Author Topic: handyman-ness (Read 137109 times)

Cire · « **Reply #1350 on:** January 19, 2021, 08:58:16 PM »

Second story, low ceilings, etc, etc. range is not currently on an outside wall.

We’re going to have a guy come out and tell us what he can do.

I think I can do without the gas on top. REALLY want an oven that can air fry

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AST · « **Reply #1351 on:** January 19, 2021, 09:00:50 PM »

Yeah, 2nd story could change things considerably. Good luck.

puniraptor · « **Reply #1352 on:** January 19, 2021, 11:29:21 PM »

I installed my own range hood and vent. It's not hard for anyone compent enough to post in this thread (if on or accessible to an exterior wall).

ben ji · « **Reply #1353 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:57:31 PM »

I bought a beater 2006 4WD rav4 this spring to use as my farm/vision quest vehicle and not damage my super luxurious 2016 Rav4.

When I was vision questing out in WY this summer I damaged the inside wheel well liner and had to rip most of it out as it was dragging against the tire.

ben ji · « **Reply #1354 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:59:56 PM »

I have zero knowledge about cars but I also enjoy saving money and feeling like a man so I watched a couple of YouTube videos and decided I could make a salvageable fix to keep water/mud out of the engine block.

Ordered the $30 part online and finally got around to fixing it last weekend.

ben ji · « **Reply #1355 on:** August 16, 2021, 11:03:26 PM »

I bought some push clips from my local O'Reilly Auto Parts store but some of the "connector" clips on the outside of the bumper area were broken so I drilled holes in the bumper and used some trusty zip ties to secure the liner.

10/10 handyman manliness feeling afterwards.

KST8FAN · « **Reply #1356 on:** August 17, 2021, 09:54:59 PM »

Ben ji come over and put the front plate holder on mrs8's new grandchild hauler for me pls.

Tom

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

'taterblast · « **Reply #1357 on:** August 18, 2021, 09:52:29 AM »

who has two thumbs and installed a new mortise lock set and door knobs on an old ass door

this guy is who

sys · « **Reply #1358 on:** August 18, 2021, 05:39:21 PM »

Quote from: ben ji on August 16, 2021, 11:03:26 PM

I bought some push clips from my local O'Reilly Auto Parts store but some of the "connector" clips on the outside of the bumper area were broken so I drilled holes in the bumper and used some trusty zip ties to secure the liner.

10/10 handyman manliness feeling afterwards.

i kept my front bumper in place (more or less) for like four years with zipties. big bumper repair tries to hide these truths.

KST8FAN · « **Reply #1359 on:** September 30, 2021, 08:52:49 PM »

#2 with a retaining wall and new pad on the walk out basement.

Tom

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

AST · « **Reply #1360 on:** October 09, 2021, 10:54:36 AM »

Busting through some concrete on the skirt of my patio to pony fence in my side yard to contain most of my smoking & grilling equipment. Got to keep it out of reach of my 15 mo man child who I found standing on my kitchen island this week.

Going to put post 8’ above ground on the 2 patio corners and hand a sun sail to the 6’ side yard fence to get it somewhat out of the weather.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AST · « **Reply #1361 on:** October 17, 2021, 11:45:38 AM »

Coming along. Got the posts set last weekend. Yesterday I got the rails hung and sun sail hung. Hope to have the gates & pickets done today so I can move the smokers back in place.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1362 on:** October 17, 2021, 08:35:49 PM »

looks awesome

CHONGS · « **Reply #1363 on:** November 30, 2021, 12:52:35 PM »

I replaced the headlights today. Had to go from under the tire, so it was a pain in the ass, but at least I probably saved some $$$.

Cardiac Cats · « **Reply #1364 on:** November 30, 2021, 08:26:05 PM »

Quote from: AST on October 09, 2021, 10:54:36 AM

Busting through some concrete on the skirt of my patio to pony fence in my side yard to contain most of my smoking & grilling equipment. Got to keep it out of reach of my 15 mo man child who I found standing on my kitchen island this week.

Going to put post 8’ above ground on the 2 patio corners and hand a sun sail to the 6’ side yard fence to get it somewhat out of the weather.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You rockin 2 legit OK Joe’s there?

AST · « **Reply #1365 on:** November 30, 2021, 09:28:21 PM »

Quote from: Cardiac Cats on November 30, 2021, 08:26:05 PM

Quote from: AST on October 09, 2021, 10:54:36 AM
Busting through some concrete on the skirt of my patio to pony fence in my side yard to contain most of my smoking & grilling equipment. Got to keep it out of reach of my 15 mo man child who I found standing on my kitchen island this week.

Going to put post 8’ above ground on the 2 patio corners and hand a sun sail to the 6’ side yard fence to get it somewhat out of the weather.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You rockin 2 legit OK Joe’s there?

One is an original Oklahoma Joes. The other (with the additional vertical chamber) is a Horizon. Horizon is what Oklahoma Joes was before it sold to Charbroil. One of the original owners started another line of smokers. Which is basically what they were originally.

http://www.horizonbbqsmokers.com/our-story

Cardiac Cats · « **Reply #1366 on:** December 02, 2021, 10:48:24 PM »

Very cool. Yep, pretty familiar with the history myself.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #1367 on:** December 08, 2021, 05:04:51 PM »

I'm thinking of trying to retile our master shower by myself. Additional responsibilities I'm considering with it - adding a bench seat opposite the shower head and bodyjets (perhaps a retrofit thing or else I'm assuming I need a plumber involved).

Anybody with either pro-tips or thinking I should be talked out of it?

AST · « **Reply #1368 on:** December 09, 2021, 06:39:45 AM »

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 08, 2021, 05:04:51 PM

I'm thinking of trying to retile our master shower by myself. Additional responsibilities I'm considering with it - adding a bench seat opposite the shower head and bodyjets (perhaps a retrofit thing or else I'm assuming I need a plumber involved).

Anybody with either pro-tips or thinking I should be talked out of it?

Shower pans, more accurately the fear of screwing them up, terrify me. To me, the task you describe falls entirely inside the “this is when you call a professional” category.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #1369 on:** December 09, 2021, 07:25:10 AM »

You left my realm of handy man when you added the multiple jets. 100% calling a plumber for that crap in my house.

Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk

star seed 7 · « **Reply #1370 on:** December 09, 2021, 07:28:33 AM »

My first thought was "if you don't get the pan right, you're gonna have a bad time." so I agree with ast, particularly if you have a bench.

You can probably have someone get it all ready for tile though, if that's something you want to do yourself.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #1371 on:** December 09, 2021, 08:34:25 AM »

Well poop. This isn't what I wanted to hear but perhaps what I needed to hear

Skipper44 · « **Reply #1372 on:** December 09, 2021, 09:49:55 AM »

I looked at kits like these but end up using a pro to get the exact size we wanted - with the state of construction at this time DIY will probably be faster

https://www.tileredi.com/redi-shower-kits/base-n-bench-brands

Cire · « **Reply #1373 on:** December 09, 2021, 11:14:16 AM »

Had to switch out all my google fiber gear. Kind of a PITA

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1374 on:** December 11, 2021, 07:24:24 PM »

Swapped out some fluorescent light fixtures for LED fixtures today. Lighting is much nicer for ping pong with the kids and I didn’t electrocute myself. Feels good. I do think I’m going to need bifocals soon. Almost fell off the chair I was standing on to get my eyes to focus on the wires. Xpost signs of growing old thread.