mrflynn03 Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Well I got the bathtube drain cleared. Looks like my blockage is between my washer/sink lines and the main line. I have a tendency to catastrophize and think worst case until I simmer down and think about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Well I got the bathtube drain cleared. Looks like my blockage is between my washer/sink lines and the main line. I have a tendency to catastrophize and think worst case until I simmer down and think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 Anyone ever built an outdoor sectional? I have my cushions, just dialing in design, material, and finish. Going with these cushions. My decking is this grey trex. My house is white with black windows. I'm leaning towards a mix of black across the seating rails and back and then white for the arm rests. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 Never considered that... Can't wait to see your finished project. What material will you be using? I've been watching modern farmhouse videos looking for ideas and inspiration as probably going that route for the home I want to build in a couple years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 41 minutes ago, Reacher said: Never considered that... Can't wait to see your finished project. What material will you be using? I've been watching modern farmhouse videos looking for ideas and inspiration as probably going that route for the home I want to build in a couple years I guess just treated. I guess I don't need treated if I'm painting but it should last quite a long time with 3 coats of paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 21 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: I guess just treated. I guess I don't need treated if I'm painting but it should last quite a long time with 3 coats of paint. Just a suggestion: Put some nylon feet on all your legs to keep your lumber from "wicking up" moisture from the deck when it rains. It will also minimize marring your deck boards when movement of components occur. Just my 2¢ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 I think it was here that we spoke about scaffolding. Here is and example of the Bamboo scaffolding that I saw in India. HUGE BALLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, Joe_Hoopsier said: I think it was here that we spoke about scaffolding. Here is and example of the Bamboo scaffolding that I saw in India. HUGE BALLS Seen construction’s like this in Hong Kong. People don’t realize that bamboo pound for pound is right there with steel! What’s crazy is how high they build the scaffolding. I remember falling off trying to build scaffolding 4 levels high. Can’t imagine these people building this?!?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Drroogh said: Seen construction’s like this in Hong Kong. People don’t realize that bamboo pound for pound is right there with steel! What’s crazy is how high they build the scaffolding. I remember falling off trying to build scaffolding 4 levels high. Can’t imagine these people building this?!?! That pic is actualy Hong Kong. It was the closest that I've seen that mimicked what I saw in India. Obviously it works jsut fine, there's a heck of a lot more of them than there are of us! I am just amazed at how they jump around on them liek monkeys in a banana tree. No cares in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) Helped a buddy last weekend rebuild and expand his deck. Stripped it down to just the support posts, and built a new bridge beam for the joists to sit on, new floor joists and 2x6 decking boards. 26'x12', about 10' off the ground. Put the metal skirt around the bottom this morning. Turned out OK. He's happy, so that's all that matters I guess. Edited April 30, 2023 by DWB 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 43 minutes ago, DWB said: Helped a buddy last weekend rebuild and expand his deck. Stripped it down to just the support posts, and built a new bridge beam for the joists to sit on, new floor joists and 2x6 decking boards. 26'x12', about 10' off the ground. Put the metal skirt around the bottom this morning. Turned out OK. He's happy, so that's all that matters I guess. Remember my friend asking me to help build an entrance deck. I got there and he had the materials, but all he had was a hand saw and a 5# sledge?! Still, we managed to build a reasonably good entrance deck! Nothing as good looking as yours but not bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted April 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 I'm about to finally finish my deck upgrade. The parts that wrap around the front and South side I've just repaired. The back deck is a complete rebuild. I was able to get spare 4x4s from the farm. A few years ago I bought the property next door. The deck they built was all 2x6s. So I have about 30 12x6x12 boards already. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 2 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: I'm about to finally finish my deck upgrade. The parts that wrap around the front and South side I've just repaired. The back deck is a complete rebuild. I was able to get spare 4x4s from the farm. A few years ago I bought the property next door. The deck they built was all 2x6s. So I have about 30 12x6x12 boards already. Post some pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Whoever did this, should have his tools confiscated, and get a brain transplant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, DWB said: Whoever did this, should have his tools confiscated, and get a brain transplant. Flex Seal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 10 hours ago, Drroogh said: Flex Seal Last I heard, Flex steel isn't structural, nor is PVC pipe. Hang a 65" TV on that mount, and you just blew $1500+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, DWB said: Last I heard, Flex steel isn't structural, nor is PVC pipe. Hang a 65" TV on that mount, and you just blew $1500+ First plan, find someone capable! Fix the now hemorrhaging drain pipe. Don’t hire digital geeks to do mechanical installation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 11 hours ago, DWB said: Whoever did this, should have his tools confiscated, and get a brain transplant. YOu know, I saw that on Reddit also and was laughing my butt off. But then I started studying it a little. It has drywall under it that they have cut around to make the picture. I bet a stud finder would find that PVC pipe just like a stud (not me). Then I have to ask, just because that is what I do. The only reason I can think of to cut that drywall out, is to chase a problem. If there were a problem, wouldn't the first thing to do be take down the TV mount? Why would anyone cut out around it? No doubt this is funny as all get out. But I think it's staged for that exact purpose and only that purpose. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Just a PSA gang. Whether it's in Indy or elsewhere if your DIY projects get you to a point where you need contractor help please do a thorough check of the person or persons doing the work. Just a simple Google search. Wife has gotten her 3rd case in the last 60 days from people who hire these contractors who get good $ up front and never do the work. Leaving the homeowners doubling down to fix the mistake and hire someone to go after the original contractors. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Who needs Google to turn the lights on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Drroogh said: Who needs Google to turn the lights on? Please tell me this is NOT your house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, DWB said: Please tell me this is NOT your house! Here at the cabin I still have kerosene!😝 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Plumbing is so much fun?!😝 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Drroogh said: Plumbing is so much fun?!😝 I've seen much worse! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Reacher said: I've seen much worse! But of course typical plumbing job I’ve decided I need to go to the store and buy a new toilet?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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