We struggled with this and ultimately decided newbuild. We were too picky and wanted to get it just right. I *think* all things being equal you can get more value with new construction. Not to mention the value of having all new shit and not worrying about things breaking (not that we haven't had stuff go out but less likely going new plus we have a 2 year warranty on just about everything in the house). The build itself is very stressful and I wish in retrospect I had done more research on my builder before we started.
So incredibly important. People who bitch about all home builders (not saying you) just hired someone who sucks
My kitchen counters are a dark greenish granite. What colors would look good for a backsplash? I'm horrible at interior design.
Anyone besides me glad that lechnerd isn't your neighbor? He does so much to his house and that puts me to shame.
We were in the same boat. We could have easily bought a decent house 20-50 years old and dumped $30k-$60k to make it what we want. Then we realized to build and it would be a little more but have everything we wanted. In the area I live there isn't much new construction, appraisals screw us pretty bad. Not to mention one of the appraisals was a guy that we knew that took $50k cash outside of the sale of the home so the "sale price" was lower for taxes. That shit drives me crazy and cost me 4 months because of having to switch banks and start the process over. Our builder is a family friend and as much as I like to think he's honest he definitly controls everything. As a project manager it kills me to be out of the loop. We never really agreed upon allowances and just use his guys. Downside to new construction is we can't say no to anything. Bigger trusses for my office space above the garage? Sure, $2500. Tankless water heater upgrade? Why not, $1500. Shiplap in the entrance way, $500? (Wife) yes please. (Me) damn you hgtv.
Shiplap is the flank steak of the home reno scene right now. Used to be able to get it for next to nothing, now demand has made it ridiculous.
Got some art last fall. My father-in-law made us some cypress frames and I just got the prints in. Man it was a bitch centering up the prints and cutting them to size in the frames. Now we just have to figure out what arrangement to hang the pieces. All 4 in the picture will hang together on the same wall.
I appreciate that. Two things... My dad taught me less than nothing about using tools and fixing things around the house. He is a good guy but didn't impart much practical knowledge unfortunately. Nearly every single project I've done I have no experience with beyond what I read here and watch on YouTube. So I'm not some expert DIY'er by any means. I am a little more motivated to learn however than your average person. With that said I've been scared shitless on some of my projects and been in plenty of moments where I want to call a pro to fix what I have done. And did I mention I locked myself under my deck???? I usually involve my 5 year old daughter on most of the projects as she she enjoys it and I pick things most of the time the kids would be entertained by or they can learn from. I really want the house to be as fun and visually appealing for them as possible. The second point I will add is this is my first house I've ever owned and I've been dreaming about most of these projects for the last 10 years. I've never had the means, knowledge, tools or house until now. I know eventually I will become jaded and numb to owning a house, but I'd like to get as much done as possible before that happens and while I'm still in the euphoric, new-homeowner stage.
Selling house in geoegia. Closing 3/16 (gimme a hell yeah) Offer accepted tonight in florida. Closing 3/28. Im fucking tired.
MORBO! So I looked this shit up. The voltage waveform of old dimmers is on the left, new on the right. Time is along the x-axis for both. The old dimmers slam the waveform from 0% to 100% when the trigger fires. The new dimmers let the signal build and turn it off on the tail end of the cycle. That 0-100 slam is hard on the electronics in CFL/LED, hence the buzzing. Incandescents don't give a fuck either way. Dimming works by reducing the RMS voltage of an AC signal -- basically reducing the amount of time the signal is non-zero throughout the cycle -- not by controlling the power directly.
Also there's a lot of people with electrical problems. If you don't have any kind of experience with it, don't fuck with it and call a professional.
From the listing: It needs work, but we basically stole it and it's in a great neighborhood so I couldn't be happier. Don't worry, there will be more pics as I am working on it.
The link that Rabid provided says you need CL or EVL dimmers. As to your second question, I dont know. Amazon would be my first start.
I've bought my new dimmers at HD. That was where I was tipped off that there was a difference in dimmers and why I was getting a buzzing sound.
Question for anyone who knows more than me. This is a write up a plumber did when they came to run a camera through my plumbing for a suspected blockage: "Ran camera did a full inspection on drain system everything looked and tested great there's a vent issue another company needs to return to Jett.. " Can someone explain what jetting a vent issue is and what type of tradesman performs that task if not a plumber? I'm out of the country so it's kind of a pain to deal with a plumbing company over email.
Probably go with some white subway tiles. The beveled ones would look good imo especially since your cabinet doors have that bevel in them.
Being a tradesman I can field this question, not specifically but generally. If he is suggesting another company it is probably because of one or all of 3 reasons. 1. Not proficient at the task - would not want him there doing subpar work so he is doing you a favor 2. Not efficient at the task - someone is going to pay for the time he is there and I can pretty much guarentee it would be you paying for the wasted time so he is doing you a favor 3. He doesn't want to do the job - you would get charged a premium along with subpar work so he is doing you a favor Tldr: he is doing you a favor
Oh I missed that. I think a white back splash would break up all of those dark colors and look really nice.
For anyone looking for tools or planning projects, today and tomorrow at home Depot you'll get a mail in rebate coupon that gets you 11% of your purchase back in the form of a gift card
http://www.houzz.com/photos/6209647...saic-Tile-4x6-Sample-contemporary-mosaic-tile https://www.wayfair.com/MSI-Crystal...161385163470&gclid=CJy5xv_AqdICFYU9gQod96EOzw Or classic white subway tile or beveled white. wouldn't go too flashy to keep it traditional and wide appealing for resale. As dark/rich as your cabinet and counter tops seem to be, a light contrast would likely be best.
White tile is your best bet. Idk if I would get the classic subway tile size, maybe something a little bigger since you have long countertop returns and it might look weird with short stubby tiles with long pieces of granite. Whatever backsplash you decide on, go light on color, stay away from greens or blues and try to make sure it's long horizontally rather than square.
Thanks guys. I think those white tiles would look really good. Gonna start looking for some to blow my bonus money on.