handyman-ness

[IPA4Me]

If you want to be a real pro, wrap it in painters tape, then score the cut line with a knife and straight edge, then cut it using whatever. I generally use a circular saw with a straight edge. A table saw can scratch the door, if that's a concern.  You won't have to sand crap

The tape and scoring help keep the wood from splintering up along the cut

Good call on the tape. I forgot that little trick.

[IPA4Me]

Sadly

Be proud of that crap. Nothing wrong with being able to fix your own stuff.

[kso_FAN]

The tape is a good trick to avoid the splintering. Also, if you have a long metal ruler, you can clamp it on the door and use it as a guide for your circular saw.

I just finished a snap together floating floor over 500 sq ft in my basement. Made of recycled tires so if it gets wet no problem. Decent looking honey maple surface.

[IPA4Me]

Do you have a product link fan?

[kso_FAN]

Do you have a product link fan?

http://m.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMASTER-InterLock-5-45-64-in-x-35-45-64-in-x-4-mm-Rustic-Maple-Honeytone-Vinyl-Plank-Flooring-22-66-sq-ft-case-TMI001/202563609/

[IPA4Me]

Thanks. Looks like a fairly simple installation per the video link.

[kso_FAN]

Thanks. Looks like a fairly simple installation per the video link.

Very simple. It's really nice that you can score it with a utility knife and snap it so you don't have to mess with a saw. I also used tin snips when working around corners.

[IPA4Me]

We were planning vinyl with area rugs but I think I'll be throw a little extra at the floor budget. I like that a lot. Would certainly look better than vinyl.

[06wildcat]

We were planning vinyl with area rugs but I think I'll be throw a little extra at the floor budget. I like that a lot. Would certainly look better than vinyl.

Vinyl planks are great for basements/rentals.

[kso_FAN]

We were planning vinyl with area rugs but I think I'll be throw a little extra at the floor budget. I like that a lot. Would certainly look better than vinyl.

Yeah, it looks nice.

[cDubya]

That looks great, _Fan. 

[IPA4Me]

Well done. I'm sold.

[_33]

Engineered hardwood is also a great option.  We recently went with the strand woven bamboo and since all but the top couple mm are composite board it cuts really easily and it's much cheaper than solid hardwood.  You get the feel and look of real wood, with the easy click-lock installation and water resistance of vinyl.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Handscraped-Strand-Woven-Brown-3-8-in-x-5-1-8-in-x-36-in-Thick-Click-Engineered-Bamboo-Flooring-25-625-sq-ft-case-AM1317E/205171020/

[Mikeyis4dcats]

If you want to be a real pro, wrap it in painters tape, then score the cut line with a knife and straight edge, then cut it using whatever. I generally use a circular saw with a straight edge. A table saw can scratch the door, if that's a concern.  You won't have to sand crap

The tape and scoring help keep the wood from splintering up along the cut

spot on.   Most doors have about 1 1/2" of solid rail at the bottom, but I wouldn't suggest taking off more than 1/2".

[puniraptor]

replaced a boring light fixture over the kitchen sink with a cool one.

[Emo EMAW]

A clown face with a strobe light for a nose?!?!

[puniraptor]

A clown face with a strobe light for a nose?!?!

man that would be way cooler

[Mr Bread]

This thread is a river of lies. 

[puniraptor]

This thread is a river of lies.

i actually only replaced 2 of my 3 toilet flappers and the remaining flapper has been in a junk drawer for 6 months

[puniraptor]

elite handyman protip:

if your toilet is leaking from the tank bolts, these "right way" folks will try to pressure you to just get the kit with the new bolts and gaskets to fix it the "right way"

BUT a secret pro tip from a guy whose motto is "lets work a little bit smarter and not quite so hard" is to empty the tank of water and dry it out then slather the eff out of the bolts and gaskets with silicone caulk. just bury them under like an inch dome of the stuff. allow to dry and then let the party begin.

[Dr Rick Daris]

as a break between fatty fest rounds next year we are going to have ten toilets set up in the basement of maes with different problems that each group tells us how they would fix them and then the winner gets an extra twenty points.

[The Big Train]

make it a round of drinks instead of points

[puniraptor]

[Gooch]

GOOD DAMMIT MOTHER rough rider! I won't be able to take a proper crap for weeks now. This is one of my true nightmares.

[puniraptor]

GOOD DAMMIT MOTHER rough rider! I won't be able to take a proper crap for weeks now. This is one of my true nightmares.

fix:

place this in the toilet tank and flush twice