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Link to the kit you used or source for all your parts? We have a back porch that needs this upgrade for sure.

 

That’s the shack on the water? Looks like a huge progress already.

 

we've been tearing it apart for 3 weeks now

 

I ended up using the Muzata invisible cable railing swage lag screws. It was a cheaper option but you have to take your time on the install. You have to make sure the holes are cleared enough for the Lags to go in without much resistance. If you start screwing them in and there is too much resistance you will strip the lag making it impossible to install. They are soft metal that can strip easily, and the tool used to screw them in will bend open over time. When the tool bends you have to cut off a small chunk of the tool to make it usable again. If you don't mind spending more on the hardware I think there may be better options like Cable Bullet or going with hardware that is more of a turnbuckle style that goes all the way through your post.

The Lag Screws:

$120 Muzata 40Pack 1/8" Invisible Cable Railing Kit Swage Lag Screw Cable Genie Tensioner T316 Stainless Steel for 4x4 6x6 8x8 Wood Posts Deck Stairs with Socket Wrench for 20 Cable Runs CR73, CV1 CG1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L38B5PL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Covers:

$40 Muzata 40Pack Cable Railing Kit Protector Sleeve Adhesive Grommet Protective for 1/8" 5/32" 3/16" Wire Rope Wood Metal Posts T316 Stainless Steel Cable Deck Stair Railing CR91,CP2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LYXD7D1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

The Stainless cable:

$100 Azdele 1/8" T316 Stainless Steel Cable with Cutter, 600FT Wire Rope Aircraft Cable for Deck Cable Railing Hardware Kit, Wood Post, 7 x 7 Strands Construction, DIY Balustrades…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089WBHJ5V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I bought a hydraulic crimper from Harbor Freight and it worked well. The cable cutter that came with the stainless cable worked well too.

 

Man I love old houses. Replacing the exterior door and trim on this old house (1800's). Peeked inside and noticed the old floors. King Pine.

 

Ok so I am getting carpet installed tomorrow and just now realized I think I made a mistake by putting baseboards in and not leaving a gap under them. Yes I know im an idiot... Does carpet HAVE to have a gap under the baseboards?

I am thinking if need be I can just use a 1/2" piece of wood and score all the baseboards and chisel out a gap if need be. Would be open to other ideas of cutting a gap if there would be any cleaner solution. Pulling baseboards and trimming would be a nightmare because alot of them are built into wainscoating.

 

usually under the boards

 

I've seen it both ways. You should be fine if you've hired out a reputable installer.

-J

 

Baseboards should be about 1/2" off the subfloor for carpet to tuck

 

We just got the carpet through HD so no clue who the installer is. I realize now that I SHOULD have left a gap for carpet, I guess im just trying to figure out if it is a must, and if so how to go about cutting a gap without ripping out all of the base.

 

My baseboards are right to the floor. When we had new carpet installed they went right up to it. You should be fine

 

Same at my house. In one bedroom all the base was redone after the carpet was installed, because the old hot water heater flooded in from the adjacent garage wall side. The other bedrooms the carpet was tucked under the existing base. You should be fine.

 

Grab yourself an oscillating multi-tool and craft yourself a half inch spacer block to rest the blade on and go around the floor making your cuts. You'll find yourself using the multitool for more jobs than you would think.

-J

 

Thanks for the input everyone!

I actually have a multitool and do use it a ton!

Plan for now is just to leave it as is and hope they are ok with it. Its just a bedroom downstairs so not a huge area.

 

Some years ago I hired a kid to put some tiles down for me, he had a multi tool, I had never seen one.
Instantly I knew I "needed" to have one.

They are kind of like a Dremel, you might not use it as often as a 9/16" wrench but when you do use it there is nothing better.

 

First time ever flattening a wall -



Expecting our first this coming March/April so we're getting ahead of it and prepping the nursery.

Correction, I'm getting ahead of it

 

Man, had to mix more up as I ran out quick. Broke the wall up in thirds -



After the first part, I learned quickly to use a bit more compound and let the weight of the brush be "enough" when laying it down.

All done for today -



Though it may not look like it, a lot of the texture is gone and the wall is much more even than before.

Second coat tomorrow should be enough -

 

Man you’re super ahead of it! Our first is due Nov 23rd and we just finished the nursery lol. Congrats though!!

 

Thanks!

And congratulations to you as well!

But I don't think I can ever be "too early"

I got the crib earlier this month as well as a few misc items.

The changing station I got the month before.

And months before that we've bought a lot of clothes we found on clearance that we liked; figured the first year the baby will outgrow clothes easily and quickly so why spend a lot.

Next few months will be the stroller and car seats but really I'm just thinking of going this route -



Still need a glider/chair, dresser, and a rug.

The rest will come with the baby shower?

 

Yep the baby showers are great! I know it’s hyped a lot but if you’re looking at strollers or car seats or whatever look at the Nuna brand. It really is awesome stuff