Home Improvement Today?

Got it. I get it now, the concrete would change things for me too. Adding the below section and self tapping makes the most sense.

 

Gutter cleaning mod to the leaf blower

 

how well did it work? Have 2nd story gutters I need to do...and that shits super high up there hahah (foundation built up another 3ft above grade)

 

It does good, just have to take my time. I’ve got a split foyer and it’s no fun being on the roof on the front. The leaf blower is just a 18v Ryobi, so sometimes it takes a couple of passes to get them all. But it keeps me off the roof.

 

haha! thats awesome! I got a brad nailer in the Ryobi...I havent used it yet but I let a friend borrow it and he said it works great!

 

My dad bought me the 5 piece starter set 20+ years ago, most of that set I still have and use!

 

Bought a new battery for a smoke detector in the garage. Lolol

 

Working on my live edge table for the front deck. Just gotta finish the other side.

 

Should post that in the wood working thread!

 

Installed temporary interior handrail at my current job today , have conditional occupancy inspection next week

this railing is hemlock , permanent rail will be white oak to match floor

 

I remember my Grandma having a big clock that looked like that.

 

Been doing a slow 2nd floor remodel & finished pulling up the old carpet & pad in my upstairs today. 10 yrs w a dog & cat in the house have pretty much destroyed it...

House was built in 1928 & I know there’s wood flooring underneath but wasn’t sure what shape itd be in at that age & after some questionable looking remodels.

After getting all the carpet up & tossing out the window lol, I found some interesting stuff. In one 10’x10’ section theres a bunch of old WWII era newspapers that are stuck to the floor!




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Think it’s doug fir flooring & looks to be in pretty rough shape. Also some spots where plywood has been patched in. Looks like a fair amount of prep & then finding some similar flooring to replace the plywood patches. Anyone have any thoughts on refinishing/repairing the wood floor vs covering w new carpet?? Ideally I’d like to restore the wood...

 

In that area with the plywood patches you could pull up the old flooring back as far as the row behind the larger patch then re-lay it , adding new material rows once the old stuff runs out

 

Oh, good idea! That would probably blend in better than just Replacing the plywood w new stuff!

 

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I bought a new shed to replace my 20 year old steel one that was falling apart.
Before putting the new 8 x 15 one up I had a new 340 sq ft slab poured.

 

May not pass without a self return to the wall. . But looks awesome!