I'm just picturing him losing his mind when the water doesn't level like one of those infomercial clips
The slope was too much. I assumed it wasnt as bad as it is. I got the 30x60 so It was a game of inches. You essentially only need a few inches to skate. The issue I have is that I needed to test out the slope. It can be a 9 inch slope according to their site. I was going to be right near that. I was hoping the temp would drop enough that I could freeze the water in the deep end and then the next day or so build on top of that. The issue is the water had to sit at that end. The weight is too much and eventually pulls the tarp out and the water finds it's way out. Now I need to buy a truckload of dirt to level this bitch enough.
In MN, I have 3 houses that border me to the back (north) that share 1 rink across 2 yards and a neighbor to my east with a rink. The only one that doesn’t is a retired couple that are about to be grandparents.
You need to level the yard. Had a similar front yard rink (essientislly a giant tarp with raised edges) as a kid and my parents had to bring in dirt to level the yard.
Anyone got a recliner they’d recommend? Heat/massage is a bonus. Just mainly want something large and comfy that is under $800.
I'm having 18 trees removed and installing Clusia along my two back yard side fences for privacy and moving around some trees on the side yard so I have a wide open run for playing frisbee with my dog. Ripping out my deck (1200 sqft) and replacing it with travertine pavers that match the pool deck. last step is installing astroturf in the side yard. Does anyone have experience with astroturf? I'm deciding between just doing turf and going with a putting green. It will primarily be used to play frisbee with my dog, but may use it once a week when I'm bored to chip balls. What would be smarter? Spoiler: Back yard Before Pics I let it go for a month because I knew we were going to do a bunch of work. Side yard that will be astroturf. We're going to put in a drain/downspout that goes below the travertine into the yard. Hoping that we can block the view of our neighbors shitty house
We removed the trees on the side and got our deck ripped out and travertine laid where deck was. I'm going to have them run a sewer/electrical line to the corner of our yard where my old shed is so we can build a pool house there eventually. Then they will put down astoturf. I just realized I only took one picture, i'll try and get the same angles as before so it's easier to see before/after. Almost all the trees on our back fenceline are gone. Spoiler Sophie is photobombing this time.
We had an unfinished room in the house that I’m finishing now. Was all concrete storage room. Got a deal on some beautiful beetle killed pine that we’re using for the ceiling. My contractor cousin helped us build the closets. Hopefully have the ceiling done tomorrow! I’m loving how it looks.
Building bunk beds with a camping theme. Will be the fourth bedroom. We’re short term renting the place out until we’re ready to move there full time. Should improve the rental price but also adding value to the property by adding square footage to the house. I liked the ceiling so much called back and bought the rest of his wood. Going to do the whole downstairs. masterplan is to replace the cheap vinyl siding with everlog in the spring. Then convert the under house garage to an entertainment room / wet bar next winter. Will push the house from 3500^2’ to a lil over 4500.
My house is old (1920s) and has original windows, some single pane and some double, that barely keep any heat in. In two winter months, my gas bills have been around $350 and $500. What are some near term fixes I can do until I can afford to restore or replace the old ass windows? I’ve already tried to use winter tape on a few of the worst offenders, but I’m open to any ideas, including breaking the windows and starting a bon fire with them in my living room. thanks in advance.
Storm windows would help, but probably not cost effective. You could try a heavy insulated curtain. Assuming you have some other opportunities with an older house... usually the first step I've seen is to get a cheap thermal leak detector and make sure you seal any gaps.
As Ned mentioned storm windows or look into inserts. Both are expensive but would be less than total replacement and would likely be a final solution rather than replacing. In the short term also check for gaps around the glass and trim and caulk gaps you find
I met with the landscaper last night for our backyard and we're going to be spending a lot more money. Our patio is Ivory Travertine and will have astroturf around it. We are accenting all the trees/landscaping areas with rocks. But I'm not sure which one to go with. Any suggestions? I've narrowed it down to 6 that I like. Spoiler: Travertine
Over time, the hinge holding my gate onto the fence bent, meaning my gate would basically fall off the rest of the fence every time I opened/closed. plain old cyclone fence. I knew it was a small and basic component but I didn't want to deal with it. Got a quote from one of the leading reputable fence companies to do the work. They come out and quote $350. I ask for clarification and essentially the owner replies to my quote, saying that is the minimum charge for fence repair. With no intent to pay $350, I made time and went to home depot, looked around in the fence and fasteners section. Sure enough two hinges + carriage bolts/nuts and about $11 later I'm back in business. Took less than 10 mins to actually fix it.
I like the way in that slate looks. It will be neutral with your travertine patio which should be your color focal point. I don't hate the pink rock for some reason. White is tacky imo
As with most things ITT, it always amazes me that I went 30+ years never giving something a second thought. Until you have to choose that particular something, then it’s all you notice. Also team no white stones.
I'm happy to pay a fair rate and even an inflated one to support a larger operation and do so sometimes. They are located 11 minutes away. if you round up their time, that's a $700/hr quote.
Time, fuel, overhead, and everything figured in, it ain't worth less than what they quoted you for them to come do something you could easily do yourself.
This is why I usually try to explain to contractors what I am looking to have done before they come out and get an approximate bid. No reason to waste their time and I’m also not paying 700$/hr.
That was the one I liked the best. But 2nd choice is the bottom row dark one and my wife liked it the best. They still have to level out the land and get it ready for turf and then they’ll put a bag of rocks down to see how we like it. It’s going to be about 10 CuYds if I remember correctly. So we are gonna make sure it looks good before committing. I’ll post pics. I think they’re going to start this week. They have 2 huge houses in SW Ranches and on the beach that they were finishing up last week before starting mine.
Just got a quote to have 6 dead pines cutdown, 1 massive sumbitch that if it were to fall one the house I’m a kabob, and 2 along our driveway for 3 grand. I feel pretty good about that quote
text from wife: "there is a puddle of water under the hot water heater" it's 1.5 years old. what is my plan of action when i get home this evening?
You have a bunch of possibilities, but I'd be armed with a hose and some of that fancy slap seal tape
Step one turn off the breaker Step two, start feeling around all the fittings to see if any are wet Look for drips coming from the drain valve Ask wife if she spilled something in the area
If it was my house, there'd be at least a 20% chance my wife was dusting the water heater closet with a glass of water filled to the rim
They started the remaining work on my back yard yesterday. They're going to replace the current 1/2" cast iron pipe going to my house with 1" PVC to help our water pressure and prevent a future leak. They already ran pipes to the back corner of my house for water and electrical. They also framed where they're going to pour a new slab of cement for my new shed. They said it should be done in 2 weeks. Next week is bringing in rock/dirt/sand to compact the ground around the pool deck so they can put in rock and astroturf. We should be getting some expensive palm my wife had to have today or Monday. Depends where the plumbers are.
let's see. got home at 6 and got started on dinner. then while my middle child was in the bath I ran down there to check it out. determined it was probably (hopefully) coming from a drain valve because the pan had a little water in it. but as i was looking my 3 year old screamed that she had to poop. (mom was preoccupied with the baby) so i ran upstairs to help her on the potty and then we worked our way into bath/bedtime. by the time the kids were down it was 8:30 and I just decided to go to bed and call a plumber. He will be there at noon today and i'll fill y'all in. I'm probably paying $150 for a guy to tighten a valve but whatever. That's kinda my life right now.
$104 service fee and yes it was the hot water valve that needed tightening. he also recommended replacing the lines with copper because the contractor I used (in my plumber's opinion) did a half ass job on the install. I believe him knowing my contractor. That said I'm going to pay my service fee and turn the page on this one. Thank y'all for bearing witnessing to that emasculating and humiliating feeling a man gets when he pays a professional to do something in his home he could have done in 5 minutes.
Congratulations on getting it fixed. I missed the pictures of the leak so we could all shout answers.
Guy will be coming out next week to take down the trees. For the threads sake this is the tree that would prolly shish kabob me. picture was taken with my back against the exterior wall of our master bathroom