Assume it costs more, takes longer, but you get what you want? What kind of percentage premium are we talking here?
Like I just feel people are building really stupid houses these days. Having trouble finding layouts we like. They always make the kids' rooms too big or throw in some superfluous formal dining room. LIke I want baller kitchen and master BD and bath, but could skimp on crap I don't need. Also want monster garage if I can't have an "out building" for all of my first world problems like boats and ATV's and other man stuff.
Like I just feel people are building really stupid houses these days. Having trouble finding layouts we like. They always make the kids' rooms too big or throw in some superfluous formal dining room. LIke I want baller kitchen and master BD and bath, but could skimp on crap I don't need. Also want monster garage if I can't have an "out building" for all of my first world problems like boats and ATV's and other man stuff.
If you build a house like the one you've described, you could have a lot of trouble selling it. Keep looking.
If you end up hiring someone to build from scratch, let me know. there are a few things I would recommend you discuss with the builder that would keep you from having some frustration in the future.
If you end up hiring someone to build from scratch, let me know. there are a few things I would recommend you discuss with the builder that would keep you from having some frustration in the future.
PM me these things please
Like I just feel people are building really stupid houses these days. Having trouble finding layouts we like. They always make the kids' rooms too big or throw in some superfluous formal dining room. LIke I want baller kitchen and master BD and bath, but could skimp on crap I don't need. Also want monster garage if I can't have an "out building" for all of my first world problems like boats and ATV's and other man stuff.
If you build a house like the one you've described, you could have a lot of trouble selling it. Keep looking.
Plan on living there a long time. Don't care about selling. Will (hopefully) be super rich when we sell anyway so it won't matter.
Like I just feel people are building really stupid houses these days. Having trouble finding layouts we like. They always make the kids' rooms too big or throw in some superfluous formal dining room. LIke I want baller kitchen and master BD and bath, but could skimp on crap I don't need. Also want monster garage if I can't have an "out building" for all of my first world problems like boats and ATV's and other man stuff.
If you build a house like the one you've described, you could have a lot of trouble selling it. Keep looking.
Plan on living there a long time. Don't care about selling. Will (hopefully) be super rich when we sell anyway so it won't matter.
then hire an architect and quit rough ridin' with these pudnocker cookie-cutter builders that will use shitty materials that will look/feel like crap in 10 years.
Walkout
Like I just feel people are building really stupid houses these days. Having trouble finding layouts we like. They always make the kids' rooms too big or throw in some superfluous formal dining room. LIke I want baller kitchen and master BD and bath, but could skimp on crap I don't need. Also want monster garage if I can't have an "out building" for all of my first world problems like boats and ATV's and other man stuff.
If you build a house like the one you've described, you could have a lot of trouble selling it. Keep looking.
Plan on living there a long time. Don't care about selling. Will (hopefully) be super rich when we sell anyway so it won't matter.
then hire an architect and quit rough ridin' with these pudnocker cookie-cutter builders that will use shitty materials that will look/feel like crap in 10 years.
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Based on the things you are saying, you absolutely do NOT want an HOA.
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Based on the things you are saying, you absolutely do NOT want an HOA.
Well like I don't want to live next to West Virginians, either. I'm probably a libertarian, so like inherently against more rules, but can certainly see the value in some of them.
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Based on the things you are saying, you absolutely do NOT want an HOA.
Well like I don't want to live next to West Virginians, either. I'm probably a libertarian, so like inherently against more rules, but can certainly see the value in some of them.
good grief you're annoying
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Based on the things you are saying, you absolutely do NOT want an HOA.
Well like I don't want to live next to West Virginians, either. I'm probably a libertarian, so like inherently against more rules, but can certainly see the value in some of them.
good grief you're annoying
My buddy lives in this sweet as hipster neighborhood in Boise. It's like nice houses, new, big, etc. But there's like a co-op chicken coop. Sounds pretty awesome but we don't have those here.
My buddy lives in this sweet as hipster neighborhood in Boise. It's like nice houses, new, big, etc. But there's like a co-op chicken coop. Sounds pretty awesome but we don't have those here.
move to boise dipshit. nobody cares about your house anymore.
My buddy lives in this sweet as hipster neighborhood in Boise. It's like nice houses, new, big, etc. But there's like a co-op chicken coop. Sounds pretty awesome but we don't have those here.
move to boise dipshit. nobody cares about your house anymore.
quoting before he decides he was too mean and deletes. :D
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Based on the things you are saying, you absolutely do NOT want an HOA.
Well like I don't want to live next to West Virginians, either. I'm probably a libertarian, so like inherently against more rules, but can certainly see the value in some of them.
my sister bought chickens, but she has dogs, so now she has dead chickens
my sister bought chickens, but she has dogs, so now she has dead chickens
my sister bought chickens, but she has dogs, so now she has dead chickens
Your sister doesn't sound all that intelligent, but sometimes smart people do dumb things, so I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt here.
I'm willing to bet that the marginal difference in taste between store eggs and fresh eggs is significantly less than the effort and embarrassment of having live rough ridin' chickens in your backyard
find an architect you like and chances are you can :kstategrad: at them and they'll do like 100 designs for you free of charge, no contracts to sign, etc. Then sit on it and go find a neighbor architect who is licensed but out of work who will draw their design up (kind of) and boom, build your crap and live there.
find an architect you like and chances are you can :kstategrad: at them and they'll do like 100 designs for you free of charge, no contracts to sign, etc. Then sit on it and go find a neighbor architect who is licensed but out of work who will draw their design up (kind of) and boom, build your crap and live there.Of all the dirty, conniving things to do... where were you when I was ready to build my house. :D
If you end up hiring someone to build from scratch, let me know. there are a few things I would recommend you discuss with the builder that would keep you from having some frustration in the future.
PM me these things please
Is this monument to Emo Emaw going in a neighborhood or out in the country?
Like I don't want my house wall to be 10 feet from my neighbor's house wall (seems like a lot of the new neighborhoods are like this), but like it'd be nice if we had neighbors? I'm torn on the idea of a HOA. Would love to have some free range chickens. Don't really need like more than an acre if that's what you're asking. Could certainly do with less than a half acre lot.
Based on the things you are saying, you absolutely do NOT want an HOA.
Well like I don't want to live next to West Virginians, either. I'm probably a libertarian, so like inherently against more rules, but can certainly see the value in some of them.
good grief you're annoying
Use the deck material that doesn't need staining, whatever that is.
step 1- buy a lot in mhk to build on.
step 2- who rough ridin' cares?
Build your house down the street from a fun bar, so no drinking and driving.
If you end up hiring someone to build from scratch, let me know. there are a few things I would recommend you discuss with the builder that would keep you from having some frustration in the future.
PM me these things please
So I noticed you never got back to me on this stuff. It's becoming increasingly important that you do.
Build your house down the street from a fun bar, so no drinking and driving.
impossible, unfortunately
If you end up hiring someone to build from scratch, let me know. there are a few things I would recommend you discuss with the builder that would keep you from having some frustration in the future.
PM me these things please
So I noticed you never got back to me on this stuff. It's becoming increasingly important that you do.
Oh man!
Will try to put this together.
Rounded edges to all yard improvements so mower can mow everything and no weed eater is neededPffffffft, erebody knows Steve isn't every going to do any mowing or house maintenance, LOTS OF SHARP EDGES FOR THE LANDSCAPERS TO MOW AROUND STEVE!
Rounded edges to all yard improvements so mower can mow everything and no weed eater is neededPffffffft, erebody knows Steve isn't every going to do any mowing or house maintenance, LOTS OF SHARP EDGES FOR THE LANDSCAPERS TO MOW AROUND STEVE!
Cool stuff I have seen in homes dudes built:
Knew a guy who had a garage bathroom with a urinal in it. That was neat.
TV cubby hole thing on the deck, which sealed up to prevent water.
Loads of flood lights around outside of house that would turn on with alarm, and or when you catch kids tee peeing you.
Full baths for each planned kid, with tankless water heater (HS girls parent dream)
Laundry upstairs near where your clothes are actually kept
washer/dryer upstairs is dangerous because the washer can flood and ruin your whole house. :dunno:
washer/dryer upstairs is dangerous because the washer can flood and ruin your whole house. :dunno:
no it has nothing to do with kids.
here is a pro tip for you SD on how to avoid flooding your house from an upstairs washer
http://www.familyhandyman.com/laundry-room/avoiding-a-laundry-room-flood-in-an-upstairs-laundry-room/view-all (http://www.familyhandyman.com/laundry-room/avoiding-a-laundry-room-flood-in-an-upstairs-laundry-room/view-all)
no it has nothing to do with kids.
here is a pro tip for you SD on how to avoid flooding your house from an upstairs washer
http://www.familyhandyman.com/laundry-room/avoiding-a-laundry-room-flood-in-an-upstairs-laundry-room/view-all (http://www.familyhandyman.com/laundry-room/avoiding-a-laundry-room-flood-in-an-upstairs-laundry-room/view-all)
i trust that sd isn't poor enough to hire someone to build an upstairs laundry room without having a pan and drain.
washer/dryer upstairs is dangerous because the washer can flood and ruin your whole house. :dunno:
If you end up hiring someone to build from scratch, let me know. there are a few things I would recommend you discuss with the builder that would keep you from having some frustration in the future.
PM me these things please
So I noticed you never got back to me on this stuff. It's becoming increasingly important that you do.
Oh man!
Will try to put this together.
include an absolute ton of pro tips about everything.
no it has nothing to do with kids.
here is a pro tip for you SD on how to avoid flooding your house from an upstairs washer
http://www.familyhandyman.com/laundry-room/avoiding-a-laundry-room-flood-in-an-upstairs-laundry-room/view-all (http://www.familyhandyman.com/laundry-room/avoiding-a-laundry-room-flood-in-an-upstairs-laundry-room/view-all)
Location is everything
step 1- buy a lot in mhk to build on.
step 2- who rough ridin' cares?
Can give you a few basics that you should def use to discuss though.
Use the deck material that doesn't need staining, whatever that is.
yes, that is written in ink
Can give you a few basics that you should def use to discuss though.
two story. probably a walkout lot or at least large daylight windows. 4+ br, 3+ bath. I have no idea on siding other than not vinyl. I don't know a lot about building stuff. ask me questions so I know what to answer here because I know nothing about houses really.
Need to go for the best insulation money can buy for those blustery sarpy county winters.heated tile floor in master bath and maybe master closets
one of the places we are looking at has a pool and gym but the gym is kinda stupid compared to the huge ass gym we are members of and it's about $600 a year in fees to live there for that stuff. but, our current gym is like $120 a month. worth it? do you guys with young kids think it was worth it for your kids and mine should any little daves appear at some point?
one of the places we are looking at has a pool and gym but the gym is kinda stupid compared to the huge ass gym we are members of and it's about $600 a year in fees to live there for that stuff. but, our current gym is like $120 a month. worth it? do you guys with young kids think it was worth it for your kids and mine should any little daves appear at some point?
one of the places we are looking at has a pool and gym but the gym is kinda stupid compared to the huge ass gym we are members of and it's about $600 a year in fees to live there for that stuff. but, our current gym is like $120 a month. worth it? do you guys with young kids think it was worth it for your kids and mine should any little daves appear at some point?
how many ellipticals? clean?
I'm serious about gym. A neighborhood gym just isn't the same. Your workouts will suffer.If I wouldn't have given so much awesome advice, I wouldn't have luked the 3 car garage.
Also, 3 car garage
I'm serious about gym. A neighborhood gym just isn't the same. Your workouts will suffer.
Also, 3 car garage
Re kids: having a pool and gym close by is a big plus.
If you don't get at least a 3 car garage, I will never be your friend (because the SD I think I know deserves at least a 3 car garage.
I would probably get a north or south facing house. Direct sun in the backyard at night renders that awesome deck useless in the summer until about 10:00 pm.
Tell the builder you don't want fill dirt for the top 6 inches of your yard and landscape area. I know you don't do that work, but I am guessing you want it to look awesome. Put in good soil and you won't regret it.
Also, don't let them pour a drive way that narrows to a single entry at the street.
Hardie plank siding or brick is the way to go.
Extra wide main door frame to allow for double doors or a kickass single door with awesome effects on the side.
Don't buy or build a house that the stairs going up are the first thing you see when you walk in the front door, unless the are back from the door at least 12 feet.
Real estate can't be too expensive where you live. If you are going to raise kids at this house, get 1/2 acre or more (22,000 sq ft) for a lot.
Cul-de-sac or gtfo. (Ok, at least not a through street with the future potential of having heavy traffic.
Gonna win 'em all!
Ring the doorbells at the doorbell store like a 3 yr old and then pick one. And then ring the doorbells some more.
4' x 10' windows that are common on new builds, consider paying extra for ones that open out/vent.
We put rocker switches all over instead of toggles. Just a different look and not much more expensive.
Had AC power outlets installed in master closet and hall closet and they get used.
I'm serious about gym. A neighborhood gym just isn't the same. Your workouts will suffer.If I wouldn't have given so much awesome advice, I wouldn't have luked the 3 car garage.
Also, 3 car garage
Gonna win 'em all!
there is a lot of shitty advice in this thread.
there is a lot of shitty advice in this thread.
kim post the blueprints to your house
Congrats STUD, on your stud house.I'm serious about gym. A neighborhood gym just isn't the same. Your workouts will suffer.If I wouldn't have given so much awesome advice, I wouldn't have luked the 3 car garage.
Also, 3 car garage
Gonna win 'em all!
I have everything in your post but my lot is 19,500 and you can see stairs going up when you walk in but they are off to right. About 10 feet from door
Also, your second floor deck should have stairs down to the patio for your walkout. For some reason the builder of my place had them go down other side.
kim post the blueprints to your house
they didn't have blueprints in 1927
You can pull off a 3 car garage on a smaller lot by making a garage 2 cars in length and deep/wide enough to put a 3rd car behind one of them. Its just cleaner space and more logical to organize with shelves etc if storage is what you really want with a 3-car garage. Everyone i know with an adjacent 3rd car space just piles crap in it.
I had a thought: Stained glass windows.Of a Kat pak head
MAKE SURE THEY VENT THE ROOF PROPERLY AND INSULATE PROPERLY UP THERE, WILL SAVE YOU A FORTUNE ON HEATING
None of it is secret, but lots of builders cut corners, even custom guys.
Yeah your lot will look like a pile of wood and dirt and energy drink cans for 8 months and then a nice house will appear. Post pics!None of it is secret, but lots of builders cut corners, even custom guys.
he'll pay out the nose if he hires a builder who does things "the right way"
Dual HVAC is a good idea if you are building a two story that size.remember the possibility of a finished basement when doing the hvac. also, I am not crazy about my heat pump - seems like the thing will just run for hours in the middle cool to cold nights.
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My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
several friends from social situations who are doctors have built custom homes. all have agreed that hiring a really good architect is key but that yes, it's still a lot of work.
it gets worse. wait until a couple years after you move in and something goes wrong. and you hire someone out to the house to fix it. and they're like, wtf is this crap i've never seen anything like this and you're like, dunno bud.My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
several friends from social situations who are doctors have built custom homes. all have agreed that hiring a really good architect is key but that yes, it's still a lot of work.
eff
it gets worse. wait until a couple years after you move in and something goes wrong. and you hire someone out to the house to fix it. and they're like, wtf is this crap i've never seen anything like this and you're like, dunno bud.My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
several friends from social situations who are doctors have built custom homes. all have agreed that hiring a really good architect is key but that yes, it's still a lot of work.
eff
but still, customs are elite. just more expensive to build and maintain.
it gets worse. wait until a couple years after you move in and something goes wrong. and you hire someone out to the house to fix it. and they're like, wtf is this crap i've never seen anything like this and you're like, dunno bud.My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
several friends from social situations who are doctors have built custom homes. all have agreed that hiring a really good architect is key but that yes, it's still a lot of work.
eff
but still, customs are elite. just more expensive to build and maintain.
That all depends on how custom you go. I mean, you would have to get pretty high end before you would lose familiarity of the individual system types that make any given house. Also, if you do go high custom, make sure your contract includes something called As-Built Drawings/Redline drawings. Basically, the build will start with blue prints, these are what is supposed to be built. As-Builts/Redline drawings are what actually gets built. They will show actual locations of all the parts and pieces that built your house. Changes happen. These things will document the changes so that when something does go wrong, you can pull them out and have the info ready for the guy who needs to know what he is fixing and where it is.
Each installing contractor will have the responsibility of providing redline drawings of their specific work. The general contractor will gather them from the subcontractors and either turn over all the individual drawings from the individual subs to you, or could compile them on one document and give you one drawing with all the mark ups. The latter would cost quite a bit more than the former.
it gets worse. wait until a couple years after you move in and something goes wrong. and you hire someone out to the house to fix it. and they're like, wtf is this crap i've never seen anything like this and you're like, dunno bud.My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
several friends from social situations who are doctors have built custom homes. all have agreed that hiring a really good architect is key but that yes, it's still a lot of work.
eff
but still, customs are elite. just more expensive to build and maintain.
That all depends on how custom you go. I mean, you would have to get pretty high end before you would lose familiarity of the individual system types that make any given house. Also, if you do go high custom, make sure your contract includes something called As-Built Drawings/Redline drawings. Basically, the build will start with blue prints, these are what is supposed to be built. As-Builts/Redline drawings are what actually gets built. They will show actual locations of all the parts and pieces that built your house. Changes happen. These things will document the changes so that when something does go wrong, you can pull them out and have the info ready for the guy who needs to know what he is fixing and where it is.
Each installing contractor will have the responsibility of providing redline drawings of their specific work. The general contractor will gather them from the subcontractors and either turn over all the individual drawings from the individual subs to you, or could compile them on one document and give you one drawing with all the mark ups. The latter would cost quite a bit more than the former.
and the workers will all crush like 30 Busch Lights and pee in your basement every day.
no interior structural walls so you can reconfigure your house whenever you want
it gets worse. wait until a couple years after you move in and something goes wrong. and you hire someone out to the house to fix it. and they're like, wtf is this crap i've never seen anything like this and you're like, dunno bud.My guess is by Thursday we see a Steve post something like this
"Thanks, but no thanks building a house is too much work"
several friends from social situations who are doctors have built custom homes. all have agreed that hiring a really good architect is key but that yes, it's still a lot of work.
eff
but still, customs are elite. just more expensive to build and maintain.
That all depends on how custom you go. I mean, you would have to get pretty high end before you would lose familiarity of the individual system types that make any given house. Also, if you do go high custom, make sure your contract includes something called As-Built Drawings/Redline drawings. Basically, the build will start with blue prints, these are what is supposed to be built. As-Builts/Redline drawings are what actually gets built. They will show actual locations of all the parts and pieces that built your house. Changes happen. These things will document the changes so that when something does go wrong, you can pull them out and have the info ready for the guy who needs to know what he is fixing and where it is.
Each installing contractor will have the responsibility of providing redline drawings of their specific work. The general contractor will gather them from the subcontractors and either turn over all the individual drawings from the individual subs to you, or could compile them on one document and give you one drawing with all the mark ups. The latter would cost quite a bit more than the former.
Is central vacuum really that cool? it always seems to me like it wouldn't be any different to carry a vacuum around the house than a large vacuum hose... am I pissing the point here?I am not a fan of them. I have been to too many houses where they have the central vac, but they use a regular upright.
Put in docking stations for your mobile devices throughout the house. Make it so they can be converted easily. I was in a boss house a few weeks ago that had little ipod stations in multiple rooms so you could plug in your ipod and listen to tunes in any room. Unfortunately, not compatible with iphone 5.
point clams.Put in docking stations for your mobile devices throughout the house. Make it so they can be converted easily. I was in a boss house a few weeks ago that had little ipod stations in multiple rooms so you could plug in your ipod and listen to tunes in any room. Unfortunately, not compatible with iphone 5.
sonos tho
thanks ipa4meYou're welcome. I thought of one more big thing. No carpet. Hardwood, tile or linoleum only. We have carpet in bedrooms. Regret that decision. Baths are linoleum. Day area is hardwood.
thanks ipa4meYou're welcome. I thought of one more big thing. No carpet. Hardwood, tile or linoleum only. We have carpet in bedrooms. Regret that decision. Baths are linoleum. Day area is hardwood.
Seven years later and we are ready to replace carpet. Hard floors are in good shape.
You still have similar attachments. You're just putting the dirt in the garage instead of a leaky bag on wheels. It's about indoor air quality and not flinging dirt around the house. Get it?
You still have similar attachments. You're just putting the dirt in the garage instead of a leaky bag on wheels. It's about indoor air quality and not flinging dirt around the house. Get it?
It's not the vacuum part. It's the dust that flies when using one. Centravac puts that in the garage.
steve dave, how far away are you wanting to build? what's wrong w/ the current house?
I like the suction deal in the baseboards some central vac systems have - just sweeping the kitchen crumbs into it seems like the most efficient way to keep the dirtiest part of the house clean.
Buy the neighbor's house, keep yours, and build a covered walk way or something.no walk way needed, SD should just move in there after the baby comes
steve dave, how far away are you wanting to build? what's wrong w/ the current house?
Not very far from where we are now. It's too small.
What happens if 2 or 3 babies show up at the same time.
steve dave, how far away are you wanting to build? what's wrong w/ the current house?
Not very far from where we are now. It's too small.
have you thought about keeping the house, selling some stuff, and spending what you save on baller annual vacations?
Buy the neighbor's house, keep yours, and build a covered walk way or something.
I always figured they were hype. Do you have one?It's not the vacuum part. It's the dust that flies when using one. Centravac puts that in the garage.
IPA4me, go get a Dyson and cross that off your list.
steve dave, how far away are you wanting to build? what's wrong w/ the current house?
Not very far from where we are now. It's too small.
have you thought about keeping the house, selling some stuff, and spending what you save on baller annual vacations?
yeah, if that had to be the trade off I would definitely stay put. luckily it's not.
Buy the neighbor's house, keep yours, and build a covered walk way or something.
i lived in a decent lawrence ks duplex once. three bed, two bath, two car garage. 1800sq feet. it was like 130k. i had the left side. actual houses a block or two away would sell be 2400sq feet but sell for like 260k. i never really got that and always said that if i was still living there and the right side people wanted to sell then i would just buy their half and boom. 3,600 sq feet. six bedrooms, four baths, two full kitchens. thinking about it now i still can't decide if that would have been the dumbest thing in the history of the world or the smartest.
My cousin lived in a duplex at ATM that was like this but 4 bedrooms IIRC. It was pretty sweet for parties but they told me one of the kitchens would always be pretty nasty.Buy the neighbor's house, keep yours, and build a covered walk way or something.
i lived in a decent lawrence ks duplex once. three bed, two bath, two car garage. 1800sq feet. it was like 130k. i had the left side. actual houses a block or two away would sell be 2400sq feet but sell for like 260k. i never really got that and always said that if i was still living there and the right side people wanted to sell then i would just buy their half and boom. 3,600 sq feet. six bedrooms, four baths, two full kitchens. thinking about it now i still can't decide if that would have been the dumbest thing in the history of the world or the smartest.
I always figured they were hype. Do you have one?It's not the vacuum part. It's the dust that flies when using one. Centravac puts that in the garage.
IPA4me, go get a Dyson and cross that off your list.
Buy the neighbor's house, keep yours, and build a covered walk way or something.
i lived in a decent lawrence ks duplex once. three bed, two bath, two car garage. 1800sq feet. it was like 130k. i had the left side. actual houses a block or two away would sell be 2400sq feet but sell for like 260k. i never really got that and always said that if i was still living there and the right side people wanted to sell then i would just buy their half and boom. 3,600 sq feet. six bedrooms, four baths, two full kitchens. thinking about it now i still can't decide if that would have been the dumbest thing in the history of the world or the smartest.
There is a guy that bought a really old house(like a 1910 four corner style) down the street from my dad. It is two stories. The guy added on a third story. I can't decide if it looks stupid or awesomely unique. I mean, is it a house that is too tall and out of proportion, or a squatty fat tower?
Anyway, SD, you should do that.
There is a guy that bought a really old house(like a 1910 four corner style) down the street from my dad. It is two stories. The guy added on a third story. I can't decide if it looks stupid or awesomely unique. I mean, is it a house that is too tall and out of proportion, or a squatty fat tower?
Anyway, SD, you should do that.
Adding a story on top of a house built in 1910 sounds expensive
Cool. Thanks. We need a new vacuum. I was going to install Centravac myself.I always figured they were hype. Do you have one?It's not the vacuum part. It's the dust that flies when using one. Centravac puts that in the garage.
IPA4me, go get a Dyson and cross that off your list.
No hype. They are amazing.
rusty, why are you so against other people wanting bigger houses?
It's bad for the environment.
It's bad for the environment.
a half dozen kids is worse.
The area that is ideal for us because of our work commutes is pretty much all new construction anyway. We are in the fringe burbs/corn field zone.
The area that is ideal for us because of our work commutes is pretty much all new construction anyway. We are in the fringe burbs/corn field zone.
no mature trees? :frown:
Let me know when you're ready to talk HVAC and other mechanical systems on this deal.
let me know when youre ready to talk 5series for your snow-melted driveway.
Let me know when you're ready to talk HVAC and other mechanical systems on this deal.
Let me know when you're ready to talk HVAC and other mechanical systems on this deal.
what is good HVAC for this: two story. about 2,600 sq feet plus an unfinished walkout basement that we would probably plan on finishing some day. SW facing. also what is "other mechanical systems"? like, humidifier or whatever? I think we want that because it's basically the north pole here in winter. would we need a "2 zone" like people mentioned with this amount of sq footage? seems like maybe one would be enough with this size? no idea, tho. we don't want geothermal because everyone here says it doesn't work very well for what you pay for it. maybe not enough lava under omaha or something.
Let me know when you're ready to talk HVAC and other mechanical systems on this deal.
what is good HVAC for this: two story. about 2,600 sq feet plus an unfinished walkout basement that we would probably plan on finishing some day. SW facing. also what is "other mechanical systems"? like, humidifier or whatever? I think we want that because it's basically the north pole here in winter. would we need a "2 zone" like people mentioned with this amount of sq footage? seems like maybe one would be enough with this size? no idea, tho. we don't want geothermal because everyone here says it doesn't work very well for what you pay for it. maybe not enough lava under omaha or something.
I would think it to be a good idea to have an upstairs zone and a downstairs zone in a two story. That said, I am not sure how, even with two zones, that you keep your heat from rising or your cooled air sinking short of installing a door or something.
Residential HVAC is not fully in my wheelhouse
I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
Couple tips:
1) Make sure the pipe run from the water heater to the master bath is short. Some idiots design them so the hot line snakes all over the house and hits the master bath last. On our new house wait time for hot water is 1:45; that's about 3.2 gallons of wasted water every time to wash hands or take a shower. Also consider insulating the hot line. Not sure what Omaha is but KC I believe is 70/30 split between cooling and heating. So basically you want to focus on reducing cooling load before you focus on heating load efficiency. So take a hot water line....you pay money to heat that water, and as it sits in the line it gives it's heat to the surroundings, then you have to pay AC to get rid of it. Pay for it twice and never get to use it.
I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
Why? I only know two ppl with a Nest(both love it) but what I have read on it makes it sound like it is a good choice for how I roll. Open to other info though.
Good try but no. I am a field service rep for major hvac equipment OEM and former contractor.I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
obvious honeywell employee outed.
The Nest is way more baller though, IMO. It's like an iphone you hang on your wall. First time my wife saw it she nearly got pregnant.
Primarily discourage it because of the sourcing of the product. Since you are buying directly from the OEM, the contractor isn't really on your side come warranty time. It is my understanding that it has to be installed by a pro.I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
Why? I only know two ppl with a Nest(both love it) but what I have read on it makes it sound like it is a good choice for how I roll. Open to other info though.
Primarily discourage it because of the sourcing of the product. Since you are buying directly from the OEM, the contractor isn't really on your side come warranty time. It is my understanding that it has to be installed by a pro.I'm going to pull the trigger on a Nest thermostat this winter. :gocho:I highly recommend you don't. I would go with a Honeywell 8000 or Prestige 2.0 with RedLink Gateway.
Why? I only know two ppl with a Nest(both love it) but what I have read on it makes it sound like it is a good choice for how I roll. Open to other info though.
From a functionality standpoint, I don't have any objections. It does the same thing as the Honeywell stats with similar interface (app or computer).
So, why either of the Honeywell stats? Both deliver Web interface capabilities. The 8000 doesn't need the Redlink Gateway but you get the more functionality with it. Wireless remote temperature and humidity sensing for outdoor information (not sourced from Web). My company offered lifetime warranty on our Honeywell stats. Yes. Lifetime. They're that solid.
Anyhow, that's my 2 cents.
I installed mine in about 5 minutes. Has worked flawlessly since installation (2 years).
Installed mine in about 10. IMO it's a DIY product.I've made a lot of money from guys that shouldn't be attempting diy. :-D
I installed whatever you guys are talking about in 1 minute.
I installed whatever you guys are talking about in 1 minute.
i just timed my six year old and he installed in 45 seconds.
I can't think of any household project that could not be completed with these two items. :dunno:I installed whatever you guys are talking about in 1 minute.
i just timed my six year old and he installed in 45 seconds.
also keep in mind that the only tools he had available to him were a hammer and a butter knife.
Installed mine in about 10. IMO it's a DIY product.
I installed whatever you guys are talking about in 1 minute.
i just timed my six year old and he installed in 45 seconds.
also keep in mind that the only tools he had available to him were a hammer and a butter knife.
I installed mine in about 5 minutes. Has worked flawlessly since installation (2 years).Installed mine in about 10. IMO it's a DIY product.I've made a lot of money from guys that shouldn't be attempting diy. :-D
I installed mine in about 5 minutes. Has worked flawlessly since installation (2 years).Installed mine in about 10. IMO it's a DIY product.I've made a lot of money from guys that shouldn't be attempting diy. :-D
I recommend foregoing the perpetuation of urban sprawl in America and finding an older home in a nice neighborhood to remodel and then have architectural publications come interview you and ask a bunch of questions and that way you can act super educated, cool and smart.
With sidebar bios about the architect and their life.
How much are you putting in the hvac budget?
Very smart of you to ask for help on a complicated project like this. It is actually even trickier than it sounds. I am in my third house now after I burned down my first two with electrical fires. "Leave it to the professionals" is my mantra now!
I installed mine in about 5 minutes. Has worked flawlessly since installation (2 years).Installed mine in about 10. IMO it's a DIY product.I've made a lot of money from guys that shouldn't be attempting diy. :-D
Also, I have a few light bulbs that are burned out at my house. What would you charge to come over and change them? I would hate to incur later costs because I attempted that DIY project on my own.
Nests are great because they can learn you behavior and program themselves around your life. Extend that to the new Nest Protect CO/Smoke systems and you've got a baller system.
Top floor: 15-18 SEER two stage heat pump with air handlerHow much are you putting in the hvac budget?
whatever the minimum is to make it cool/warm and not cost shitloads to do so.
Installed mine in about 10. IMO it's a DIY product.
Between me not being a dumbass, being good with intuitive technologies, and the fact that YouTube exists, I am pretty confident that it will take me longer to walk through the hardware store and check out that it will to install.
Go baller and get the entire Nest home system. Their thermostats are great. That Honeywell 8000 looks suspiciously like the weststar energy saver thermostat they gave out and it was/is utter dog crap.
Nests are great because they can learn you behavior and program themselves around your life. Extend that to the new Nest Protect CO/Smoke systems and you've got a baller system.
I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.
I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.
THAT is a good feature, I didn't see where it did that. Link?
very nice SD, are you gonna do an undercounter ice maker as well?
I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
steve- what did you think of my bicycle on top of the house suggestion? you going to incorporate it or no?
steve- what did you think of my bicycle on top of the house suggestion? you going to incorporate it or no?
Normal house right?
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I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
steve- what did you think of my bicycle on top of the house suggestion? you going to incorporate it or no?
Normal house right?
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Nope. Bicycle on top friendly house.
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very nice SD, are you gonna do an undercounter ice maker as well?
We just recently bought a new refrigerator for our house that came with an ice machine attached.
Nope. I'm quite correct. I've been an opponent of UL2034 for some time.I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
After some research, you're wrong.
Not sure what you're trying to get at here, but the detector should alert before his dogs are dead if we go by these (http://www.cpsc.gov/en/safety-education/safety-education-centers/carbon-monoxide-information-center/carbon-monoxide-questions-and-answers-/) numbers.Nope. I'm quite correct. I've been an opponent of UL2034 for some time.I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
After some research, you're wrong.
https://community.nest.com/thread/2810
In order to comply, it can not alert below 70ppm.
Nope. I'm quite correct. I've been an opponent of UL2034 for some time.I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
After some research, you're wrong.
https://community.nest.com/thread/2810
In order to comply, it can not alert below 70ppm.
I wasn't really aware that thermastats and smoke alarms were that big of a deal. I was probably just going to accept whatever ones they slapped up there.I would honestly look at a t-stat with an app or internet connectivity. I think the nest is really cool because of its learning features and everyone I've heard has said they are very intuitive to use. Most others have multiple layers of programing to work through which lead to generic programming.
I wasn't really aware that thermastats and smoke alarms were that big of a deal. I was probably just going to accept whatever ones they slapped up there.If you are at all interested in the Nest thermostats, try to make sure the contractor installs the standard ones in a good place where the Nest motion detector will work well(kitchen/hearth on 1st floor - somewhere in the master bedroom or hallway that you will walk by when you are upstairs).
But it is lethal at long exposures. You seem like a smart dude. Do some research into low level CO monitoring and low level exposures. Let's not clog this thread. Feel free to drop me a PM.Nope. I'm quite correct. I've been an opponent of UL2034 for some time.I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
After some research, you're wrong.
https://community.nest.com/thread/2810
In order to comply, it can not alert below 70ppm.
70ppm is not lethal dumbass. Most people won't even exhibit symptoms at that level. Perhaps I should have told you I'm a world class athlete with pecs that can dance and dogs that can run to the moon and back.
It's already established that IPA4ME is in the pocket of BIG HVACBig HVAC is perfectly happy with UL2034. I'm not. :-)
But it is lethal at long exposures. You seem like a smart dude. Do some research into low level CO monitoring and low level exposures. Let's not clog this thread. Feel free to drop me a PM.Nope. I'm quite correct. I've been an opponent of UL2034 for some time.I have tens of thousands of dollars into my dogs. I'm willing to spend $100 on a CO detector that can turn off my furnace so that I don't come home to very very sleepy puppies. I can see how it's not worth it for people that don't have pets.Since it will be conforming to UL2034, your dogs will be very sleepy before you get the alarm.
After some research, you're wrong.
https://community.nest.com/thread/2810
In order to comply, it can not alert below 70ppm.
70ppm is not lethal dumbass. Most people won't even exhibit symptoms at that level. Perhaps I should have told you I'm a world class athlete with pecs that can dance and dogs that can run to the moon and back.
I may have exaggerated my physical fitness.:-P Didn't Al Gore invent the Internet for bragging?
I may have exaggerated my physical fitness.:-P Didn't Al Gore invent the Internet for bragging?
sounds like we've got a big HVAC whistleblower on our hands guys. :whistle1:I've spent too much time learning from these guys. http://www.stopcarbonmonoxide.com
below are some "is it worth the cost" questions for you pros:How much more is the composite? I only have it for a couple steps down to a patio but it has held better than the rough cedar that forms the pergola above said patio and hasn't needed staining.
decking material: cedar or composite?
part of house that's not rock: stucco or siding?What do the rest of the homes in the development have?
below are some "is it worth the cost" questions for you pros:
decking material: cedar or composite?
part of house that's not rock: stucco or siding?
below are some "is it worth the cost" questions for you pros:I don't know what the price difference is, but my deck has composite and it's awesome, doesn't fade (quickly), don't ever have to worry about getting splinters, never worry about lil raquetcat getting splinters, and it feels super elite on my bare feet when grilling
decking material: cedar or composite?
part of house that's not rock: stucco or siding?
when you get your garage door installed, ditch the metal rollers and go with a nylon or urethane wheeled roller, ESPECIALLY if you have a living space over your garage.
siding looks like crap. stucco can look ok, but it normally looks like crap. to have it look good costs more and it's more prone to cracking.
if i was building a house from scratch i wouldn't use either.
when you get your garage door installed, ditch the metal rollers and go with a nylon or urethane wheeled roller, ESPECIALLY if you have a living space over your garage.
below are some "is it worth the cost" questions for you pros:How much more is the composite? I only have it for a couple steps down to a patio but it has held better than the rough cedar that forms the pergola above said patio and hasn't needed staining.
decking material: cedar or composite?Quotepart of house that's not rock: stucco or siding?What do the rest of the homes in the development have?
siding looks like crap. stucco can look ok, but it normally looks like crap. to have it look good costs more and it's more prone to cracking.
if i was building a house from scratch i wouldn't use either.
what would you use sys?
If you don't think siding will be much of a negative on resale and you are neutral on the aesthetic difference I would go siding.below are some "is it worth the cost" questions for you pros:How much more is the composite? I only have it for a couple steps down to a patio but it has held better than the rough cedar that forms the pergola above said patio and hasn't needed staining.
decking material: cedar or composite?Quotepart of house that's not rock: stucco or siding?What do the rest of the homes in the development have?
the composite is about $8 more per sq ft and we are currently working with a 14x14 deck and about 20 steps. deck will be covered if that matters in the decision.
homes in the area are a mix of the two and some with all brick exteriors. we don't want to pay to brick the entire thing. we will have rock on the front only.
Have you considered cinder block siding? It's been all the rage as of late.
Have you considered cinder block siding? It's been all the rage as of late.gotta have chain link to complete the look
when you get your garage door installed, ditch the metal rollers and go with a nylon or urethane wheeled roller, ESPECIALLY if you have a living space over your garage.
there are probably a billion stud protips like this that I would have no idea were even a thing. ty for this one.
Get one of those garage openers that opens via phone. Who has time to eff with a garage opener
Get one of those garage openers that opens via phone. Who has time to eff with a garage opener
my sled has the opener deal built in
what style are you going with? [house]
just do all-brick since you're going to die in that house
just do all-brick since you're going to die in that house
what style are you going with? [house]
I don't know anything about home styles. two story. walkout. 3 car. just a regular house I guess. nothing fancy. cns, what would you call it? neuvo omahaian?
just do all-brick since you're going to die in that house
am I dying? :frown:
just do all-brick since you're going to die in that house
am I dying? :frown:
i think he's saying you might get murdered in it
when you get your garage door installed, ditch the metal rollers and go with a nylon or urethane wheeled roller, ESPECIALLY if you have a living space over your garage.
there are probably a billion stud protips like this that I would have no idea were even a thing. ty for this one.
SD, some tips on garage door openers: don't get a chain drive, they are loud and have a lot of moving parts which lead to failure. Screw drive openers are also loud but have much fewer moving parts and thus last forever. Belt drive openers are very quiet but like chain have more moving parts and thus can require repairs. Also the belt can stretch and will need replaced at some point.
If power and durability are your main concern go with the screw drive. But if noise is a major factor then belt drive may be for you. Just some tips from _33 about garage doors. (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTHu4x-fj5pryBx3pg2lKeBe5QVvmWgXPU0nyGClCN_ReD2M-BM&hash=040a35ac678987856e4c072399af2b472037a9de)
ok, I have two builders who will build me essentially the same house. one has built hundreds of homes and has a really fancy office and nice hi-tech presentation and whatnot. the other one is a small builder with none of that and only builds 1 or 2 houses at any one time. so we've got more personal small time guy and large experienced guy who will be building 10 other places at the same time. knowing nothing about house quality other than what stuff looks like I can't see a difference between either of their past houses. which would be better based soley on those factors?Small time guy. You will have access to the smartest and most experienced guy there instead of some random guy the big builder puts on your house. The guy that is out on his own was probably a foreman or something for a big builder at one point and was good enough and smart enough to go out on his own. Easy access to decision makers is always nice and he probably takes more pride in his projects.
is there a medium guy available in the omaha area?
I would lean to the smaller guy too. Your satisfaction has more direct effect on his biz than the bigger guy. Still would ask how many houses he has lined up to build
is there a medium guy available in the omaha area?
I would lean to the smaller guy too. Your satisfaction has more direct effect on his biz than the bigger guy. Still would ask how many houses he has lined up to build and try to talk to his customers to see if he was on time, what about their new house disappoints them or frustrates them, how close to budget he was able to stay, etc.
Builders likely use same subs, big guy gets them first cause he will give them more work in the future.
I assume by builder you mean a general contractor?
I would first start out by asking what aspects he will directly be handling in the build if anything at all. I would then ask about his subcontractors and how long he has had relationships with them. If one of them is working through reputable companies in the area versus one guy with a crew of day labor, that should tell you which crew to do with. It seems to me most GC sub out a lot of work. So its best to know who is actually doing the work for you in your home.
One random thought, make sure you are using time tested products and subs. My parents have very noisy plumbing because the sub used an odd mounting bracket for the pipes instead of tried and true methods. Another though, stay away from first gen tech, especially if its in walls. For instance when PEX first came out there were a lot of issues with pinhole leaks and bad fittings.
Has it been suggested to wire everything and anything you might need with network cable and coax? You might check with your electrical sub, but this could be something you could do and it would save a crap load. But check with the contractor because i've heard of it being a code issue or instances of d-bag subs who cuts lines because they didn't install them.
you should've waited for small business weekend and put it on your Amex sd
Who's they? Card or dealership? I have family that do this every time they buy a car.
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we are doing a gas fireplace but if it was up to me we would do no fireplace at all. mrs. dave likes them for some reason. I'd rather just fire up the furnace or throw some wood on a pile out back and sit around it.
we are doing a gas fireplace but if it was up to me we would do no fireplace at all. mrs. dave likes them for some reason. I'd rather just fire up the furnace or throw some wood on a pile out back and sit around it.
that's cool. what about a swimming pool though? you guys should probably get one and then during cws, mrs sd could go somewhere else like to her sisters or something and then you could host katpak cws pool conventions/parties.
we are doing a gas fireplace but if it was up to me we would do no fireplace at all. mrs. dave likes them for some reason. I'd rather just fire up the furnace or throw some wood on a pile out back and sit around it.
that's cool. what about a swimming pool though? you guys should probably get one and then during cws, mrs sd could go somewhere else like to her sisters or something and then you could host katpak cws pool conventions/parties.
neighborhood pool about 50 yards away :gocho:
we picked the smaller one :D waiting to see if they accept our terms :ohno:
we are doing a gas fireplace but if it was up to me we would do no fireplace at all. mrs. dave likes them for some reason. I'd rather just fire up the furnace or throw some wood on a pile out back and sit around it.
that's cool. what about a swimming pool though? you guys should probably get one and then during cws, mrs sd could go somewhere else like to her sisters or something and then you could host katpak cws pool conventions/parties.
neighborhood pool about 50 yards away :gocho:
@pete better start getting his little speakers and music ready. looks like we have another pool to take over.
Hey steve dave be weary of "builder's grade" paint in some areas. Use good crap in bathrooms (Kilz) and other high traffic areas.
Hey steve dave be weary of "builder's grade" paint in some areas. Use good crap in bathrooms (Kilz) and other high traffic areas.
Also, just rough ridin' tile from the top of your showers/baths to the ceiling. Don't put paint there.
we are doing a gas fireplace but if it was up to me we would do no fireplace at all. mrs. dave likes them for some reason. I'd rather just fire up the furnace or throw some wood on a pile out back and sit around it.
that's cool. what about a swimming pool though? you guys should probably get one and then during cws, mrs sd could go somewhere else like to her sisters or something and then you could host katpak cws pool conventions/parties.
neighborhood pool about 50 yards away :gocho:
@pete better start getting his little speakers and music ready. looks like we have another pool to take over.
Steve Dave, what is your favorite NWA song?
we are doing a gas fireplace but if it was up to me we would do no fireplace at all. mrs. dave likes them for some reason. I'd rather just fire up the furnace or throw some wood on a pile out back and sit around it.
that's cool. what about a swimming pool though? you guys should probably get one and then during cws, mrs sd could go somewhere else like to her sisters or something and then you could host katpak cws pool conventions/parties.
neighborhood pool about 50 yards away :gocho:
@pete better start getting his little speakers and music ready. looks like we have another pool to take over.
Steve Dave, what is your favorite NWA song?
just agreed to terms with the smaller builder :excited:
just agreed to terms with the smaller builder :excited:
Spit into your hand?
just agreed to terms with the smaller builder :excited:
Spit into your hand?
not yet :ohno:
just agreed to terms with the smaller builder :excited:
Spit into your hand?
not yet :ohno:
Mennonites are always the right choice, they dispense with the formalities. My parents used them to build their cabin, and my best friend from HS has a wonderful experience with them building his big new place. I figure they have to be pretty much the same in NE.
Can you flip the house to make the layout a mirror image of itself(what was on right is now on left)?
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also drop the sliding glass door, those are only found in ghettos. french door for your deck is correct choice.
the undercabinet keg cooler seems worth it though. are you extending the refrigeration across and under the wine bar area? put wine, beer bottles, water, soda in it?
the undercabinet keg cooler seems worth it though. are you extending the refrigeration across and under the wine bar area? put wine, beer bottles, water, soda in it?
yep, one on each side of the litle bar sink. then glass front cabinets above it for glasses. will clear out the kitchen cabinets/fridge of all my booze related stuff.
the undercabinet keg cooler seems worth it though. are you extending the refrigeration across and under the wine bar area? put wine, beer bottles, water, soda in it?
yep, one on each side of the litle bar sink. then glass front cabinets above it for glasses. will clear out the kitchen cabinets/fridge of all my booze related stuff.
that's going to be nice. the pic i linked was sub z's that run +$2k but there are others that don't cost near as much. big thing to look for is front exhaust.
OK, the house is going to face SSW (annoying curvy neighborhood). The deck is going to be facing NNE on the "right" corner of the house. There is a window from the eat in kitchen area on the SWW side the deck and a sliding glass door on the SSW side of the deck. We have included in the build the deck being covered by extending the roof over it or whatever. Is that a bad idea give the direction the house faces? I'm worried it will block all the natural light getting into the kitchen. It will for sure block the sun getting into that eat in kitchen area window. I'm also worried it will block a lot of light getting into the kitchen windows perpendicular to the one that looks onto the deck. It would also save us about $5k to not cover the deck. But, I like covered decks a lot. THOUGHTS?
when i shopped for wine coolers i was told to find one with front exhaust, b/c otherwise the trapped heat can cause undue wear on the compressor. seemed legit imo.
here is that area coming in from the garage. that little square is the undercabinet keg cooler and the tap will be drilled up through the granite or whatever. if we had the regular door(s) they would open and bust someone in the ass who's pouring beer or block the walkway to the bathroom or something.Pocket door?
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Swinging two doors onto a normal sized deck is a bad idea if you plan to have a table, chairs, grill, etc on that deck.From the pic SD posted, it doesn't appear there will be much in the area with what appears to be a wall to the top and the stairs to the bottom of the drawing.
SD, do not do a pocket door for an exterior door. I didn't go back and read, but iirc, you described that door as exterior. Do not want.Ooh, gross! I agree, somehow I missed that it was exterior.
All of a sudden I have no desire to build again. I hated all these little decisions. Every. Frickin. Day. For. Six. Months.Worth it, now that it's done?
I think so. It's nice to have things our way. Once was enough though.All of a sudden I have no desire to build again. I hated all these little decisions. Every. Frickin. Day. For. Six. Months.Worth it, now that it's done?
got permits and blueprints and junk! :Woot:
was no one going to ask sd why he has a "mud room" with lockers?
was no one going to ask sd why he has a "mud room" with lockers?
sand and stain makes it seem like people are actually working so i'd do that
Also, I just thought about sd actually needing/using a mudroom and I :lol:
Not much of a hardwood floor guy, but I would assume a finished on site floor would give you more consistency in color and in smoothness.
Ask which has better longevity. The prefinished may have some coating or something on it that a onsite finish wouldn't. Could make the finish more scratch resistant or something and keep you from having to refinish as soon as you may have to with the onsite finished floor.
Just spit balling here.
Not much of a hardwood floor guy, but I would assume a finished on site floor would give you more consistency in color and in smoothness.
Ask which has better longevity. The prefinished may have some coating or something on it that a onsite finish wouldn't. Could make the finish more scratch resistant or something and keep you from having to refinish as soon as you may have to with the onsite finished floor.
Just spit balling here.
not a hardwood guy? carpet is disgusting. i mean, what?
Hey SD, I'm really digging my new insulated garage this time of year. Wasn't sure I would.Assuming you are talking about an attached garage, do you have hvac supply/return lines to the garage?
Hey SD, I'm really digging my new insulated garage this time of year. Wasn't sure I would.Assuming you are talking about an attached garage, do you have hvac supply/return lines to the garage?
"alright. i just got in from slopping the pigs and taking a trip out to the back 40 to check on things. gonna go get cleaned up a bit in the mud room and then we can head over to jims house in papillon for the creighton game.":lol:
i mean give me a break here. :lol:
"alright. i just got in from slopping the pigs and taking a trip out to the back 40 to check on things. gonna go get cleaned up a bit in the mud room and then we can head over to jims house in papillon for the creighton game."
i mean give me a break here. :lol:
"alright. i just got in from slopping the pigs and taking a trip out to the back 40 to check on things. gonna go get cleaned up a bit in the mud room and then we can head over to jims house in papillon for the creighton game."
i mean give me a break here. :lol:
Sand and finish on site and get at least 3/4" thick planks so you can refinish in the future.
Also carpet is super gross... What the hell CNS?
prefinished or sand and stain on site hardwood?
prefinished or sand and stain on site hardwood?Sand and stain on site. Our maple floors look great after seven years of raising kids and a dog. Still wish we would have put them in the bedrooms too.
plank width and color goes a long waySand and finish on site and get at least 3/4" thick planks so you can refinish in the future.
Also carpet is super gross... What the hell CNS?
It is comfy, makes the house quieter, it is warm(aesthetically), it is soft, I don't have to worry about kids scratching wood floors, and I have elite wood beam coffer ceilings and am worried that wood floors with that ceiling would be way too Cabin'ey. If loving carpet is wrong, I don't want to be right.
all settled in yet or what? :tappingfootguy:
all settled in yet or what? :tappingfootguy:
getting ready to break ground :Woot: Probably won't be moving in until June/July.
just think of the katcwspak you can host if you are in the new place by then. :eek:
just think of the katcwspak you can host if you are in the new place by then. :eek:
i've got the north facing locker in the mudroom, and don't try to pull rank or anything
just think of the katcwspak you can host if you are in the new place by then. :eek:
i've got the north facing locker in the mudroom, and don't try to pull rank or anything
don't even care. going to just pitch a tent in the front yard and cwspak all night.
Did you decide on a pool?
Did you make a decision on type of garage door opener? #teambelt
Did you decide on a pool?
neighborhood has a community pool, playground, gym and clubhouse about 50 yards away. there is a walking trail behind our house that goes right up to it.
just think of the katcwspak you can host if you are in the new place by then. :eek:
i've got the north facing locker in the mudroom, and don't try to pull rank or anything
don't even care. going to just pitch a tent in the front yard and cwspak all night.
This.
what's going to be at the clubhouse from 12-3 this sunday? santa's workshop and a real life reindeer of course. hot choc, cookies, pictures with santa for the kids (AND BIG KIDS! ;) ). they said we could come since we had purchased the lot even though we haven't moved in yet. :Woohoo:
what's going to be at the clubhouse from 12-3 this sunday? santa's workshop and a real life reindeer of course. hot choc, cookies, pictures with santa for the kids (AND BIG KIDS! ;) ). they said we could come since we had purchased the lot even though we haven't moved in yet. :Woohoo:
Did you decide on a pool?
neighborhood has a community pool, playground, gym and clubhouse about 50 yards away. there is a walking trail behind our house that goes right up to it.
did we discuss the liftmaster 8500 series? Jack shaft liter, zomg quite. baller money tho....Did you make a decision on type of garage door opener? #teambelt
not yet!
Sounds amazing, I'll bring the Busch Light 30'sjust think of the katcwspak you can host if you are in the new place by then. :eek:
i've got the north facing locker in the mudroom, and don't try to pull rank or anything
don't even care. going to just pitch a tent in the front yard and cwspak all night.
This.
keg w/ red cups or just pound a bunch of natty light twelvers all night?
Did you decide on a pool?
neighborhood has a community pool, playground, gym and clubhouse about 50 yards away. there is a walking trail behind our house that goes right up to it.
you live in the leawood of omaha.
clams:from one tub nerd to another, you made a great choice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvRSsiW_fy4
Sweet tub.
Have they broken ground?
Steve Dave and mrs Dave are going to have baths together and there won't be any knobs hitting their backs.
Steve Dave and mrs Dave are going to have baths together and there won't be any knobs hitting their backs.
depends on where mrs dave is sitting :eek: /katdaddy
indeed, nothing quite as beautiful as a placental expulsion into a tub of standing water. it almost looks like a rose as it sits in suspended animation.
/thread
indeed, nothing quite as beautiful as a placental expulsion into a tub of standing water. it almost looks like a rose as it sits in suspended animation.
/thread
google just bought nest for $3.2B
Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?
ShellShock is obviously in the pocket of BIG HVAC
ShellShock is obviously in the pocket of BIG HVAC
I do alot of BIG HVAC. For as young as I am, the things that i've designed and the places that i've done work at would make many people blush...
EDIT: Not meaning to toot my own horn and sound like an bad person, I just want to let SD know that I know what i'm talking about with thermostats, temp sensors, whole house BAS, etc. You're in good hands SD.
SD let me try to root out if he's legit right here...
ShellShock what's your preferred network protocol for residential applications and why?
ShellShock is obviously in the pocket of BIG HVAC
I do alot of BIG HVAC. For as young as I am, the things that i've designed and the places that i've done work at would make many people blush...
EDIT: Not meaning to toot my own horn and sound like an bad person, I just want to let SD know that I know what i'm talking about with thermostats, temp sensors, whole house BAS, etc. You're in good hands SD.
i don't mean to toot your horn either but when you called thenextNest a piece of garbage you made yourself sound like a complete mongloid.
SD let me try to root out if he's legit right here...
ShellShock what's your preferred network protocol for residential applications and why?
:facepalm:
There are residential automation systems out there but it's tough to justify the cost of doing that for 99% of people. If SD has the money to spend, I would suggest putting in a home automation system.
The actual protocol of most systems now a days on the commercial hvac side of things is BACnet, followed by LON if you're old school. This is just the 1's and 0's of the components. You'll still need a front end to interface with all of it. TRANE, Honeywell, York, etc all have those types of applications, but you'll have to adapt the commercial ones for your house. I know that wattstopper and lutron have lighting system controls that will also control other hvac and house stuff. So it all depends on what you want in the end in your house.
hey shellshock, my father's in-floor heating tube system had some cheap plastic part bust (maybe a fan or something, dunno, didn't pay too much attention) and it caused the whole thing to tear itself apart (motor, computer, etc). cost like $600, or maybe $1000. he was real pissed about it. maybe you should let your friends at big hvac know so they improve the quality of the plastic part.
if you need the name of the part, i can get him to tell the story again and i'll pay attention this time. he loves to tell the story.
SD let me try to root out if he's legit right here...
ShellShock what's your preferred network protocol for residential applications and why?
:facepalm:
There are residential automation systems out there but it's tough to justify the cost of doing that for 99% of people. If SD has the money to spend, I would suggest putting in a home automation system.
The actual protocol of most systems now a days on the commercial hvac side of things is BACnet, followed by LON if you're old school. This is just the 1's and 0's of the components. You'll still need a front end to interface with all of it. TRANE, Honeywell, York, etc all have those types of applications, but you'll have to adapt the commercial ones for your house. I know that wattstopper and lutron have lighting system controls that will also control other hvac and house stuff. So it all depends on what you want in the end in your house.
look at this rough ridin' mongloid. knows a lot about ac units. and proud of it too. :flush:
maybe you don't have all the information?
maybe you don't have all the information?
i just gave you all the information i have. i'll collect more, and more accurate, information in the near future.
Guys, thanksHow is the progress?
i think that was his subtle, toot your own horn, way of calling you a liar, sys.
I installed an Ecobee in my house last month. I'm very happy with it.
Guys, thanksHow is the progress?
Guys, thanksHow is the progress?
We have a foundation and a dirt pile!
The pile of dirt was the best part of construction for our kids. Loads of fun.Guys, thanksHow is the progress?
We have a foundation and a dirt pile!
The pile of dirt was the best part of construction for our kids. Loads of fun.Guys, thanksHow is the progress?
We have a foundation and a dirt pile!
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
well it might not be a heated floor if you've been paying attention.
I installed an Ecobee in my house last month. I'm very happy with it.Are you using it control more than one zone or a humidifier?
I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier. Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327) that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?
Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.
maybe you don't have all the information?
i just gave you all the information i have. i'll collect more, and more accurate, information in the near future.
i think that was his subtle, toot your own horn, way of calling you a liar, sys.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier. Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327) that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?
Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
I totally believe you. At the same time, you weren't able to answer a simple question about a heated floor earlier, which makes your credibility suspect. It's all good, though.
ShellShock, how much do you know about garage door openers? Trick question, because you don't know nearly as much as me, so suck it dork.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
Stud post from one of my favorite posters.
Well, I guess there's no harm in asking. But I wouldn't pay for something based on what an HVAC guy has to say about a heated floor. First choice would probably be to go to a place that does kitchens and baths. They'd probably know all about heated floor fans and stuff.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
hey shellshock, my father's in-floor heating tube system had some cheap plastic part bust (maybe a fan or something, dunno, didn't pay too much attention) and it caused the whole thing to tear itself apart (motor, computer, etc). cost like $600, or maybe $1000. he was real pissed about it. maybe you should let your friends at big hvac know so they improve the quality of the plastic part.
if you need the name of the part, i can get him to tell the story again and i'll pay attention this time. he loves to tell the story.
I'm curious about what brand it was? A huge problem with in-floor heating is that it doesn't get installed right the majority of the time.
...still confused how/why there was a fan and/or computer attached to the system though...maybe you don't have all the information?
All these HVAC dorks are really dragging this SD Builds An Obscenely Nice House thread down.
All these HVAC dorks are really dragging this SD Builds An Obscenely Nice House thread down.
I'll allow it as it's originally my thread.
Thanks for the link ShellShock, it looks like I can order the "Pro" equipment off Amazon.I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier. Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327) that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?
Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.
I've controlled humidifiers with the Honeywell Prestige line before. The stats that HD and Lowes sell sometimes aren't the same ones that you can get if you just call up Honeywell directly....or know a Honeywell employee that can buy through their intranet. I've linked the right stat below:
http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/Prestige+IAQ+Total+Home+Comfort+System.htm (http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/Prestige+IAQ+Total+Home+Comfort+System.htm)
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
I slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside of the OOD, broke my elbow. Nice work :Yuck:
hey shellshock, my father's in-floor heating tube system had some cheap plastic part bust (maybe a fan or something, dunno, didn't pay too much attention) and it caused the whole thing to tear itself apart (motor, computer, etc). cost like $600, or maybe $1000. he was real pissed about it. maybe you should let your friends at big hvac know so they improve the quality of the plastic part.
if you need the name of the part, i can get him to tell the story again and i'll pay attention this time. he loves to tell the story.
I'm curious about what brand it was? A huge problem with in-floor heating is that it doesn't get installed right the majority of the time.
...still confused how/why there was a fan and/or computer attached to the system though...maybe you don't have all the information?
LOL...obvious Trane shill here amirite? Acting like there wouldn't be a FAN connected to a hydronic radiant system. LIES! :peek:
Thanks for the link ShellShock, it looks like I can order the "Pro" equipment off Amazon.I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier. Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327) that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?
Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.
I've controlled humidifiers with the Honeywell Prestige line before. The stats that HD and Lowes sell sometimes aren't the same ones that you can get if you just call up Honeywell directly....or know a Honeywell employee that can buy through their intranet. I've linked the right stat below:
http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/Prestige+IAQ+Total+Home+Comfort+System.htm (http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/Prestige+IAQ+Total+Home+Comfort+System.htm)
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Carefull how much you listen to ShellShock, Steve Dave. His kind is the type that is convinced ductwork can pass through solid structural objects such as beams and bar joists.Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:They don't always fit.
why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:They don't always fit.
I've actually seen worse.why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:They don't always fit.
I'm pulling the license from whoever stamped that joist.
Then who do you have install the unit? Do it yourself?Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:They don't always fit.
I'm pulling the license from whoever stamped that joist.
I've actually seen worse.why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:They don't always fit.
I'm pulling the license from whoever stamped that joist.
So your saying you have no experience actually running a residential hvac business and don't understand the margins necessary to keep one going. Got it.Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
I slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside of the OOD, broke my elbow. Nice work :Yuck:
Which side of the OOD?
why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
one of my best friends is an engineer that designs commericial hvac. you're not him are you?
i can undoubtedly say that is the worst representation of a bar joist (sp?) that i've ever seen
Then who do you have install the unit? Do it yourself?Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
So your saying you have no experience actually running a residential hvac business and don't understand the margins necessary to keep one going. Got it.Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
What do you think is a minimum GP % for a residential hvac company to keep the doors open for the long haul?So your saying you have no experience actually running a residential hvac business and don't understand the margins necessary to keep one going. Got it.Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
Not saying that at all. I know how to run a business and make money, but I don't feel like getting bent over by someone charging an arm and a leg for things just because the average consumer doesn't understand it at all. Same thing goes for auto repairs. I read an article about that sort of the thing in the recent past and residential HVAC and auto repair were some of the highest margins in the consumer sector.
Here is some reading material for you:
http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/54855/Are-HVAC-Contractors-Using-a-Business-Model-That-Leads-to-Ripoffs (http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/54855/Are-HVAC-Contractors-Using-a-Business-Model-That-Leads-to-Ripoffs)
http://www.today.com/id/48080346/ns/today-today_rossen_reports/t/rossen-reports-are-air-conditioning-repairers-being-competent-honest/#.UCJRZ0Sz6Tg (http://www.today.com/id/48080346/ns/today-today_rossen_reports/t/rossen-reports-are-air-conditioning-repairers-being-competent-honest/#.UCJRZ0Sz6Tg)
I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors. He probably has no clue about them.
False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.
I slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside of the OOD, broke my elbow. Nice work :Yuck:
Which side of the OOD?
you know damn well you son of a bitch
What do you think is a minimum GP % for a residential hvac company to keep the doors open for the long haul?So your saying you have no experience actually running a residential hvac business and don't understand the margins necessary to keep one going. Got it.Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
Not saying that at all. I know how to run a business and make money, but I don't feel like getting bent over by someone charging an arm and a leg for things just because the average consumer doesn't understand it at all. Same thing goes for auto repairs. I read an article about that sort of the thing in the recent past and residential HVAC and auto repair were some of the highest margins in the consumer sector.
Here is some reading material for you:
http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/54855/Are-HVAC-Contractors-Using-a-Business-Model-That-Leads-to-Ripoffs (http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/54855/Are-HVAC-Contractors-Using-a-Business-Model-That-Leads-to-Ripoffs)
http://www.today.com/id/48080346/ns/today-today_rossen_reports/t/rossen-reports-are-air-conditioning-repairers-being-competent-honest/#.UCJRZ0Sz6Tg (http://www.today.com/id/48080346/ns/today-today_rossen_reports/t/rossen-reports-are-air-conditioning-repairers-being-competent-honest/#.UCJRZ0Sz6Tg)
Chilled beams duh.
Heh. ;)
It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
My house is going to be so choice guys. Thanks.
Myth repeatedly disproved by science.Chilled beams duh.
Too humid around the midwest to be a great application in my opinion. If your building is really tight and the controls are properly done, it's possible. I just don't want the risk of not maintaining perfect conditions and having my walls sweat or ceilings drop from condensation.
Chilled beams duh.
Too humid around the midwest to be a great application in my opinion. If your building is really tight and the controls are properly done, it's possible. I just don't want the risk of not maintaining perfect conditions and having my walls sweat or ceilings drop from condensation.
Has the rest of the thread been this good? If so, I'm going back to read IMMEDIATELY.
It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
My house is going to be so choice guys. Thanks.
don't forget i called the locker room for the CWS, friend. i think daris had a tent in the yard IIRC
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
one of my best friends is an engineer that designs commericial hvac. you're not him are you?
Not sure? Maybe?
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
one of my best friends is an engineer that designs commericial hvac. you're not him are you?
Not sure? Maybe?
yeah i was just kidding. you are not him. he lives in texas. just made partner in his firm!
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
one of my best friends is an engineer that designs commericial hvac. you're not him are you?
Not sure? Maybe?
yeah i was just kidding. you are not him. he lives in texas. just made partner in his firm!
Cheers to your friend then! Making partner is a big deal in our industry.
Off topic: Are you actually an officer of the law in the KC metro area? If so, the next time i'm pulled over, i'm going to ask the officer if he's a goEMAW fan/you.
Don't be fooled. HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artistsHuge. Sure pays well though.
Residential HVAC professionals are huge scam artists. A furnace that costs 2-3k to buy from the factory that gets sold to people for 10k is ridiculous.
Disclaimer: I'm not on the residential side and i'm not a rep. I'm an engineer that designs commercial hvac. So, I have little bias to defend crooks like that.
one of my best friends is an engineer that designs commericial hvac. you're not him are you?
Not sure? Maybe?
yeah i was just kidding. you are not him. he lives in texas. just made partner in his firm!
Cheers to your friend then! Making partner is a big deal in our industry.
Off topic: Are you actually an officer of the law in the KC metro area? If so, the next time i'm pulled over, i'm going to ask the officer if he's a goEMAW fan/you.
i have an even better suggestion for you partner, how about you just try to keep it under the speed limit and do your best to obey the rules of the road. :cop:
American dream. I built a business and sold it. On to the next adventure.It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
So you don't run the numbers of the business, you just are the installer right?
Maybe. We're thinking about connecting the master bedroom deck to the living room deck. I'll probably stain and seal when we do it.It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
Fix your deck you hillbilly
American dream. I built a business and sold it. On to the next adventure.It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
So you don't run the numbers of the business, you just are the installer right?
Perhaps.American dream. I built a business and sold it. On to the next adventure.It's a simple number. I'd expect someone with your vast knowledge to know. I'm shocked.Heh. ;)
I take it you don't agree? Enlighten us on the quick and dirty set % of keeping a business open...i'm sure i'm not the only one that is curious :popcorn:
So you don't run the numbers of the business, you just are the installer right?
That's more of the Israeli dream than the American dream, IMO.
Ahh yes.......typical ME thought process:why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
My thought exactly? Also, you can pass through beams as long as you reinforce the web. There are restrictions though...as there are with anything
Ahh yes.......typical ME thought process:why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
My thought exactly? Also, you can pass through beams as long as you reinforce the web. There are restrictions though...as there are with anything
"I want my ductwork to go here. Let the SE or GC figure out how to build the building around it and we can just pass any added cost on to the owner."
Ahh yes.......typical ME thought process:why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
My thought exactly? Also, you can pass through beams as long as you reinforce the web. There are restrictions though...as there are with anything
"I want my ductwork to go here. Let the SE or GC figure out how to build the building around it and we can just pass any added cost on to the owner."
Ahh yes.......typical ME thought process:why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
My thought exactly? Also, you can pass through beams as long as you reinforce the web. There are restrictions though...as there are with anything
"I want my ductwork to go here. Let the SE or GC figure out how to build the building around it and we can just pass any added cost on to the owner."
ooh, we should have a thread devoted to hot topics like this!
haven't read this thread in like 2 months. this thing built yet? cws is coming up soon.
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?
why on earth would anyone want an electric range
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?
TTHOTUC dad has an oven that basically has this dividing bar in it so you can use it as a double oven. its pretty nice for when youre cooking big meals like thanksgiving and what not and easier to use than a regular double oven. ill ask him what brand/model it is.
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?
why on earth would anyone want an electric range
I don't know. focus on the questions fuckface.
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?We have an all electric Frigidaire kitchen. Works great for us. Brushed stainless look.
ok, we're going to pick out appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, range hood, under bar drink fridge or kegarator) this weekend because they can't design the cabinets until they have the info on the appliances. ran gas to the range area but we can still get electric if we want. what is worth spending on the money on and what isn't? what brands are good and what suck?I like our gas Viking range but one thing to remember on most "professional" or "commercial" ranges is they do not have timers/delayed start for the oven, so it is nice to also have an additional wall oven.
I cook a lot. Getting a Viking is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) unless you are filthy rich and have nothing else to do with $10k. You can get a really nice gas residential stove that will heat up pretty much any kind of nacho you want for like $1200-$1500.
I cook a lot. Getting a Viking is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) unless you are filthy rich and have nothing else to do with $10k. You can get a really nice gas residential stove that will heat up pretty much any kind of nacho you want for like $1200-$1500.
It's a status symbol/big selling point for resale
I cook a lot. Getting a Viking is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) unless you are filthy rich and have nothing else to do with $10k. You can get a really nice gas residential stove that will heat up pretty much any kind of nacho you want for like $1200-$1500.
It's a status symbol/big selling point for resale
No, it's dumb.
electric stove? WHAT AN IDIOT! (not sarcastic)Hey dumbass. Some people live in the country in where they don't run natural gas. Feel free to stop being a dumbass.
electric stove? WHAT AN IDIOT! (not sarcastic)Hey dumbass. Some people live in the country in where they don't run natural gas. Feel free to stop being a dumbass.
haven't read this thread in like 2 months. this thing built yet? cws is coming up soon.
framing on tuesday :excited:
electric stove? WHAT AN IDIOT! (not sarcastic)Hey dumbass. Some people live in the country in where they don't run natural gas. Feel free to stop being a dumbass.
electric stove? WHAT AN IDIOT! (not sarcastic)Viking
I cook a lot. Getting a Viking is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) unless you are filthy rich and have nothing else to do with $10k. You can get a really nice gas residential stove that will heat up pretty much any kind of nacho you want for like $1200-$1500.
It's a status symbol/big selling point for resale
No, it's dumb.
that does not contradict what I said, numbnuts.
I cook a lot. Getting a Viking is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) unless you are filthy rich and have nothing else to do with $10k. You can get a really nice gas residential stove that will heat up pretty much any kind of nacho you want for like $1200-$1500.
It's a status symbol/big selling point for resale
No, it's dumb.
that does not contradict what I said, numbnuts.
Over buying on stove to bigtime ppl with said stove is a pretty dumb idea. Also, spending $10k on a stove for resale isn't smart either. You won't get that $10k back in your appraised value or sale price. If your house is so shitty that the stove is what it takes just to sell the house, you def need to spend $10k elsewhere.
See? It's dumb.
Their website shows that as the lowest cost one they make. The MSRP on similar other models to the one you posted is $5,900-$9,300.
Their website shows that as the lowest cost one they make. The MSRP on similar other models to the one you posted is $5,900-$9,300.
still, here's kind of what I'm talking about - the name "Viking" is a big deal to a lot of folks:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/apa?zoomToPosting=&catAbb=apa&query=viking&minAsk=&maxAsk=&bedrooms=&housing_type=&excats=
Nobody has a problem with running duct through bar joist as long as the web openings are large enough to accomodate the duct size. The problem arises when the ME fails to verify the opening sizes or they look at the standard opening for the joist size, see that it will work but then run the duct close enough to the bearing end that the openings have gotten smaller. It then seems to fall on the GC and/or MC to come up with a solution.Ahh yes.......typical ME thought process:why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
My thought exactly? Also, you can pass through beams as long as you reinforce the web. There are restrictions though...as there are with anything
"I want my ductwork to go here. Let the SE or GC figure out how to build the building around it and we can just pass any added cost on to the owner."
i'm an SE and have no problem with ducts going through bar joists. if you want to go through a wide flange or something, go ahead go back to the drawing board tho
Their website shows that as the lowest cost one they make. The MSRP on similar other models to the one you posted is $5,900-$9,300.
still, here's kind of what I'm talking about - the name "Viking" is a big deal to a lot of folks:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/apa?zoomToPosting=&catAbb=apa&query=viking&minAsk=&maxAsk=&bedrooms=&housing_type=&excats=
sorry about your thread, steve :frown:
Ahh yes.......typical ME thought process:why would anybody have a problem with ducts going through bar joists? :confused:
My thought exactly? Also, you can pass through beams as long as you reinforce the web. There are restrictions though...as there are with anything
"I want my ductwork to go here. Let the SE or GC figure out how to build the building around it and we can just pass any added cost on to the owner."
electric stove? WHAT AN IDIOT! (not sarcastic)Hey dumbass. Some people live in the country in where they don't run natural gas. Feel free to stop being a dumbass.
take it to the camping thread.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
Engineers and architects should have a mandatory of 5 years working in the field so they can see how stupid all of them are.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
SD - Have you decided on decking yet? You really should consider ipe over the synthetic stuff.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
yeah, tell that to the engineer that insisted we run fire sprinkler piping inside the purlin cavity on a metal building roof. You know, where the insulation goes. And because it's a great idea to have your fire sprinkler pipe on the outside of your insulation plane.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
yeah, tell that to the engineer that insisted we run fire sprinkler piping inside the purlin cavity on a metal building roof. You know, where the insulation goes. And because it's a great idea to have your fire sprinkler pipe on the outside of your insulation plane.
Fire protection "engineers" aren't real engineers...
SD - Have you decided on decking yet? You really should consider ipe over the synthetic stuff.
Cedar
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
yeah, tell that to the engineer that insisted we run fire sprinkler piping inside the purlin cavity on a metal building roof. You know, where the insulation goes. And because it's a great idea to have your fire sprinkler pipe on the outside of your insulation plane.
Fire protection "engineers" aren't real engineers...
**EDIT: In addition, I had a professor back in the day tell my whole class (I'm sure all ARE/CNS posters know who i'm talking about) that if you gave him three bananas, he could teach a monkey to design plumbing/fire protection systems.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
yeah, tell that to the engineer that insisted we run fire sprinkler piping inside the purlin cavity on a metal building roof. You know, where the insulation goes. And because it's a great idea to have your fire sprinkler pipe on the outside of your insulation plane.
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
Your face is stupid!
Edit: also architects.
SD - Have you decided on decking yet? You really should consider ipe over the synthetic stuff.
Cedar
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
yeah, tell that to the engineer that insisted we run fire sprinkler piping inside the purlin cavity on a metal building roof. You know, where the insulation goes. And because it's a great idea to have your fire sprinkler pipe on the outside of your insulation plane.
Ok first off, fire protection engineers are stupid. Second, metal building? Stupid. I forgot about owners. Owners are stupid and architects only enhance their stupidity
Prolly granite
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
if you're spending a fair bit of money, my mother had a gaggenau that is pretty impressive. i don't have any particular thoughts on cheaper models (the one i have is fine, but i think most of them are). i got it from here, for at least $150 less than the same model would have been locally.
http://www.ajmadison.com/
what kind of countertops are you getting? :drool:
that link is some rough ridin' bullshit because they won't deliver most of the good stuff anywhere outside of NJ/NY :curse: like, is that the appliance company rules I'm assuming?
where did you see the delivery restrictions? i clicked on a couple of random high end cooking appliances and didn't see anything.
appliance shopping is so weird. like, it's hard to get actual pricing of stuff online. you can get msrp but there are no real prices anywhere. :angry:
engineers aren't stupid. architects and contractors are stupid.
yeah, tell that to the engineer that insisted we run fire sprinkler piping inside the purlin cavity on a metal building roof. You know, where the insulation goes. And because it's a great idea to have your fire sprinkler pipe on the outside of your insulation plane.
Fire protection "engineers" aren't real engineers...
**EDIT: In addition, I had a professor back in the day tell my whole class (I'm sure all ARE/CNS posters know who i'm talking about) that if you gave him three bananas, he could teach a monkey to design plumbing/fire protection systems.
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
that doesn't sound accurate.
This is 5 sd posts in a row. Amazing.
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
that doesn't sound accurate.
True story. The only thing they said that would hurt granite or silestone is stone dishes or diamonds.
Clams, they had a Sub Zero drink center floor model for $1,450 today. No damage or anything. May buy it if it's still there Monday.
Clams, they had a Sub Zero drink center floor model for $1,450 today. No damage or anything. May buy it if it's still there Monday.
wow. i wonder if you bought it? would be super jealous if you did. what a great way to keep your refreshments cold.
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
that doesn't sound accurate.
True story. The only thing they said that would hurt granite or silestone is stone dishes or diamonds.
a) stoneware is a type of ceramic, not made of stone. b) it would have to be a stone harder than granite. basically, other granite.
sd that sounds like a lot of fun but a big headache.. I'd need a software that would show me what everything would look like when its all put in there.. (did you get to do anything like that? :love: )
walked the property with the builders and went over some stuff yesterday. need to have rock/brick, appliances, plumbing fixtures picked out in the next couple weeks to we can meet with the cabinet maker and the plumber can know where to put pipes or whatever plumbers put in stuff. discovered we have two of those boxes in the back corner of our property which we had hoped were outside of it. gonna have to put some bushes around them or just fence them off or something.Did you look into doing built in fridge and freezer? I know they get spendy but they look awesome and counter depth fridges have dick for space. I mean, we have acres of cabinets full of crap that never gets used but I have to walk out to get something out the garage fridge daily because our counter depth fridge barely holds a gallon of milk.
for appliances we are going to do a viking range and ge cafe other appliances in the kitchen. electrolux beverage center under the butlers pantry leading to the deck. fridge is counter depth. mrs. dave drinks a lot of tea and it will dispense hot water which was a big deal to her. range hood is just some generic stainless steal deal with grease catch things you empty out instead of those mesh filters. we decided to go with a heat & glo cosmo for the fireplace because it is shorter and wider and didn't have fake logs which we aren't fans of. can't pick out the granite/quartz/etc. until we meet with the cabinet guy and get the measurements. they are framining now and have these huge heater deals in the basement part of the foundation heating up the entire block. it was pretty fun picking all the stuff out that we've picked so far.
SD, did you consult your architect on options for putting a TV in the garage?
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
that doesn't sound accurate.
True story. The only thing they said that would hurt granite or silestone is stone dishes or diamonds.
a) stoneware is a type of ceramic, not made of stone. b) it would have to be a stone harder than granite. basically, other granite.
Ceramic is made from bunch of sand and other crap, which is coincidentally also a bunch of glass. Rough glass will scratch your countertops. If you don't believe me, take a nice rough stone pot and rub it around on your countertops. That was the number 1 rule we were told when we had our new countertops installed.
Prolly graniteNot that you would have any, but get rid of your stoneware, it can scratch granite.
that doesn't sound accurate.
True story. The only thing they said that would hurt granite or silestone is stone dishes or diamonds.
a) stoneware is a type of ceramic, not made of stone. b) it would have to be a stone harder than granite. basically, other granite.
Ceramic is made from bunch of sand and other crap, which is coincidentally also a bunch of glass. Rough glass will scratch your countertops. If you don't believe me, take a nice rough stone pot and rub it around on your countertops. That was the number 1 rule we were told when we had our new countertops installed.
amazingly, you're mostly right about this. apparently granites and ceramics both span quite a range from hard to soft, and plenty of ceramics are hard enough to scratch many granites (a few are hard enough to scratch all of them - ceramic knifes and such).
If I say something, it is true.
That is because you are a meany! You big meany!If I say something, it is true.
i've always assumed the exact opposite.
don't be pud and just get sonos the crap is great and wireless iphone too
go find the audio version of flyertalk and ask them. i'm sure those guys would be more than willing to belt out tons of very informative and helpful posts.tons?
when is it supposed to be done? also pics.
when is it supposed to be done? also pics.
Late May'ish. Will get pics this weekend.
when is it supposed to be done? also pics.
Late May'ish. Will get pics this weekend.
highlight the locker room area - maybe have the help stack 30 packs there for a sense of scale?
have fun staying inside the house. they have three kids and bedtime is like 8pm. meanwhile lsoc and i will be doing front yard keg stands til the sun comes up. :lol:
look man, i'm trying not to be mean here, i really am. but you're staying in the mudroom with lockers and a desk and unless you and your bros and your lady friends are all twelve inches tall then it's just going to be you standing in a room by yourself pounding some of mrs dave's wine coolers. sometimes i just have to laugh at the plans some of you guys on here hatch up, i really do. mudroom wine cooler party by yourself or front yard party with multiple tents and a bonfire? hmmmmm. hmmmmmm.
look man, i'm trying not to be mean here, i really am. but you're staying in the mudroom with lockers and a desk and unless you and your bros and your lady friends are all twelve inches tall then it's just going to be you standing in a room by yourself pounding some of mrs dave's wine coolers. sometimes i just have to laugh at the plans some of you guys on here hatch up, i really do. mudroom wine cooler party by yourself or front yard party with multiple tents and a bonfire? hmmmmm. hmmmmmm.
guess what connects the front yard (nebraska wilderness) with the house (inside, climate controlled)? an open garage with a beer pong table. good luck sleeping on your party site, i'll just head inside and sleep while you pass out in a tent contoured over dirt clods :lol:
when is it supposed to be done? also pics.
Late May'ish. Will get pics this weekend.
highlight the locker room area - maybe have the help stack 30 packs there for a sense of scale?
have fun staying inside the house. they have three kids and bedtime is like 8pm. meanwhile lsoc and i will be doing front yard keg stands til the sun comes up. :lol:
I can bring enough to keep the fire going all night. What kind of grass SD? Trying to figure out if I need a air mattress or if 22 beers will put me to bed. Yeah your right it doesn't matter, I'll be toast after 18when is it supposed to be done? also pics.
Late May'ish. Will get pics this weekend.
highlight the locker room area - maybe have the help stack 30 packs there for a sense of scale?
have fun staying inside the house. they have three kids and bedtime is like 8pm. meanwhile lsoc and i will be doing front yard keg stands til the sun comes up. :lol:
I have at least 1/3 of a cord of bone dry wood for our fire. Still collecting
how do I set up my house sound stuff? I am putting speakers in the covered deck and a mount for a tv out there. I'm going to have a sound bar on the family room tv. probably some built in speakers upstairs in a room or two. stuff like that. I want to control it from my iphone if possible. what kind of stuff do I need for all of this? I own no sound equipment other than a sony soundbar and wired sub which are probably on the way out because I don't want to deal with the wired sub part in the family room so I'm starting from scratch. I also know nothing about this stuff. also have a roku I guess but that may not be relevant to this question (though I'd like to be able to get the watch espn from it to the deck on occasion maybe). tia.are you going to have a dedicated media closet that all the wires for built in speakers are run to?
how do I set up my house sound stuff? I am putting speakers in the covered deck and a mount for a tv out there. I'm going to have a sound bar on the family room tv. probably some built in speakers upstairs in a room or two. stuff like that. I want to control it from my iphone if possible. what kind of stuff do I need for all of this? I own no sound equipment other than a sony soundbar and wired sub which are probably on the way out because I don't want to deal with the wired sub part in the family room so I'm starting from scratch. I also know nothing about this stuff. also have a roku I guess but that may not be relevant to this question (though I'd like to be able to get the watch espn from it to the deck on occasion maybe). tia.are you going to have a dedicated media closet that all the wires for built in speakers are run to?
I would have 3 runs of Cat 5e or 6 run to anyplace you think you might want a tv (kids playroom, exercise room, office etc)
I am interested in what you decide to do for sound. Most home theater receivers in $500ish range will have iphone control and powered zone 2 that would allow you to listen to Biebs while grilling on the deck while the wife has something else on in the kitchen.
If you want all the upstairs speakers on the same system you are talking about nonconsumer gear like this http://www.amazon.com/Russound-MCAC3-Source-Zone-Controller/dp/B004CR9N32/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392392911&sr=1-2&keywords=russound+mca-c3 (http://www.amazon.com/Russound-MCAC3-Source-Zone-Controller/dp/B004CR9N32/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392392911&sr=1-2&keywords=russound+mca-c3) for upwards of $1500.
If you only have 2 zones upstairs (a pair of speakers in the Master bedroom and a pair in the master bath for example) I would buy 2 of AVRs like this http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR626-7-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00BLGUKDE/ref=sr_1_12?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1392393289&sr=1-12&keywords=zone+2 (http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR626-7-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00BLGUKDE/ref=sr_1_12?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1392393289&sr=1-12&keywords=zone+2)
i'll be shocked if steve dave actually ends up buying something with more wires than the electrical plugin
Steve - why don't you help us build a house for once?
do you guys know anything about range hood vents? I need a stainless chimney style wall mount one that is quiet.
do you guys know anything about range hood vents? I need a stainless chimney style wall mount one that is quiet.
https://www.thenaturalhome.com/stainlesssteel.htm
got an undercab kobe from here. weird website, but good price.
vent size and material is as important to noise level as motor/fan is a tip i have for you
vent size and material is as important to noise level as motor/fan is a tip i have for you
explain
how do I set up my house sound stuff? I am putting speakers in the covered deck and a mount for a tv out there. I'm going to have a sound bar on the family room tv. probably some built in speakers upstairs in a room or two. stuff like that. I want to control it from my iphone if possible. what kind of stuff do I need for all of this? I own no sound equipment other than a sony soundbar and wired sub which are probably on the way out because I don't want to deal with the wired sub part in the family room so I'm starting from scratch. I also know nothing about this stuff. also have a roku I guess but that may not be relevant to this question (though I'd like to be able to get the watch espn from it to the deck on occasion maybe). tia.are you going to have a dedicated media closet that all the wires for built in speakers are run to?
I would have 3 runs of Cat 5e or 6 run to anyplace you think you might want a tv (kids playroom, exercise room, office etc)
I am interested in what you decide to do for sound. Most home theater receivers in $500ish range will have iphone control and powered zone 2 that would allow you to listen to Biebs while grilling on the deck while the wife has something else on in the kitchen.
If you want all the upstairs speakers on the same system you are talking about nonconsumer gear like this http://www.amazon.com/Russound-MCAC3-Source-Zone-Controller/dp/B004CR9N32/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392392911&sr=1-2&keywords=russound+mca-c3 (http://www.amazon.com/Russound-MCAC3-Source-Zone-Controller/dp/B004CR9N32/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392392911&sr=1-2&keywords=russound+mca-c3) for upwards of $1500.
If you only have 2 zones upstairs (a pair of speakers in the Master bedroom and a pair in the master bath for example) I would buy 2 of AVRs like this http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR626-7-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00BLGUKDE/ref=sr_1_12?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1392393289&sr=1-12&keywords=zone+2 (http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR626-7-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00BLGUKDE/ref=sr_1_12?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1392393289&sr=1-12&keywords=zone+2)
I have no idea to any of those questions you asked but :thumbs:
Also, the only question I would have to ask is if you have electrical outlets.
Also, the only question I would have to ask is if you have electrical outlets.
they're called receptacles
we saw that ice white stuff and the gunmetal or whatever it is that GE has. pretty cool. they don't make those colors in high end appliances though.
Bought a black ice toaster a yr ago. Looks sweet and makes super good toast.
Bought a black ice toaster a yr ago. Looks sweet and makes super good toast.
i have a stainless toaster, also makes good toast. now what, cns?
not by electriciansAlso, the only question I would have to ask is if you have electrical outlets.
they're called receptacles
not by electriciansAlso, the only question I would have to ask is if you have electrical outlets.
they're called receptacles
not by electriciansAlso, the only question I would have to ask is if you have electrical outlets.
they're called receptacles
just saw one of these microwave drawers on house hunters a couple of days ago
just saw one of these microwave drawers on house hunters a couple of days ago
I'm sure he had no clue that they were the trappings of wealth and luxury. He just doesn't want you to think its weird. :Carl:
just saw one of these microwave drawers on house hunters a couple of days ago
I'm sure he had no clue that they were the trappings of wealth and luxury. He just doesn't want you to think its weird. :Carl:
That is really an odd thing to consider a luxury
just saw one of these microwave drawers on house hunters a couple of days ago
I'm sure he had no clue that they were the trappings of wealth and luxury. He just doesn't want you to think its weird. :Carl:
That is really an odd thing to consider a luxury
Microwaves are vulgar. If you must own one, one shouldn't be forced to look upon it.
just saw one of these microwave drawers on house hunters a couple of days ago
I'm sure he had no clue that they were the trappings of wealth and luxury. He just doesn't want you to think its weird. :Carl:
That is really an odd thing to consider a luxury
Microwaves are vulgar. If you must own one, one shouldn't be forced to look upon it.
My microwave is hawt
are microwaves even safe? doubt it. if it's really cooking your food, how come you can't see the heat? i think that there's something else going on in there but who knows.
just saw one of these microwave drawers on house hunters a couple of days ago
I'm sure he had no clue that they were the trappings of wealth and luxury. He just doesn't want you to think its weird. :Carl:
That is really an odd thing to consider a luxury
Microwaves are vulgar. If you must own one, one shouldn't be forced to look upon it.
The drawer microwave is the worst thing I've seen in a few days. How awful.
nacho drawer :thumbs:
drawer microwaves have a high failure rateHave some friends with one....they also have a counter top version JUST setting on the counter top. NOT MOUNTED! I am hoping that they are better now, since my friend sd is getting one.
drawer microwaves have a high failure rate
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
what don't you trust? their motives?
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
what don't you trust? their motives?
looks like we've got a BIG STOVE'R here
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
what don't you trust? their motives?
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
what don't you trust? their motives?
I don't know. Put stuff inside it and it gets hot. Okay. But not metals? Hmmmm...what's the deal there? Nope I'll just use my stove. At least I know how my stove works.
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
what don't you trust? their motives?
I don't know. Put stuff inside it and it gets hot. Okay. But not metals? Hmmmm...what's the deal there? Nope I'll just use my stove. At least I know how my stove works.
Put stuff on the stove, it gets hot. Okay. But not tupper wear or paper plates? Hmmm.....what's the deal there?
Come over here and have a nice cup of green tea CNS. I'll put the kettle on the stove.
yep, I put the o/u on a $100 Sharp from Best Buy sitting on SD's countertop at 8 months from the birth of SD jrdrawer microwaves have a high failure rateHave some friends with one....they also have a counter top version JUST setting on the counter top. NOT MOUNTED! I am hoping that they are better now, since my friend sd is getting one.
Come over here and have a nice cup of green tea CNS. I'll put the kettle on the stove.
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
I don't trust microwaves. I heat my soup on the stove. Also I heat up water for tea or for hot cocoa on the stove. If Mrs Emo is making hot cocoa and I've discovered she used the microwave I heat my own water for mine.
Micro waves how do they work?
Draw Microwaves : Ball Cancersd, install two so you end up with one good one.
1:1?
went with quartz for all countertops other than butlers pantry/bar which is a black'ish granite.
went with quartz for all countertops other than butlers pantry/bar which is a black'ish granite.
Good choice on the quartz! I had a couple of huge slabs put into my house a couple months ago and I couldn't be happier with them! Just don't drag rough ceramic over them or you'll scratch the crap out of the surface.
10'ish weeks until completion. painting interior today. pouring driveway this week. painting exterior next week. having a tough time picking exterior colors. have two cedar vertical beems on either side of the entrance we need to find a stain for. exterior is a mix of cement siding, shake siding (top) and this rock:
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Thinking a really dark gray for the garage doors and front dor and a lighter gray for the rest of the house. Curious if it will look weird with the stained beems if we go too gray though.
IMPACT PRO-TIP: "vertical beams" are called columns
Then they pour driveway, make sure you get it the width of the 3 car garage, not some bump out
IMPACT PRO-TIP: "vertical beams" are called columns
Side or front entry?
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Not sure how you may like this. Instead of gray, maybe consider going with a nice warm color like a dark red clay. It would pick up the tones in your stone and go well with the cedar if you go natural with it. Also I think it looks nice with the gray elsewhere making a nice color pairing without making too much of a splash.
ie: Sherman williams raven red, fire brick, or chinese red
Then they pour driveway, make sure you get it the width of the 3 car garage, not some bump out
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Not sure how you may like this. Instead of gray, maybe consider going with a nice warm color like a dark red clay. It would pick up the tones in your stone and go well with the cedar if you go natural with it. Also I think it looks nice with the gray elsewhere making a nice color pairing without making too much of a splash.
ie: Sherman williams raven red, fire brick, or chinese red
good protip but I live in Nebraska and every house has red on it somewhere (usually front door if they can't sneak it in somehwere else) and it's awful.
i don't like that rock facing at all. rock that looks fake looks fake.
DNR whole thread so sorry if this has been covered but are you doing the slam-proof drawers? Those are the tits.
What kind of water features we talking?
What kind of water features we talking?
there's a stream behind our house next to the walking trail but nothing in the yard. kinda OT but the neighborhood facebook page is lit up almost daily with coyote and mountain lion sightings and people losing their crap about their pets being in danger.
What kind of water features we talking?
there's a stream behind our house next to the walking trail but nothing in the yard. kinda OT but the neighborhood facebook page is lit up almost daily with coyote and mountain lion sightings and people losing their crap about their pets being in danger.
Pool?
Judge the eff out of those critters sd
What kind of water features we talking?
there's a stream behind our house next to the walking trail but nothing in the yard. kinda OT but the neighborhood facebook page is lit up almost daily with coyote and mountain lion sightings and people losing their crap about their pets being in danger.
Pool?
Judge the eff out of those critters sd
no pool in my yard but the neighborhood pool is about 50 yards from the house. I'm going to put out dog food nightly for the wild animals.
What kind of water features we talking?
there's a stream behind our house next to the walking trail but nothing in the yard. kinda OT but the neighborhood facebook page is lit up almost daily with coyote and mountain lion sightings and people losing their crap about their pets being in danger.
Pool?
Judge the eff out of those critters sd
no pool in my yard but the neighborhood pool is about 50 yards from the house. I'm going to put out dog food nightly for the wild animals.
Get a game camera. Seriously. That's how my Dad is attempting to enjoy pseudo retirement. He's not even a hunter.
What kind of water features we talking?
there's a stream behind our house next to the walking trail but nothing in the yard. kinda OT but the neighborhood facebook page is lit up almost daily with coyote and mountain lion sightings and people losing their crap about their pets being in danger.
Pool?
Judge the eff out of those critters sd
no pool in my yard but the neighborhood pool is about 50 yards from the house. I'm going to put out dog food nightly for the wild animals.
Get a game camera. Seriously. That's how my Dad is attempting to enjoy pseudo retirement. He's not even a hunter.
It would take pictures of people walking and jogging all day
Set up an IFTTT recipe to auto upload to Dropbox, then crosspost to the Chive.
We also decided to just do Sonos throughout the house for audio. Getting the sound bar and sub for the living room, play5 for the deck and anywhere else we want to drag it and a play1 for the master/bath. Will add from there as needed. The Sonos stuff apparently never goes on sale. But, they are participating in the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting stuff at Nebraska Furniture Mart so we pre-ordered it all at cost. Got ~$150 off each of the sub and soundbar, ~$80 off the 5 and ~$30 off the 1. I don't know if the KC NFM participates in the shareholder stuff but if they do it's a pretty great deal on everything they sell (if the manufacturer participates).you'll really like the sonos stuff. i want to find out more about the BH NFM sale thing. hopefully you got a free bridge w/ the order. that's about the best deal i've seen sonos offer.
is your HOA gonna be cool with your friday night DJamer.fm sonos sesh'n on the deck at midnight?
We also decided to just do Sonos throughout the house for audio. Getting the sound bar and sub for the living room, play5 for the deck and anywhere else we want to drag it and a play1 for the master/bath. Will add from there as needed. The Sonos stuff apparently never goes on sale. But, they are participating in the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting stuff at Nebraska Furniture Mart so we pre-ordered it all at cost. Got ~$150 off each of the sub and soundbar, ~$80 off the 5 and ~$30 off the 1. I don't know if the KC NFM participates in the shareholder stuff but if they do it's a pretty great deal on everything they sell (if the manufacturer participates).you'll really like the sonos stuff. i want to find out more about the BH NFM sale thing. hopefully you got a free bridge w/ the order. that's about the best deal i've seen sonos offer.
NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART
Shareholder Discount Tuesday, April 29
through Monday, May 5
(Available at the Omaha store only)
Any word on garage door opener??????
yeah, that's what we are prolly doing on the cedar COLUMNS. I think this is the stain we will use:
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/stain-colors/details/SW3513/
Leaning towards this for the painted portion of the house:
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7025-backdrop/
This for the front door and garage doors:
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7020-black-fox/
I was going to get a Nest a while ago and ended up not getting it. Bunch of super bad reviews on Amazon and other places. Basically they said that the Nest would not remember settings if it lost power and can cause freezing issues in the winter if it occurs at the right time, some ppl saying it trips out often and just runs super hot heat uncontrollably, some ppl saying it trips out and runs AC and Heat simultaneously. Nest actually responded to some of these reviews and said that they recognize the problem and were working on it for the next Gen.
Also, some of the reviews were by service tech types saying they love the Nest because it keeps them busy and getting paid.
I don't have one, but just seems like a lot of neg response. :dunno:
They sound awesome if none of the above is true.
Apparently when you are having a contractor do some work at your house, they want both spouses to be there to discuss it...How annoying. I told Gooch to tell them that in our marriage we allow each other to make decisions.
Apparently when you are having a contractor do some work at your house, they want both spouses to be there to discuss it...How annoying. I told Gooch to tell them that in our marriage we allow each other to make decisions.
That was the nicest/least sexist way they could think of to tell you that they wanted to run it by the man of the house first.
Apparently when you are having a contractor do some work at your house, they want both spouses to be there to discuss it...How annoying. I told Gooch to tell them that in our marriage we allow each other to make decisions.
That was the nicest/least sexist way they could think of to tell you that they wanted to run it by the man of the house first.
No, Gooch is scheduling the appointments but they want me to be there too. (Hence that is why I told Gooch to tell them that we allow each other to make decisions.) And it is only for an initial estimate.
Apparently when you are having a contractor do some work at your house, they want both spouses to be there to discuss it...How annoying. I told Gooch to tell them that in our marriage we allow each other to make decisions.
That was the nicest/least sexist way they could think of to tell you that they wanted to run it by the man of the house first.
No, Gooch is scheduling the appointments but they want me to be there too. (Hence that is why I told Gooch to tell them that we allow each other to make decisions.) And it is only for an initial estimate.
They want you there to harp on him to agree to the remodeling on the spot.
They want to close on one trip. If both decision makers aren't there, they are less likely to be able to close the deal. Plus it gives the one decision maker an easy put to delay the deal. Many contractors won't even schedule without both spouses present.Apparently when you are having a contractor do some work at your house, they want both spouses to be there to discuss it...How annoying. I told Gooch to tell them that in our marriage we allow each other to make decisions.
That was the nicest/least sexist way they could think of to tell you that they wanted to run it by the man of the house first.
No, Gooch is scheduling the appointments but they want me to be there too. (Hence that is why I told Gooch to tell them that we allow each other to make decisions.) And it is only for an initial estimate.
They want to close on one trip. If both decision makers aren't there, they are less likely to be able to close the deal. Plus it gives the one decision maker an easy put to delay the deal. Many contractors won't even schedule without both spouses present.Apparently when you are having a contractor do some work at your house, they want both spouses to be there to discuss it...How annoying. I told Gooch to tell them that in our marriage we allow each other to make decisions.
That was the nicest/least sexist way they could think of to tell you that they wanted to run it by the man of the house first.
No, Gooch is scheduling the appointments but they want me to be there too. (Hence that is why I told Gooch to tell them that we allow each other to make decisions.) And it is only for an initial estimate.
have you tried punching them or threatening them or telling them that? any of those?
getting ready to order the thermostat/humidifier controls. do both the nest and the honeywell one do humidifier controls as well? of all the honeywells which one is best? they have a million.This is a nice setup. Can control humidifier. Also dehumidifies by overcooling up to 3F. Is internet accessible if you add Gateway ($84). Uses wireless outdoor and indoor sensors. This kit also includes portable comfort control.
have you tried punching them or threatening them or telling them that? any of those?
I'd have to be there in person to punch them.
DNR whole thread so sorry if this has been covered but are you doing the slam-proof drawers? Those are the tits.
No, we did full extensions but not the slow closers. It was $50 per drawer at about a million drawers for the slow close ones. the full extendsions were only $30. We also looked at the slow close cabinet doors but they were annoyingly slow to close.
I love my Nest. :dunno:
That being said I bet a lot of dumbasses buy them online and don't know how to install them correctly. Mixing up the wires would cause some major issues.
I love my Nest. :dunno:
That being said I bet a lot of dumbasses buy them online and don't know how to install them correctly. Mixing up the wires would cause some major issues.
does it control your humidifier (if you have one)?
did you end up getting a sonos thermostat which adjusts to party rock levels?
Purchased sonos stuff today with Berkshire discount. Playbar $543, sub $481, play 5 $310, bridge $38
I bet that system would sound bangin' from a tent in the front lawn. #FYBH
also, tent = camping @asava
Purchased sonos stuff today with Berkshire discount. Playbar $543, sub $481, play 5 $310, bridge $38
Just one system IPA4Me. I priced two but the HVAC contractor said I wouldn't see any benefit because we are less than 2,700 sq ft and the floor plan is very open. He said he'd sell me two units but it wouldn't pay off. Also I gave into peer pressure and the elite looks pressure and other pressure and went with the Nest. What now?
http://afspecialsauce.kinja.com/are-nest-thermostats-killing-air-conditioners-1574174163/1575088178/+ace
:ohno:
Purchased sonos stuff today with Berkshire discount. Playbar $543, sub $481, play 5 $310, bridge $38
Let me know if there is some way another poster on this blog could use said discount
What kind of washer n dryer are you getting? Someone help SD out.
Also, my washer is on the fritz so it would be helpful to me too.
Just one system IPA4Me. I priced two but the HVAC contractor said I wouldn't see any benefit because we are less than 2,700 sq ft and the floor plan is very open. He said he'd sell me two units but it wouldn't pay off. Also I gave into peer pressure and the elite looks pressure and other pressure and went with the Nest. What now?We're now a corporate partner with Nest. We'll see how it goes.
http://afspecialsauce.kinja.com/are-nest-thermostats-killing-air-conditioners-1574174163/1575088178/+ace
:ohno:
Looks awesome but seems like there's a lot of wasted space with the way it is placed.
That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.prolly needs it's own hot water heater too
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
@pissclams, they finally set the soaker tub. It's, like, 7 feet deep
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i'd put a tv in there so i could watch the cats while soaking and chugging mimosas ksudeuce stylealso, a TV viewable from the tub is great for getting the kids of a horrible and lazy parent to take baths. The key is in-ceiling speakers hooked to the tv so you can gE from the bed in peace.
Looks awesome but seems like there's a lot of wasted space with the way it is placed.
yeah, plus it's going to be a pain in the ass to clean around there.
hey steve dave can i take a bath in it during the college wor... [redacted].
Google to Begin Serving ads on Nest Thermostats Soon
According to the SEC, Google has informed them that they are planning to begin serving ads on Nest Thermostats. Google bought Nest a few months ago, and is their new in-house hardware partner, basically. Now when Google purchased Nest, we all began to joke around about seeing Google+ tie into Nest as well as seeing ads on our Nest. Well now it appears we may be getting ads after all. I mean, that is Google’s primary source of revenue, over 90% of it. Google intends to serve ads on “refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches, to name just a few possibilities.” According to a letter from Google to the SEC.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/05/google-begin-serving-ads-nest-thermostats-soon.html (http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/05/google-begin-serving-ads-nest-thermostats-soon.html)QuoteGoogle to Begin Serving ads on Nest Thermostats SoonQuoteAccording to the SEC, Google has informed them that they are planning to begin serving ads on Nest Thermostats. Google bought Nest a few months ago, and is their new in-house hardware partner, basically. Now when Google purchased Nest, we all began to joke around about seeing Google+ tie into Nest as well as seeing ads on our Nest. Well now it appears we may be getting ads after all. I mean, that is Google’s primary source of revenue, over 90% of it. Google intends to serve ads on “refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches, to name just a few possibilities.” According to a letter from Google to the SEC.
Update: Google offered the following comment on the matter:
""We are in contact with the SEC to clarify the language in this 2013 filing, which does not reflect Google's product roadmap. Nest, which we acquired after this filing was made, does not have an ads-based model and has never had any such plans."
Looks awesome but seems like there's a lot of wasted space with the way it is placed.
yeah, plus it's going to be a pain in the ass to clean around there.
It looks like a gigantic sink and also sort of like a soap dish, but bigger of course (deeper too). It just doesn't look like something that humans climb into to soak I guess is what it is.
take it down a notch, CNeSt caseyQuoteUpdate: Google offered the following comment on the matter:
""We are in contact with the SEC to clarify the language in this 2013 filing, which does not reflect Google's product roadmap. Nest, which we acquired after this filing was made, does not have an ads-based model and has never had any such plans."
Google intends to serve ads on “refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches, to name just a few possibilities.” According to a letter from Google to the SEC.
It looks like a gigantic sink and also sort of like a soap dish, but bigger of course (deeper too). It just doesn't look like something that humans climb into to soak I guess is what it is.
What else would humans be doing in there? :eek:
take it down a notch, CNeSt caseyQuoteUpdate: Google offered the following comment on the matter:
""We are in contact with the SEC to clarify the language in this 2013 filing, which does not reflect Google's product roadmap. Nest, which we acquired after this filing was made, does not have an ads-based model and has never had any such plans."QuoteGoogle intends to serve ads on “refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches, to name just a few possibilities.” According to a letter from Google to the SEC.
I mean, it's possible that the SEC is misquoting Google, but that seems kinda weird. :dunno:
It looks like a gigantic sink and also sort of like a soap dish, but bigger of course (deeper too). It just doesn't look like something that humans climb into to soak I guess is what it is.
What else would humans be doing in there? :eek:
Humans, nothing. Giants? A place to wash their hands or put their bars of soap.
It doesn't look like it was designed for a human body to relax in.
It looks like a gigantic sink and also sort of like a soap dish, but bigger of course (deeper too). It just doesn't look like something that humans climb into to soak I guess is what it is.
What else would humans be doing in there? :eek:
Humans, nothing. Giants? A place to wash their hands or put their bars of soap.
It doesn't look like it was designed for a human body to relax in.
ms tonyas sister in law gave birth to a child in one of those things except i think it had hot tub jets and maybe some other cool features. it was rented though. i assume steve daves is child birth free and owned.
That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.Did they use a larger water supply line? I think standard is 1/2 in. On larger baths, or lakes like that thing, they often install a 3/4 inch.
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.Did they use a larger water supply line? I think standard is 1/2 in. On larger baths, or lakes like that thing, they often install a 3/4 inch.
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
can we modify cws bingefest to be a world cup bingefest? some of arsenal's players will be playing and stuff.
(i can pound busch light's and burn cartons of heaters with the help if you're worried about that interfering)
That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.Did they use a larger water supply line? I think standard is 1/2 in. On larger baths, or lakes like that thing, they often install a 3/4 inch.
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
I asked our builder and he said we can adjust flow to it if we want. I'm going to fire it up and see how fast it fills up and then make them do it if needed.
That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.Did they use a larger water supply line? I think standard is 1/2 in. On larger baths, or lakes like that thing, they often install a 3/4 inch.
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
I asked our builder and he said we can adjust flow to it if we want. I'm going to fire it up and see how fast it fills up and then make them do it if needed.
Builder for "turn your faucet all the way on".
That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.Did they use a larger water supply line? I think standard is 1/2 in. On larger baths, or lakes like that thing, they often install a 3/4 inch.
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
I asked our builder and he said we can adjust flow to it if we want. I'm going to fire it up and see how fast it fills up and then make them do it if needed.
Builder for "turn your faucet all the way on".
LOL, yeah, I was wondering myself how they plan to "adjust" the rough-in in a nearly completed home.
Short of adding some sort of pump, just turn the water on full hot and check on it every 30min or so until full.That thing is awkwardly awesome. I love it.Did they use a larger water supply line? I think standard is 1/2 in. On larger baths, or lakes like that thing, they often install a 3/4 inch.
I hope they put a larger water supply line into that thing. If they didn't, tell them to change that crap out right now.
I asked our builder and he said we can adjust flow to it if we want. I'm going to fire it up and see how fast it fills up and then make them do it if needed.
Builder for "turn your faucet all the way on".
LOL, yeah, I was wondering myself how they plan to "adjust" the rough-in in a nearly completed home.
Pro tip: that tub will get used less than once a month. But it looks cool, and that's what counts in my bookEspecially since they have a baby that eats like William "The Refrigerator" Perry.
Pro tip: that tub will get used less than once a month. But it looks cool, and that's what counts in my bookEspecially since they have a baby that eats like William "The Refrigerator" Perry.
Pro tip: that tub will get used less than once a month. But it looks cool, and that's what counts in my bookEspecially since they have a baby that eats like William "The Refrigerator" Perry.
Not sure the relation but I know we have a big 'cuzzi tub and it never gets used. Can't imagine one without the jets will get much more use. But it's not uncommon to have stuff in your house that never gets used. see, my downstairs home gym
Pro tip: that tub will get used less than once a month. But it looks cool, and that's what counts in my bookEspecially since they have a baby that eats like William "The Refrigerator" Perry.
Pro tip: that tub will get used less than once a month. But it looks cool, and that's what counts in my book
i bet it would really suck to try and give a baby/small kid a bath in that sweet gigantic bath tub
Purchased sonos stuff today with Berkshire discount. Playbar $543, sub $481, play 5 $310, bridge $38
I bet that system would sound bangin' from a tent in the front lawn. #FYBH
also, tent = camping @asava
Purchased sonos stuff today with Berkshire discount. Playbar $543, sub $481, play 5 $310, bridge $38
I bet that system would sound bangin' from a tent in the front lawn. #FYBH
also, tent = camping @asava
:facepalm:
you mother rough rider.
good intel on WT driveway hang'rs, they should have no problem with our urban camping
Steve Dave, are there any minorities
Holy crap that's fantastic
good intel on WT driveway hang'rs, they should have no problem with our urban camping
they seem like they may bother you. they just went inside. two males talking about something (bothering people?)?
Steve Dave, are there any minorities
I'm glad you asked michigancat. It is a good opening to another story I have. You see, a thing that people do in NE because they are stupid Nebraskans is immediately tell their new neighbors which NU football players live in their neighborhood. Our neighborhood has Tommie Frazier and a guy named Lawrence Pete who I'm told played in the NFL for a bit. BOTH CONFIRMED MINORITIES (googled the second guy to confirm).
Steve Dave, are there any minorities
I'm glad you asked michigancat. It is a good opening to another story I have. You see, a thing that people do in NE because they are stupid Nebraskans is immediately tell their new neighbors which NU football players live in their neighborhood. Our neighborhood has Tommie Frazier and a guy named Lawrence Pete who I'm told played in the NFL for a bit. BOTH CONFIRMED MINORITIES (googled the second guy to confirm).
i know you hate me sd, but can i come meet tommie frazier... he's a childhood hero of mine :pray:
garage door thing is the bicycle chain one _33. I forgot to ask about it before I saw it. it seems good!
garage door thing is the bicycle chain one _33. I forgot to ask about it before I saw it. it seems good!
Chain is ok, I would have gone belt for the noise factor but to each his own. Chamberlain? MyQ technology? Battery backup? Does the light turn on automatically when you go into the garage? NEED SOME DEETS. (details)
Have read about a blue tooth thingy that will let your smartphone be a keypad for your garage door.
You should get that.
Have read about a blue tooth thingy that will let your smartphone be a keypad for your garage door.
You should get that.
true story about my garage door keypad: I'm at about a 5 last night. go out to change the keypad from the builder's 1-2-3-4 code which WTF my luggage code etc. Anyway, I manage to change it from that to some mystery code which is not the one I wanted to. Now it's programmed to mys-code and completely useless to me. WHAT NOW?
Have read about a blue tooth thingy that will let your smartphone be a keypad for your garage door.
You should get that.
true story about my garage door keypad: I'm at about a 5 last night. go out to change the keypad from the builder's 1-2-3-4 code which WTF my luggage code etc. Anyway, I manage to change it from that to some mystery code which is not the one I wanted to. Now it's programmed to mys-code and completely useless to me. WHAT NOW?
Have read about a blue tooth thingy that will let your smartphone be a keypad for your garage door.
You should get that.
true story about my garage door keypad: I'm at about a 5 last night. go out to change the keypad from the builder's 1-2-3-4 code which WTF my luggage code etc. Anyway, I manage to change it from that to some mystery code which is not the one I wanted to. Now it's programmed to mys-code and completely useless to me. WHAT NOW?
Have Saul open it remotely and reset your password to 9-18-14(day we beat auburn)
Steve Dave, are there any minorities
I'm glad you asked michigancat. It is a good opening to another story I have. You see, a thing that people do in NE because they are stupid Nebraskans is immediately tell their new neighbors which NU football players live in their neighborhood. Our neighborhood has Tommie Frazier and a guy named Lawrence Pete who I'm told played in the NFL for a bit. BOTH CONFIRMED MINORITIES (googled the second guy to confirm).
i know you hate me sd, but can i come meet tommie frazier... he's a childhood hero of mine :pray:
tommy frazier, childhood hero? what the crap. nubbcat08
have you picked out mowing shoes? are you going to wear a bandana?I'm sure he will ALWAYS go shirtless.
have you picked out mowing shoes? are you going to wear a bandana?
what is the return policy on the honda?
what's with bagging and mulching? what's better?
do you have an edger and all that other stuff?
hmm well you'll probably need to edge and stuff so your hayseed front porch neighbors don't make fun of you
hmm well you'll probably need to edge and stuff so your hayseed front porch neighbors don't make fun of you
how often?
My advice is to marry someone who can mow the lawn for you but be prepared to start paying for a service in about 13 years when they get tired of mowing.
My advice is to marry someone who can mow the lawn for you but be prepared to start paying for a service in about 13 years when they get tired of mowing.
he shouldn't be allowed to leave the kitchen anyways
Here goes:
1) I bag the front yard so I don't have to sweep or blow clippings off the driveway/sidewalk.
2) On the times that I edge (like 30% of the time), I edge first so that those clippings are sucked into the mower when I mow. (efficiency!)
3) I usually cut the back at a higher height than the front, especially in the spring, so that the roots can grow strong and then I can water less in the summer.
4) Alternate the directions you cut. Week 1 cut West/East, Week 2 cut North/South. If you're super fancy you can get diagonal sometimes.
5) When you start your first cut, go off something with a good linear reference, like a straight sidewalk, driveway, or fence line.
6) Prepare yourself to smile and wave at your neighbors as their walk their dog by. Sometimes you might feel inclined for small talk. This is really the best part of lawn mowing, IMO.
7) If you can, time your mow the day before garbage day so your clippings go straight to the driveway instead of garage for a few days.
8) Crocs are surprisingly great for mowing.
9) You might top off your tank before each mow. I don't, and inevitably the thing dies way in the back yard and I have to walk up and get the gas and walk down and fill and walk back and put it away and walk back to finish mowing. (poor efficiency!)
10) Seriously, prepare to wave and smile your rough ridin' face off!
11) Also, standard dress might be some crocs or tennis shoes (no socks), some cargo shorts, and a crappy t-shirt that preferably you bought on vacation somewhere. Bonus points if it's Senor Frogs or some other Mexican drinking place.
the most important thing is to mow with crocs (no socks)
what?
I don't have a lawn
I don't have a lawn
what do you have
mowing lawns is the worst thing in the world. someone in the future thread needs to invent a way to mow your lawn with miles.
I don't have a lawn
what do you have
A courtyard I guess. I'm like the poorest person in my neighborhood.
mowing lawns is the worst thing in the world. someone in the future thread needs to invent a way to mow your lawn with miles.
Lawn guy that takes visa? :dunno:
Super rough ridin' Loud is a mower's default setting.
the guy at home depot 15 minutes ago was selling me on this one:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-40-Volt-Lithium-ion-Cordless-String-Trimmer-Edger-RY40210A/203763425?N=5yc1vZbx8iZ1awZ1z0ylm1
the guy at home depot 15 minutes ago was selling me on this one:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-40-Volt-Lithium-ion-Cordless-String-Trimmer-Edger-RY40210A/203763425?N=5yc1vZbx8iZ1awZ1z0ylm1
first mistake was asking someone's opinion at Home Despot.
I bought a black and decker battery one, Lithium ion. I think I got 18V and wished I had gotten the next higher voltage one. Takes a few seconds to spool up.
I bought a black and decker battery one, Lithium ion. I think I got 18V and wished I had gotten the next higher voltage one. Takes a few seconds to spool up.
is it an edger and a trimmer or just a trimmer?
No matter what string trimmer you buy, get this instead of using string: http://www.lowes.com/pd_72755-65481-49M6313K953_0__?productId=3197551
the guy at home depot 15 minutes ago was selling me on this one:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-40-Volt-Lithium-ion-Cordless-String-Trimmer-Edger-RY40210A/203763425?N=5yc1vZbx8iZ1awZ1z0ylm1
the guy at home depot 15 minutes ago was selling me on this one:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-40-Volt-Lithium-ion-Cordless-String-Trimmer-Edger-RY40210A/203763425?N=5yc1vZbx8iZ1awZ1z0ylm1
first mistake was asking someone's opinion at Home Despot.
I didn't ask, he strolled up and gave it. I am very open to better options. POST THEM ITT!
Never cut more than 1/3 rd of the height of the grass.
I'm prob going to buy a house soon which brings to mind -- electric mowers? What's up with that? Do they suck? My future father in law has one but he's v weird.
stresses the turf more. Also allows for more weeds to grow...ESPECIALLY YOUR PESKY BERMUDA!Never cut more than 1/3 rd of the height of the grass.
because i hate mowing, i cut more like 1/2 to 2/3 at a time. is this going to kill my fescue? i figured it might help the clover win, or hurt the bermuda more than the fescue. but both are just rationalizations for not mowing so much.
I'm prob going to buy a house soon which brings to mind -- electric mowers? What's up with that? Do they suck? My future father in law has one but he's v weird.
mowing lawns is the worst thing in the world. someone in the future thread needs to invent a way to mow your lawn with miles.
Lawn guy that takes visa? :dunno:
I'm prob going to buy a house soon which brings to mind -- electric mowers? What's up with that? Do they suck? My future father in law has one but he's v weird.
my neighbor has one, but she's also v weird. plus, v small yards here in brookside. seems to work ok though :th_twocents:
Did not read this thread.
Is the house done? Is there a picture of finished house?
Can't you just set the sprinklers to go on automatically?
This new found manual labor side of you is really throwing me for a loop.
This new found manual labor side of you is really throwing me for a loop.
This new found manual labor side of you is really throwing me for a loop.
it takes me two miller lite 16oz resealable aluminum bottles to spray all the plants. 30 seconds each for the little pud ones, 1 minute for the medium sized bush ones, 2 minutes for each of the trees.
This new found manual labor side of you is really throwing me for a loop.
it takes me two miller lite 16oz resealable aluminum bottles to spray all the plants. 30 seconds each for the little pud ones, 1 minute for the medium sized bush ones, 2 minutes for each of the trees.
do you emphatically chuck the resealable lids out toward the street to let those plants you mean business?
THE BLAZING 75 DEGREE HEAT!
What is the ratio of Temp to Miller Lights? I mean, is thread going to be legible in August?
Can't you just set the sprinklers to go on automatically?
they do but they don't hit some of my stuff with enough water according to the landscape guy. poor planning/design.
Lawnmowers are meant to be quasi disposable, imo.
Lawnmowers are meant to be quasi disposable, imo.
yeah. there's no way in hell i'm sharpening a blade, gmafb
What's wrong with gas trimmers? I've had mine for 4 years and had 0 problems.Plus I used mine in the greater Omaha metropolitan area, so you know it works, who even knows if battery trimmers work in Nebraska?
thoughts on this? you guys seem to like your B&D ones. this one is 40v and comes with a blower deal that I'll prolly never use.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
Also works in greater Topeka metropolitan area, for those of you wanting to know.What's wrong with gas trimmers? I've had mine for 4 years and had 0 problems.Plus I used mine in the greater Omaha metropolitan area, so you know it works, who even knows if battery trimmers work in Nebraska?
Also works in greater Topeka metropolitan area, for those of you wanting to know.What's wrong with gas trimmers? I've had mine for 4 years and had 0 problems.Plus I used mine in the greater Omaha metropolitan area, so you know it works, who even knows if battery trimmers work in Nebraska?
Does it work in KC?
DON'T KNOW! BUT PROBABLY!
Also, blowing off the driveway/sidewalk/patio is perfect way to enjoy your post-mowing cool down Miller Lite.thoughts on this? you guys seem to like your B&D ones. this one is 40v and comes with a blower deal that I'll prolly never use.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
once you get a kid that goes out and plays, you're probably going to find that you garage door gets left open quite and bit. that means leaves, etc all over. that blower will end up getting used some i bet.
Gas: is it 2 or 4 stroke? The one I have never rough ridin' starts and I hate it.This is the one I have, it's 2 stroke and I've always been able to get it to start with 3-4 pulls, also it's super light and doesn't vibrate. Only potential complication is that it runs on a gas/oil mix so you would have to buy another gas can. I also used it for my high school lawn mowing business and it worked great for that too.
I also own this bad boy (father's day present):Gas: is it 2 or 4 stroke? The one I have never rough ridin' starts and I hate it.This is the one I have, it's 2 stroke and I've always been able to get it to start with 3-4 pulls, also it's super light and doesn't vibrate. Only potential complication is that it runs on a gas/oil mix so you would have to buy another gas can. I also used it for my high school lawn mowing business and it worked great for that too.
http://www.weedeater.com/us/products/trimmers/fl25c/
No way am I getting a gas one.
No way am I getting a gas one.why?
pushups/situps before you mow - yes
No way am I getting a gas one.why?
Gonna win 'em all!
electric yard tools aren't efficient SD
electric yard tools aren't efficient SD
Always water deep when needed,drown them things.Nothing is worse for plants than giving them a light sprinkle everyday.
Always water deep when needed,drown them things.Nothing is worse for plants than giving them a light sprinkle everyday.
Serious? Thanks, didn't know this
doesnt apply to new plantings.Always water deep when needed,drown them things.Nothing is worse for plants than giving them a light sprinkle everyday.
Serious? Thanks, didn't know this
That doesn't apply to your sod though, if it gets dry that crap will die.
drywall today :Woot:
went with chamfered corners
SB, is there already one there and you are just replacing it? If so, pud.
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If you have access to the attic above the bathroom it's pretty pud too. If it's got living space above it then you're kinda mumped
No need to wait. I like this stuff. Wipe it on, let it sit a couple minutes, wipe it off. Looks good and water/rain just beads up on it. Also no need to strip or chemically clean prior to reapplication, just sweep and hose the dirt off. Put 2 or 3 coats on and you shouldn't have to again for a couple years.
http://www.twpstain.com
If you have access to the attic above the bathroom it's pretty pud too. If it's got living space above it then you're kinda mumped
That's what I feared. But my parents' house has one in their downstairs bathroom and there's definitely a living space right above that so wtf :don'tcare:
No way am I getting a gas one.why?
Gonna win 'em all!
Loud, smelly, vibration, possibility of having to mix oil and gas, hands smell like gas, etc. I'm actually surprised I bought a gas mower.
No way am I getting a gas one.why?
Gonna win 'em all!
Loud, smelly, vibration, possibility of having to mix oil and gas, hands smell like gas, etc. I'm actually surprised I bought a gas mower.
i think you are severely overestimating the amount of day to day gasoline maintenence involved in the upkeep of a gasoline powered weedeater.
thoughts on this? you guys seem to like your B&D ones. this one is 40v and comes with a blower deal that I'll prolly never use.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
thoughts on this? you guys seem to like your B&D ones. this one is 40v and comes with a blower deal that I'll prolly never use.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
Sorry for not seeing this earlier, sd.
I have a B&D Grasshog trimmer, but not quite as expensive as that model. My yard really isn't big enough to necessitate it (~9k sq. feet), and even the cheap B&D electric trimmers are amazing. If you buy the $90 models, they usually last about five years or so, and then you just buy the same model all over again. I had one that I used an extension cord with, and then about a year ago, I replaced it with one that has a battery on the back.
You need to usually keep two batteries charged up before you trim because, at least with my yard, you need about 1.5 charges to get the job done. I trim all around my house, trees, flower beds, and fence, so I probably trim a lot, but it does the job.
I'd recommend any B&D electric trimmer. They're awesome. I had a Stihl gas trimmer for a summer and ended up giving it to my dad because the cheap B&D one actually did a way better job.
thoughts on this? you guys seem to like your B&D ones. this one is 40v and comes with a blower deal that I'll prolly never use.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
Sorry for not seeing this earlier, sd.
I have a B&D Grasshog trimmer, but not quite as expensive as that model. My yard really isn't big enough to necessitate it (~9k sq. feet), and even the cheap B&D electric trimmers are amazing. If you buy the $90 models, they usually last about five years or so, and then you just buy the same model all over again. I had one that I used an extension cord with, and then about a year ago, I replaced it with one that has a battery on the back.
You need to usually keep two batteries charged up before you trim because, at least with my yard, you need about 1.5 charges to get the job done. I trim all around my house, trees, flower beds, and fence, so I probably trim a lot, but it does the job.
I'd recommend any B&D electric trimmer. They're awesome. I had a Stihl gas trimmer for a summer and ended up giving it to my dad because the cheap B&D one actually did a way better job.
yeah, we don't even have a fence yet so hopefully this thing will be enough to tackle it on one charge.
yeah, maybe. however, it is too late and I already bought that electric one. it was cheap though so if I hate it I can just throw it in the street next year and get a gas one. you gas'ers really came into this thing late. where were you when I initially asked?They were out in the yard trying to get their gas trimmers started
yeah, maybe. however, it is too late and I already bought that electric one. it was cheap though so if I hate it I can just throw it in the street next year and get a gas one. you gas'ers really came into this thing late. where were you when I initially asked?They were out in the yard trying to get their gas trimmers started
yeah, maybe. however, it is too late and I already bought that electric one. it was cheap though so if I hate it I can just throw it in the street next year and get a gas one. you gas'ers really came into this thing late. where were you when I initially asked?They were out in the yard trying to get their gas trimmers started
This made me chuckle.
I don't think if you are supposed to let it get mushy.
I don't think if you are supposed to let it get mushy.
the sod guy set the sprinklers how he wanted them going so I just didn't touch them.
I don't think if you are supposed to let it get mushy.
how wet then? it's mushy in parts. the sod guy set the sprinklers how he wanted them going so I just didn't touch them.
Early Sod Care
1. First day watering - Check your new sod a few hours after it has been laid by walking on it. If you make deep footprints, it has enough water. If the soil is firm, lift a corner of the sod to inspect. The soil on the back of the sod should be damp to wet. If it is not damp, water at least 30 minutes.
2. Second through fifth day watering - Check your lawn at least one time per day or more than once if it is hot or windy. Walk on the new lawn and inspect it. If the soil is soft and you make deep footprints, or water has puddled in areas, it is too wet and you should stop watering for awhile and reduce the amount of future watering. If the soil is firm, lift a corner of several pieces of sod. The soil should be damp, not dripping wet or dusty dry. Areas where the grass has wilted or turned straw color have not received enough water. If cracks appear between the rolls, this indicates not enough water has been applied. Water more often to correct this. Under watered sod usually will turn green again in seven days or so if corrective measures were taken soon enough. Temperatures above 80 generally mean more water is needed, and below 60 mean less water is needed. In the cooler months of March, April, October and November, sod needs much less water.
3. Further watering - After five days or so, the soil has soaked up water like a sponge and you must reduce your watering habits. Grass plant roots will not grow into waterlogged soils! Begin stretching out the time between watering. When fully rooted, most lawns need to be watered only one time per week.
4. Mowing - Mow your new grass when it needs it. Follow Long Term recommendations for the month you are in. Arrange it so you do not water just before mowing to prevent the making of footprints.
5. Fertilization - Do not apply any fertilizer for at least three weeks after installation. Then, fertilize by the program you have selected.
6. Herbicides - Do not apply any crabgrass herbicides for at least one year after installation.
Can I mow this thing yet tho?If you can get your mower started.
Builder's house, mechanic's car, etc.not that bad!
Can I mow this thing yet tho?Don't water it for at least 24 hours, you don't want to get wheel ruts and leave footprints. MOW IT HIGH! (The deck, not you!). If it clumps, bag it. Post a pick with miller lite tall boy setting in the grass and I'll tell you if you should wait a few more days.
thats the edger/weed eater that won't start. That Honda will start every time. (Not big Honda mowers, don't own a honda mower)Can I mow this thing yet tho?If you can get your mower started.
my sod is getting really long and the ground is mushy because I'm watering it 4 times a day. how long do I let it go before cutting it? it's been a week now. do I let it go two weeks or should I go ahead and shut off the water and let it dry a couple days and cut it friday or something?
:gocho:
I still can't believe that the Gooches thought Steve Dave's thermostat was a Honeywell. :sdeek:
I still can't believe that the Gooches thought Steve Dave's thermostat was a Honeywell. :sdeek:
What idiots
I still can't believe that the Gooches thought Steve Dave's thermostat was a Honeywell. :sdeek:
What idiots
I still can't believe that the Gooches thought Steve Dave's thermostat was a Honeywell. :sdeek:
What idiots
I knew that wasn't it but I couldn't think of Nest.
mowing this afternoon :sdeek:
mowing this afternoon :sdeek:
how have we got to almost 50 pages without renderings? maybe i missed them. what a big tease.
mowing this afternoon :sdeek:
mowing this afternoon :sdeek:
holy cow. for goodness sake, be careful.
mowing this afternoon :sdeek:
holy cow. for goodness sake, be careful.
I have literally not touched a lawnmower since high school before I bought this one. it's gonna be pretty hilarious to watch.
1 hour and 45 minutes! In 81 degree heat! I'm dead. I died.
did you have to sharpen the blade like halfway through that jungle or did you dr mower the crap out of that thing?
sd, when you come back to life, please tell us if you think it looks awesome or not. Also, how big is your lot that it took 1 hr and 45 minutes? I am guessing that is becasue you were bagging it per my recommendation since the grass was so long. Once you get on a regular schedule, you'll probably be able to mow in 30-40 minutes and then edge a few times a year at most.
sd, when you come back to life, please tell us if you think it looks awesome or not. Also, how big is your lot that it took 1 hr and 45 minutes? I am guessing that is becasue you were bagging it per my recommendation since the grass was so long. Once you get on a regular schedule, you'll probably be able to mow in 30-40 minutes and then edge a few times a year at most.
yes, bagged except for about half of the back because I filled my entire yard waste bin up :sdeek:
I don't know how big it is. the entire lot is less than 1/2 an acre and some of that is covered with a three car driveway and sidewalks and junk. also a house is on some of it. looks ok but still has the lines in it from laying the sod and some parts weren't rooted completely down and pulled a bit. overall it's pretty solid. also edged it and blew off the sidewalk and junk. trimmer battery lasted for the entire trim/edge/blower session on one charge which was nice. got grass all over my legs, very gross. don't empty your bag into your container over your driveway. do it in the grass. good pro-tip here. had to read the manual to figure out how to start my mower. it mows good I think. going to mulch it this weekend. going to watering once a day this week and then a normal every other day schedule.
yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
What did you buy? I need to swap out my old gas model and a combo with a blower sounds really cool.
yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
What did you buy? I need to swap out my old gas model and a combo with a blower sounds really cool.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
What did you buy? I need to swap out my old gas model and a combo with a blower sounds really cool.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
Nice. Does the blower feel like it has quite a bit of power? No problem getting grass clippings off of the concrete?
yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
What did you buy? I need to swap out my old gas model and a combo with a blower sounds really cool.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
Nice. Does the blower feel like it has quite a bit of power? No problem getting grass clippings off of the concrete?
yeah, I've never used a blower before and it's really small but it was quiet and blew grass all over and even mulch chunks.
SD, when you were done mowing and manicuring and such, did you sit on your porch and sip ice tea while making little "ahh" noises after each sip and gazing out at your lawn in a very self-satisfied manner?
SD, when you were done mowing and manicuring and such, did you sit on your porch and sip ice tea while making little "ahh" noises after each sip and gazing out at your lawn in a very self-satisfied manner?
no, I was too gross with like little micro pieces of grass stuck all over my legs and also very sweaty. took a shower then sat in the air conditioning.
DO NOT be tempted to save a couple of bucks and get the 18v version, I have it and 18v is barely enough to do a slightly larger than average drive way and very little sidewalk. I am very happy with the 18v B&D hedge trimmer tho.yeah, my trimmer came with a blower (not a vacuum one though). I just swapped out the battery and blew the grass off.
What did you buy? I need to swap out my old gas model and a combo with a blower sounds really cool.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LCC140-40-volt-Trimmer/dp/B00JGUAP8W/ref=zg_bsnr_553954_1
Nice. Does the blower feel like it has quite a bit of power? No problem getting grass clippings off of the concrete?
yeah, I've never used a blower before and it's really small but it was quiet and blew grass all over and even mulch chunks.
Cool. You should get a commission check from B&D because you just sold one of these to me.
sd, when you come back to life, please tell us if you think it looks awesome or not. Also, how big is your lot that it took 1 hr and 45 minutes? I am guessing that is becasue you were bagging it per my recommendation since the grass was so long. Once you get on a regular schedule, you'll probably be able to mow in 30-40 minutes and then edge a few times a year at most.
yes, bagged except for about half of the back because I filled my entire yard waste bin up :sdeek:
I don't know how big it is. the entire lot is less than 1/2 an acre and some of that is covered with a three car driveway and sidewalks and junk. also a house is on some of it. looks ok but still has the lines in it from laying the sod and some parts weren't rooted completely down and pulled a bit. overall it's pretty solid. also edged it and blew off the sidewalk and junk. trimmer battery lasted for the entire trim/edge/blower session on one charge which was nice. got grass all over my legs, very gross. don't empty your bag into your container over your driveway. do it in the grass. good pro-tip here. had to read the manual to figure out how to start my mower. it mows good I think. going to mulch it this weekend. going to watering once a day this week and then a normal every other day schedule.
kat kid becomes the first gE to visit the house that gE built. wow. what an amazing thing for him.
Thermostat check please, KK.I'm talking like a pic with the 'stat and today's Sarpy Free Press
Close to Portland, OR. I think they are moving away because there are two grandkids on the way and they are done with shitted diapers.
Close to Portland, OR. I think they are moving away because there are two grandkids on the way and they are done with shitted diapers.
they sound like they are going to be really awful grandparents
#teamEmosParents :don'tcare:You're right, it sounds like Emo's parents don't care. :frown:
Really my parents just did a good job of saving and it's time to retire to that house on the hill with a view. And an indoor pool. And an elevator in case one of them ends up wheelchair bound. You see they're planners.
Sounds like Emo's parents are going to let him be a parent and not raise the kids for him.
Really my parents just did a good job of saving and it's time to retire to that house on the hill with a view. And an indoor pool. And an elevator in case one of them ends up wheelchair bound. You see they're planners.
I guess my parents really are moving. :frown:
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Also, why is every person in a construction picture not doing anything? :dubious:
Really my parents just did a good job of saving and it's time to retire to that house on the hill with a view. And an indoor pool. And an elevator in case one of them ends up wheelchair bound. You see they're planners.EMOs parents sound like BRs parents. Youngest bro finished college, old man retired(mom still part time). Now they are just bouncing house to house with the seasons.
Not one creepy billboard about creepy white people entertainment shows or revivals in that pic. Not one.
I have never encountered a shower head that was too tall.
Gonna win 'em all!
S-pipes are easy to install, but most detachable wand or rain style heads will give you extra height too.
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
But then you only have one hand to shampoo, lather, etc.
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
our new shower has one of those and a rain head one. I have never used the hose one. I think mrs. dave may use them in tandem. it's sometimes switched over so they both spray when I turn it on.
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
But then you only have one hand to shampoo, lather, etc.
ours is on a rod thing so you can adjust it as high or low as you want and tilt it anyway you want. then you can unhook it or whatever and hold it if you want to hold it.
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
But then you only have one hand to shampoo, lather, etc.
ours is on a rod thing so you can adjust it as high or low as you want and tilt it anyway you want. then you can unhook it or whatever and hold it if you want to hold it.
ours is kind of like this:
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Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
But then you only have one hand to shampoo, lather, etc.
ours is on a rod thing so you can adjust it as high or low as you want and tilt it anyway you want. then you can unhook it or whatever and hold it if you want to hold it.
ours is kind of like this:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.homeclick.com%2Fproduct-enlarged%2Fmoen-3667ep.jpg&hash=2c6d54b23e4726c99bacb526e4c78a79416283f9)
That looks much nicer than I imagined. The one in my hospital shower looks like something you would find in an RV.
Hey guys, not sure if this is the correct thread but here we go anyways:Look, if you are working on a shower then you are going to run into a basilisk so just get over that fear now
I am 6'3 and have always struggled with being able to wash my hair comfortably in the shower. I'm finally fed up with this and have decided to take immediate action. I read online that an S pipe may solve my problem.
This brings me to my question I would like answered: Do any of you other tall GE'rs have any solutions to this problem. I'm mostly worried about disconnecting the standard pipe and putting myself at risk for a basilisk encounter. Thanks in advance!
What happened MH?
What happened MH?
It's a long story, but the basics are Crohn's disease flare up > appendicitis + small carcinoid tumor > thrombosis of the splenic and inferior mesenteric veins. I should be getting out tomorrow.
What happened MH?
It's a long story, but the basics are Crohn's disease flare up > appendicitis + small carcinoid tumor > thrombosis of the splenic and inferior mesenteric veins. I should be getting out tomorrow.
What happened MH?
It's a long story, but the basics are Crohn's disease flare up > appendicitis + small carcinoid tumor > thrombosis of the splenic and inferior mesenteric veins. I should be getting out tomorrow.
Holy eff. Hope you get better. Crohn's sucks.
i had no idea, t's & p's MH (it hasn't effected your posting), here's a pizza (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rivercitypizza.com%2FPepperoniPizza-full.jpg&hash=e80d5d335ccd9dcea684a23277d9c1c6bace71ca)
metalhead, i don't think i know who you are, but i'm sorry you're dying. godspeed.
I appreciate the concern, but I'm not dying.
I appreciate the concern, but I'm not dying.
inspirational. :sniffanddab@eyeswithatissue:
I appreciate the concern, but I'm not dying.
inspirational. :sniffanddab@eyeswithatissue:
he's my friend, dad.
he seems like a nice young man.
Question for elite construction/HVAC cats. How important is it to have fiberglass encapsulated lining on your HVAC system? Our new house apparently was built with just fiberglass lining (?), which I've heard can be bad for the lungs long-term. I am a distance runner for my career and I moonlight as an opera singer so I need my lungs for a long long time.Do you mean duct board?
my mother had crohn's disease and died when the doctors didn't notice other stuff (true story, not rough ridin' around). to be fair to the doctors, she probably would have died anyways, even if diagnosed more rapidly.
anyways, be careful.
Say, anyone here know someone that died while taking a shower?
Question for elite construction/HVAC cats. How important is it to have fiberglass encapsulated lining on your HVAC system? Our new house apparently was built with just fiberglass lining (?), which I've heard can be bad for the lungs long-term. I am a distance runner for my career and I moonlight as an opera singer so I need my lungs for a long long time.Do you mean duct board?
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It will last a long time and be safe as long as it was installed correctly.
I appreciate the concern, but I'm not dying.
inspirational. :sniffanddab@eyeswithatissue:
he's my friend, dad.
I might have died had the surgeon not taken my appendix on a whim during exploratory surgery. Prednisone is a mumped up drug that can mask a lot of problems. I'm not dying, though.
Question for elite construction/HVAC cats. How important is it to have fiberglass encapsulated lining on your HVAC system? Our new house apparently was built with just fiberglass lining (?), which I've heard can be bad for the lungs long-term. I am a distance runner for my career and I moonlight as an opera singer so I need my lungs for a long long time.Do you mean duct board?
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It will last a long time and be safe as long as it was installed correctly.
I mean, I guess? Those were the terms I jotted down when I was on the phone talking to potential inspectors. This one guy went out of his way to call me back later and talk to me about encapsulated fiberglass lining or whatever. So our house hasn't been inspected yet, but this is something that'll show up on an official home inspection, right?
Can you HVAC studs give me some terms to ask the inspector/builder about? Stuff that, like, I should definitely make sure they check? I will write them down and bring them into the inspection with me.
I'd hire an hvac contractor to inspect the system separately from the home inspector. Most HI have no clue where hvac is concerned.Question for elite construction/HVAC cats. How important is it to have fiberglass encapsulated lining on your HVAC system? Our new house apparently was built with just fiberglass lining (?), which I've heard can be bad for the lungs long-term. I am a distance runner for my career and I moonlight as an opera singer so I need my lungs for a long long time.Do you mean duct board?
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It will last a long time and be safe as long as it was installed correctly.
I mean, I guess? Those were the terms I jotted down when I was on the phone talking to potential inspectors. This one guy went out of his way to call me back later and talk to me about encapsulated fiberglass lining or whatever. So our house hasn't been inspected yet, but this is something that'll show up on an official home inspection, right?
Can you HVAC studs give me some terms to ask the inspector/builder about? Stuff that, like, I should definitely make sure they check? I will write them down and bring them into the inspection with me.
make sure your ducts are actually all connected, for startersHeh. Wise man.
yup, make sure to have an hvac salesman inspect your hvac system so you get an impartial report on if you need to replace that hvac system or not for thousands of dollars.Actually I'd recommend someone certified in building performance and whole house analysis. Not likely to find a salesman that can perform the required testing.
also make sure to get the honeywell salesman's advice on which thermostat to use.
Can't you just install like one of those ones that you can detach and has a hose and you can hold it with your hand and manipulate it how you want? That's how they all are in Europe so I assume it's better (but I don't know why).
we haven't hired anybody, we just called around for price quotes and one guy started spouting a bunch of random unsolicited stuff about encapsulated fiberglass.
:dunno:
I'd hire an hvac contractor to inspect the system separately from the home inspector. Most HI have no clue where hvac is concerned.Question for elite construction/HVAC cats. How important is it to have fiberglass encapsulated lining on your HVAC system? Our new house apparently was built with just fiberglass lining (?), which I've heard can be bad for the lungs long-term. I am a distance runner for my career and I moonlight as an opera singer so I need my lungs for a long long time.Do you mean duct board?
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It will last a long time and be safe as long as it was installed correctly.
I mean, I guess? Those were the terms I jotted down when I was on the phone talking to potential inspectors. This one guy went out of his way to call me back later and talk to me about encapsulated fiberglass lining or whatever. So our house hasn't been inspected yet, but this is something that'll show up on an official home inspection, right?
Can you HVAC studs give me some terms to ask the inspector/builder about? Stuff that, like, I should definitely make sure they check? I will write them down and bring them into the inspection with me.
Back to your OP, I misread the insulation type. I wouldn't lose much sleep about encapsulated insulation vice standard duct liner. If there's a concern, buy a particulate counter and check for airborne. I doubt you'll see much in the way of insulation fibers.
It's a brand new house, fwiw. Not quite completed but should be in about two weeks.
Say, anyone here know someone that died while taking a shower?
I do. :frown:
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
doesn't CNS have a haunted shower now?
we haven't hired anybody, we just called around for price quotes and one guy started spouting a bunch of random unsolicited stuff about encapsulated fiberglass.
:dunno:
you don't just hire a home inspector out of the phone book. Get referrals and ask to see copies of reports on properties to see how thorough they are.
SD please update on lawn care equipment. Did you stick with battery powered trimmers?
I'm going to mow my grass again tonight guys
i bought steve dave's trimmer/blowerMe too. I also just ordered the hedge trimmers that use the same battery.
seems to trim and blow pretty well but i've never really used trimmers before
Getting really settled into my new house. I have four bathrooms and it is a real mother trucker cleaning up after people. House maintenance sucks nuts. I am starting up the mower tonight. The new sod is looking really good. I bought some orbit timers that have been solid. It is a poor man's irrigation system, but it works for me. The new sod has a few spots here and there, but I will deal with it later (new dirt/grass seed). Water grass is sprouting in certain places and I am figuring out what the hell to do. Got some new plants a week and a half ago that are the opposite of emo emaw's charlie sitch. Really jacked about my blower and trimmer sharing the same batteries. The trimmer came with 2 batteries and the blower came with 1 so I have 3 batteries to eff around with. It's the little things you guys.
My old house was so much less work and I am missing it. I outgrew it unfortunately.
Sidenote: I went from a 2 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house. Spent like 10 grand in furniture the past month. Furniture salesman are just the worst. One doucher of a sales male genitals gave me grief over my smokin hot k-state shirt. He liked flood aggie and I asked him how much he enjoys his 3 and 9 football seasons. He then gave me some basketball smack. It was just the worst convo in some time.
You guys don't let your imagination go to get through menial work? Man, I couldn't survive without it.Headphones work well for me.
I have to buy a mower now. Is craigslist the way to go or should I go to Sears or something so I can get it with a warranty?
I have to buy a mower now. Is craigslist the way to go or should I go to Sears or something so I can get it with a warranty?
Riding mower or push?
I have to buy a mower now. Is craigslist the way to go or should I go to Sears or something so I can get it with a warranty?
Riding mower or push?
I have to buy a mower now. Is craigslist the way to go or should I go to Sears or something so I can get it with a warranty?I like mine from Sears. Comes with a solid warranty. Figure I'll keep if for years and years.
I would just buy a $200 push mower at Lowes and use it until runs into the ground and then get another one.I have to buy a mower now. Is craigslist the way to go or should I go to Sears or something so I can get it with a warranty?
Riding mower or push?
Push.
A good push mower is cheap. Last one I had was a Toro self propelled. It was awesome. It had a guaranteed to start thingy and it never took more than two pulls to get it going. We had it ten years, changed oil every other summer, and neglected the crap out of it in general. It worked like new every time. Would get again if I didn't have a huge lawn now. Also, it was like $300 or something.
A good push mower is cheap. Last one I had was a Toro self propelled. It was awesome. It had a guaranteed to start thingy and it never took more than two pulls to get it going. We had it ten years, changed oil every other summer, and neglected the crap out of it in general. It worked like new every time. Would get again if I didn't have a huge lawn now. Also, it was like $300 or something.
Why does a single guy living alone need a 5 bedroom house?
Oh wait, transformers
Plus the transformer windfall.Why does a single guy living alone need a 5 bedroom house?
Oh wait, transformers
My brother is moving in with me and I needed a decent office to house the journals I use frequently. Plus, I needed a tax write-off due to the farm I inherited and my family's accountant said it was a good idea to deduct some interest so figured why not. Definitely regretting the decision.
Plus the transformer windfall.Why does a single guy living alone need a 5 bedroom house?
Oh wait, transformers
My brother is moving in with me and I needed a decent office to house the journals I use frequently. Plus, I needed a tax write-off due to the farm I inherited and my family's accountant said it was a good idea to deduct some interest so figured why not. Definitely regretting the decision.
Gonna win 'em all!
Get him to post here.
Get him to post here.
He couldn't handle it. Plus, he is a borderline KU t-shirt fan. My dad would turn over in his grave if he knew that.
Get him to post here.
He couldn't handle it. Plus, he is a borderline KU t-shirt fan. My dad would turn over in his grave if he knew that.
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
and yes, there is a timer that can be manually turned off and on.
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
lol wut
Where do you live dmartin?
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
lol wut
so you're saying your system is run off of metered water? Honestly, this is suprising to me. I can not think of a person I have met that has a house less than 20 years old that has a sprinkler system running off of metered water.
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
lol wut
so you're saying your system is run off of metered water? Honestly, this is suprising to me. I can not think of a person I have met that has a house less than 20 years old that has a sprinkler system running off of metered water.
yes. my current house (built in 2014) and my old house (built in 2005) both had sprinkler systems on metered water. I have 7 zones and run the living crap out of the systems and my bill is about $30 a month in the middle of summer and almost nothing when we aren't running it the rest of the season. water costs almost nothing here. we are neighbors with flood city, USA though.
I know of biz's with sprinklers in KCMO that get a second meter specifically just for watering the lawn because they don't pay some sewer tax on the water spent on the lawn, and the second meter is the only way to actually prove the quantity not hitting the drain.required where I live. You pay a little more per 10,000 gallons, but no sewer tax.
I know of biz's with sprinklers in KCMO that get a second meter specifically just for watering the lawn because they don't pay some sewer tax on the water spent on the lawn, and the second meter is the only way to actually prove the quantity not hitting the drain.
Long winter showers bring cheap May flowers.
I know of biz's with sprinklers in KCMO that get a second meter specifically just for watering the lawn because they don't pay some sewer tax on the water spent on the lawn, and the second meter is the only way to actually prove the quantity not hitting the drain.I absolutely need to do this. I don't mind paying for the water but eff man it's not going in the sewer. That accounts for a large portion of my bill.
I know of biz's with sprinklers in KCMO that get a second meter specifically just for watering the lawn because they don't pay some sewer tax on the water spent on the lawn, and the second meter is the only way to actually prove the quantity not hitting the drain.I absolutely need to do this. I don't mind paying for the water but eff man it's not going in the sewer. That accounts for a large portion of my bill.
I had no idea private "urban" residents in the lower 48 had their own wells anywhere.
I know of biz's with sprinklers in KCMO that get a second meter specifically just for watering the lawn because they don't pay some sewer tax on the water spent on the lawn, and the second meter is the only way to actually prove the quantity not hitting the drain.I absolutely need to do this. I don't mind paying for the water but eff man it's not going in the sewer. That accounts for a large portion of my bill.
wtf don't you drill a well? everyone in ict i know has one.
people who have sprinkler systems - how do these things work? is there like an on/off switch somewhere? timer? is your water bill bananas?
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
lol wut
so you're saying your system is run off of metered water? Honestly, this is suprising to me. I can not think of a person I have met that has a house less than 20 years old that has a sprinkler system running off of metered water.
yes. my current house (built in 2014) and my old house (built in 2005) both had sprinkler systems on metered water. I have 7 zones and run the living crap out of the systems and my bill is about $30 a month in the middle of summer and almost nothing when we aren't running it the rest of the season. water costs almost nothing here. we are neighbors with flood city, USA though.
Don't most people with sprinkler systems have private wells? I can't imagine running the sprinkler system off metered water.
Water is super cheap in some places. Probably most of this blog's readership has access to super cheap water.
I thought a well cost way more than 3k to drill
Ya look into it but when the money doesn't make sense just water your lawn like everybody else.
(Inside my balls I am a supporter CNS, but it needs to work in Cali before it can work in fly over country. Probably our kids will do it that way.)
I thought a well cost way more than 3k to drill
Like people in the city limits of Hutch be drilling wells?
I thought a well cost way more than 3k to drill
3k will get you 30 or 40 feet deep, which will find water in a lot of places. That's a simple depth that 1 or 2 people can drill to easily. Beyond that, rigs get bigger, need more people to operate etc.
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hell, my water bill will be $250-400 in July and August if I run it even half-assed to keep the grass from totally browning out. We pay a 25% stormwater surcharge though because of the lake stormwater district. :curse:
Oh Man! It wasn't too long ago around KC that a bunch of landscape designers were pushing Buffalo Grass super hard to a bunch of biz's building new buildings. Saying it never had to be cut and looked good and stuff. Pffft. It is a mother to get started, so they all spend a bunch of money on excess top soil, treatments, and water to get it started, and now that it is in place in a couple places, it just looks like really tall grass that needs to be cut super bad.
I thought a well cost way more than 3k to drill
3k will get you 30 or 40 feet deep, which will find water in a lot of places. That's a simple depth that 1 or 2 people can drill to easily. Beyond that, rigs get bigger, need more people to operate etc.
Does that include the pump, install, commissioning, etc?
If you planted native plants in your yard in SW ks you'd have a nice patch of dirt and shitloads of those huge red ants
coworker had a well put in when he had his house built like 10 years ago. waters his lawn by hand. i mean wtf?
coworker had a well put in when he had his house built like 10 years ago. waters his lawn by hand. i mean wtf?
Like manually moves a sprinkler around or sits there with the hose walking around the yard?
If you planted native plants in your yard in SW ks you'd have a nice patch of dirt and shitloads of those huge red ants
Ant farmIf you planted native plants in your yard in SW ks you'd have a nice patch of dirt and shitloads of those huge red ants
native huge red ants tho.
Do people in Meade give a crap if you have a red ant yard?
My junior high had a native grassland area (maybe 50 yards by 30 yards) next to the football field. Very classy
My junior high had a native grassland area (maybe 50 yards by 30 yards) next to the football field. Very classy
Class periods out there with Mr. Linton (sp?) were awesome.
My junior high had a native grassland area (maybe 50 yards by 30 yards) next to the football field. Very classy
Class periods out there with Mr. Linton (sp?) were awesome.
Loomis?
lol metalhead
hows the lawn looking steve? when was the last time you mowed?
My only suggestion: buy one now instead of when you have 6 inches of snow on your driveway. Probably can find a deal this time of year.
guys, I'm going to need a snowblower. I have a three car driveway but it's not really long. also have just a normal non-corner lot amount of sidewalk. post suggestions ITTconsider how far and what direction you have to move the snow. Most of the cheap single stage ($400ish) are not going blow snow very far into any kind of wind and no snow blower can throw chowder into the wind when it really cold out. I curse my crappy Craftsman single stage anytime we get over 2 inches because I can only move the snow to the West due my neighbor's drive way being right next to mine. What direction do the cold fronts generally come from that create snow storms here in America's heartland? Thats right, the W or NW
get a heated driveway
Yes, agreed. This whole thing just flies in the face of SD's Platonic gentlemanly uselessness shtick.get a heated driveway
this is actually a great suggestion but kind of cost prohibitive.
honestly you should really just get a reliable snow removal guy and pay him to make sure your crap is given priority and that you're not waiting a day after it snows for him to show up.
i'd guess you would need him 4 times a year, much cheaper and easier than using a snow blower and storing the thing
...Platonic gentlemanly uselessness..get a heated driveway
this is actually a great suggestion but kind of cost prohibitive.
honestly you should really just get a reliable snow removal guy and pay him to make sure your crap is given priority and that you're not waiting a day after it snows for him to show up.
i'd guess you would need him 4 times a year, much cheaper and easier than using a snow blower and storing the thing
:thumbs:...Platonic gentlemanly uselessness..get a heated driveway
this is actually a great suggestion but kind of cost prohibitive.
honestly you should really just get a reliable snow removal guy and pay him to make sure your crap is given priority and that you're not waiting a day after it snows for him to show up.
i'd guess you would need him 4 times a year, much cheaper and easier than using a snow blower and storing the thing
Nice phrase, coach.
What is up with SD doing all this work himself now, are you trying to impress sd jr with your work ethic or what? As a former Omahaian that has personally removed snow from his Omaha driveway, I can tell you you want a monster 2 stage, get a really tall one that can handle 12-18" in one pass, you don't want to be going over your driveway twice. Also some headlights on the front would be nice, cause it gets dark early in the winter. Do they have any with heated handles? If so get that one
Heated drive ways are worth it up in the mountains or some place really cold. Probably not worth the money in Omaha or Manhattan
I honestly don't know anything about the systems sold to do this, but if you turn them off/on in the winter, you are just making sure that you will have to replace your driveway much faster than you would if you bought a snow blower. Maximizing your freeze/thaw cycles on concrete is the fastest way to make that concrete crack, spall, look like crap, and eventually fail much faster than it should.
I honestly don't know anything about the systems sold to do this, but if you turn them off/on in the winter, you are just making sure that you will have to replace your driveway much faster than you would if you bought a snow blower. Maximizing your freeze/thaw cycles on concrete is the fastest way to make that concrete crack, spall, look like crap, and eventually fail much faster than it should.
A simple thermostat could be used to hold the slab slightly above freezing eliminating any freeze-thaw cycle.
I honestly don't know anything about the systems sold to do this, but if you turn them off/on in the winter, you are just making sure that you will have to replace your driveway much faster than you would if you bought a snow blower. Maximizing your freeze/thaw cycles on concrete is the fastest way to make that concrete crack, spall, look like crap, and eventually fail much faster than it should.
A simple thermostat could be used to hold the slab slightly above freezing eliminating any freeze-thaw cycle.
That's a lot of money for a full winter
CNS, tell me what exactly to buy because I trust the crap out of you
bought this one from a small engine place near me. they deliver it tomorrow so if it sucks let me know and I'll cancel the order.
http://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/snow-throwers/2X-524-SWE
cub cadet sounds adorable
After a long search betwen craftsman and ariens I decided to go with cub cadet. The dealership was awesome and set up the machine. With my dumb luck I bought the machine the year my area only had a snow fall of 2 inches. The following year we had a decent snow storm of about a foot and a few inches. The 524swe failed me. It initially started and ran perfect. Then out of the blue the chute stopped working. As I pushed forward it would unlock and shift to blow snow in a different direction. I mentioned this to the dealer and now I need to drive it over to them. One "major" storm and the machine has glitches. I'm very disappointed with my purchase. Everything else about the snow blower seems to be well constructed, but at this point I can only hope it holds up.
How do I fix a mailbox post that is wobbly as crap? I have a bad feeling that it might tip over and then I won't get junk mail.
It's a wooden post that holds 2 mailboxes (neighbor and mine). I may try to hold out as long as I can and hope that my neighbor fixes it, but he is foreign (sorry for racist/bigoted post) so i'm not holding out hope.
That's possible, but i'm guessing since this is one of those mailmen that stay in their vehicle the entire time they deliver mail that they will get tired of getting out to do so.How do I fix a mailbox post that is wobbly as crap? I have a bad feeling that it might tip over and then I won't get junk mail.
It's a wooden post that holds 2 mailboxes (neighbor and mine). I may try to hold out as long as I can and hope that my neighbor fixes it, but he is foreign (sorry for racist/bigoted post) so i'm not holding out hope.
can't the mailman still put mail in it when it's tipped over?
That's possible, but i'm guessing since this is one of those mailmen that stay in their vehicle the entire time they deliver mail that they will get tired of getting out to do so.How do I fix a mailbox post that is wobbly as crap? I have a bad feeling that it might tip over and then I won't get junk mail.
It's a wooden post that holds 2 mailboxes (neighbor and mine). I may try to hold out as long as I can and hope that my neighbor fixes it, but he is foreign (sorry for racist/bigoted post) so i'm not holding out hope.
can't the mailman still put mail in it when it's tipped over?
I could probably arrange w/ them to just leave the mail in the yard?
I don't think so.That's possible, but i'm guessing since this is one of those mailmen that stay in their vehicle the entire time they deliver mail that they will get tired of getting out to do so.How do I fix a mailbox post that is wobbly as crap? I have a bad feeling that it might tip over and then I won't get junk mail.
It's a wooden post that holds 2 mailboxes (neighbor and mine). I may try to hold out as long as I can and hope that my neighbor fixes it, but he is foreign (sorry for racist/bigoted post) so i'm not holding out hope.
can't the mailman still put mail in it when it's tipped over?
I could probably arrange w/ them to just leave the mail in the yard?
Depends. Is the mailman also foreign?
I don't think so.That's possible, but i'm guessing since this is one of those mailmen that stay in their vehicle the entire time they deliver mail that they will get tired of getting out to do so.How do I fix a mailbox post that is wobbly as crap? I have a bad feeling that it might tip over and then I won't get junk mail.
It's a wooden post that holds 2 mailboxes (neighbor and mine). I may try to hold out as long as I can and hope that my neighbor fixes it, but he is foreign (sorry for racist/bigoted post) so i'm not holding out hope.
can't the mailman still put mail in it when it's tipped over?
I could probably arrange w/ them to just leave the mail in the yard?
Depends. Is the mailman also foreign?
just pile rocks around it.That's a good idea but we have a HOA who won't take care of broken mailbox posts but won't allow you to do that. (nazis)
That's a good idea but we have a HOA who won't take care of broken mailbox posts but won't allow you to do that. (nazis)
get a heated driveway
this is actually a great suggestion but kind of cost prohibitive.
honestly you should really just get a reliable snow removal guy and pay him to make sure your crap is given priority and that you're not waiting a day after it snows for him to show up.
i'd guess you would need him 4 times a year, much cheaper and easier than using a snow blower and storing the thing
Don't want to search through 59 pages so I'll just ask: why thermostat I'd you go with, SD? Honeywell?
You can buy top soil at walmart. If you need more than several bags, get a pickup and go to a nursery and get bulk soil. Also, get pulverized black dirt. If not pulverized, it comes in huge chunks that are a mother rough rider to break up and spread.So I can just dump the dirt on the area it needs to be dumped and forget about it? Anything else I need to do?
meiers in topeka will deliver black dirt by the ton (nursery's will probably be better if you need smaller amounts). 1 ton will cover about 100sqft at 2" thick. if you need less than a ton, then go with CNS advice
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http://www.topekatopsoil.com/Prices2.pdf
Check out Houzz app. Just found it. Its basically pintest for everything related to houses. Going to get nerd out on this thing with landscaping.
So can you upload pictures of your own houzz on that website and play around and junk?
New house has a dormer window setup but no actual window in it. What elite window design should we put up there?Some badass leaded glass would be awesome as long as it fit the rest of the house. Does it need to be functional?
seems like Saul's problem is the soil erosionMy problem is I have no business owning a house. Renting is the way to go, michigancat!
New house has a dormer window setup but no actual window in it. What elite window design should we put up there?Some badass leaded glass would be awesome as long as it fit the rest of the house. Does it need to be functional?
seems like Saul's problem is the soil erosionMy problem is I have no business owning a house. Renting is the way to go, michigancat!
seems like Saul's problem is the soil erosionMy problem is I have no business owning a house. Renting is the way to go, michigancat!
=IF(soil="low","how low?",If(soil="Super Low","call soil delivery guy",IF(soil="Kinda low","Walmart bags","Sell house!")))
no way that program would compile
no way that program would compile
You obviously never compiled a single organized program that actually meant a crap to you. All of that stuff will compile, you know why, actually you rough ridin' don't. It was priceless. Considering this post, you don't have a single compiling program to your name that is worth anything, to anyone. I have a million programs from my programing days they are not worth crap monetarily. To me, they are the world and more. Don't bring this crap here and now. There are things more valueable and important than compiling programs, you piece of crap. This is a program that is more important than low soil, memories and passion. Go ahead and say it won't compile, for anyone who has been apart of something special, like effective programming, this is if you were robbed of everything you own.
no way that program would compile
You obviously never compiled a single organized program that actually meant a crap to you. All of that stuff will compile, you know why, actually you rough ridin' don't. It was priceless. Considering this post, you don't have a single compiling program to your name that is worth anything, to anyone. I have a million programs from my programing days they are not worth crap monetarily. To me, they are the world and more. Don't bring this crap here and now. There are things more valueable and important than compiling programs, you piece of crap. This is a program that is more important than low soil, memories and passion. Go ahead and say it won't compile, for anyone who has been apart of something special, like effective programming, this is if you were robbed of everything you own.
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Surely I am luking this, but CNS, are you a divorced 30 something mother of 3 who lives in a trailer park? Just an observation.no way that program would compile
You obviously never compiled a single organized program that actually meant a crap to you. All of that stuff will compile, you know why, actually you rough ridin' don't. It was priceless. Considering this post, you don't have a single compiling program to your name that is worth anything, to anyone. I have a million programs from my programing days they are not worth crap monetarily. To me, they are the world and more. Don't bring this crap here and now. There are things more valueable and important than compiling programs, you piece of crap. This is a program that is more important than low soil, memories and passion. Go ahead and say it won't compile, for anyone who has been apart of something special, like effective programming, this is if you were robbed of everything you own.
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Suggestos for what to get on the leaded glass in the attic? Pelican? Ty Zimmerman getting cut from the Saints?
Just mowed my yard and the neighbors yard. Shirtless. ;)should go in the stud thing thread
bedrooms have a/c?
What washer/dryer should I buy? What should I look for or keep in mind while shopping?Did you wash your clothes yet?
What washer/dryer should I buy? What should I look for or keep in mind while shopping?
What washer/dryer should I buy? What should I look for or keep in mind while shopping?
I have no idea if this is a good one or not but we bought this set and like it a lot
http://www.whirlpool.com/laundry-1/laundry-2/laundry-pairs-3/-[WED96HEAU]-1022166/WED96HEAU/
What washer/dryer should I buy? What should I look for or keep in mind while shopping?
I have no idea if this is a good one or not but we bought this set and like it a lot
http://www.whirlpool.com/laundry-1/laundry-2/laundry-pairs-3/-[WED96HEAU]-1022166/WED96HEAU/
Nice link Mr. Fixit.
Low trimmer iq, but is there such a thing as a trimmer that doesn't have the stupid string? Because this is 2015 and having to stop and re-string is stupid.
There are some trimmers that you can get a wheel-like attachment that have nylon blade-like things that swivel. They cut grass but swivel back out of they way if they hit stuff with more resistance. Have not used, but look promising.
Getting ready to build a house.
Steve Dave, what is your biggest regret that you would do differently if you started all over again?
Getting ready to build a house.
Steve Dave, what is your biggest regret that you would do differently if you started all over again?
third upstairs bathroom. we only have two. when we built I was like, we only need two, I'm not getting a third that will never get used. there is just me, mrs. dave, lil dave. why would we need three? I wish I had another one just for guests. we have a walkout we are going to have finished soon that will be the guest quarters with their own bath and whatnot but it's a pain in the ass for guests with all of lil dave's lil stuff in the second upstairs bathroom now.
Getting ready to build a house.
Steve Dave, what is your biggest regret that you would do differently if you started all over again?
third upstairs bathroom. we only have two. when we built I was like, we only need two, I'm not getting a third that will never get used. there is just me, mrs. dave, lil dave. why would we need three? I wish I had another one just for guests. we have a walkout we are going to have finished soon that will be the guest quarters with their own bath and whatnot but it's a pain in the ass for guests with all of lil dave's lil stuff in the second upstairs bathroom now.
Your fam isn't in Omaha, though, right?
I think this is probably mostly a distance thing. For instance, most of my fam lives within a 20 min drive from me, and I haven't wished we had a guest bedroom once in 13 yrs of home ownership.
Getting ready to build a house.
Steve Dave, what is your biggest regret that you would do differently if you started all over again?
third upstairs bathroom. we only have two. when we built I was like, we only need two, I'm not getting a third that will never get used. there is just me, mrs. dave, lil dave. why would we need three? I wish I had another one just for guests. we have a walkout we are going to have finished soon that will be the guest quarters with their own bath and whatnot but it's a pain in the ass for guests with all of lil dave's lil stuff in the second upstairs bathroom now.
Getting ready to build a house.
Steve Dave, what is your biggest regret that you would do differently if you started all over again?
third upstairs bathroom. we only have two. when we built I was like, we only need two, I'm not getting a third that will never get used. there is just me, mrs. dave, lil dave. why would we need three? I wish I had another one just for guests. we have a walkout we are going to have finished soon that will be the guest quarters with their own bath and whatnot but it's a pain in the ass for guests with all of lil dave's lil stuff in the second upstairs bathroom now.
Well, I'm only having 2 bathrooms upstairs but the master bedroom is down stairs and has it's own bathroom.
My wife is really taking a hardline stance on a shower with a seat in it. I don't understand why anyone would need to sit down in the shower.
My wife is really taking a hardline stance on a shower with a seat in it. I don't understand why anyone would need to sit down in the shower.
Have you ever tried to prop your leg up on the wall while you shaved it?
My wife is really taking a hardline stance on a shower with a seat in it. I don't understand why anyone would need to sit down in the shower.
Have you ever tried to prop your leg up on the wall while you shaved it?
Oh.. so it's not to sit down on? That makes a little more sense.
My wife is really taking a hardline stance on a shower with a seat in it. I don't understand why anyone would need to sit down in the shower.
Have you ever tried to prop your leg up on the wall while you shaved it?
Oh.. so it's not to sit down on? That makes a little more sense.
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I say 4 bathrooms upstairs
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BEAT ME TO IT
Signed the papers yesterday. Go to pick out tile, carpet, counter tops and colors later this week.
Signed the papers yesterday. Go to pick out tile, carpet, counter tops and colors later this week.
Thoughts on countertops???
Oh man. What a stud attic you're going to have. I bet your kid is gonna hide so many of his uncle's Playboys up there. :love:It's two story house. The windows upstairs are on the sides.
your enormous closet is awesome, but you have to walk like 26.2 miles to get there from the w/d
Thoughts on countertops???
Granite are standard. I guess it will just be a matter of the color. Probably go with a light shade of brown.
your enormous closet is awesome, but you have to walk like 26.2 miles to get there from the w/d
One strategically placed hole in the wall, and he could drop dirty laundry directly into the wash while standing in the closet. :thumbs:
Where you building that thing?
Let's talk about that two car garage...
Thoughts on countertops???
Granite are standard. I guess it will just be a matter of the color. Probably go with a light shade of brown.
marble or caesarstone fake marble if you don't want to care for marble.
Do you have kids? I can't imagine having only a 2 car especially w/o a basementLet's talk about that two car garage...
To add a 3 car garage I was going to have to go with a bigger lot. Was going to be an additional 30K. Decided to go with a pool instead.
marble isn't very durable. get quartz in the entire house. I have some granite in my butlers pantry and drop zone and I hate its guts.will red wine stain quartz like it does granite?
Let's talk about that two car garage...
To add a 3 car garage I was going to have to go with a bigger lot. Was going to be an additional 30K. Decided to go with a pool instead.
Do you have kids? I can't imagine having only a 2 car especially w/o a basementLet's talk about that two car garage...
To add a 3 car garage I was going to have to go with a bigger lot. Was going to be an additional 30K. Decided to go with a pool instead.
Do you plan to live long in Prosper?
We're having marble in the bathrooms. Is there special care required for marble?
marble isn't very durable. get quartz in the entire house. I have some granite in my butlers pantry and drop zone and I hate its guts.
Do you plano to live long in Prosper?
Prosper: it's just too goddamn far awayFrom where? I work in Plano.
Prosper: it's just too goddamn far awayFrom where? I work in Plano.
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how far away will the closest whataburger be?
First floor.if you can widen that garage by a couple of feet and/or make it 2-3 feet deeper, you would not regret it. You also wouldn't have to come back to this thread and admit that I was right.
The study on this plan will actually be a 4th bedroom and the dining room will be a study. Half bath on 1st floor will become full bath.
So where do keep the mower? Shed?
just get rid of you
So where do keep the mower? Shed?
good grief skinben, it's just not that interesting of an angle
good grief skinben, it's just not that interesting of an angle
He grew up in Johnson County or something, it's quite the change for sure
So, the taxes on the new house are going to 2.6%. Am I crazy or does that seem high?
So, the taxes on the new house are going to 2.6%. Am I crazy or does that seem high?
including specials? seems low honestly
So, the taxes on the new house are going to 2.6%. Am I crazy or does that seem high?
including specials? seems low honestly
That's state, county, water district and school district.
He probably regrets recommending that edger/trimmer thing to me because the battery doesn't last long enough for my super elite lawn with all its graceful edges and corners. I have to do the front first, then plug in the battery while I mow, then do the back.How big is your lot? I'm in the market for an electric trimmer. I'm really sick of getting a tuneup every year on the little bastard.
He probably regrets recommending that edger/trimmer thing to me because the battery doesn't last long enough for my super elite lawn with all its graceful edges and corners. I have to do the front first, then plug in the battery while I mow, then do the back.How big is your lot? I'm in the market for an electric trimmer. I'm really sick of getting a tuneup every year on the little bastard.
House is under way.
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So, sold my current house last weekend. 9 offers in 48 hours after 30 showings.is the lease less or more than your current payment?
But the best part is, the buyer is going to lease us back the house until our new house is done.
So, sold my current house last weekend. 9 offers in 48 hours after 30 showings.is the lease less or more than your current payment?
But the best part is, the buyer is going to lease us back the house until our new house is done.
i have a 1/3 acre pentagram double corner lot and with a driveway a sidewalk and 2/3 a fence and i can do about half of it on a charge
i'm closer to complaining about how fast it goes through string. very fast.
The 40v SD B&D. Yeah I'm edging the curb, driveway and 200+ feet of sidewalk. I also may have poor string trimmer skills/strategies.
The 40v SD B&D. Yeah I'm edging the curb, driveway and 200+ feet of sidewalk. I also may have poor string trimmer skills/strategies.
I don't edge and I am confident my neighbors secretly hate me for that
My Lawn:
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Your crappy non-edged lawn:
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I really enjoy edging. It's quite the thrill.
He probably regrets recommending that edger/trimmer thing to me because the battery doesn't last long enough for my super elite lawn with all its graceful edges and corners. I have to do the front first, then plug in the battery while I mow, then do the back.How big is your lot? I'm in the market for an electric trimmer. I'm really sick of getting a tuneup every year on the little bastard.
Buy the hedge trimmer and you will get a second battery and charger. Boom....problem solved.
House is under way.
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The area that is ideal for us because of our work commutes is pretty much all new construction anyway. We are in the fringe burbs/corn field zone.
no mature trees? :frown:
tons actually. we are the home of arbor day sys. ARBOR DAY.
I really enjoy edging. It's quite the thrill.
House is under way.
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It sucks. I didn't sign up for this crap. I do have a third floor and a nice sized attic, but I will never again buy a no 3rd stall/no basement house.
(I don't care how big the house is or if you have a pool (sorry Batt BcKee), so you people that want to try to justify it just shut your mouth. I made a mistake and I am owning up to it.)
Gonna win 'em all!
I know this horse has been beaten to death but I cannot wrap my head around how I would deal with a 2 car garage AND no basement. I could deal with one or the other (though not happily) but both seems unmanageable.
Can't really get around having a basement by digging a hole in the backyard though.
I'm really rethinking this decision, guys. What if 2800 square feet isn't enough room?It's not. Family of four. 3200 sf finished. Looking at finishing the bonus over the garage for another 600+ sf.
You people have too much stuff
my 2br house is too big
You guys sound like pack rats.
j/k. I"ll probably only park one car in the garage.
You guys sound like pack rats.
j/k. I"ll probably only park one car in the garage.
Make sure your garage is deep enough to park a crew cab pickup or suburban in it.
You guys sound like pack rats.
j/k. I"ll probably only park one car in the garage.
Make sure your garage is deep enough to park a crew cab pickup or suburban in it.
I'm really rethinking this decision, guys. What if 2800 square feet isn't enough room?It's not. Family of four. 3200 sf finished. Looking at finishing the bonus over the garage for another 600+ sf.
is that with a FURY ROAD #filter applied?
@=Mods?=, please merge the last couple of pages of this thread with the "Thing White Midwesterners Love" thread.I'm really rethinking this decision, guys. What if 2800 square feet isn't enough room?It's not. Family of four. 3200 sf finished. Looking at finishing the bonus over the garage for another 600+ sf.
Doesn't @Rusty have a family of four in SF?
my bedroom is also ridiculously large. just so much dead space.
I hate houses separated into different rooms (other than bedrooms and bathrooms). every house I ever want to own is going to have a giant living, kitchen, dining, sitting, etc. space so everyone has to deal with everyone else 24/7/365 or they can just go to their rooms. WE'RE A rough ridin' FAMILY AND WE'RE GOING TO LIVE LIKE ONE! also it would be impossible to keep track of lil sd if he had multiple smaller areas to roam around in.
Open floor plans are loud. Kitchen and TV competing. Ugh.
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Open floor plans are loud. Kitchen and TV competing. Ugh.
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What's a tornado strap?
:lol:(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F08%2F11%2F8c3397733099b54172254427500f4576.jpg&hash=5c148608d3546869f9f28037997567d16f06ede2)A two car garage and no tornado straps? Good grief.
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...and that silt fence is doing one hell of a job.
I hate houses separated into different rooms (other than bedrooms and bathrooms). every house I ever want to own is going to have a giant living, kitchen, dining, sitting, etc. space so everyone has to deal with everyone else 24/7/365 or they can just go to their rooms. WE'RE A rough ridin' FAMILY AND WE'RE GOING TO LIVE LIKE ONE! also it would be impossible to keep track of lil sd if he had multiple smaller areas to roam around in.
Open floor plans are all the rage right now
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with my keen eye that angle from the zenith of the roof to the horizon looks about -38o
which is about what you want
How angry would people get if you planted a treeTwo trees are mandated by the HOA.
looks like you have a pretty relaxed HOA
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Oh, I'll be going in that attic.
Oh, I'll be going in that attic.
seriously though get rid of the foot of wood in between the two little garage doors and just get one big garage door. that small section in between is going to be chinese water torture for the next twenty years. fix it now.
Oh, I'll be going in that attic.
seriously though get rid of the foot of wood in between the two little garage doors and just get one big garage door. that small section in between is going to be chinese water torture for the next twenty years. fix it now.
I doubt that can be done at this point.
Matt, what will you be storing in your attic?
He'll be going to the attic, Rick.Matt, what will you be storing in your attic?
Christmas decorations.
Oh, I'll be going in that attic.
seriously though get rid of the foot of wood in between the two little garage doors and just get one big garage door. that small section in between is going to be chinese water torture for the next twenty years. fix it now.
Oh, I'll be going in that attic.
seriously though get rid of the foot of wood in between the two little garage doors and just get one big garage door. that small section in between is going to be chinese water torture for the next twenty years. fix it now.
That little area between the doors keeps the two cars from parking too close to each other inside of the garage.
Some humans are not good drivers tho
I prefer two doors to one large door. This assumes you actually have a decent size garage.
tennis balls hanging from strings in the garage. :lol:
i should do a thread where i predict where i predict which posters have tennis balls hanging in their garage.
mikey4dcats-yes
libliblib-no
is the perspective off on the picture b/c that front door appears to be about 2 feet wide by 14 feet tall
i should do a thread where i predict where i predict which posters have tennis balls hanging in their garage.
mikey4dcats-yes
libliblib-no
is the perspective off on the picture b/c that front door appears to be about 2 feet wide by 14 feet tall
I have one in our garage....but it is for my wife's benefit when parking.
I have one in our garage....but it is for my wife's benefit when parking.
BECAUSE WOMEN SUCK AT DRIVING AND MEN ARE AWESOME AT DRIVING
I have one in our garage....but it is for my wife's benefit when parking.
BECAUSE WOMEN SUCK AT DRIVING AND MEN ARE AWESOME AT DRIVING
i need one :frown:
Some humans are not good drivers thoSee Mrs. Gooch parking on my grass. :curse:
One door looks stupid but is more efficient. Def a tough choice
just thought of a reason why you might have two separate garage doors. a townhouse situation were one person owns the left side of the house and a different person owns the right side. see below.
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there. are you two happy now? you just made me waste ten minutes looking for a one car townhouse picture.
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One door looks stupid but is more efficient. Def a tough choice
One door looks stupid but is more efficient. Def a tough choice
Are you telling me that this looks stupid?
Like one of those in the picture or just something similar
One door looks cheap. There, I said it.
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you know what a #1door is good for? letting potential robbers know what kind of treasures you have in your whole garage. I am firmly on team #2door
you know what a #1door is good for? letting potential robbers know what kind of treasures you have in your whole garage. I am firmly on team #2door
If you live in such a bad neighborhood close all of your garage doors dipshit.
tennis balls hanging from the ceiling seem very practical. Hardest part is probably getting the rope/string into the tennis ball. Second hardest part is hanging it from the ceiling.
Two doors requires two garage door openers which is really inefficient.
I think I may add a fourth stall because lil sd is acquiring ride on vehicles/bikes/scooters at an unbelievable rate. that or start a "get a new one, throw one in the garbage" exchange program.
I think I may add a fourth stall because lil sd is acquiring ride on vehicles/bikes/scooters at an unbelievable rate. that or start a "get a new one, throw one in the garbage" exchange program.
Just set him up with leases on those vehicles and only get a new one when the old lease is up. :dunno:
Two doors requires two garage door openers which is really inefficient.
You should probably just start a new thread and get the new house rolling.
i don't think emo is coming back :frown:
No drama. He just stopped posting.Well. I guess no drama is better. Hope all is well with him.
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Get one of those instant $545 hillbilly canopy garages, no door opener needed. Good place to whizz in the middle of night when it's raining.
two car, one door here, with tennis balls hanging from the ceiling
also we got new tile installed!
before :Yuck:
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now comes painting cabinets/entire house :driving:
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two car, one door here, with tennis balls hanging from the ceiling
also we got new tile installed!
before :Yuck:
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now comes painting cabinets/entire house :driving:
Great job on the tile selection! Question: why didn't you do all the cabinet demo and stuff before putting down new expensive flooring? One hard drop when you're taking that crap down and you'll crack a tile.
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what's going on with the coke glasses display shelf
also tile wasn't that expensive, my sister is an interior architect and got it from her vendor for us for $1.69/sf. then I ripped out the old stuff myself and paid a guy $1000 to install the new stuff.
Good job on choosing seperate single garage doors. Looks much classier than a double door.
Good job on choosing seperate single garage doors. Looks much classier than a double door.
They started putting on the brick, guys.
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i mean, wow. eff you, sand, no way are you gonna get through here to get to my lazy back gutter #hiya
i mean, wow. eff you, sand, no way are you gonna get through here to get to my lazy back gutter #hiya
except for that little bit creeping through.
They don't understand how erosion control installation works, clearly.
i mean, wow. eff you, sand, no way are you gonna get through here to get to my lazy back gutter #hiya
except for that little bit creeping through.
They don't understand how erosion control installation works, clearly.
I could post some pictures of some crap that would blow your mind concerning that aspect of construction.
straw waddle can GTFO my face
Batt BcKee can't see the forest or the trees :frown:
that pretty much describes all of north Texas.Batt BcKee can't see the forest or the trees :frown:
iirc the house is in Prosper which is a large open field with a bunch of houses in it
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They just finished on Friday. I assume someone will be cleaning up soon.no, they will just lay Bermuda sod right over the top of as much of that trash as they can.
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that pretty much describes all of north Texas.Batt BcKee can't see the forest or the trees :frown:
iirc the house is in Prosper which is a large open field with a bunch of houses in it
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I used to live in Bedford and the worst part about it was that it was so close to Euless.Euless more like Useless.
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Is that a front yard swimming pool?
I used to live in Bedford and the worst part about it was that it was so close to Euless.
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I used to live in Bedford and the worst part about it was that it was so close to Euless.
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You lived in the mid cities and moved to Collin county? You must be stupid
-how much space you want between your house and your pool fam?
-what's the least possible?
-say no more.
-how much space you want between your house and your pool fam?
-what's the least possible?
-say no more.
I want to be able to jump from the roof into the pool and I can't jump as far as I used to.
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i would have made those three windows into one pocket window. slide it open while finishing up breakfast and be able to throw your kids into the pool from the dining table. finish your coffee in peace.
yeah, why the three tiny baby windows?
yeah, why the three tiny baby windows?
Probably because it's a radius
yeah, why the three tiny baby windows?
Probably because it's a radius
you're a radius
OMG, it's so tiny. I will I get by?
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OMG, it's so tiny. I will I get by?
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how's the patio pool coming?
Did you put in a heater for the pool?
how deep is your pool?
OMG, it's so tiny. I will I get by?
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it's kinda game of throney
that's not very deep, would you consider making it deeper? just thinking about pool parties and such. i like doing can openers and honestly, the deeper i can open that can, the better the splash. thoughts?how deep is your pool?
5 1/2 in the middle.
i guess that's Batt BcKee's house, not tonya's house. sorry, Batt BcKee.
i like it, known piece of crap Batt BcKee
i don't much care for crape myrtles either.There beautiful and I can't have any of them, other than one shitty kind, here in dumbass shitty zone 5.
that's a shade providing son of a birch
and you're still stuck with a mobile home next door.
The thing about the tree, it seems dumb to put it between the sidewalk and street but that's where the HOA wants it.It'll be fun dodging branches of you try and walk on the sidewalk.
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and you're still stuck with a mobile home next door.
Builders office. They're set to move it to the newer phase of the development within 6 months. Only 3 available lots left in our phase.
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If your HOA is like mine was when our old neighborhood was still building, the developer is the only member of the HOA board until they close out the neighborhood, meaning do whatever you want right now and hurry up before they hand it over to your shitty neighbors that have nothing better to do than bitch about your fence height and stuff.
If your HOA is like mine was when our old neighborhood was still building, the developer is the only member of the HOA board until they close out the neighborhood, meaning do whatever you want right now and hurry up before they hand it over to your shitty neighbors that have nothing better to do than bitch about your fence height and stuff.yes, the developer controls the HOA for now. But I've heard they're kind of dicks about everything and most people think it will get better when the community takes it over.
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If your HOA is like mine was when our old neighborhood was still building, the developer is the only member of the HOA board until they close out the neighborhood, meaning do whatever you want right now and hurry up before they hand it over to your shitty neighbors that have nothing better to do than bitch about your fence height and stuff.yes, the developer controls the HOA for now. But I've heard they're kind of dicks about everything and most people think it will get better when the community takes it over.
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If your HOA is like mine was when our old neighborhood was still building, the developer is the only member of the HOA board until they close out the neighborhood, meaning do whatever you want right now and hurry up before they hand it over to your shitty neighbors that have nothing better to do than bitch about your fence height and stuff.yes, the developer controls the HOA for now. But I've heard they're kind of dicks about everything and most people think it will get better when the community takes it over.
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can you pick the tree species?
can someone call them and get a bunch of trees planted along the WSC since John Currie is too cheap to do it himself.
I have the tallest tree in the neighborhood.
I bet your garage is on the back of your house with an alley too
it makes for a sweet hoops setupI bet your garage is on the back of your house with an alley too
yes but no alley, wraparound driveway. idk why they do the back-house-garage thing.
it makes for a sweet hoops setupI bet your garage is on the back of your house with an alley too
yes but no alley, wraparound driveway. idk why they do the back-house-garage thing.
Might be buying and remodeling. Could be interesting.
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Might be buying and remodeling. Could be interesting.Thinking about this. I want 20+ acres and a fixer upper. We live in a small county though. Not much on the market.
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based upon me watching Israel (from Flip or Flop) bid work, i can pull together a rough quote for youIt came out to $100,000 more than I estimated!!!!! Even if I could get it down $50,000, it is still more than the house would be worth. Plus, I am not willing to sacrifice any of the changes we wanted.
just list the work here
I feel like 100k should be enough to gut most houses. Did you talk to Chip and Joanna?we were adding on as well. I was guessing 200, came back at 295. We didn't even try to get a second quote or see if the first guy would do it cheaper than that. There'll be other houses, and rest assured, I will use this thread if necessary!
I feel like 100k should be enough to gut most houses. Did you talk to Chip and Joanna?we were adding on as well. I was guessing 200, came back at 295. We didn't even try to get a second quote or see if the first guy would do it cheaper than that. There'll be other houses, and rest assured, I will use this thread if necessary!
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smashing down a pud house on a stud lot and building fresh is what the cool kids do these days. drop a mcmansion on that tiny old POS prairie village house immediately dobbs.
smashing down a pud house on a stud lot and building fresh is what the cool kids do these days. drop a mcmansion on that tiny old POS prairie village house immediately dobbs.
smashing down a pud house on a stud lot and building fresh is what the cool kids do these days. drop a mcmansion on that tiny old POS prairie village house immediately dobbs.
Son of a bitch Dobbs evacuated north cackalacky?
Lets talk about these Icicles forming on my exhaust vent on the roof. This is the first time I have noticed this much ice but I'm assuming it has happened in the past as I have had the same vent setup for a couple years.2, 1
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I'm guessing that I will need to put a new hood vent on the furnace exhaust but is this something that can wait until the spring? Will the ice forming on and beneath the exhaust damage my roof?
The current vent is a hoopty version I added about 4 years ago after the old one was removed by roofers, just went to home depot and bought something that looked like it would work. Is there a certain type of exhaust vent I should buy to prevent this from happening again?
What is that ice periscope right in front of your furnace vent? I'm asking/concerned if that is your plumbing vent, if that is totally iced over you might want to make sure that is clear sooner rather then later so you don't have sewer gasses backing up into your house.
At the furnace, is there a metal pipe on the flue or pvc?
Yes, that's what I was asking. Sure seems like a lot of condensation for an 80% furnace. Possibly not drafting correctly due to short chimney. I'd extend it and make it square.
Metal pipe going up through the roof for exhaust if thats what you are asking.
Anyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
Anyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
Anyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
I bought a house for myself in lovely MHK that I am now renting to dirt people who are apparently trashing it with cat piss
Anyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
Anyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
Tenets aren't worth the hassle
Puni get them to move out so I can move inAnyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
I bought a house for myself in lovely MHK that I am now renting to dirt people who are apparently trashing it with cat piss
AMA
It's an economics problem now. I could boot them in Feb but then I'd have to replace all the flooring to make it nice for the next dirt person to wreck OR i could lock them into their filth for the next 18 months and pocket that paper.Puni get them to move out so I can move inAnyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
I bought a house for myself in lovely MHK that I am now renting to dirt people who are apparently trashing it with cat piss
AMA
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Lets talk about these Icicles forming on my exhaust vent on the roof. This is the first time I have noticed this much ice but I'm assuming it has happened in the past as I have had the same vent setup for a couple years.I'm not sure if there's any kind of vent hood that could prevent condensation on the outside of the vent. But it's really nothing to worry about. Your roof is designed to deal with water and ice forming on top.
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I'm guessing that I will need to put a new hood vent on the furnace exhaust but is this something that can wait until the spring? Will the ice forming on and beneath the exhaust damage my roof?
The current vent is a hoopty version I added about 4 years ago after the old one was removed by roofers, just went to home depot and bought something that looked like it would work. Is there a certain type of exhaust vent I should buy to prevent this from happening again?
Considering building a house per se more like a barndominium on the 1/4 we bought this spring. Thoughts? Opinions?
Just thinkin down the road. We don't want people in our home so the shouse could facilitate that. I'm just concerned about the kids feeling like vagabonds. I want them to be comfortable in this transitional period.
Do you guys like doing a lot of stuff after buying a house? Like, we seriously bought a finished home and Mrs wacky can't sit still. Lots of painting, buying house stuff, etc. Am I crazy for just wanting to relax the first month of buying our first home? I feel like many of these projects we're doing could wait.
Anyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
Do you guys like doing a lot of stuff after buying a house? Like, we seriously bought a finished home and Mrs wacky can't sit still. Lots of painting, buying house stuff, etc. Am I crazy for just wanting to relax the first month of buying our first home? I feel like many of these projects we're doing could wait.
If you put them off, they never get done. After about a year, you just dgaf anymore.
Do you guys like doing a lot of stuff after buying a house? Like, we seriously bought a finished home and Mrs wacky can't sit still. Lots of painting, buying house stuff, etc. Am I crazy for just wanting to relax the first month of buying our first home? I feel like many of these projects we're doing could wait.
luckily its not sitting empty :emawkid: but the guy doesn't always pay on the first and sometimes I have to remind him.. I should start fining him but Im too niceAnyone own/bought rentals? Thoughts? peggy po's/nancy negs?
yes. negatives - they suck when sitting empty
positives - good money and tax benefits
Psh, taping gmafbWhen you have back problems, it's an issue being on your knees, bending down, etc. Also, I don't usually tape because I can cut in edges, but I have to dummy proof it for the Mrs.
Psh, taping gmafbWhen you have back problems, it's an issue being on your knees, bending down, etc. Also, I don't usually tape because I can cut in edges, but I have to dummy proof it for the Mrs.
I keep going back and forth on buying a trimmer or just buying grass killer for where the mower doesn't reach. 3 summer predicament, I'll mull it over this winter and maybe come to a decisionCaught this bad boy on sale two summers ago.
The difference is edging is necessary if you don't want to have a clown yard
fly puni in from japan, he loves that crap
Privacy fence. Anyone got a recommendation/cost est in KC? Holy crap the first bid I got.
Privacy fence. Anyone got a recommendation/cost est in KC? Holy crap the first bid I got.If you and a bud have a couple weekends to spare, rent the bobcat with hole digger attachment. Set posts one weekend and run boards the next.
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Privacy fence. Anyone got a recommendation/cost est in KC? Holy crap the first bid I got.If you and a bud have a couple weekends to spare, rent the bobcat with hole digger attachment. Set posts one weekend and run boards the next.
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I'd love to see that video. Wacky v Skid Steer. A YouTube sensation.Privacy fence. Anyone got a recommendation/cost est in KC? Holy crap the first bid I got.If you and a bud have a couple weekends to spare, rent the bobcat with hole digger attachment. Set posts one weekend and run boards the next.
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I originally thought this was advice for wackycat08 and got a great mental image of him trying to operate a loader
Privacy fence. Anyone got a recommendation/cost est in KC? Holy crap the first bid I got.
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No gutters? Is there a perimeter french drain?
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WTF?No gutters? Is there a perimeter french drain?
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Nope.
Older guy here that's now an empty nester.All great questions. We're doing fine in this one. Wife has been asking for an upgrade for awhile and I could use a little more space. I don't think we're having anymore kids though, so it's kinda a forever home situation/what's a good school district for lil wacky.
Do you really need a bigger house? Is the difference in mortgage payments going to make a difference in your retirement? Maybe it could help fund a weekend cabin.
I have 3200 sq ft under roof. Could've raised the kids with half that and wouldn't be thinking about moving now. It's just two of us for 40 more years. Definitely don't need the space now
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I'm going to build or buy a new house within the next few years. probably the last one ever for us. you know what's a giant PITA for this?Sorry, SD. Wrong thread. :frown:
SCHOOL DISTRICTS!
:curse:
I'm going to build or buy a new house within the next few years. probably the last one ever for us. you know what's a giant PITA for this?
SCHOOL DISTRICTS!
:curse:
I'm going to build or buy a new house within the next few years. probably the last one ever for us. you know what's a giant PITA for this?
SCHOOL DISTRICTS!
:curse:
How and why?
Why do you need a new one?I don’t “need” one, I want one. I didn’t build this one with the intent of two people working from home. Would like two separate dedicated offices. Also a lot more first world problem wants.
Same deal hereWhy do you need a new one?I don’t “need” one, I want one. I didn’t build this one with the intent of two people working from home. Would like two separate dedicated offices. Also a lot more first world problem wants.
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Yeah, sometimes I think about needing a big house down the road to accommodate grown kids and their families when they come visit. Other times, I think that it would be a MUCH better value to have a smaller place in a much cooler location and just put up the kids up in a hotel when they, let's face it, rarely visit.
i heard the price of lumber is through the roof now. T's and P's to anyone about to build.CanCo
We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
Why do you need a new one?I don’t “need” one, I want one. I didn’t build this one with the intent of two people working from home. Would like two separate dedicated offices. Also a lot more first world problem wants.
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I know. :frown: Also, the house we liked yesterday, went for 40K over the asking price. :frown: :lol: This market!We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
That spread is like saying I am looking at Tulsa, Reno, San Francisco and the Northeast.
You need to get focused.
Bubble will burst soon again just like 08.. This is the worst time to buy other than interest ratesI know. :frown: Also, the house we liked yesterday, went for 40K over the asking price. :frown: :lol: This market!We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
That spread is like saying I am looking at Tulsa, Reno, San Francisco and the Northeast.
You need to get focused.
i heard the price of lumber is through the roof now. T's and P's to anyone about to build.
Exactly what I'm worried about, as a tight ass, trying not to be a tight ass for once.Bubble will burst soon again just like 08.. This is the worst time to buy other than interest ratesI know. :frown: Also, the house we liked yesterday, went for 40K over the asking price. :frown: :lol: This market!We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
That spread is like saying I am looking at Tulsa, Reno, San Francisco and the Northeast.
You need to get focused.
I don’t know that I agree with this. At least the anything near what we saw in ‘08 part. WFH isn’t going back to pre-pandemic levels.Bubble will burst soon again just like 08.. This is the worst time to buy other than interest ratesI know. :frown: Also, the house we liked yesterday, went for 40K over the asking price. :frown: :lol: This market!We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
That spread is like saying I am looking at Tulsa, Reno, San Francisco and the Northeast.
You need to get focused.
Honestly would be a great time to sell and rent for a year or two
While I agree with that part build costs right now are at all time highs. There is not the shortage in lumber that there was last year due to shutdowns. Interest rates are low so new builds just keep going up and they will keep charging this astronomical prices as long as they can. Lumber costs will eventually come back down to earth. It probably won't be as catastrophic as 08 but it will definitely happen. Shoot a deck that cost $950 in material in last year now costs roughly $2500I don’t know that I agree with this. At least the anything near what we saw in ‘08 part. WFH isn’t going back to pre-pandemic levels.Bubble will burst soon again just like 08.. This is the worst time to buy other than interest ratesI know. :frown: Also, the house we liked yesterday, went for 40K over the asking price. :frown: :lol: This market!We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
That spread is like saying I am looking at Tulsa, Reno, San Francisco and the Northeast.
You need to get focused.
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While I agree with that part build costs right now are at all time highs. There is not the shortage in lumber that there was last year due to shutdowns. Interest rates are low so new builds just keep going up and they will keep charging this astronomical prices as long as they can. Lumber costs will eventually come back down to earth. It probably won't be as catastrophic as 08 but it will definitely happen. Shoot a deck that cost $950 in material in last year now costs roughly $2500I don’t know that I agree with this. At least the anything near what we saw in ‘08 part. WFH isn’t going back to pre-pandemic levels.Bubble will burst soon again just like 08.. This is the worst time to buy other than interest ratesI know. :frown: Also, the house we liked yesterday, went for 40K over the asking price. :frown: :lol: This market!We're in the buyers market again. About to turn a $50K profit from this spot to the next. Problem is, we're either looking south or west to get the bang for the buck. It has me feeling old as f, but also excited about how far We've came. More depressed about how far away I will eventually be from all the things I love about KC tho (downtown), but I'm at home 90% of the time either way these days by working from home and the kid. Looking into Shawnee, Desoto, Leawood, and the Blue Valley distract. The market is crazy right now. Saw an amazing house today for over $10K of what I have in mind and i'm afraid if we competed for it, I'd be a hermit. It was amaze! Any advice?
That spread is like saying I am looking at Tulsa, Reno, San Francisco and the Northeast.
You need to get focused.
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Another thing to think of.. wonder what will come of commercial properties as well.
I think once interest rates start raising (which they will) those prices are going to come down as well. Less people will be able to afford and qualify for the homes going at premium prices.
Another thing to think of.. wonder what will come of commercial properties as well.
idea: we convert them to condos
Is there a help build a house on the farm thread? Kids are gone and ready to cash out on the hot JoCo house market. Do I buy a trailer or rent appt after selling and wait for lumber prices to come down?
Anyone with a good costing template for house building? Is like our kitchen project get the estimates from home depot and then x2 after the wife adds multi changes?
Tom
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Farms are filthy with bugs and heat and wind and dirt and smells. Gotta hermetically seal your dwelling.
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maybe. we shall see. good quick read on this topic.
https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2021/04/the-psychology-of-fighting-the-last-crash/
and podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RuaHREKIwEro78xmcsLjW?si=OxCd1HluS3G--i0_n69lUw
SD can you just go back to the office or have they kicked you out permanently?I can if I want. I only have two employees here and the others are in KC. My Omaha employees both work from home but we go into the office to mess around from time to time. The KC ones work like 50/50 office/home but they can do 100% home if they want. Or 100% office. It’s flexible AF. But, I also own this budget and if I say I’m in the office 100% that’s out of my budget and it would blow you away what my expense allocation is for a full time office. Same with employees.
What's a Milly to do?? :dunno:I would not try to time it. If you want a place assume the market value is what it’s going to be IMO. A lot of people are going to try to “wait this out” and do a lot of waiting if I’m guessing.
I was planning on purchasing a house (home) this year, but it sure does feel like we're at, or near, the top of a ridiculous cycle. But as noted, there's no guarantee it won't stay like this for another [X] year(s). Other than going back in time, what's a Milly in the city to do?
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Brick last week and cabinets and flooring this week.
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Yes looks really good. Obviously you chose correctly and invested your money in a house and not a phone because that is like flip phone level quality photo
Which soulless suburb did you go with?
To those with the thought of waiting, a large part of the market is available labor. Most contractors, of most kinds, are having a very hard time finding skilled labor right now. I am trying to hire right now, have 104 applicants(indeed.com and craigslist) in the last two weeks, and not one has more than 1 year of experience and only 4 of them have any applicable experience. In a company of 10 people, we have cycled through 7 guys in the last 18 months who came on with no experience, but with other construction experience, only to cycle them out for a few different reasons. Literally every contractor in my network right now is having this problem. On the job training is very expensive and takes a long time. You are all paying for this now and anecdotally, this seems to be getting worse not better.Yep. Realizing I should've been a freaking electrician. Also is there any job more useless than a home inspector? Guys take like a 2 day course and don't have to be licensed its honestly unreal
I hope the Gen Z'ers get back to thinking it's ok to find a trade. If not, shits going to be expensive for a while.
Which soulless suburb did you go with?
Celina
Yes looks really good. Obviously you chose correctly and invested your money in a house and not a phone because that is like flip phone level quality photo
To those with the thought of waiting, a large part of the market is available labor. Most contractors, of most kinds, are having a very hard time finding skilled labor right now. I am trying to hire right now, have 104 applicants(indeed.com and craigslist) in the last two weeks, and not one has more than 1 year of experience and only 4 of them have any applicable experience. In a company of 10 people, we have cycled through 7 guys in the last 18 months who came on with no experience, but with other construction experience, only to cycle them out for a few different reasons. Literally every contractor in my network right now is having this problem. On the job training is very expensive and takes a long time. You are all paying for this now and anecdotally, this seems to be getting worse not better.
I hope the Gen Z'ers get back to thinking it's ok to find a trade. If not, shits going to be expensive for a while.
To those with the thought of waiting, a large part of the market is available labor. Most contractors, of most kinds, are having a very hard time finding skilled labor right now. I am trying to hire right now, have 104 applicants(indeed.com and craigslist) in the last two weeks, and not one has more than 1 year of experience and only 4 of them have any applicable experience. In a company of 10 people, we have cycled through 7 guys in the last 18 months who came on with no experience, but with other construction experience, only to cycle them out for a few different reasons. Literally every contractor in my network right now is having this problem. On the job training is very expensive and takes a long time. You are all paying for this now and anecdotally, this seems to be getting worse not better.
I hope the Gen Z'ers get back to thinking it's ok to find a trade. If not, shits going to be expensive for a while.
My vagabond brother is currently working 6 days a week making $500 a day with free lodging down in the RGV building migrant detention centers. No construction experience.
I hope the Gen Z'ers get back to thinking it's ok to find a trade. If not, shits going to be expensive for a while.
Plumbers & electricians are about $80-90/hour in ole MHKI hope the Gen Z'ers get back to thinking it's ok to find a trade. If not, shits going to be expensive for a while.
I think the best way to get zoomers into trades is to pay trades more.
Most contractors, of most kinds, are having a very hard time finding skilled labor right now.
My vagabond brother is currently working 6 days a week making $500 a day with free lodging down in the RGV building migrant detention centers. No construction experience.
Yes there are two painfully obvious solutions: (1) increase the cost until it balances with demand, or (2) stop acting like the only immigrants we “need” in this country are white collar doctors/scientists/whatever.Most contractors, of most kinds, are having a very hard time finding skilled labor right now.
immigration could solve this problem.
I hope the Gen Z'ers get back to thinking it's ok to find a trade. If not, shits going to be expensive for a while.
I think the best way to get zoomers into trades is to pay trades more.
i think it's more cultural than pay-based. as yla said, a lot of construction jobs pay quite well, but there are a ton of cultural impediments that dissuade young people from pursuing those careers. i can't think of a single person i know that was born to college-educated parents that went into a blue collar career.
there's definitely an interplay btwn wage and cultural factors, but i think the latter has the greater impact. and it's not just college educated careers vs construction. from my distant view, there appear to be a lot of blue collar jobs that pay much less than construction jobs that experience fewer or no worker shortages.
We buried my father in law today. Age 91. Career of farming and lumberyard man. Built all 4 houses he lived in during his adult life. Helped me finish our basement. Specs for our barn he did for us in the farm thread. Helped a sister in law build her house. Every daughter and daughter in law had a hand built dry sink from him.
Oldest of 9 with 6 kids and 19 grandchildren. My wife's best memories are of them building the house they lived in on their farm.
Couldn't think of a better place to post this.
Tom
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We buried my father in law today. Age 91. Career of farming and lumberyard man. Built all 4 houses he lived in during his adult life. Helped me finish our basement. Specs for our barn he did for us in the farm thread. Helped a sister in law build her house. Every daughter and daughter in law had a hand built dry sink from him.
Oldest of 9 with 6 kids and 19 grandchildren. My wife's best memories are of them building the house they lived in on their farm.
Couldn't think of a better place to post this.
Tom
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Wet spots starting to appear in grout on kitchen floor. It’s a slab house, so we’re going to have to bust out 4-6 pieces of tile to find the leak. We don’t have anymore if that tile. House is 16 years old, so I’m not finding that tile. Looks like we’re getting a new kitchen floor.
1. Call a bank and get initial approval for a construction loanyou forgot the part where they change their mind on what finishes they want and that delays things further and drives the cost up
2. Call contractor and tell him/her you want a house
3. Find a house plan, make one, or call an architect
4. Wait forever for your individual contractors to actually get around to your house in the next 18-24 mo
5. Move in
You also forgot the part where the cost of materials and market price have shot up since the process began, so the builder voids your contract a couple weeks before move-in day unless you agree to pay an additional 20% or more.1. Call a bank and get initial approval for a construction loanyou forgot the part where they change their mind on what finishes they want and that delays things further and drives the cost up
2. Call contractor and tell him/her you want a house
3. Find a house plan, make one, or call an architect
4. Wait forever for your individual contractors to actually get around to your house in the next 18-24 mo
5. Move in
called to get a bid for trenching for a line in a basement bathroom (about 4 ft section). $375. also cutting two egress windows out $375 each(not with dirt work and all of that) seems cheap AF to me though? Agreed?
It's amazing the different numbers you can get from various places.
Changing layout and it currently has a wall mounted toilet which I'm not super crazy about. Finished layout change of upstairs bathroom so I figured why not be miserable againcalled to get a bid for trenching for a line in a basement bathroom (about 4 ft section). $375. also cutting two egress windows out $375 each(not with dirt work and all of that) seems cheap AF to me though? Agreed?
It's amazing the different numbers you can get from various places.
So you are putting in a whole new basement bathroom or changing the layout of the bathroom?
called to get a bid for trenching for a line in a basement bathroom (about 4 ft section). $375. also cutting two egress windows out $375 each(not with dirt work and all of that) seems cheap AF to me though? Agreed?
It's amazing the different numbers you can get from various places.
Is this where we ask for fridge recommendations?
I'm dealing with some class action settlement from buying an LG 5 years ago that already had to be replaced and nobody around Manhattan would do warranty work on.
Is this where we ask for fridge recommendations?
I have had this one for like 8 years now and like it. It makes hot water for tea or soup or whatever which is probably the only thing special about it. I cannot comment on any others because I have not owned them. I guess I owned some entry level whirlpool one in my first house which was fine.
https://www.cafeappliances.com/appliance/Cafe-ENERGY-STAR-22-1-Cu-Ft-Smart-Counter-Depth-French-Door-Refrigerator-with-Hot-Water-Dispenser-CYE22TP2MS1?bvstate=pg:9/ct:r
I'm dealing with some class action settlement from buying an LG 5 years ago that already had to be replaced and nobody around Manhattan would do warranty work on.
Yeah I've kind of eliminated LG and Samsung.
Is this where we ask for fridge recommendations?
I have had this one for like 8 years now and like it. It makes hot water for tea or soup or whatever which is probably the only thing special about it. I cannot comment on any others because I have not owned them. I guess I owned some entry level whirlpool one in my first house which was fine.
https://www.cafeappliances.com/appliance/Cafe-ENERGY-STAR-22-1-Cu-Ft-Smart-Counter-Depth-French-Door-Refrigerator-with-Hot-Water-Dispenser-CYE22TP2MS1?bvstate=pg:9/ct:r
I've never heard of this Cafe brand but they are keep popping up on my searches, thanks SD!
Hell LG is now back on the list! Samsung still out. Heard bad things about their ice production.
Hell LG is now back on the list! Samsung still out. Heard bad things about their ice production.
Hell LG is now back on the list! Samsung still out. Heard bad things about their ice production.
If you are monitoring your fridge temperature you need to get an effin life and that's coming from someone who has as little of a life as possible
how is the in-door ice dispenser? the ice dispenser on my 2018 LG French door sucks bad - it is constantly jammed with solid ice where the removeable hopper necks down to the dispenser. It is a major annoyance but it does fine with the other things a fridge should doI'm dealing with some class action settlement from buying an LG 5 years ago that already had to be replaced and nobody around Manhattan would do warranty work on.
Yeah I've kind of eliminated LG and Samsung.
I am a big fan of LG. I am on my third house, all LGs, never had a problem with any. I had a whirlpool before that where the compressor went out after 3 years, had to just buy a new one. Before buying the latest LG I did a ton of research and LG consistently has the best reviews on any site that sells them (if you take reviews as a buying requirement). And obviously every brand is going to have a few lemons.
This is my newest one: craft ice in the freezer! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-23-5-cu-ft-french-door-counter-depth-refrigerator-with-craft-ice-printproof-stainless-steel/6395328.p?skuId=6395328
Also, I was looking for the biggest counter depth french door with a dual ice maker. LG fit the bill. And, the rest of the kitchen is KitchenAid, which makes the worst fridges on the market. Do not buy one of those.
House is going to be turning 100 here soon. So tore out the carpets from previous owners and redoing original wood floors (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211222/c7684e58db4fe42898ee1d91176aaa45.jpg)
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House is going to be turning 100 here soon. So tore out the carpets from previous owners and redoing original wood floors (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211222/c7684e58db4fe42898ee1d91176aaa45.jpg)
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Either one of those bottom 2 stains look good and the middle one is best IMO. The top one looks like you're smearing a dirt/poop combo on to your floor.
What's the condition?
That's pretty ez stuff imo
The worst part is sanding the edges but you have like a 10yr (?) old for that crap
Speaking of smeared poop…
Either my sewage ejector pump failed or there is a blockage between my house and the sewer. Poop and TP had come out the overflow along the side of the house yesterday. Hopefully the plumber can figure it out today. Currently afraid to flush or shower.
Never related quite so well to the “not that kind of lawyer (engineer)” line.
Thank you CHOCOLATE THUNDER
half of my sunday was spent helping a buddy break out his old cast iron lines and replacing. Glad it was his house and not mine. He's also an engineer and my lord all engineers are dorks. freaking overanalyze everything
The joys of home ownership.
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Storm drain in front of our house is constantly blocked and any significant amount rain causes the sand and dirt from new construction up the hill to settle in my yard, drive and street. Yesterday morning was worse because it was trash day and the rain dumped a dozen or so trash bins in front of my house along with their trash.
Storm drain in front of our house is constantly blocked and any significant amount rain causes the sand and dirt from new construction up the hill to settle in my yard, drive and street. Yesterday morning was worse because it was trash day and the rain dumped a dozen or so trash bins in front of my house along with their trash.
This your new place?
This is the picture my neighbor took Sunday night.
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Storm drain in front of our house is constantly blocked and any significant amount rain causes the sand and dirt from new construction up the hill to settle in my yard, drive and street. Yesterday morning was worse because it was trash day and the rain dumped a dozen or so trash bins in front of my house along with their trash.Throwing out a hail Mary here but maybe check the storm drain every once in a while to make sure it's not blocked?
Pretty awesome to have a lazy river front property if you think about it
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Sic the city on the construction company and make them put some rough ridin' silt fence in
Storm drain in front of our house is constantly blocked and any significant amount rain causes the sand and dirt from new construction up the hill to settle in my yard, drive and street. Yesterday morning was worse because it was trash day and the rain dumped a dozen or so trash bins in front of my house along with their trash.Throwing out a hail Mary here but maybe check the storm drain every once in a while to make sure it's not blocked?
Sic the city on the construction company and make them put some rough ridin' silt fence in
Every time I see a suburban Texas neighborhood I am always shocked at how suburban Texas neighborhood-y it is
ot here but does anybody know anybody with a basement in dfw? is the lack of basements due to the expansive clay?
I have never seen a basement in a house in DFW.
Remodel cats: Where do I get the best value for 5 ish bathroom vanities?Find the model(s) you like and then google search for them. I've seen massive price difference between sites.
Remodel cats: Where do I get the best value for 5 ish bathroom vanities?find it on wayfair but buy from Walmart works on furnishings
Remodel cats: Where do I get the best value for 5 ish bathroom vanities?
Friends. I have a bit of a mouse problem and I don't want a cat. I've caught like 5 of these little bastards in my unfinished basement. I'm thinking I should prob just get someone to come out and take care of it for me. Anyone have any recommendations? I don't really want one of those national companies that always knock on my door trying to sell me a monthly service that is just going to give us all cancer. Any recommendos in the PV/Fairway area are appreciated. thanks
Friends. I have a bit of a mouse problem and I don't want a cat. I've caught like 5 of these little bastards in my unfinished basement. I'm thinking I should prob just get someone to come out and take care of it for me. Anyone have any recommendations? I don't really want one of those national companies that always knock on my door trying to sell me a monthly service that is just going to give us all cancer. Any recommendos in the PV/Fairway area are appreciated. thanks
killing off the current mice isn't likely to be much of a solution unless you find and block off wherever it is that they're entering through.
you don't need poison for mice, btw. traps work really well on them. they love to get trapped.
Sys, can snakes climb stairs?
Glue traps solved the problem for me and then I just left them down there to make sure it was solved (mine seemed like a one-time thing). Mouse traps were pretty worthless.
Glue traps solved the problem for me and then I just left them down there to make sure it was solved (mine seemed like a one-time thing). Mouse traps were pretty worthless.
I have those alligator traps and am catching the crap out of them. I'd rather them die quick than get stuck and starve or have to hit them with a hammer. I was pretty nervous early on. One of the traps was just missing. We looked everywhere and it was just gone. I thought we had a big one or a rat so I bought a big rat trap. Turns out it was just a little one that got caught by the foot and he dragged it in between some boxes. Poor little guy. I did hope that his screams for help would ward off his friends and family, but I caught another one a day later. :cry:
Glue traps solved the problem for me and then I just left them down there to make sure it was solved (mine seemed like a one-time thing). Mouse traps were pretty worthless.
I have those alligator traps and am catching the crap out of them. I'd rather them die quick than get stuck and starve or have to hit them with a hammer. I was pretty nervous early on. One of the traps was just missing. We looked everywhere and it was just gone. I thought we had a big one or a rat so I bought a big rat trap. Turns out it was just a little one that got caught by the foot and he dragged it in between some boxes. Poor little guy. I did hope that his screams for help would ward off his friends and family, but I caught another one a day later. :cry:
If you're willing to genocide an entire community of mice for the sake of the quiet enjoyment of your abode, just own your barbarous acts. No need to feign sympathy.
Glue traps solved the problem for me and then I just left them down there to make sure it was solved (mine seemed like a one-time thing). Mouse traps were pretty worthless.
I have those alligator traps and am catching the crap out of them. I'd rather them die quick than get stuck and starve or have to hit them with a hammer. I was pretty nervous early on. One of the traps was just missing. We looked everywhere and it was just gone. I thought we had a big one or a rat so I bought a big rat trap. Turns out it was just a little one that got caught by the foot and he dragged it in between some boxes. Poor little guy. I did hope that his screams for help would ward off his friends and family, but I caught another one a day later. :cry:
If you're willing to genocide an entire community of mice for the sake of the quiet enjoyment of your abode, just own your barbarous acts. No need to feign sympathy.
can I borrow your cat or not?
Glue traps solved the problem for me and then I just left them down there to make sure it was solved (mine seemed like a one-time thing). Mouse traps were pretty worthless.
I have those alligator traps and am catching the crap out of them. I'd rather them die quick than get stuck and starve or have to hit them with a hammer. I was pretty nervous early on. One of the traps was just missing. We looked everywhere and it was just gone. I thought we had a big one or a rat so I bought a big rat trap. Turns out it was just a little one that got caught by the foot and he dragged it in between some boxes. Poor little guy. I did hope that his screams for help would ward off his friends and family, but I caught another one a day later. :cry:
If you're willing to genocide an entire community of mice for the sake of the quiet enjoyment of your abode, just own your barbarous acts. No need to feign sympathy.
can I borrow your cat or not?
Only if you promise to keep her or get rid of her.
So... piggybacking on another SD thread. Thinking of doing one of these at the farm for get away weekends and eventual move there after retiring. Thoughts?What are the advantages over a regular house
https://mortonbuildings.com/projects/home-cabin
Tom
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What's above that?If toilet Then
Not directly, but not far off. Probably 5 feet from bathroom aboveWhat's above that?If toilet Then
burn down house
Else
repair
End If
Not directly, but not far off. Probably 5 feet from bathroom aboveWhat's above that?If toilet Then
burn down house
Else
repair
End If
I built one of those in the Epilogue part of RDR2.Help me out, Spracs. I don't speak fluent goEMAW.
I built one of those in the Epilogue part of RDR2.Help me out, Spracs. I don't speak fluent goEMAW.
Tom
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I think we’re going to put a mini-split in the garage.I’ve been on the fence about this one as well
We just ran 220V & Mrs. Hamburg got a lathe. We have an oversized 3 car garage & we’re reorganizing the 3rd bay around the lathe. I’m pretty excited about the mini-split.I think we’re going to put a mini-split in the garage.I’ve been on the fence about this one as well
Similar situation. I have a 2 car garage with an expanded bay in one side (10’x15’). I use it as my wfh setup + garagre related work bench. The garage is a pretty nice temp until it gets into the 90’s then it sucks. This seems like the best solution i’ve been presented. I have access to mobile ac unit, but I don’t want to lose any floor space.We just ran 220V & Mrs. Hamburg got a lathe. We have an oversized 3 car garage & we’re reorganizing the 3rd bay around the lathe. I’m pretty excited about the mini-split.I think we’re going to put a mini-split in the garage.I’ve been on the fence about this one as well
Do your old windows still work? If so you don’t need new ones.Unless you have single pane energy hogs, SD is right as usual.
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Do your old windows still work? If so you don’t need new ones.Yeah, ours were about 35 years old, failing, and were starting to fall apart. We had 1 or 2 that might have been salvageable, but at the end of the day all were replaced.
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How many windows did you get replaced for the 40k?18 But of course, nothing was remotely standard.