General Upgrades & Ideas

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

When we bought our fridge (5.5 years ago when we bought our current home), our kids were -2, 1, and 2. We didn't think we would want an ice & water dispenser on the fridge. Now that our kids are 4, 6, and 8, I really wish we had it. Do you feel the same?

It has ice, our last fridge from our old house had a dispenser and honestly it led to more spills than anything. I'm happy not to have it.

[Brian]

When we bought our fridge (5.5 years ago when we bought our current home), our kids were -2, 1, and 2. We didn't think we would want an ice & water dispenser on the fridge. Now that our kids are 4, 6, and 8, I really wish we had it. Do you feel the same?

I totally dig the negative age reference to the kids.
I'm going to put that in my quiver. My daughter was -3 when we got married. Perhaps a gasp at church in some ellipses.

The creaky pine floors did not disapoint. My bare feet and the floor have been making sweet love all weekend.

[Brian]

Barn or Gallows?



Always good to have some Ruffies to aid in the cleanup.




Saw this 'green couple' at the airport.

[TripletDaddy]

Barn or Gallows?

Brian, tell us more about that animal at the very left of the picture. Is it part of a life-sized lawn chess set or is it a giant plaster cast that you can paint to your liking? also, that is a very long extension cord!

[Brian]

Barn getting closer.

[Eddie]

Barn getting closer.

Darn. I voted for gallows.

[Pelado]

Darn. I voted for gallows.

I'm hoping it's a combo gallows barn.

[Brian]

One of the stalls



Same stall looking out to the field. I put in dutch doors to provide breeze in the hot months, and protection from the elements when occasion warrants.



Rubber mats on the stall floors. Not a perfect fit everywhere, but pretty close.


Becky: A very good cat.


The other stall.

[bobcatpicket]

I saw many of the explanation given here and over internet as well, but i suggest use a hot air blower choose a size according to your room simple portable yet effective.

[imanihonjin]

I saw many of the explanation given here and over internet as well, but i suggest use a hot air blower choose a size according to your room simple portable yet effective.

No kidding!

[Art Vandelay]

Last week I replaced the ignitor rod on my Traeger, AND the condensor fan on our refrigerator. I feel like getting a tattoo now, or going full Dom Torreto and installing some NOS on the family station wagon.

[Brian]

Anyone have experience using the same pneumatic nail gun to do roofing and cement siding? It's for the barn, so function over form.

I'd hate to buy both since I'll likely not be using either again. I can buy one for the cost of renting both... So, I'd rather buy if I could get away with it.

McThinky from the fellers?

[Donuthole]

General Upgrades & Ideas

Anyone have experience using the same pneumatic nail gun to do roofing and cement siding? It's for the barn, so function over form.

I'd hate to buy both since I'll likely not be using either again. I can buy one for the cost of renting both... So, I'd rather buy if I could get away with it.

McThinky from the fellers?

Roofjng nailers are pretty weak. But they can shoot a nail with a big flat head, which is nice for holding down shingles. I don't know if those nails would penetrate cement siding. And I don't know if you could dial the pressure back on a siding gun to keep the nails from completely piercing the shingles.

Sorry, not much help.

[creekster]

Roofjng nailers are pretty weak. But they can shoot a nail with a big flat head, which is nice for holding down shingles. I don't know if those nails would penetrate cement siding. And I don't know if you could dial the pressure back on a siding gun to keep the nails from completely piercing the shingles.

Sorry, not much help.

I think the nails it can handle may be the biggest problem. I love my framing nailer. I think it would drive a nail through a rock if necessary.

[Donuthole]

So we purchased a fixer upper about a year ago. Good bones, but pretty much contractor-grade finishes everywhere. I've upgraded the floors throughout, but it's time to turn my attention to the master bath. We'll be replacing all of the shiny brass/gold light fixtures, faucets, and shower door for sure. Our shower, tub surround, and counters are all covered in contractor-grade 5"x5" white tile. It's like the homeless man's version of subway tile. It looks ok, but it would look a lot better with a little contrast. I don't really want to spend thousands of dollars to pay someone to re-tile the shower and tub, nor do I have the time to do it myself.

One compromise I have considered is replacing a couple rows of the white tile with a mosaic strip, and then using the same pattern to create a backsplash around the tub and sinks. Is it possible to remove 1-2 rows of tile without damaging the tile in the adjacent rows?

Here's a pic of the shower and the awesome gold door:

shower.jpg