Home Improvement Today?

I thought of that first, but it seems really high for that use.

 

I believe it is part of an in the wall soap/glass/toothbrush holder. Some were stationary, others like the one below were "hide-away" style.



Stationary style

 

I was thinking a small gas or electric heater of yesteryear. It given the size I think rusty green is right.

 

Wrapped things up today for my part on this bathroom renovation. Prior projects resulted in hacked joists (one section just cut out of one) and missing original subfloor.

Sistered up joists, added blocking and used structural screws everywhere. There was no framing under/near the toilet, I added what I could given the space allowed. Was able to tuck the subfloor under the flange per the guidance from the plumber. I'm assuming it'll be repalced as it's all rusty. Patched the original subfloor all up and got the new 3/4" plywood subfloor installed. Even left two small pieces loose so the plumber can do the shower supply & drain. Used construction adhesive. It's feels really solid now. And added a partition wall where the new tub unit will be going. Didn't go to the ceiling as it's a small bathroom and they wanted any extra light from the window. I'll trim out the top with some nice period trim.

Old houses....good times. But I enjoy the challenges.

Plumber and tile guy on deck for Monday. Tile covering lower wall where the old fake beadboard was.

 

We have one in the master bath we are remodeling!

 

Had new 6" gutters and leaf filters installed yesterday. At the same time found out 1 of the underground drain pipes was clogged with crap. Blew it out with the water hose, all is good now.

 

Part whatever of taking out all the random shrubbery around here.

Disclaimer: This is totally the wrong method and wrong equipment, I am well aware.

Anyways...





As expected...



Not enough traction and not proper strapping. It's all I had. Two outta three today isn't bad.



Cleaned up, added some really crappy bagged top soil, grass seed, a coat of peat moss, and watered in. Maybe by next year you won't notice.