The Home Improvement Thread
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PSU Taco85
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I ordered a magnetic drain plug, magnetic oil dipstick, and a cover for the generator over the weekend. Since the engine doesn't have a filter I read there can be quite a few metal shavings that appear during the break in period. Can't hurt to get them outta the sump.
Worked Saturday on my pier and finished all I'm going to do to it until January (when I'm having a company come out and set 4 new pilings).
New to me deck with free 2x10's. I used 3-1/2" 316 stainless torx screws to hold them down.
I built this temporary platform to get around to the other side of the pier until January.
More sketchy shit I found in my house
Worked all day Sunday and I put up another temporary wall and took out two walls of the garage room (that wasn't air conditioned, like wtf?) so now my garage will be much larger and open. I'll get the new beam up this next weekend.
I replaced this 4' section of termite damaged studs and double header. I can't believe it was still supporting weight. There was nothing left internally.
I am hurting this morning and came to work to take a break
New to me deck with free 2x10's. I used 3-1/2" 316 stainless torx screws to hold them down.
I built this temporary platform to get around to the other side of the pier until January.
More sketchy shit I found in my house
Worked all day Sunday and I put up another temporary wall and took out two walls of the garage room (that wasn't air conditioned, like wtf?) so now my garage will be much larger and open. I'll get the new beam up this next weekend.
I replaced this 4' section of termite damaged studs and double header. I can't believe it was still supporting weight. There was nothing left internally.
I am hurting this morning and came to work to take a break
PSU Taco85
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what's cracking me up is why the staple was even attempted for the wire that was notched into the cavity
CowboyTaco
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So slightly better download speed using the Ethernet over Power option, but I'm a little shocked at the hit in upload speed. All things considered, I'm not likely to notice the difference. I have yet to do a direct network connection test.
If the EoP is consistently reliable, then I think it has clear merit. However, I'm not quite satisfied with it at this point. I'll do a direct connection to the router and see what I get later today.
That was my thought as well. Why not just use a screw plate instead? It'll hold it in and protect it at the same time.what's cracking me up is why the staple was even attempted for the wire that was notched into the cavity
xJuice
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That would have been another trip to the HDW store, and he had to be on the boat ramp in 30 min.
Oswego
n00b
Got my framing and insulation inspection wed/thur next week.
They are a little backed up. Of course I'm ready now and already yanked out the insulation I had already installed
That's two of six inspections needed. If weathers good maybe I'll dig my footings for my stairs and sneak that in one of the days then only need three more
They are a little backed up. Of course I'm ready now and already yanked out the insulation I had already installed
That's two of six inspections needed. If weathers good maybe I'll dig my footings for my stairs and sneak that in one of the days then only need three more
Oswego
n00b
I'm amazed my roof never caved in on me. Some of my studs just crumbled in my handsWorked Saturday on my pier and finished all I'm going to do to it until January (when I'm having a company come out and set 4 new pilings).
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New to me deck with free 2x10's. I used 3-1/2" 316 stainless torx screws to hold them down.
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I built this temporary platform to get around to the other side of the pier until January.
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More sketchy shit I found in my house
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Worked all day Sunday and I put up another temporary wall and took out two walls of the garage room (that wasn't air conditioned, like wtf?) so now my garage will be much larger and open. I'll get the new beam up this next weekend.
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I replaced this 4' section of termite damaged studs and double header. I can't believe it was still supporting weight. There was nothing left internally.
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I am hurting this morning and came to work to take a break
This was a 2x8 band joist
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
I'm just gonna leave this here.. young lady renovating her workshop. Worth watching for 3 minutes
Holy sheeeettttt!!!I'm amazed my roof never caved in on me. Some of my studs just crumbled in my hands
This was a 2x8 band joist
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Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
I'm amazed my roof never caved in on me. Some of my studs just crumbled in my hands
This was a 2x8 band joist
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Dang dude, that's bad.
Oswego
n00b
Yep. Morons cut the siding so they could sneak the rat slab right up to it for the pos porch. Sillplate was literally exposed to strait dirt for lord knows how long. Then add on 2' - 4' snow drifts.
If I cared I'd see if any permits were pulled on this pos but my suspicion is no. Kinda why I'm not a anti permit guy for residential housing
CowboyTaco
Well-Known Member
I pulled the stopper on my wife sink today because it wasn't draining.
That was pretty.
I actually couldn't get it free using a "hair snake" as it wasn't full of hair. I'm not sure what those clumps were, but they weren't solid for the most part. Not wanting to go back to the store, I poured some baking soda and vinegar straight down the drain. Worked unbelievably well. Did that 3 or 4 times and it's flowing like new again.
That was pretty.
I actually couldn't get it free using a "hair snake" as it wasn't full of hair. I'm not sure what those clumps were, but they weren't solid for the most part. Not wanting to go back to the store, I poured some baking soda and vinegar straight down the drain. Worked unbelievably well. Did that 3 or 4 times and it's flowing like new again.
AlienXtx
Nignog
Yeah I feel your pain, I have 4 daughters
PSU Taco85
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The magnetic plugs are installed, and test fitted the cover which fits very nicely. Just need to run it for around 29 more hours, then change the oil and I'll be ready for when the apocalypse occurs.
I need to get a generator before this winter's snowmageddon happens.
PSU Taco85
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yeah I heard this winter was supposed to be worse than normal, but then again I've heard that before. Rather be safe than sorry though, I only had a smaller 3500W 110V generator up until now. I guess I wouldn't "need" 220 as long as I could hook generator up to the best leg on the breaker box to get me critical loads back. But having a well, the 220 will be nice so I can take a shit or shower with the power out.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
The most efficient heat from a generator with a minimal power load, are electric blankets, do not use an electric heater on a generator, it pulls too much power.
PSU Taco85
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the little heater I have is only 1500W. Manual from HF states not to exceed 75% of the rating (7600W), so I think I'll be ok it's around 20% of the rated running kW. It's raining out there today so I have the garage door cracked with the exhaust facing out.