not a huge deal though I'll just re-install everything like I did for the upper cabinets.

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 08:35 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Ho-Lee cheet! You have been a busy boy. Very nice place, and looks like you are pulling a Risky.
Thumbs up on the upgraded girlfriend too $;\)$

Screamin Type ARGH!

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 08:37 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

nice man, toonnsss of potential in that place, i'm sure you'll do it up nice!
make sure your hvac/filter all in good shape too (not sure how old it is?)
love the frontage too.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 08:39 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Screamin DC2R

nice man, toonnsss of potential in that place, i'm sure you'll do it up nice!
make sure your hvac/filter all in good shape too (not sure how old it is?)
love the frontage too.

Yup, after this is all done the vents will be cleaned and if I've got some $$ left in the budget a HRV. Fucking dust gets everywhere, there's no stopping it

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 09:00 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good
Did you have an engineer determine the size of LVL you would need?

Any permits for the wall removal or just gung ho? I'm in the process of the same with the wall removal but engineers wants $2000 just to draw up plans for permits so I've been trying to do my own plans (already had an engineer in who did his drawing for what size beam I would need) but city wants whole house plans so they can do their own calculations, fuckin cluster duck

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 09:06 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Holy shit. Amazeballs.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 09:08 AM

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I'll plead the 5th on the permit for the structural changes, lol. Although I'm not doing any of this without the recommendation/help of my buddy who's been a contractor for over 25 years. Whatever he says goes when it comes to stuff like this. I know he mentioned that with the beam we are using we could span around 20ft (Which we aren't even close to, I think our span is about 14ft).. We'll also be adding a support beam in the basement so the load is transferred to the foundation properly.

Big Tasty

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11/24/15 09:20 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Wow, that is a lot of work done. Good job!. I am hoping I can replace the cabinet doors in my new place and not have to go full blown redo for it.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 09:28 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Big Tasty

Wow, that is a lot of work done. Good job!. I am hoping I can replace the cabinet doors in my new place and not have to go full blown redo for it.

spoke too soon $\:\)$

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 09:31 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Big Tasty

Wow, that is a lot of work done. Good job!. I am hoping I can replace the cabinet doors in my new place and not have to go full blown redo for it.

Look into painting them first. The doors are the most expensive part of the cabinets, lol..

furball

(Post Master Sr)

11/24/15 09:53 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

What's the purpose of sunken rooms/layout?

I have a sunken powder room: down 2 steps, to the left is the powder room, to the right is the basement door. $\:\|$ Fucks up the headspace in the basement ...

Holy fucking shit that's alot of work ... I wish I paid for the fucking flat ceiling upgrade, now I have popcorn ceiling $\:\($

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 10:02 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I dunno, apparently it was a fad back in the day. We hate it. If you're careful with the popcorn removal you won't even need a skim coat after wards.. You can use drop clothes (Big plastic ones from Lowes/HD) and tape it against the walls to catch all the popcorn when you scrape it off. After it's done, roll up the drop clothes and toss it in the garage. No mess! (Or very little)

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 10:03 AM

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It helps cover poor tape joints or uneven ceilings, thats why it was done.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 10:04 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck

It helps cover poor tape joints or uneven ceilings, thats why it was done.

It's also a lot less time consuming then taping/sanding.. Our ceilings look really good underneath to be honest. They save so much time by spraying that shit.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 10:04 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

We had one of the walls in our basement with popcorn sprayed on it. "Handyman" who finished the basement for previous owner was a joke so he used the popcorn effect to cover his shoddy work

xza8

(Sr Member)

11/24/15 10:05 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Sunken rooms are to make the room taller so you'll have a more "grand" living room

Your sunken powder room is probably because it is under a staircase and there's no room on the main floor for a powder room

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 11:01 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

We scraped the popcorn ceiling ourselves in our current livingroom / dining room and it turned out well. Painted and it is a seamless transition to the already flat ceiling in the kitchen. As long as the popcorn is not painted it will come off relatively easy.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 11:35 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Watch out for that asbestos

OracerO

(Post Master Sr)

11/24/15 01:06 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Damn, going through those pics remind me of when i did my home (and sold it alot over asking). The pains!

Good job though! keep us posted.

c2k

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 02:05 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

wow, a lot of work Bill! although what did you do to raise the floor?

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 02:38 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

damn nice work so far bill. my kitchen is stuck in the same time zone as yours and it's bugging me. i'll remember your tips for pulling popcorn finish off the ceiling, i hate that shit so i want to pull it all off and put pot lights.

Simon_the_Pieman

(Post Master Sr)

11/24/15 08:23 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

cod dam bill thats awesome.
even better that wifey is gettin down too.
cant wait to see the result!

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

11/24/15 09:25 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

holy mackerel. you'll be done flooring before me!

glad i could help. that flooring looks beautiful!

Euphoricuck

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 11:30 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

the "i hate popcorn ceilings" fad. brought to you by , HGTV.

Nice work LNX. much satsifaction!

JEFFOS

(Post Master Supreme)

11/24/15 11:31 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Nice work man

ehko

(Post Master Sr)

11/25/15 12:29 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks good man! I have a dump trailer kicking around. If you ever need it, let me know.

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 08:00 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Euphoric

the "i hate popcorn ceilings" fad. brought to you by , HGTV.

It does make a difference though. I did mine when my wife was visiting her parents, wanted to surprise her. She walked in and had a sense that the living room looked different/cleaner without me telling her what I did.

At the very least it's a nice stark white surface vs the textured, dull and dusty with age ceiling.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 08:08 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: c2k

wow, a lot of work Bill! although what did you do to raise the floor?

I basically just made another floor over top instead of trying to raise the existing one (Which would have been almost impossible). So 2x6 joists, 16in centers and 5/8 tongue and grove plywood over top, 6x2 headers against the far wall and along each side. Had to shim quite a bit of it because the floor sloped down and inwards towards the front of the house. I also used LePage PL400 anywhere wood touched each other (joists to plywood, or joists to shims, etc) to stop any squeaking from happening in the future.

Got all the tile ripped up everywhere but the kitchen. Tonight I'll have to pull the lower cabinets, and figure out what I'm going to do with the sink and hopefully get the rest of the tile removed.

As for the popcorn ceiling it really just looks like shit to be honest

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 08:30 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Did you take vacation or are you doing this after work? I'd be

if doing after work

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 08:41 AM

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After work for the most part (And weekends).. Got a lot of tile ripped up lastnight..

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 08:56 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck

Did you take vacation or are you doing this after work? I'd be

if doing after work

I felt the same way when we did ours. I thought we would be done in a month....well that turned into 8

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 09:32 AM

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Yeah renos always break time constraints, I'd love to have all the hardwood done on the lower level in the next week or so. Problem is everything requires something else. Cambria guys can't come in until the kitchen is done, so add another 6 weeks for countertops once the kitchen is installed, etc etc. Then I have all these little side projects (Refacing the fireplace, hanging the TV, running IR repeaters and shit, maybe doing some builtins on each side, etc), the powder room needs to be re-done so I need to re-tile that, then I gotta build a little riser for the washer/dryer because they're too low, then I gotta tile that fucking room as well, lol. Fucking shit never ends

furball

(Post Master Sr)

11/25/15 10:33 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

You could use a 1000W LED flashlight

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 10:37 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: furball

You could use a 1000W LED flashlight

Yes

**DONOTDELETE**

()

11/25/15 03:38 PM

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ballerinassballer.

I need your wife to redesign my upstairs space.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/25/15 07:05 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

as long as you don't follow these tools you should be golden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHGzU6Uu33w

A2B-Lexus

(Post Master Supreme)

11/26/15 02:03 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good!

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/26/15 07:05 PM

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Thanks guys! Pulled the kitchen lowers out today, disconnected the plumbing/drain etc. Got all the tile out from under that and the rest of the breakfast area, then re-installed everything. The bin is almost full, can't believe there's that much shit in it. Also pulled down the drywall in the breakfast area/kitchen so it will be easier for me to re-route HVAC and also run new electrical for the pot lights, etc..

Also just had our latex mattress delivered about 20mins ago, going to crack a few cold ones and have a great sleep tonight.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

11/26/15 08:02 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

mmmm Kumato

c2k

(Post Master Supreme)

11/27/15 12:47 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Wow, just how much are you guys putting into this house? Choco Monies?

SW20_MR2

(Post Master Sr)

11/27/15 01:19 PM

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Might as well tear the whole house down with the amount of work you're doing. Lol

It's gonna look awesome when it's done.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

11/27/15 02:37 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: c2k

Wow, just how much are you guys putting into this house? Choco Monies?

Pft, not even close to Wayne monies $\:\)$ I've got a 50k reno budget (give or take).. Where we really saved was the kitchen, if her dad wasn't in the business the kitchen we're installing would be 50-60k all by itself. So I can understand when people can easily drop 100k into a reno, especially if they're hiring everything out (Which we aren't, we're doing most of this ourselves)

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

11/27/15 06:20 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Okay, there are far superior ballers on this board, even in the Ontario forum. Choco monies won't get you far

You need Yesir or Xza8, or shusti or beige collola or even ehko type monies. $\:D$

Euphoricuck

(Post Master Supreme)

11/27/15 11:14 PM

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The passive aggresive ballerness is tiresome.

Lnx...nnot sure I believe latest round of pics. No wifey , not real.

65_fst_bk

(Post Master Supreme)

12/04/15 01:52 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks fucking nice dude. Good work.

87ZCSi

(Post Master Sr)

12/04/15 02:22 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Man, I've been there done that and what a ride. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/04/15 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted By: 87ZCSi

Man, I've been there done that and what a ride. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Thanks man, we're looking forward to it as well. Electrician buddy comes in Monday to wire up the kitchen so I've got a little bit of work to do before that (Take some additional drywall down, etc). LVL should be in early next week as well. The pain in the ass right now is just timing everything correctly. New floor needs to go down but I'm not going to drill holes for the plumbing for the old kitchen cause it's no where near where the new sink is going. And I can't not have a god damn kitchen so it's just back and forth with stupid decisions. I wish I could just rip the current kitchen out for good, install the floor, get my plumbing in place (somewhat) then leave it all bare until the new kitchen comes on the 16th.

Unless we use the sink in the laundry tub

Choco 'Nuck

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12/04/15 03:56 PM

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titty sprinkles

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12/04/15 04:27 PM

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LNXGUY

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12/12/15 12:04 PM

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Little update.. Got the 18ft LVL beam in the garage, that will be installed next week and I'll finally be able to rip down a lot of that side wall. Electrical is all run and ready to go (4 pendent lights, 12 pot lights + undercounter + cabinet lighting).. After the beam is in place I can start drywalling the ceiling (Going to insulate first for some sound proofing).. Kitchen should be here next week! Getting closer!

Some kitchen bling.

Our 60/40 sink.

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

12/12/15 12:35 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Great work man.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

12/12/15 02:24 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

awesome work so far. i'm so jelly you're working with drywall. plaster sucks.

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

12/12/15 06:11 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I guess no one noticed the high chair

Luuuuucy! You got some 'splaning to do

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

12/12/15 06:24 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

the romex wires look a little squished there. Is that 4 romex in some holes?

c2k

(Post Master Supreme)

12/13/15 09:36 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck

I guess no one noticed the high chair

Luuuuucy! You got some 'splaning to do

what's the difference between Bill and the pull-out couch? the couch pulls out.

Raocorp

(Post Master Sr)

12/13/15 11:47 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: c2k

what's the difference between Bill and the pull-out couch? the couch pulls out.

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/14/15 09:34 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck

I guess no one noticed the high chair

Luuuuucy! You got some 'splaning to do

Gf and her kids have been living with me since July, I thought that was common knowledge

It was a little chaotic in the old house, this place has a lot more room.

#stepdadstatus

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

12/14/15 02:38 PM

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I was going to say it was a refugee ladder.

LNXGUY

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12/21/15 02:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Got a lot of work done yesterday..

Support wall in.

Cutting a hole through the subfloor in order to put the studs in that will support the LVL.

Old wall out.

New supports are in on each end and the LVL is in place. (Middle 2x6 in the pic is temporary and has been removed.)

Today I'm moving over all the HVAC for the upstairs master and the little ones room. (Pro tip, cut the subfloor and move it that way instead of trying to do it through the basement ceiling.. A lot easier and gravity isn't against you $\:\)$ )

The header between the basement door and the original wall is also being removed and will be flush with the ceiling (so it will look like a doorway was never there). After that I can start on the drywall.

ehko

(Post Master Sr)

12/21/15 02:33 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck

Okay, there are far superior ballers on this board, even in the Ontario forum. Choco monies won't get you far

You need Yesir or Xza8, or shusti or beige collola or even ehko type monies. $\:D$

Wait... what?

Euphoricuck

(Post Master Supreme)

12/21/15 02:45 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

who is that in the pics?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/21/15 02:47 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

My buddy Doug (The contractor who's be helping me out) My apologies for not posting more pics of my lady friend

SW20_MR2

(Post Master Sr)

12/21/15 04:00 PM

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I can't believe you're actually living in the house through all of this, especially the Xmas tree. Isn't it dusty as hell?

Will be well worth the wait and hassle once it's all done.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/21/15 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted By: SW20_MR2

I can't believe you're actually living in the house through all of this, especially the Xmas tree. Isn't it dusty as hell?

Will be well worth the wait and hassle once it's all done.

Not much of a choice, gotta live somewhere $\:\)$ The Xmas tree is fine, taking down that wall wasn't really messy. Removing the tile was the worst of it.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

12/22/15 04:47 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

i was going to say props to you for having two kids and living in the middle of all this.

JEFFOS

(Post Master Supreme)

12/22/15 06:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Man that reno is no joke. Nice work

hyper-s2k

(Post Master Supreme)

12/22/15 08:01 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Wow, that's some serious Mike Holmes style reno right there! Great job so far!

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 10:26 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

i was going to say props to you for having two kids and living in the middle of all this.

3 kids

Moving over the ducting has been pretty easy so far, hopefully will wrap that up today.

SW20_MR2

(Post Master Sr)

12/23/15 10:30 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Tear down the wall? Pfft, no problem. Move the ducting? No, problem. Tear the whole thing down and still live there with 3 kids? No problem. $\:D$ I have enough problem living with 2 kids and not doing any renos. Lol.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 11:05 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: SW20_MR2

The good thing is you don't have to worry about taking your shoes off when you come into the house! $\:\)$

Once I start the flooring and rip out the old kitchen for good, the kids are going to stay at their grandmas for a few days. That will let me shut everything off (gas, water, etc) and not have to worry.

Euphoricuck

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 11:13 AM

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how old are these kids?

dafuq have you done to yourself

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 11:25 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

he is Twitterpated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8WuDIcNE-o

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 03:04 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Euphoric

how old are these kids?

dafuq have you done to yourself

16, 10 and 3.

It's good though man, I'm really enjoying it. A complete 180 from what I had before, but what the hell you only live once.

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 03:18 PM

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Wow, you are jumping in with both feet in the teen and tween stage.

GNSP

jk, should be fun.

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 04:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Bill, put the book down and come over for a drink man

Euphoricuck

(Post Master Supreme)

12/23/15 09:15 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Originally Posted By: Euphoric

how old are these kids?

dafuq have you done to yourself

16, 10 and 3.

It's good though man, I'm really enjoying it. A complete 180 from what I had before, but what the hell you only live once.

$\:o$ damn that's quite the change

c2k

(Post Master Supreme)

12/24/15 10:56 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

16 and 10 are manageable. 3 years old? lol, have fun.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/24/15 11:52 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: c2k

16 and 10 are manageable. 3 years old? lol, have fun.

I've encountered a lot worse 3 years old then her, so I think I got lucky $\:\)$ Can't wait for JK/SK though, lol! Daycare costs are out of this fucking world.

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

12/24/15 11:53 AM

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Let us know the first time you hear "you're not my dad!"

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

12/24/15 11:58 AM

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Lol

Remember don't be their friend, you're the "father figure"

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

12/24/15 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted By: eddie _4u2nv

Let us know the first time you hear "you're not my dad!"

She knows who her dad is $\:\)$ Not to worried about that.

And I rarely if ever dish out punishment, that's up to mom.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

12/24/15 01:52 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

So you're the cool go to father figure when moms being unreasonable and try and take advantage of? $\:\)$

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

01/16/16 10:55 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Well got a lot more work done this weekend. Slowly but surely I guess, I wish I had a week off from work to get all this shit done..

Resilience channel going up before the drywall + Roxul Safe and Sound. The reason for the resilience channel is for a physical barrier between the drywall and the joist(you don't want them touching) Really cuts down on the sound that will travel from the upstairs through the floor/ceiling. Plus as there's no such thing as a house that's completely straight/square the little bit of give in the resilience channels helps to make sure your drywall is nice and flat.

It was also time to move over the HVAC which was pretty painless (Sans all the cuts on my hands)

After the Roxul and resilience channel, it was time for some drywall. Buddy and I put this up.

New header I put together from three 2x8s for the opening into the dining room that I widened a bit.

Jack studs and king stud in place.

Old wall.

Bigger opening with new header in place

Now it's time to completely remove the doorway going into the family room and flush it with the ceiling..

First thing I needed to do was re-enforce was what already there to handle the load. So I needed to double up the 2x8 and add joist hangers to all the 2x6s.

Here's the two 2x8s resting on the LVL

Everything removed, only the temporary supports remaining.

Before I can remove the temporary supports, I need to replace the king stud that I cut out.

And here we go, support in place, temporary supports have been removed.

Quite the difference $\:\)$

Before:

After:

Now it's on to mudding/taping (Which I'm not doing, fuck that)

robbbby

(Post Master Supreme)

01/17/16 08:37 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I bet the kitchen smells lovely with that hockey equipment airing out!

Also, awesome work, really coming along nicely.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

01/17/16 08:40 AM

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Coming together...

Do you have a dumpster out front or just taking loads to the dump when needed?

Any reason you went screws in the 3x8 header vs screws? Usually they frown upon screws because they don't have the same shear as screws aka break vs bend

JEFFOS

(Post Master Supreme)

01/17/16 11:05 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Very nice - I'm considering messing around with a reno/flip with a buddy of mine and this inspires me more - lots of work but it will all pay off

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

01/17/16 04:31 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Since this is stucture, I'm guessing you got a permit, and it gets inspected?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

01/17/16 05:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

Most of the demo went into the bin we rented, that's been gone for about two weeks. I load up a trailer with the rest and make a run to the dump. Screws were used because I didn't have nails $\:\)$ I asked my buddy beforehand, he said not to worry about it and just screw the shit out of it, lol.

Drywall has been taped and mudded, 1st skim coat has gone on in the hallway/entrance. Familyroom will be skimmed tomorrow along with the kitchen. Getting close to laying the floor, can't fucking wait for that to happen!

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 11:15 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Finally it feels like I've done something, instead of just ripping shit down

Before we sprayed the ceiling we had to poly everything, apparently this shit dries extremely hard, so I didn't want any of that on the walls. I think I spent more time taping and putting up the poly then my buddy did spraying.

Moving shit around is becoming a giant pain in the ass.

My buddy Clayton spraying the ceiling.

Once the ceiling is done, what does this mean?!?!?! I need to level a section of the subfloor before I can start the flooring $\:\)$

Colours, colours and more colours.

From the front of the house until the back of the kitchen is 50ft. I'm glad these boards are wide, it speeds things up a bit. My buddy Colt is a master at this shit.

Not to shabby but a lot more to do.

I also hauled all the base cabinets out of the garage and our kitchen guy came by and installed them. Slowly but surely.

All the old uppers are in place still, I'll take them down once Cambria installs the countertops. Those are being templated on Thursday.

Finally starting to come around. We wanted a 42in space between the island and the base cabinets on the wall. More then enough room now that we ripped some walls down and put up that LVL. Won't be bumping elbows in this kitchen.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 11:20 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Love it, those colours will look great together. Kitchen will be balling as fuck.

Wish I had that type of space to work with

/lives in a closet

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 11:48 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Thanks Vas, lots of room once you start tearing down walls $\:\)$

Screamin Type ARGH!

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 11:58 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

awesome man, nice.

i get tired and feel my lower back/hips hurt just from looking at the pic

/old fart $\:\($

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 11:59 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

In my case that would mean the kitchen sink would be at my bed side $\:\|$

Or you know those 1 bedroom condos where you walk in and you are immediately inside the kitchen/living room/bedroom/hallway/closet and depending on which way your body is facing, potentially in the washroom as well.

robbbby

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 12:09 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

No felt/rosin paper under floor? Should have at least ran a belt sander over the joints on the floor where the plywood meets.

Looking really nice.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 12:36 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: robbbby

No felt/rosin paper under floor? Should have at least ran a belt sander over the joints on the floor where the plywood meets.

Looking really nice.

Floor is also glued being that it's so wide, no need for felt or rosin paper. I also rented a screw gun from HD and put 1500 screws into the floor (They were originally nailed). Broke out the sander in a few places where there were some high spots that didn't require leveling compound.

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 12:37 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 12:40 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good!!

I am in the middle of a kitchen reno, I probably would have been done by now but they cant get one cabinet right!! Round 3!
I did the kitchen myself. It's not hard just time consuming and a little stressful getting everything level

What counter tops did you go with? We are going with granite, but unsure if 3CM is worth the extra cost

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 12:48 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Yeah, it's like a puzzle for adults, the bases took maybe an hour? Nothing really complicated, I leveled all the ones against the wall myself with shims. It really is simple. The biggest pain in the ass was bringing them into the house, some of those triple pot drawer ones are heavy!

Countertops are Cambria. I've heard their templating technique is pretty cool, can't wait to see them in action tomorrow. My only concern is going to be the seam in the island (Island is 13ft long). I hope they put it right in the middle of the sink so it kinda disappears.

The real battle is going to be bringing the fridge and the range in from the oven. The fridge is something like 550lbs

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 01:05 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

When the cabinets where delivered they brought them right inside $\:D$ I am not ripping out the floor, and it was tiled up to, but not under the original counters $\:\($ So that added to the fun.
The top ones went much faster for me than the bottoms

Ahh Cambria, sorry you said that and I missed it. Cool

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 01:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I wish I was ready for the cabinets to come inside when I had them delivered, not even close

So they've been living in the garage for about a month.

SW20_MR2

(Post Master Sr)

03/02/16 01:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good!

c2k

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 01:17 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Nice work dude, after the first floor is done, are you going to do the work upstairs?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 02:45 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I've still gotta do the hardwood on the upstairs landing and the master bedroom. Master bath is also going to get a full gut and reno. I'll take a break before I start that shit however, lol.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

03/02/16 02:48 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

looks dope dude. good work

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

03/03/16 08:38 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Wow great work man, I wish I had the know how to do this stuff but in all truth I don't have the time or patience to even paint

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/03/16 12:31 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

is that self leveling compound under a nail down hardwood floor installation? If so WTF is going on lol

BTW nice work, moving much faster than us. Been taking forever with a little one, but I'm doing all the work myself (doer of all trades, master of none) $\:\)$

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/03/16 12:43 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: zc911

Ikea Cabinets are your friend, flat pack is the bestest $\:\)$

Cambria has a nice shop, they are one our customers, very professional and they do a very nice job on the cuts.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/03/16 04:21 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

15gauge 2in staples go through leveling compound just fine, although it shouldn't be more then 1/4in or they'll deflect. That's why I laid 1/8in MDF over the subfloor in the super low spots before I put down the leveling compound. I haven't had any come back up through the floor, so I think it's working $\:\)$

Cambria showed up this morning, took the countertop template. I'm glad I got to pick where I wanted the seam (Which is going right in the middle of the sink cutout). Pretty cool setup, they didn't take long, all done with this pivoting laser camera. Should have the countertops in about 10 business days.

Once the countertops are in then the uppers will be installed (I've got two big glass uppers that are actually on the countertop. Going to borrow my buddies AirSled to get the stove and fridge in place in the next day or two. Finish up the flooring, then start on the crown/trim.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/03/16 06:13 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

not about going through the leveling compound, I have no doubt they can penetrate. The issue lies when the compound breaks, and now you have loose chunks of compound under the floor so when you walk over it you will hear crunching sounds.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/03/16 07:12 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

It's not going to break, it's designed to be used under wood floors for this exact reason. It stays flexible.

http://polyflor.com.au/product/servoplan-s-444/

If I was using straight concrete I might be worried.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/04/16 09:36 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I'm not trying to be an ass I'm just passionate about doing my research on products and techniques for any job I am working on around the house. The problem even with the kiesel s444 is that it's for glue down installation only not nail down. Either way let's hope you don't have any issues with cracking. Can't wait to see the final result.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/04/16 10:01 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Both my contractor buddy and my friend who does hardwood have used it before in a nail down install without issue. I think the problem arises when you've got way too thick of a slab. They're the pros I'm not, so I listen to what they say

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 01:01 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Cambria is here, counters are going in! w00t! Then I'll get to play plumber all weekend

SW20_MR2

(Post Master Sr)

03/18/16 02:49 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Every time I look at your pics I still can't believe you lived through all this. Lol.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 03:15 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Dude, you're telling me, lol. Although it really hasn't been that bad. Worst part is using the laundry tub as the kitchen sink for the past 2 weeks.

phoenixrage

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 03:29 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

looking good

ehko

(Post Master Sr)

03/18/16 05:46 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Woah! Well done sir!

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 05:51 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Cambria is here, counters are going in! w00t! Then I'll get to play plumber all weekend

1/4" per foot, long sweep 90 on Vertical to horizontal transitions, proper traps and you should be fine

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 06:12 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Just finished with tying in the Pex to the old copper downstairs and running it back up under the sink. Going to run the drain through the ceiling to the exterior wall then horizontally into the original drain/vent. Not a very big run so it should be fairly simple. Can't wait to get some lighting done, place is way too dark.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:09 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

hey bill question for you. when you run pex from a old copper line can you just cut the copper line and then use one of those shark bite push fittings and call it a day? or would those leak over time? it almost seems too easy.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:09 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Just finished with tying in the Pex to the old copper downstairs and running it back up under the sink. Going to run the drain through the ceiling to the exterior wall then horizontally into the original drain/vent. Not a very big run so it should be fairly simple. Can't wait to get some lighting done, place is way too dark.

famous last words then you end up with

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:23 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Just finished with tying in the Pex to the old copper downstairs and running it back up under the sink. Going to run the drain through the ceiling to the exterior wall then horizontally into the original drain/vent. Not a very big run so it should be fairly simple. Can't wait to get some lighting done, place is way too dark.

famous last words then you end up with

LOL!! Yeah, I'm trying to stick with a single P trap. We'll see what happens.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

Jay, I wouldn't use a Sharkbite up inside the ceiling (Or anywhere you can't get to it).. Great for something quick and dirty but I wouldn't bury it.. I'm just using 90 degree sweat fittings like below, then Pex the rest of the way.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:42 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

^oh i see, so you just solder that on and then use that stupid annoying ass pex clamp on it?

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:44 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

Don't do that. They work until they don't and then you will regret why you were born.

Good job bill, good luck with that short run doe, everything always goes as expected $;\)$ looking good tho

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:44 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

^oh i see, so you just solder that on and then use that stupid annoying ass pex clamp on it?

Yes, pex is better than copper anyway. Do it right.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 07:56 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

ok will do. i have to practice soldering copper pipe.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 08:02 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

ok will do. i have to practice soldering copper pipe.

I've got all the shit when you're ready to do it. Don't buy all that stuff for like half a dozen fittings, lol.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

03/18/16 08:21 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

oh wicked thanks Bill!

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 07:26 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

Don't do that. They work until they don't and then you will regret why you were born.

Good job bill, good luck with that short run doe, everything always goes as expected $;\)$ looking good tho

I agree. They make it look so easy but don't tell you that they most likely will fail one day lol. I've seen people using them for all their fittings. Mind you they weren't too handy to begin with.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 07:29 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I can't imagine burying those things then having to go back and actually do it the right way after they've pissed unknown amounts of water into your walls/ceilings, lol.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 07:30 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

^oh i see, so you just solder that on and then use that stupid annoying ass pex clamp on it?

Yes, pex is better than copper anyway. Do it right.

That's where we disagree. I used to think pex was great until we had friends who had a flood when a fitting broke. Also a quick search online shows many the same and also how delicate pex fittings can be under certain water qualities.

There's also an unsettling feeling when California has banned pex in homes.

Copper is proven time and time again. Sure it's more expensive and takes much longer to install and you definitely need some skill to solder but it's something I rather do and sleep better at night.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 07:32 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

ok will do. i have to practice soldering copper pipe.

Use mapp gas and oatley tinned flux for a better connection to older copper plumbing where it is more tarnished and may not get as clean when you scratch up the fittings for assembly

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 07:56 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

^oh i see, so you just solder that on and then use that stupid annoying ass pex clamp on it?

Yes, pex is better than copper anyway. Do it right.

Pex can be a disaster but it all comes down to the quality of fitting and tools used. It's very easy not to clamp a fitting right and for it to fail over time.

When I said "better" I meant overall, I agree copper is nicer and a better plumbing material for longevity, but I am factoring in health risks.

From my understanding copper leads to health issues as it releases some harmful elements over time, which is why some places don't even allow it for new builds and only pex can be used.

Also didn't know about CA banning it.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 09:01 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I agree I would like to have 100 percent confidence in pex but I think for now I will wait a little longer till it's proven a bit more, as I love the advantages it has over copper and from the times I have used it at the cottage it made everything so much easier to deal with

hyper-s2k

(Post Master Supreme)

03/19/16 12:26 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Nice progress.

That's way beyond what I can ever do. Can't wait to see the final product.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 08:53 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I was up early on Sunday and got a shitload done. We finally have a working kitchen now and I can stop doing dishes in the laundry tub

Cut some old copper out, sweated on two 90degree Pex connectors then ran all that through joists and up underneath the sink. Got the drains installed and run back under the floor to the exterior wall and tied into the existing drain/vent. Got the faucet installed (Which was a fucking bastard, hardly any room in between the sink basin and the cabinet. Got the ice maker in the fridge and the dishwasher all tied in under the sink as well (Yay for Pex Quick connects). Ran power for the dishwasher and popped that up through the floor as well. Amazing enough, zero leaks (Mad soldering skills yo!). My only issue was with the connection to the icemaker (Just needed to be tightened)..

Used the dishwasher for the first time in weeks, what a relief that was $\:\)$

New faucet

All the flooring was finished up on the main level lastnight as well. My buddy came over and we worked till probably 10? lol.

Upper cabinets should go in this week along with all the pot lights and pendant lights that are roughed in over the island.

Screamin Type ARGH!

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 08:57 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

awesome!

that cat looks...interesting lol

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 09:03 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Dat a grohe faucet?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 09:27 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Nah, got it from a place the kitchen designer recommended (http://www.stylishkb.com) Faucets aren't cheap

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 09:29 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good.

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 09:52 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Coming along nicely!!!

A2B-Lexus

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 10:16 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck

Coming along nicely!!!

What he said.

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 10:53 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

wow, love the white kitchen cabinets. Wish my place came with white instead of the gay typical dark stained shit that everyone and their mom wants.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 11:11 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

White is timeless, if/when we sell we didn't want to limit buyers because we went with some fucked up kitchen colour.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

03/21/16 03:20 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

that looks dope bill

Wildout

(Post Master Jr)

03/23/16 11:46 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Big change. All looks amazing

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 11:59 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Thanks guys, it's nice to see it slowly coming together. If anyone has a line on an antler chandelier (Don't ask) let me know! lol! I'm also looking for some grey tufted sofas for the sitting room in the front.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 12:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Union Lighting, that's where I bought some of my stuff. Meh prices, but they will for sure have what you are looking for. If you know an interior designer you can get their trade price.

I might be able to hook that up through my wife's cousin, let me know if you find anything.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 12:36 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Will do, thanks Vas.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 12:50 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Cabelas has them I have seen them before when my parents were looking for stuff for the cottage

http://www.cabelas.ca/category/chandeliers/1539

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 01:45 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

We've seen the Cabelas one, it's not to bad. I missed out on an authentic one a few weeks ago on Kijiji. I'm trying to maybe sway her to a driftwood based chandelier instead, real deer antler stuff isn't cheap.

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 01:51 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Why not make one?

*renovates entire house, can't glue light bulbs to deer antlers*

$;\)$

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/23/16 02:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

If I had the sheds I would. Fuck paying $1000 for a chandelier.

fatso

(Post Master)

03/23/16 06:29 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Ugh... that fridge gives me wood... wow......

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/24/16 04:57 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Yeah the fridge is pretty sweet, it will look a lot better once the panel and the pantry are installed (won't seem so giant)

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/26/16 08:32 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Got all the uppers and the pantry installed yesterday. Now just riser + crown and the baseboard plus some other odds and ends. Still gotta pick a backsplash.

jesguerra

(Jr Poster)

03/28/16 08:35 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

very nice!

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 09:53 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks great!

I could never do a white kitchen though. With kids and pets I have no idea how you'll be keeping that clean $\:D$

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 09:55 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Keeping it clean is going to take a bit of work, that's for sure.

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 11:37 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks mint!

c2k

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 11:54 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

moar pics else where in the house?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 12:05 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Once I clear out the living room/family room I'll take more pics, plus we haven't even painted yet or done the baseboards (House is far from being done) I've still got shitloads of hardwood stacked up everywhere, lol. I am going to finish up the slate in the entrance way today as well, then grout it tomorrow. Neverending projects.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 12:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Love it, if I had a big house I'd go with an identical kitchen colour/style wise.

How come the island doesn't offer any seating?

Only thing I don't really like is the choice in hardware.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 12:16 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Sorry, I should have posted a better pic. Left side of the island has seating for 4 (Glass lowers only on the right side)..

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 12:17 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

that's a massive space, like half my house would fit in your kitchen I think.

Awesome!!!

No pot filler by the range? Come on man, with a kitchen like that you can't afford NOT to have that

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 12:19 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

We were just talking about a pot filler this morning

I need to get the line run before the back splash goes on. I definitely want one. Problem is most I find aren't long enough ( I want to side mount it, not center mount) so it's gotta reach the far end of the range.

SW20_MR2

(Post Master Sr)

03/28/16 12:21 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks awesome. The crown moulding will complete the look. Our next kitchen will be white as well.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 12:27 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Yeah, it's pretty plain now. No lighting, no crown, no baseboard, the decorative posts for the left side of the island aren't in yet, etc. That's the stuff that will really make it look good.

phoenixrage

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 01:55 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

why does one chair have a different leg ?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 01:57 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Cause I snapped it and Bob Vila'd it

These are just temp chairs from my old place until new ones are purchased.

phoenixrage

(Post Master Supreme)

03/28/16 01:58 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

lol

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 09:10 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Put a long day in with a buddy and we have almost got the kitchen done. All the riser + crown went up, light valence installed, got the toe kicks and baseboards installed. All the pot lights, etc. Ran all the wiring for the undercab lighting as well. Those should be in today, then I can drill the cabinets and get some lighting in there as well. Need to get some T45 edison bulbs for the pendant lights as well. Gotta go pick up the hood insert and get that done to.

Wildout

(Post Master Jr)

04/04/16 09:24 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

SuPeR-MaRiO

(Post Master Sr)

04/04/16 10:03 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Fantastic work!

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 11:04 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

DAMN!!!

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 11:48 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Lighting INSIDE the cabinets?

Middle-class things.

$\:D$

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 11:53 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Only the glass cabinets will have puck lighting inside, the rest is just undercab/counter lighting.

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 12:03 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Make sure they colour shift like the CN Tower and project a logo on the floor when you open the doors.

I suggest this one:
NSFW: http://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a1206_3eba19a263bfde060b72f3c40502d6d9.gif

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 12:17 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I'll let you know what the consensus is, lol.

JEFFOS

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 02:17 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks amazing - great work sir.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

04/04/16 02:22 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

that looks dope as fuck.

were those cabinet doors with the glass expensive?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

04/05/16 08:41 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

that looks dope as fuck.

were those cabinet doors with the glass expensive?

Thanks man. Those big glass uppers weren't cheap.

Choco 'Nuck

(Post Master Supreme)

04/05/16 09:41 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

That is one balling kitchen. I don't see the filet knives for the fish doe

LNXGUY

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04/05/16 09:47 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Fish are cleaned out in the boat, lol

Risky Business

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04/05/16 10:30 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

that looks dope as fuck.

were those cabinet doors with the glass expensive?

For uppers if you go with glass doors/shelves you are looking at about 100-200/more per cabinet.

Well worth it.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

04/05/16 02:50 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I was thinking just a few to replace mine because they look the same size as the lowers

Euphoricuck

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04/05/16 03:01 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looks great. Nice you can do the work on company time.

LNXGUY

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04/05/16 04:15 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Euphoric

Looks great. Nice you can do the work on company time.

I wish.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 04:40 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

GNSP.

my house is a disaster.

started today. by the time i left for work they got the cabinets out, appliances moved and hooked back up in the living room lol, place taped off etc. old tile out, and probably some other stuff done.

i'm going balls out one time. new cabinets, tile, backsplash (copper? lol) moving the sink and dishwasher against the wall with more cabinets so opening it out, hot water line to the garage, granite counter tops, new fridge, microwave and range (dishwasher still SS and never used, stove is SS and replaced when i bought the house looks new enough) sink and faucet, paint, new back sliding door, under cabinet lighting. FML

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 04:42 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Dang man, going all out. In for before/after pics!

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 04:53 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

shitty before pic, don't mind the cluster fuck we were emptying everything out of the cabinets. and i like cheerios.

that entire breakfast bar/sink situation is going. i was thinking about putting the fridge against that little section of wall but i don't think there will be enough space, when you open the door it would hit the stove...small house problems. also you can see why i hate that stupid ass fridge i currently have now.

oh and i'll be T'ing off from my RODI machine for the fish tank that's in the basement to the new fridge so i'll get nice 0 TDS water.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 05:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Sweet! That's going to look so much better.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 05:29 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

for flooring i decided on this porcelain tile tile that looks like wood. that sample is something like what the granite will look like and then white cabinets. for the back splash there's so many choices so i'm letting my mom and sister in law deal with that shit.

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 05:57 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

It's going to be so much better when it's done!

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 06:20 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Good luck tits, kitchen renos are the most painful. Believe me when i say, if there is one area of the house we all take for granted it's the kitchen, at least with a toilet i can shit in a bucket.

Try doing your dishes in your bath tub.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 06:37 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

lmfao @ shitting in a bucket! hahahahahah

paper plates and cups are in full effect, breaking out the fine china.

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 07:50 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Lmao

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 08:48 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

NICE!!!! I mean really excellent job! WOW

hyper-s2k

(Post Master Supreme)

06/09/17 08:56 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

GNSP.

Is Risky doing your kitchen? Where does he find the time? $\:D$

SuPeR-MaRiO

(Post Master Sr)

06/09/17 09:51 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

^ I thought the same thing

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 08:07 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

I agree on that! When I was redoing mine over the winter (still have some finishing coats to do on the new cabinet fronts I made) I really regretted not having a sink or dishwasher.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 09:07 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: hyper-s2k

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

GNSP.

Is Risky doing your kitchen? Where does he find the time? $\:D$

If that actually happened i'd be divorced.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 09:09 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: zc911

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

NICE!!!! I mean really excellent job! WOW

That does look amazing, love the cabinetry and layout, it's really well done/thought out from practicality/aesthetics POV. Bill is like the fucking mayor of Barrie with that kitchen.

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 09:21 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Bills kitchen is amazing. It's like the size of my house lol

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 09:26 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Seriously.

It's amazing what you can do when you have the square footage to blow out walls and build a properly laid out kitchen. Maybe in another life time for me, lol 200 sq. ft. kitchen thots

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 09:42 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Seriously.

It's amazing what you can do when you have the square footage to blow out walls and build a properly laid out kitchen. Maybe in another life time for me, lol 200 sq. ft. kitchen thots

100 more than me, baller

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 11:53 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Seriously.

It's amazing what you can do when you have the square footage to blow out walls and build a properly laid out kitchen. Maybe in another life time for me, lol 200 sq. ft. kitchen thots

Yeah, if you've got the room you've at least got some options.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/10/17 01:35 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

bill's kitchen looks redunkulous. good sh!t dude ! that counter space... *drools*

i'm almost done my kitchen reno too. but i'm stumped on what products to use for my undercabinet lighting. did you just wire up a AC/DC transformer to hook up a few stripes of 5050 LEDs?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/10/17 04:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I've got something like 18 of these in soft white if you're interested. You can wire up 5 or 6 to a single transformer that can be be hard wired, etc. I've got the transformers as well. I went with 4200k ones myself (Had to custom order them)

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/11/17 06:49 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Speaking of renos, finally getting into the fun part of the deck. Framing getting there $\:\)$

The prep was ridiculous, fuck this4

16' x 16'

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/11/17 07:25 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

thanks bill. i was hoping for more of an even beam spread you'd get from strip lighting.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/11/17 11:54 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

You can get an even beam with the puck lights, just depends on the bulb angle. 120 degrees makes it pretty uniform.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/11/17 05:21 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

okie dokie. i'm going to research this. maybe pucks are the way to go. wanna PM me where you got them from?

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/11/17 06:47 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Costco sells a pretty good set that's made by sunbeam. I'll take pics of it when I'm home.

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:35 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Here is the kitchen from our Brampton house, it's no Bill, but we where selling and kept it under 20k. The kitchen was 24x10 I think?
It was huge, I miss it lol. I did everything on my own, but had dad come and help do the top cabinets.
It was a lot of work. We did not change the appliances or the floor, or lights or remove any walls lol.
I think total cost for everything came in at $18,XXX

I had Bill dreams but my wife squashed all the cool ideas, rightfully so. We just needed something fresh and clean for the sale.

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:39 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Speaking of renos, finally getting into the fun part of the deck. Framing getting there $\:\)$

The prep was ridiculous, fuck this4

16' x 16'

Ya i don't do that shit by hand anymore $\:D$ It's just back breaking labour. Renta small Kubot anext time, $300 well spent!
Cant wait to see what you come up with! I really really want to redo the decks at my place.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:41 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Holy fuck I'm renting that when I do my deck out the back. Never again with one of those 1 man augers. I dunno what they backfilled my property with but it's like fucking concrete

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:44 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I'll trade you my services for some sausage $\:D$
I love my Kioti, best 12 grand I ever spent!!! Does everything (expect mow the lawn $\:\($ )
Post hole done in about a minute lol

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:56 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I got sausage, ground venison, you name it! lol!

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/12/17 08:32 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

you able to fit that into your backyard?!?

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 08:45 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: zc911

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Speaking of renos, finally getting into the fun part of the deck. Framing getting there $\:\)$

The prep was ridiculous, fuck this4

16' x 16'

hahahah there she is, got the vette and a fucking tractor too.

I need that, maybe in another lifetime $\:\)$

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:35 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: zaius

you able to fit that into your backyard?!?

Mine? No problem.

zc911

(Post Master Supreme)

06/12/17 09:39 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

hahahah there she is, got the vette and a fucking tractor too.

I need that, maybe in another lifetime $\:\)$

everyone needs one! lol

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/13/17 02:28 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

this little mofo right here is badass. hot water tap in the garage

Originally Posted By: Hatorade

Costco sells a pretty good set that's made by sunbeam. I'll take pics of it when I'm home.

plz do. i'm researching under cabinet lighting right now and i'm not sure if i want to just get a kit or even go as far as running an extra outlet to the bottom and then to a switch on the wall.

i've actually put a bit of thought into this lighting thing, new fridge will have that middle drawer which i'll fill with snacks for the kid. I also come home late at night and the place is dark making me trip and almost break my neck so i've been thinking about putting the upper bottom cabinet LED's on one switch, and the floor cabinet lights at the bottom on another switch so i can leave that on and not break my face, or the kid can see where she's going if she goes downstairs in the middle of the night for a drink or something.

also, i don't like it when you can see the lighting, so i'm asking the cabinet makers (cabinets have been measured and are building right now) to add a 2" lip/skirt to tuck the lights up into it so you don't see it.

this looks terrible.

trying to pull this off so i can just leave the bottom floor lights on.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/13/17 08:06 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I like the toe kick lights, although they're a little ricey for me. Those puck lights for the under cabs are the completely wrong ones, they look like fucking spot lights, lol! This is why you want a wide beam angle.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/13/17 08:46 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

^you're right, i don't like the puck lights on the uppers, i would basically have the same thing as the toe kick lights on the uppers.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/13/17 10:36 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

You can basically put anything behind a light valence.. LED light strip, puck lights, whatever. It hides everything.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 02:26 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

decided to drop the extra $400 on the valence for the cabinets.

but i did use the hot water to wash my car today. it's like a hot shave for your car lol

[IMG]http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff18/Flexin5_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/th_MOV_9628_zpsyltjgrho.mp4[/IMG]

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 02:52 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Valence looks really nice and spending $$$ on the kitchen is never a bad thing.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 03:23 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

ya that's true. so far things have been moving along pretty good. flooring is about to go in today or tomorrow.

so far $400 over budget.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/14/17 03:32 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

self levelling concrete over subfloor then membrane? good stuff

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 04:17 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

looks like it's over hardwood floor, which is....interesting.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 04:29 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

looks like it's over hardwood floor, which is....interesting.

oh no the hardwood you see there is the first row for the living room. he said that he's going to make a transition piece to the tile so there's no bump there, should come out clean but let's see.

you know what's cray tho, later on in the year we are planning to replace all the hardwood in the living room all the way to the front door, maybe to darker haven't decided. get rid of popcorn celing and put pot lights and paint. continue that hardwood for the stairs, new railing, and continue all that hardwood into the master, hallway and two rooms. paint the top floor, and update both upstairs washrooms (just new tile, mirrors, paint, vanity, tub and shitter). the powder room i'll update myself with a new vanity, mirror paint and shitter and then i've renovated this entire fucking house in 5 years. oh getting the roof done too this year, windows are new enough they can wait. $\:\|$

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 05:15 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Yo that's sick. It's going to feel like a new place when done. We did a whole house reno minus the kitchen. Was a pain in the ass but so worth it at the end.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 05:28 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

^did you guys go into with the intention of doing all of that? because i was just going to finish the basement...that's it LOL

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 06:12 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Kind of. I only wanted the basement done and replace all carpet with hardwood. Wife wanted the master bath redone. Also my daughters bathroom, but that was just going to be replace counter top and new tiles. That turned into a gut job and everything was new except for the tub as we liked the original one lol

All in all we were 20% over budget lmfao as we didn't want to cheap out on certain things and regret later on. I'll just say that I had no idea how much material could cost on certain things like the glass for the shower cray cray

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 07:43 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

yea shit isn't cheap, glass depending on thickness and installation technique you are way over 1k right there. The fucking hardware alone for mounting the glass is in the hundreds

dirt peep peasant reno thots

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 08:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I gotta do the master bath next, not looking forward to those glass prices

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 08:26 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Lol oh the humanity, the glass is sooo expensive lol

Bunch of ballers up in here complaining about how much the service on their lambos are hahaha

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 08:28 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

My shower is 2 sided glass and they are around 8'8" tall, half inch. Shit was mofo expensive. It's also a pain in the ass now. Need to squeegee after every shower lol.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 08:34 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

...no wait I don't, I still use a $1 shower curtain from dollarama

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 08:35 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Ummm it's a glass door bra

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 09:09 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Shower curtain here too, the glass is way too much maintenance than i give a fuck to do.

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 09:28 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Fucking miss having a curtain. Fuck!!!

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/14/17 09:42 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

i use a dollar store curtin every day and don't use my fancy walk in shower with glass that i got built downstairs lol.

if you guys need cheap(er) glass i have a few custom glass guys. one made my aquarium.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 08:12 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Curtain now as well, gets dirty? Ballin' as fuck just go buy a new one lol

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 10:06 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Man, I need to replace EVERY window in this house. Still has the OG windows from the 60's. Also the sliding patio doors need to be changed. Would love to replace them with French doors.

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 10:08 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Previous owners had about 50% of the windows replaced before we bought, I need to do the rest as well as the patio door. Although that's not very hard, $500 or so and a few hours work. Windows on the other hands are a pain in the ass, but there's no way I'm paying a company to swap them, that's the biggest fucking racket out there. I've got a contractor buddy who can get them direct and again, as long as you're measuring properly, they aren't a huge deal to swap out.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/15/17 10:18 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

I gotta learn how to do windows. Flashing looks hard as f

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 10:35 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

When I'm ready to do mine I will hit up the winter "home show" and try to get exhibition pricing. Will also hit up home depot to get a big company backing it and save from dealing with small independent places.

That balance between less cost and less bullshit.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 03:41 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I need to find a not bend over price (see home depo) for the back patio sliding door. they have some cheap ass looking plain ones for $500 but anything nicer than the basic i'm looking at like $1400+. not sure where there's a specific seller for them.

anyways. kitchen trucking along.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 04:14 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

nice progress.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 04:16 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

That would have taken me 2 weeks, it's amazing what you can do during the day if that's your actual job

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 04:45 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

seriously. only two guys so far, they also ran 4 extra outlets for the cabinet lighting and a few other wires for the upper lighting too.

Hatorade

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 04:49 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

That's pretty good for 2 guys. There was 4-5 guys at my place daily lol. Basement was finished in under 2 weeks. The washrooms and other stuff took longer.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 05:10 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

seriously. only two guys so far, they also ran 4 extra outlets for the cabinet lighting and a few other wires for the upper lighting too.

That's something that always scares me, guys who can say they do electrical but aren't electricians. I'd inspect their work before they seal it up.

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 06:27 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

That would have taken me 2 months

fixed for me

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 06:28 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

seriously. only two guys so far, they also ran 4 extra outlets for the cabinet lighting and a few other wires for the upper lighting too.

That's something that always scares me, guys who can say they do electrical but aren't electricians. I'd inspect their work before they seal it up.

It's like when people say they can throw up a deck in a weekend, i am ready to put people to sleep via rear naked choke.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

06/15/17 06:39 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

seriously. only two guys so far, they also ran 4 extra outlets for the cabinet lighting and a few other wires for the upper lighting too.

That's something that always scares me, guys who can say they do electrical but aren't electricians. I'd inspect their work before they seal it up.

It's like when people say they can throw up a deck in a weekend, i am ready to put people to sleep via rear naked choke.

Got to read the fine print
Only 1 - 50 lb person on the deck at any time
Never lean on any of the railings
If there are stairs, use at your own discretion

Lol

SuPeR-MaRiO

(Post Master Sr)

06/16/17 08:47 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Speaking of rear doors, I'd like to change the glass on my rear french doors to the ones with the built-in blinds. Any recommendations on where to go other than Home Depot?

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/16/17 02:34 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

seriously. only two guys so far, they also ran 4 extra outlets for the cabinet lighting and a few other wires for the upper lighting too.

That's something that always scares me, guys who can say they do electrical but aren't electricians. I'd inspect their work before they seal it up.

me too. luckily i have a friend who's an electrician that lives 5 mins away on teston rd. he came by after they left, also had him come in and OK the electrical for the basement when that was being finished because i had them put in a breaker specifically for the fish tank, i had no idea what i was looking at lol.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/16/17 02:35 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO

Speaking of rear doors, I'd like to change the glass on my rear french doors to the ones with the built-in blinds. Any recommendations on where to go other than Home Depot?

i'm looking too. the one at home depo, exact same sliding door but just with those blinds was an extra $400 $\:\|$

SuPeR-MaRiO

(Post Master Sr)

06/16/17 02:48 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

I'm hoping to be able to keep my existing doors and just replace the glass

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/16/17 03:08 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

http://www.odl.com/buy.htm#/buy_results

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/21/17 02:21 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

herpy derpy

floors done, the transition to the living room hardwood turned out really nice, there's no step more like a..smooth ramp is the best way i can describe it. started painting, waiting on the cabinets to finish being made.

User7

(Poster)

06/21/17 02:44 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Nice. Tile looks good.

TheRealCSnapper

(Post Master Supreme)

06/21/17 03:11 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

DIY'd...in the sense that I found the contractor all by myself!

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/21/17 03:48 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

lmaooooo

Originally Posted By: User7

Nice. Tile looks good.

thanks mang.

Big Tasty

(Post Master Supreme)

06/21/17 04:12 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good Titty.

A2B-Lexus

(Post Master Supreme)

06/21/17 10:07 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

titty looking good buddy!

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/22/17 07:47 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Transition worked out nice, now sand and restain the floor to finish off that floor nicely.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

06/22/17 02:21 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

thanks fellaz. can't wait for this crap to be done. actually once the cabinets come in it's like a week of work just hooking everything up and it should be done.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/22/17 04:57 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

the transition looks sweet

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/23/17 01:11 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Looking good!

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/25/17 06:17 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Last project i am doing. Pretty sure going to pay for everything from now on, simply don't have the time unless i start sleeping less and that still includes working on this at 1am in between feeds or 5am if i wake up early.

Left to do:

stairs and railing - should be quick

stain all cedar

natural gas line for bbq

interlock around perimeter of the deck and small flower bed. Been rough without a bbq

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/25/17 07:25 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Very nice! I gotta stain my cedar fence, but I'm getting stain from the US.

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

06/25/17 08:22 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

damn risky. looks nice. i paved my patio with unilock last year and boy oh boy, it's tough work.

good luck dude!

Risky Business

(Post Master Supreme)

06/25/17 08:40 PM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Very nice! I gotta stain my cedar fence, but I'm getting stain from the US.

How come?

My neighbour told me to go with Sikkens, thots?

LNXGUY

(Post Master Supreme)

06/26/17 08:02 AM

Re: Another reno thread.

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Very nice! I gotta stain my cedar fence, but I'm getting stain from the US.

How come?

My neighbour told me to go with Sikkens, thots?

Because of the VOC ban, oil stains have basically turned to shit. 2yr maintenance vs 5yr. I'm hopefully going to pick up some TWP 100.

Risky Business

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06/26/17 08:18 AM

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gotcha, just regular home depot in the states?

LNXGUY

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06/26/17 09:14 AM

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TWP is sold through dealers.

zc911

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06/26/17 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Looking good!! And don't worry it gets easier once they eat solid food and start sleeping all night

Risky Business

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06/26/17 11:15 AM

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Bill is this the one?

I am about to order it:

https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-5-gallon

Also which colour are you thinking? I am liking that redwood colour.

Risky Business

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06/26/17 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted By: zc911

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Looking good!! And don't worry it gets easier once they eat solid food and start sleeping all night

SHe has been constipated so it has been tough listening to her screams $\:\($ those piercing ones are tough to listen to compared to regular crying knowing she is in pain

zc911

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06/26/17 11:20 AM

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oh no that sucks $\:\($ We never had that issue, so I don't have any CSI advice for ya

markw

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06/26/17 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Bill is this the one?

I am about to order it:

https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-5-gallon

Also which colour are you thinking? I am liking that redwood colour.

Are you letting it weather first? Deck looks good... I need to stain my cedar this season, creeping this for info.

LNXGUY

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06/26/17 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Bill is this the one?

I am about to order it:

https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-5-gallon

Also which colour are you thinking? I am liking that redwood colour.

That's the one! I'm thinking of either the cedartone or the honeytone. I don't wanna add too much colour to the cedar to be honest. Although the more colour that's in the stain, the better UV protection it has. If you're ordering let me know I need a 5 gallon bucket as well. I need to order the Gemini Restore-a-deck kit for cleaning to.

Risky Business

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06/26/17 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted By: markw

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Bill is this the one?

I am about to order it:

https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-5-gallon

Also which colour are you thinking? I am liking that redwood colour.

Are you letting it weather first? Deck looks good... I need to stain my cedar this season, creeping this for info.

Are you supposed to let it weather first? I know nothing about this.

Risky Business

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06/26/17 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Bill is this the one?

I am about to order it:

https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-5-gallon

Also which colour are you thinking? I am liking that redwood colour.

I can order, but I have no idea when I'd be able to get it back for you lol

LNXGUY

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06/26/17 01:44 PM

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I'm in no rush. Let me know if you end up ordering

markw

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06/26/17 01:48 PM

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in on this order.

markw

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06/26/17 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted By: Risky Business

Are you supposed to let it weather first? I know nothing about this.

Everything I read said to wait a year... My beautiful cedar is now greyish... time to clean and stain.

LNXGUY

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06/26/17 01:53 PM

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Mark check out that genisis stuff from TWP I asked them on their website and they said I need to clean before staining even with a relatively new fence ( last fall)

loudsubz

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06/26/17 01:59 PM

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Cedar decks? Oh no GNSP, cancer is already taken over

Risky Business

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06/26/17 02:00 PM

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So should I wait? I really don't want it to turn grey...I want this look:

Risky Business

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06/26/17 02:27 PM

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man I hate these subjects, online some places say stain right away others say stain in a year...I hate this bullshit banter.

I am going to stain it when I get my twp

titty sprinkles

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06/26/17 03:49 PM

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^that right there looks straight badass.

titty sprinkles

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06/26/17 04:02 PM

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did this on saturday. installed a sprinkler system, covers the entire yard and flowers. got a electronic manifold with timers to water at about 4am. used rain bird sprinkler heads. i'm done, swinging a flippin pickaxe all damn day saturday eff this shit. also signed for a new roof and bought a fridge.

vid before i changed out the heads and aimed them:

[IMG]http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff18/Flexin5_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/th_MOV_9684_zpsyv8g9xpt.mp4[/IMG]
good old uncle fenton came out to lend a hand lololol

loudsubz

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06/26/17 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

lol I had do a double take as to what that was on the curb beside you. I thought it was some roadkill and you just gingerly left it beside your work area

Senor Eduardo_82

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06/26/17 05:38 PM

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Mans bustin' out straight Nike and Tommy with the fresh fade to do yardwork.

titty sprinkles

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06/26/17 05:48 PM

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some tings in my neighbourhood

LNXGUY

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06/26/17 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted By: Risky Business

So should I wait? I really don't want it to turn grey...I want this look:

I think you'll be fine since it's cedar. If it's pressure treated that most people say that you need to let the moisture out of it for a year.

Also, if you want it to look like natural cedar, make sure you don't get too dark of a stain. That's why I want the cedartone or the honeytone. I don't want my shit looking super red.

Let me know if you plan on ordering!

c2k

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06/27/17 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

Nice score. How much did that set you back?

Screamin Type ARGH!

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06/27/17 08:40 AM

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we have a sprinkler system at our place, front and back (previous owner install), pretty sweet setup with drippers and all. used it on and off the first couple of yrs but uses to much water so didn't bother.

titty sprinkles

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06/27/17 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted By: c2k

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

Nice score. How much did that set you back?

about $600

Originally Posted By: Screamin DC2R

i'm wondering how much i should be watering. i split it up into two zones, one for the side and one for the front yard since there's not enough pressure to have them all on at the same time. so I basically run zone 1 for 20 mins at 4am, then run zone 2 for 20mins at 4:25am. can't wait to see my water bill

zaius

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06/27/17 05:16 PM

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^ keep us updated on the cost! was it a bitch to figure out what/where to buy and how to install? I'm always worried about it leaking underground and costing a shit load of money 3 months later lol

beats watering daily like an idiot.

titty sprinkles

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06/27/17 05:30 PM

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it definitely takes a chore out. even if i can to manually turn it on it's as simple as turning a valve and everything is watered. i'll try to calculate out how much more water i'm using, but honestly between the fish tank, lawn, and washing cars i go through alot of water lol

LNXGUY

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06/27/17 10:29 PM

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You should be using rain collection barrels and a cheap 12v pump to water your shit.

Wildout

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06/28/17 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted By: zaius

beats watering daily like an idiot.

Try your best not to water daily, ideally you should only water at the very first sign of drought (the grass will have a greyish look to it)

Reason is you want the grass roots to grow down deep to get the water, which helps it when the temperature gets really hot.

Watering daily will have you getting mushrooms, red dust, moss & once the hot weather gets here the sun will dry up the water near the top of the soil, just wasting your money.

Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles

i'm wondering how much i should be watering.

grab empty cans of tuna, or any can about 1" in height same diameter at the tuna can like cat food. Place said empty tuna cans in various spots on the lawn, turn on the sprinkler & time how long it takes your system to fill it 3/4" to 1". That's how long you have to water for & will also tell you if the coverage is even across the lawn for that zone.

Or buy about 8 of these from Home Depot https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.2-in-1-deluxe-rain-gauge.1001016921.html

Risky Business

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06/28/17 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

So should I wait? I really don't want it to turn grey...I want this look:

I ordered 3 gallons and my co worker is bringing it back next week. She is like 5'1 so I felt bad ordering a 5 gal bucket lol. Obviously can't have her doing csi missions either.

I am going to that part of the states late this summer so I can grab stain for you then. Let me know if that works and I will let you know when I am going as we get closer.

LNXGUY

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06/28/17 08:09 AM

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Sounds good man!

titty sprinkles

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06/28/17 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted By: LNXGUY

You should be using rain collection barrels and a cheap 12v pump to water your shit.

i remember you telling me about that, that's my next move, i'm re-doing my fish tank water change setup so i'll have a 50 gallon drum available and i have a bunch of pumps, they should be more than enough pressure for the sprinklers. i'll have to re-route a downspout and it should fill up.

Risky Business

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07/02/17 04:57 PM

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build a deck they said, it will be fun they said

80% there

LNXGUY

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07/03/17 09:28 AM

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Looking great!

Hatorade

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07/03/17 10:41 AM

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Love the colour.

4age

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07/03/17 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted By: Risky Business

build a deck they said, it will be fun they said

80% there

Cedar deck is best deck.
That is dope. Dude has a kid too. How does he do it XD

Hatorade

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07/03/17 02:51 PM

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Duh. Child labour!

phoenixrage

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07/03/17 06:01 PM

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ex dee

Simon_the_Pieman

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07/03/17 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted By: 4age

How does he do it XD

russian robot, runs on potato vodka

titty sprinkles

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07/04/17 02:30 PM

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risky's janky deck looks so sick.

dat fridge. barely fit through the door lol

Hatorade

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07/04/17 04:02 PM

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Yo dawg. Photobucket requires a $399/yr fee now to host pics lol

zaius

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07/04/17 04:43 PM

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i dig the dark grey siding

titty sprinkles

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07/04/17 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted By: Hatorade

Yo dawg. Photobucket requires a $399/yr fee now to host pics lol

does the pic show up? i can see it.

Hatorade

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07/04/17 05:34 PM

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Nope can't see it.

titty sprinkles

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07/04/17 07:42 PM

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dafaq

titty sprinkles

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07/31/17 05:19 PM

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kitchen 98% done. some shittastic pics i was in a rush.

LNXGUY

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07/31/17 06:09 PM

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Looks great!!

Hatorade

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07/31/17 06:16 PM

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Hnnnggg

Risky Business

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07/31/17 06:32 PM

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God damn ricer

Senor Eduardo_82

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07/31/17 07:12 PM

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Time for a new kettle bro.

titty sprinkles

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07/31/17 07:17 PM

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thanks guys, im legit sick of take out.

Originally Posted By: eddie_82

Time for a new kettle bro.

NEVER!. i love that thing, boils water in like 2 seconds haha

actually, can anyone suggest a new, smallish kitchen table that would look good?

Risky Business

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07/31/17 07:44 PM

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I built my own because there was nothing small and practical that i could find, Ikea does have a rolling kitchen island table thing you can have two stools work with it...that's your best bet.

loudsubz

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07/31/17 08:57 PM