Home Improvements (cable will even die...NO REALLY I SAID IT WILL DIE!!!)

[Gas Man]

As stated in my entertainment thread (http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=3016) I will be doing some home upgrades. Talking about spending some major cash out on it... but the changes will ROCK.

So first up... siding, trim, gutters, ect...

Well I have been tied up getting estimates on siding, trim, and gutters. I went thru a few contractors and went with this guy. The work is by far some of the best if not the best I have ever saw.

We went with siding on the gables and the back. Vynal cedar shake on the front of the garage and the front porch. Alum trim throughout, including the amazing tripple bend trim on non-gutter edges. Not to mention the oustounding frost board and header board above the garage. All that great alum trim is hand bent in my driveway on a break. Simple incredable!

The one pic of the down spout shows my new setup. The way it is in the pic into the PVC for winter time, so I don't have any ice on the walkway and driveway, then I slide off the flex hose and attach the other one with the elbow during spring/summer/fall months. All the gutters are seamless with each joint sealed up tight on the inside and hung with screws, not nails.

You all should check it out in person and welcome me to the non-painting or maintance world of new siding. Please if you need any type of work like this, stone, brick, windows... give Mike a call.

Before:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails001a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails017.jpg

Strip off old:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/beforedetails003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1010.jpg

Progress being made


More insolation foam
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1016.jpg

Framing out the windows this time
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1023.jpg

[Gas Man]

More
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1029.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1035.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2020.jpg

Back done
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day1032.jpg
New back spot light
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2006.jpg

Got both gables done
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2031.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2034.jpg

Working on the front of the garage
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day2025.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE018.jpg

The front porch area
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE005.jpg

Seamless Gutters
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE012.jpg

[Gas Man]

The said front gutter near driveway with option
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE016.jpg

And the complete AFTER
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE021.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE022.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE032.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE036.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE047.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE024.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE025.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE026.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE034.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE041.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE044.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE040.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE038.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE033.jpg

If we get some better temps I'll paint the garage door, but if not, there is always next spring. At least it don't look too bad dark brown with the brown roof.

What ya think?

[Captain Morgan]

Looks good. I was just thinking that you needed to paint the garage door, but yeah, you'll prob have to wait till spring.

My parents have the same type awning over their deck, but it's just a solid creme color. It was sort of a bitch to install, but I managed. I do most of their home improvement work. Siding isn't too difficult and hanging gutter is pretty easy. I love seamless gutters!! It looks like those guys did a nice job on the house. I much prefer the lighter colors over darker ones.

[Mr Lefty]

Gas you should try to find a place to make you a stained glass window featuring a motorcycle for your garage... :lol: seriously that'd rock... the flower or what ever is kinda... :gayk:

[tallywacker]

I think I like the original better IMO. I hate aluminium siding.

[Mr Lefty]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/Day3DONE047.jpg



So... do you really have a Brinks home security system... or just your huge ass dog named Brinks... or Both :lol:

[Rider]

Looks great. Now you need to paint your garage door.

[marko138]

Looks good. You might be the only guy in America spending that kind of money right now.

[Gas Man]

I think I like the original better IMO. I hate aluminium siding.

Its not alum siding, vynal trim.

So... do you really have a Brinks home security system... or just your huge ass dog named Brinks... or Both :lol:
Both

Looks great. Now you need to paint your garage door.

I plan on it

Looks good. You might be the only guy in America spending that kind of money right now.
No shit

[Rider]

Also don't forget to either repaint your garage light fixtures or get new ones that match.

[Shift]

Looked better to begin with to me. :idk:

[Gas Man]

Looked better to begin with to me. :idk:
You sir are on crack! 15 year old wood painted over a million times...

[JoJoYZF]

Looks great man. I just cant wait to see when the interior stuff starts.

[jalaan1]

Looks great. Now you need to paint your garage door.

agree, IMO.

Looks good. You might be the only guy in America spending that kind of money right now.

LOL, was thinking the same thing.

[jeeps84]

I got way to much shit to do around the house. Just wish I had the $$$$$$ to do it.

[t-homo]

Looks great man.

[GearGrabinGuy]

Looked better to begin with to me. :idk:

Your nuts...

Gas man it looks GREAT!.

[Carolina]

You sir are on crack! 15 year old wood painted over a million times...

yup looks a hundred times better:dthumb:

[Gas Man]

Painted the garage door today... will try to get pivs tomry..was dark by the time i finished

[ceo012384]

Chris is the only guy on this board that rivals me in anal/OCD habits, doing things extremely thoroughly, and posting lots of pictures :lol:

Nice work buddy, house is looking great :cheers:

[jeeps84]

Where the hell is the proof the door is painted? :tt:

[Gas Man]

Where the hell is the proof the door is painted? :tt:
Ceo... this is so true... we are one of the same... same name too!!!

Jeeps... I have it on my camera... but haven't had time to download and post... been workin like 16 hr days...

[jeeps84]

Jeeps... I have it on my camera... but haven't had time to download and post... been workin like 16 hr days...

Excuses Excuses :lol:

[LeeNetworX]

Looks good! I'd lose the lights and get some larger, wrought iron ones - would make for a nice contrast against the light brick.

[the chi]

absolutely gorgeous!! I had to come see after our talk earlier!! LOVE IT! :drool:

And so it begins...i expct full updates on every project now mister...:lol:

[Gas Man]

Yeah, I know you're probably right Rae...

Here's the said painted door pics
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/PaintedDoor002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/PaintedDoor003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/PaintedDoor005.jpg

[Ducati Diva]

perfect match on the door. Looks sweet!

[Gas Man]

Well I took a piece of the trim over to the store and had it color matched.

[Ducati Diva]

Well I took a piece of the trim over to the store and had it color matched.

Ahh techonogly.... makes life much easier.

[Gas Man]

Fo Sure

[marko138]

Yeah, I know you're probably right Rae...

Here's the said painted door pics
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/PaintedDoor002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/PaintedDoor003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Siding/PaintedDoor005.jpg
Someone fucked up your siding...right above the garage door. I'd be stomping heads.

[Gas Man]

Yeah no shit... that was from stompin their heads... had to rattle can over their blood!!

[Captain Morgan]

Looks great!!

[Gas Man]

Yeah and the siding guy coming Sat to install my garage door seal around the 3 sides, and chaulk around the side door. Things I had him wait for till I painted.

[the chi]

gorgeous, just lovely!! Im excited for ya! Do you just sit outside and admire it now?

Now I gotta come visit and see it it and you guys in person!!! Only, you have to lock up the horse, he might eat me!!

[Gas Man]

Thanks Guys and Rae...

Rae, by the time you get up here, he'll out weight you tons!

[jeeps84]

Bout damn time. You lazy ass!

[Gas Man]

Ok... well here's what I ended up with. I got the Magnolia Room people to cut me some good deals on everything. Saved me about $700 off even the sale prices or about $1000 off retail.

Sony Bravia 52" LCD 1080P 120 htz full upconverting
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment010.jpg

Definitive Tech Pro 600 Series Speakers with powdered sub
Denon 1909 A/V Reciever Too much to list so click (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8853895&type=product&id=1217634016170)
Denon DVD player with HD upconversion INFO (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8355692&type=product&id=1177717702392)

Ran with all M-Series Monster cables... TALK ABOUT EXPENSIVE!! $275 retail for one 16' HDMI to give you an idea.

So me and my bro in law natron started the install

Fish some wires for the rears
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment002.jpg

Start to run wires in the front entertainment setup
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment011.jpg


Center channel with 5 speakers... YUM
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment006.jpg

Starting to come together... see how the wires got hidden
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment015.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment016.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment022.jpg

Rear's hung
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment017.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment026.jpg

Mounted and hung the tv
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment013.jpg

Starting to come together
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment024.jpg

Got the stuff all installed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment029.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment028.jpg

Watched the first DVD on it last night... talk about AMAZING. I'm very happy with the choices... just not the bill!

[Gas Man]

Talk about a set of changes

before the wood work
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Before002.jpg

Wood done
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Day5Completion018.jpg

Decorated by Uma
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/DONE003.jpg

Now all done... finally!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment028.jpg

[Mr Lefty]

can't wait to see this shit when I get home... sounds like quality shit... what was the total damage?

[Gas Man]

About $5100 after discounts and sale prices...

Also got a new harmony remote to run it all...

[Mr Lefty]

About $5100 after discounts and sale prices...

Also got a new harmony remote to run it all...

I forget what your budget was... but I was think'n 3g's...

[Gas Man]

Yeah I had an optomistic budget for many things... but in my typicall fashion... I blew it all to hell.

[Mr Lefty]

Yeah I had an optomistic budget for many things... but in my typicall fashion... I blew it all to hell.

:lol: well as long as your happy and can live with it... it's all good.

[Mr Lefty]

WHOA Gas... I'd be VERY wary about setting ANYTHING on your reciever... they have a billion vents for a reason... I've seen a single sheet of paper burn up a 1500 HK reciever.

just FYI...

[Particle Man]

So... do you really have a Brinks home security system... or just your huge ass dog named Brinks... or Both :lol:

I'm thinking' that the alarm speaker over the garage door meant the first one :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

I'm thinking' that the alarm speaker over the garage door meant the first one :lol:

yeah but his big fuck'n dog is named Brinks too... :lol:

edit... what alarm speaker? i don't see it :idk:


nm... I see it now on the OLD pics...

[ceo012384]

Nice setup GM.

I sure as hell hope you didn't pay big prices for all that cabling... might as well wipe your ass with $100 bills.

Get cabling from monoprice.com in spools and a package of connectors.

Best buy and places like that jack their prices for accessories up about 3-4 HUNDRED percent.

[Gas Man]

Yeah and that alarm speaker in the front was a foolio cause the real one is hidden.

The little item on top of the reciever is small and raised... no venting issues there. But that is why I put it up there by itself... too heavy to place on top of things and didnt want to cover it up either.

ceo... I didn't pay that, but I paided alot for them...

[Carolina]

looks good, what movie did ya watch king kong is crazy in the surround sound

[ontwo]

Lookin good dude :dthumb:

[Cutty72]

Looks good man. Hope to get some major landscaping and stuff done when I get back from Kosovo...

[Gas Man]

king kong... check.

I want to do that rubber tire mulch next year... but 'm worried about the dog trying to eat it. At least now its only wood.

[LeeNetworX]

Chris is the only guy on this board that rivals me in anal/OCD habits, doing things extremely thoroughly, and posting lots of pictures :lol:


Nah...there's others here that do that. :whistle:

[LeeNetworX]

Talk about a set of changes

before the wood work
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Before002.jpg

Wood done
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Day5Completion018.jpg

Decorated by Uma
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/DONE003.jpg

Now all done... finally!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/Entertainment028.jpg

Nice work! Very nice!

[LeeNetworX]

Get cabling from monoprice.com in spools and a package of connectors.


And another plus one for monoprice. Awesome place for cabling, connectors, and wall plates.

[Gas Man]

And I am now 75% thru installing 5 new recessed lights in the living room... will get pics when done... will be nice after over 2 years of having shit for light in this room

[OneSickPsycho]

Not my style GM, but it is very nice... I do dig the indirect lighting... Very modern, very clean.

[Gas Man]

Well got them installed...

On dimmer
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts008.jpg

3 on one longer wall & 2 on the shorter wall...just above seating positions in the room.

with flash
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts002.jpg

Without flash
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts005.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Living%20Room/RecessedLIghts013.jpg

Really it was a inexpensive improvement and something that is well worth it. Total cost was about $100. That includes the fixtures, bulbs, dimmer switch, new double bang box, circuit breaker, and some wire off a 250' roll (purchased to do this and upcoming kitchen project).

Now when I want to do something I'll have some decent amount of light... could have used it a few weeks ago when doing the tv project.

[OneSickPsycho]

Really it was a inexpensive improvement and something that is well worth it. Total cost was about $100. That includes the fixtures, bulbs, dimmer switch, new double bang box, circuit breaker, and some wire off a 250' roll (purchased to do this and upcoming kitchen project).

Now when I want to do something I'll have some decent amount of light... could have used it a few weeks ago when doing the tv project.

Tell me you bought those 'guaranteed for 7 years' bulbs... I wouldn't want to change that shit out... that's for sure.

[ceo012384]

Yeah GM, set the mothafuckin' mood.... *cue porno music*

[Gas Man]

7 year bulbs? You mean floresents? Hell no... those won't dim.

[OneSickPsycho]

7 year bulbs? You mean floresents? Hell no... those won't dim.

No, they have regular ones now that are guaranteed for a while...

[Gas Man]

Yeah at what cost? Ya know what I mean... I have saw some of those types of bulbs that are $12 each.

[Gas Man]

Well I'm at it again.. Phase 3

Phase 1: Siding, Trim, Gutters
Phase 2: Entertainment system, cowboy spare room, some furnishing of basement
Phase 2.5: slid in those recessed lights in the living room
Phase 3: Kitchen remodel

Near Future:
Phase 4: new carpet and living room furniture
Phase 5: new tile, vanity, and tub in main bath
Phase 6: new tile, vanity, counter, sink in master bath.

Distant Future:
Phase 7: New vynal privacy fence around back yard to replace old cedar one.

Well I took and emptied the old cabinets.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays004.jpg

Thank god we haven't put the new furniture in this room, cause we filled it with kitchen junk. Later I put the xmas decor away and put the dining room table and chairs, as well as the microwave in there if you can believe that
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays005.jpg

Bro-in-law, Natron, over to help who ends up being the camera ham during the project being I'm taking the pics. Here he's taking down trim
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays010.jpg

Got the first few down
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays011.jpg

Then more
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays014.jpg

They are stackin up
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays013.jpg

Yanked out the old sink
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays015.jpg

Never understood why they USE to have the dual pipes... must have been pre-disposal
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays016.jpg

Laid down a drop sheet to cover pergo for the moving of supplies and cabinets
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays019.jpg

Brinks of coarse wants to help...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays020.jpg

Also, put plastic over the door ways and such to keep dust containted
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays021.jpg

Now with the base cabinets out we start to remove the old tile back splash
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays022.jpg

So yeah, the drywall had to come out too.... notice all the dust and understand why I used the plastic.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays023.jpg

The old plumbing which will have to come out due to new sink will be in the corner so I am able to get the dishwasher in
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays024.jpg

What is left after demo
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[Gas Man]

We run some new electrical for microwave, disposal, dishwasher, and under cabinet lighting. Also replacing the old cracking electrical boxes
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays028.jpg

Then start the process of re-drywalling it
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays030.jpg

Removing and setting up some of the pvc plumbing that will come into play later
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More drywall
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Fished some new wiring for the future buffet cabinet and counter. Want a plug on both ends of the counter top
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Then in the process we hauled the old cabinets downstairs to the basement utility room. Brinks again came to help.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays043.jpg

This wall had the shelving all the way accross it. Those stupid metal "L" shaped brackets with 3/8" plywood. Cheap, effective, but didn't look nearly this good. (Don't mind my childhood toy chest. The wife's cat, Avril, checking out the new liter box location
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays044.jpg

Another cabinet set here, that replaced a small shelf.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays045.jpg

That was all done Friday evening, and Sat, and a few hrs on sunday. In between me working night shift too, its been a ruff weekend... especially the day after the holidays. Man o man...

After 2 attempts to get my cabinets delievered (cancelled twice for trucking company issues, and working on getting my delivery fee back due to)... I finally got them today...

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Cabinets005.jpg
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They really filled up the garage fast. We then tonight worked on installing all the upper wall mounted cabinets which I'll try to post pics up tomry. So that brings you up to speed mostly...

Stay Tuned for the next segment I'll paste in

[Gas Man]

Next

Got some wiring ran thru the pantry
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install2-25002.jpg

Wired up the switches, gfci's, and plugs
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Thru the shelves in
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The last pic above shows the plug there installed. That one... right side constant off one circuit for the microwave, the left one is on a different circuit controlled by the dimmer near the sink.

Moved the remaining cabinets into the kitchen
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That was a few hours the tuesday. Then on wed, I built the custom toe kick for the wall cabinets that are going on the floor for the buffet counter. (please don't mind my bro's gay comments, he's a bastard and didn't get held enough by mom) In order to do this, I took the measurement off the pantry and duplicated it by rippin a set of 2x6's to the proper size.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install2-25011.jpg

Ran an elbow for the floor vent that will soon be a under cabinet vent
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Then worked on the fillers
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Coming together
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Thn we got the corner cabinet installed and got a pic of nate working on some electrical for the dishwasher and disposal.
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Got the fridge fit in
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Then while I was downstairs doing some pipe sweating with Sgt Natron and wife got to work on the remaining dishwasher and stove install.

Did you know a wife can fit in this big corner sink
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install2-25025.jpg

[Gas Man]

Then BAM... done by 2100 Thursday for Friday morning 8am granite counter top template appt.
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Some think I must not work... I do work... what I skip is sleeping. Got 1 hr of sleep last night on the couch before the granite template guy showed up.

Did a few more things today and will do some more tonight... The wife wants to help so I told her I would wait... man she is awesome!!

The template guy was GOOD. But he broke some bad news... even though the cabinet lady said the 36" corner sink base cabinet would fit the standard 30" double bowl undermount sink would fit. I had my doubts and the granit guy confirmed. NO WAY without MAJOR cabinet modification that is simply unaccepatable. So goint to order a Blanco Diamond granite composite D-shaped single bowl undermounted sink in black. Took my Franke double bowl granite composite back to lowes. List price on the Blanco is $475 but I found it online for $249... just waiting till monday to check locally (closed for holiday) to see if they can beat price and time line. Lowes was at $400 and 3 weeks out... unacceptable. So we'll see. counter top is on hold till they get the sink and I pick out the slab. However, I planned on 2-3 weeks for counter tops and they will get them done in 7-10 days. Add in 1 week for new sink purchase... and I'm still on schedule.

moral of the story...

even in home improvents "custom doesn't bolt on"!!!

[Gas Man]

But this is why I have been MIA all week... it has sucked and rocked all in the same token... will hopefully catch up sat if something else doesn't pop up.

[Mr Lefty]

god damn... Brinks is FUCKING HUGE!

[njchopper87]

Your crazy for doing all that in the small time frame, but it looks good.

[Amber Lamps]

Good Job Chris! and good on ya for the pre planning of the electrical! It always seems that's where the "do it yourselfers" blow it...

[Gas Man]

god damn... Brinks is FUCKING HUGE!

Yeah he's about 90-95# Got more to go... lot more.

Your crazy for doing all that in the small time frame, but it looks good.

Well it was one week from first molding break to granite template. I'm moving fast but... and there was 2 days there that not much got done due to life.

Good Job Chris! and good on ya for the pre planning of the electrical! It always seems that's where the "do it yourselfers" blow it...

As tigger here as said. I did my homework and had a very set forth list in an exact order to do things.

[marko138]

Nice work...you're really jamming on this one.

[Gas Man]

Yeah I'm no fuckin joke when I tackle something... I go the fuck at it.

[Cutty72]

Looks sweet gas. and from what i saw of outside... warm too. :idk:

[Mr Lefty]

Looks sweet gas. and from what i saw of outside... warm too. :idk:

warm to you? no doubt...

warm? probably not

[Cutty72]

warm to you? no doubt...

warm? probably not

warm enough that there is no snow... and that is very much warm to me

[Mr Lefty]

:lol: very true... here it's the fuck'n wind that kills ya... it'll be 20 or so... but have wind that makes it feel like 2 or so...


yeah I know... still warm to you... MOVE FUCKER

[Cutty72]

:lol: very true... here it's the fuck'n wind that kills ya... it'll be 20 or so... but have wind that makes it feel like 2 or so...


yeah I know... still warm to you... MOVE FUCKER

Hey, I'm moving south...

Started in Fargo, then to Horace, and now Davenport. :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

you got crooked roads yet? what about clear roads in March? MOVE AGAIN :lol:

[Lamnidae]

i'm sure we could find some place for Cutty down here.

[Cutty72]

you got crooked roads yet? what about clear roads in March? MOVE AGAIN :lol:

Um, define "crooked" :scratch:

As for clear, they sure are... just wait for the snowplow! :lol:

[Gas Man]

Nah... not warm... lots of freezing ice and crap... sucks...

But been getting some more work done... summary of the last couple days

Neighbor, Sgt, came over and did all the copper soldiering for us. I laid it out but he did all the assembly with soldiering. It turned out good. The 2 caps on either side of a joist is where the old lines were. They got capped and we ran a new T and lines to the new cabinet. Test ran water thru them and the new PVC drain, no leaks.
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Then with the newly stripped off butcher block top off the old dishwasher (probably fake) put on top of the cabinet in the basement that had just a plywood top. Looks much better I think.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install3-35008.jpg

Then got the toe kicks installed including the custom one below the buffet table, with the heat vent cut out of that. Then we put the quarter round down and covered the heat duct with a new vent.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install3-35011.jpg

You can also see that we did the toe kick by the sink base and dishwasher section. Got that all finished with quarter round as well. Turned out GREAT!!!
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Also, poped off the trim under the front window sill. Because there will be a granite backsplash under the marble sill. Totally Custom.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install3-35015.jpg

Then today we got the sofet extended and put the 45* angle to the corner. All with the same reveal. It will end up looking great. Just needs some sanding, more mud, some tape, sanding, mud, sanding, primer, paint.
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Will work more on the sofet tomry and dry wall work. On the home stretch for sure. I can feel it... at this point, its just a project a day while we wait on granite.

[Cutty72]

Also, poped off the trim under the front window sill. Because there will be a granite backsplash under the marble sill. Totally Custom.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Install3-35015.jpg



Looks like you popped something else off on that window :lol:

You and Uma gettin excited in the Kitchen?

[Gas Man]

Looks like you popped something else off on that window :lol:

You and Uma gettin excited in the Kitchen?
:lol:

That is from the cats actually... they like to look out the window...

We are getting excited... but heck... I'm getting excited about doing the rest of the stuff too....

I'm a glutten for punishment. Its one of my faults. I go into everything full force... last year it was the bike this year the house... oh well...

[Gas Man]

Well as I said I went yesterday and picked out the granite.

You walk in and see this...

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Talk about a nice saw...
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More slabs
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Some remenants
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A cool stone slab... just soo cool.
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Then my pic. Of coarse I couldn't get a good pic of it in this setting... you'll just have to wait
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Granite001.jpg

[Captain Morgan]

Nice work. Wanna come down to Indiana and help me next? My only problem is that I'm running out of money. Need to get a second job, but then won't have the time to do the work. Guess I'll just have to be like you and not get any sleep. :lol:

I knew I'd have to spend "some" money on things, but didn't expect to find mice in my mattress, nor did I expect the water softener in the house to be shot. Do I NEED soft water? Frankly, yes. Terre Haute water is by far the hardest water around. So I shelled out the money to get a new water softener. That's quite a bit of money that was going to be used for tile, microwave and dishwasher, that I no longer have. So, I guess the kitchen will retain the nasty carpet for awhile and a shitty microwave and no dishwasher. I'm still going to tile the bathroom and entry to the house.

[Rider]

Where are you looking for the granite? I'm thinking of putting granite in my kitchen. I might go with Corian though since its a solid surface and won't hold bacteria like granite will.

[Gas Man]

Capt... shit... money is always a thing that in my mind can be minipulated. Pay now or pay later you are going to pay one way or the other. Might as well enjoy yourself. Further, I don't plan on doing this crap when riding season gets here!

Rider... I contracted thru Lowe's. And went with Granite Creations in Novi. I'm sure your local lowes or hd can steer you in the proper direction for sure.

The thing about corian is that its now about twice as much as granite. Corian is nice, I have it in one of my baths, but I think granite is far nicer. The greatness is that its natural and that is where it gets it true bueaty.

You simply seal it once a year and you're good to go. Besides, tell me the last time you threw a raw slab of meat on your counter? YOu simply don't do that... it goes on a cutting board.

[Rider]

Capt... shit... money is always a thing that in my mind can be minipulated. Pay now or pay later you are going to pay one way or the other. Might as well enjoy yourself. Further, I don't plan on doing this crap when riding season gets here!

Rider... I contracted thru Lowe's. And went with Granite Creations in Novi. I'm sure your local lowes or hd can steer you in the proper direction for sure.

The thing about corian is that its now about twice as much as granite. Corian is nice, I have it in one of my baths, but I think granite is far nicer. The greatness is that its natural and that is where it gets it true bueaty.

You simply seal it once a year and you're good to go. Besides, tell me the last time you threw a raw slab of meat on your counter? YOu simply don't do that... it goes on a cutting board.

I have corian in 3 of my 4 bathrooms. It's easy to clean and looks nice. If you scratch it you can "buff" it out. Shit, if the granite can be sealed, I may go that route. Corian used to be less than granite. Did granite go down or corian go up?

[Gas Man]

Not sure which did what... but corian is like twice as much now! Just like most of the man made anything is.

[Amber Lamps]

Not sure which did what... but corian is like twice as much now! Just like most of the man made anything is.

Is it possible that may change as oil prices drop? Also,I thought that Corian is less likely to break or crack.....

[Gas Man]

IDK...don't care. I have corian and have saw granite. Granite is nicer in my POV

[Gas Man]

Sorry for being MIA... last weekend we got a shit load of snow and that pretty much put me out of spare time at work and home. Couple that with the kitchen project and I've been OUT OF TIME.

So all last week I was doing drywall/mud work on the room.
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Put on a piece of trim behind the stove... you guys know how I am about details...
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Put on a coat of killz 2 primer
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That was the turning point so we cleaned up the drywall dust and took down the plastic walls.
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Then threw on a coat of paint
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Then tuesday the Granite got installed
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[Gas Man]

Sink cut out & mount
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The small piece next to the stove
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The buffet and backsplash install
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Wed I got a few things done.

The plug to the right of the buffet installed in the pantry
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Then I installed the under cabinet lights

Here's the plug I need to plug into above the micro. The left side is on the dimmer by the sink and the right side is constant power from a diffrent circuit for the microwave.

Drilled my holes and started to run my wires
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BAM
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Repeated 6 times... keeping all the wires in the cabinets to keep a clean look outside... I need to get my pic of the finished wiring off the camera with the action shots of the lights. They turned out great!

Wanted to button up the sink... installed the faucet
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[Gas Man]

Installed the disposal, and plumbing
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*leak frog standing watch

While Natron and peanut watched.. what a GOOB
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Look MOM it works!
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Now time for Uma to watch Peanut
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After the granite install they unscrewed the pantry to give them some allowance to get the top in. So I need to re-adjust the cabinet and its fillers.

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Then I installed the door knobs... 18 of them...
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Now I also did another coat of paint, installed the drawer pulls. Almost ready for backsplash then all kinds of trim. Would have got more done but Brinks had a few vet appts.

[Gas Man]

Well here's the pics from last week

I put on the drawer pulls. There are only 4 drawers in the whole kitchen.
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I installed the under cabinet lighting with carefull detail to keeping the wiring as hidden as possible.
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Some run this wiring all under the cabinet but I don't want anybody to see it. They won't see it inside the cabinet once the cabinet is populated so that is my angle.
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And of coarse as stated before they are on a dimmer
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Then we put a new coat of primer on the ceiling. I think the house has, like many people wrongly do, primered white ceilings. Its not a good idea cause over a couple years it yellows and becomes an off white. You don't notice till you put new ultra pure white paint to it. I went with a good Behr Eggshell paint. Bought 5 gal pale of it so I have enough to do everything I want.

Taped
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3043.jpg

Mix
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3041.jpg

And painted..

Then we worked on the backsplash. Got it mocked up
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3044.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3045.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3049.jpg

It went up pretty easy once you made the cuts a few times. This is one of those items that many weren't sure about but most like it and I think it turned out even better than I thought. Simply looks great if you ask me. The color really compliments the cabinets and granite.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3058.jpg

Hung the new ceiling light, and curtains. The curtains got put up with tension rods. Easy, adjustable and a clean install with the curtains on the inside of the window opening.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week3054.jpg

[Gas Man]

So this week I have been finishing up small details.

Was still battling the plumbing on the old disposal, just to find out that it don't matter. The damn thing was also leaking from itself and the bolts holding it together. This meant water was getting into the electronics and the motor. There was even rust on these long bolts which tells me it has been doing it for a while. We just never noticed in the old kitchen and didn't notice till now cause we never ran water in the sink long enough till I got the pvc water tight and not leaking.

Out with the fuckin old!!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4001.jpg

The new HOTNESS
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4003.jpg

Stainless steel 2 grind chamber, 3/4hp, auto reverse for anti jamming, and ulta quiet tech. Let me tell ya... stainless... ok.... auto reverse for anti jamming... ok never jammed one... but the quiet tech... OMG you can't even hear the thing running over the sound of the water!!! It has a nice gasket at the flange with a better set of top rubber fingers, and a rubber pvc mounting system as you can see here... and I don't care... the quiet aspect is GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4004.jpg

I installed the under cabinet trim which is great cause it hides the under cabinet lights more (as planned) and just adds that finished touch to the cabinets.

Then the crown molding yesterday that you can see here with the under cab lights...

The finished product....
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4010.jpg

With the under lights on
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4016.jpg

Room lights off
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4020.jpg

It has been a ruff ride due to some set backs with the sink, disposal, installation of the buffet/pantry area, and the dirty work of drywall. But its OH SO WORTH it! We simply LOVE IT!!!

Just have one more piece of scribe molding to put up at the cabinet to wall joints that I'm waiting to come in. Also will fill my trim nail holes and color those once that comes in as well.

[OneSickPsycho]

Looks like shit GM. Awesome perfect shit, but shit. Can I move in?

[njchopper87]

It turned out great. Looks bad ass when only the underlights are on too.

[shmike]

Good job all the way around.

The backsplash is amazing. I love it.

[Gas Man]

Thanks Gents

OSP... welcome to come over anytime!!

mike... allot of people weren't too sure about the backsplash till they saw it.

[ceo012384]

The backsplash it tits.

Nice work GM, the only man who takes as many photos as I do.

[Gas Man]

thanks man... to put into perspective... maybe just so I can see it so easily..

The old
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/DemoDays002.jpg

The new
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4016.jpg

The completely added cause it wasn't there
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Week4009.jpg

[Gas Man]

I finally got my last molding in and installed it. The scribe molding for any cabinet to wall meet. Something to finish it off.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Scribe001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Scribe006.jpg

Then I also put some around the microwave to make it a slightly nicer install
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Scribe003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Ktichen/Scribe005.jpg

Then I started into the hallway, bedroom, and 2 bathroom projects. These got delayed a bit this week but I'm starting back into these now.

First I started by removing all the BS from the rooms by putting them into the catch all room for these projects...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo001.jpg

Pulled the old towel racks
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo004.jpg

Pulled the toilet cabinet and mirror
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo006.jpg

Some pics of the main bath's irritating wallpaper border...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo009.jpg

[Gas Man]

In the master half bath

this vanity will go
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo024.jpg

This original toilet that flushes 45 gals each hit on the handle... gone
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo015.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo028.jpg

The main bath vanity for future reference
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo013.jpg

Will re-use the corian counter/sink... with new faucet though
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo012.jpg

Also enlarged this 2 switch box
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo011.jpg

And the wiring nightmares that I always find in this house
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo034.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo036.jpg

To this 3 gang box to include the dimmer for the rope light plug
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo037.jpg

This plug
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo038.jpg

Of coarse lots of mud work to repair the drywall...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo016.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo017.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo021.jpg

Also due to the new vanity being smaller. I want to center it with the door. Meaning it needs to be off the right wall. This means moving the pvc drain. Cut and plug this
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo029.jpg

Then cover the hole and mud
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo032.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/BathDemo033.jpg

Tomorrow I'm going to work on more mud, maybe some ceiling paint, lowe's trip, and getting started on the rope light/crown molding project in the main bath.

[Gas Man]

Well been workin on these bathrooms over the past few weeks... been going slow at it unlike how I did the kitchen...

Did lots more mud work... Did I ever tell ya how much I hate mud work?
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork004.jpg

Picked up some new nickle switch covers
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork005.jpg

Tore the old floor out of the half bath... found some old moisture damage... probably a leaky wax seal at one time... all dry now and wood was still solid...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork006.jpg

After I cleaned it with bleach water and let it air out for a couple days I painted it with some killz primer to be sure to seal it up
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork015.jpg

Painted the cielings... ultra pure white eggshelf finish
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork009.jpg

Tore out the main bath floor.... OUCH is all I have to say...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork010.jpg

Toilet in a tub LOL
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork011.jpg

Pulled out the main bath vanity & Found some old water damage here too... so same thing... cleaned with bleach water, air out, paint with killz. This one was also due to the builder jackasses didn't put in a heat duct/vent and just had the heat duct blowing under the vanity... stupid!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork013.jpg

Had to build up the vanity spot due to the front lower facia on the new one...also notice a proper heat duct/vent
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork016.jpg

Also had to put some wood filler on the sides (60" vanity in a 64" hole) cause I didn't want to custom order a vanity at double the cost.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork017.jpg

New adult height vanity in.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork019.jpg

Oh... its tile and one complicated pattern
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork021.jpg

One of the worse pieces
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork022.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork023.jpg

Can't wait to grout it
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork025.jpg

The tile shop...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork027.jpg

[Gas Man]

Because I discountinued the plumbing in the master bath... had to run new... even thru in a mechanical vent because I was tapping into the shower drain line and no longer right into the main drain with the roof vent. Just a pre-caution.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork029.jpg

Got to love drop ceilings in the basement...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork032.jpg

Then I tiled the master bath
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork035.jpg

Then primered the walls white
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork037.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork040.jpg

Installed the corian vanity top/sink.
Then, after I ripped the piece. Added it in to trim out the sides of the vanity (remember due to the 60" in a 64" hole).
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork041.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork042.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork043.jpg

Then back to tiling... did the bullnose on the floor
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork036.jpg

Started to work on the tub top surround tile. Had to come up with my own pattern...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork044.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork049.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork050.jpg

Hung some new lights...

Main bath
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork053.jpg

Master bath
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork056.jpg

Hallway
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork054.jpg

[Gas Man]

Worked on putting in the new shower faucet...

Here's the old
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork028.jpg

Used the new style copper fittings. Shark bite... no soidering, no flux... just cut and push together.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork058.jpg

Put in the shower sprayer... this pic isn't so funny...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork059.jpg

But it is when you realize what I'm standing on...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork060.jpg

The new shower faucet and drain pull
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork064.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork062.jpg

Then buttoned up this update with the new faucet
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/WorkWork066.jpg

I downloaded these pics yesterday... now today I did all the grout. I got pics and will download later....

[Gas Man]

So after the tile got laid... grout time....
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch005.jpg

The playin in the mud isn't bad but the clean up sucks..
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch006.jpg

The big style now is to have mirrors that look like they are hung frames. So after I got my mirrors cut/broke down to the proper size (due to adult height vanities). I framed them out with some more chair molding trim
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch010.jpg

Then for my upcoming LED/crown molding design... I cut down some tile board into 7" tall strips... nailed that over the disgusting border
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch011.jpg

A support strip for added nailing
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch012.jpg

Put up the top molding and the big crown corners
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch015.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch016.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch018.jpg

I ruffly put in one piece and you can see what it will be. LED rope lights will go all arond the room between the 2 trims, lighting the ceiling.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch020.jpg

Then I hung the matching toilet cabinet. I'm still going to add some more trim to the top to make it match the vanity
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch021.jpg

That is all the main bath... I have also put up the new shower curtain rod, new all white linen shower curtain and put the toilet back in. It looks great.

Now I actually finished today.. the half bath.

New toilet
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch023.jpg

Installed the vanity
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch024.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch028.jpg

[Gas Man]

Faucet and plumbing
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch029.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch031.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch030.jpg

Then framed this mirror, put in the shoe molding, the toilet cabinet, tp roll, and towel ring
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch038.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/HomeStretch041.jpg

All just in time to fly out to visit dad this weekend... then mom tells me that while I'm down there she wants me to install the tin backsplash like I did in her kitchen... man o man... no wonder I'm tired.

[Mr Lefty]

hey I got a new appartment... wanna come remodel it? I'm sure I'd get a discount on rent... I'll even stay out of your hair while you do it... as I'll go riding... cool? :lol:


looks pimp bro... great work as always

[Gas Man]

How about... um... NO. Bad enough when I go visit dad this weekend, mom wants me to work down there too!! GRRR

[Angee]

Love it!!! I am SOOO glad the new place we're getting is already remodeled, that's a lot of work!

[Gas Man]

I said the same thing... "well at least I won't have to remodel anything". YEAH RIGHT

it just takes a couple years.. then I got bit by the remodel bug...

Just wait, after this... I'm going to finish painting the rest of the house.

[t-homo]

Everything looks incredible man. Absolutely love the tile around the top of the tub like that. The black vanity looks great too. My mom loves this stuff and always watched HGTV. Made me love the fancy style sinks and faucets.

[Gas Man]

Thanks man... the vanities are actually dark dark brown... just like the towel rings.. but they all look black in the pic.

[Amber Lamps]

Thanks man... the vanities are actually dark dark brown... just like the towel rings.. but they all look black in the pic.

Looks good bro!

[njchopper87]

As usual, it all looks like those houses on TV that I wish I had. I can't say I've seen that style vanity before though. I can already tell the LED lights are gonna look great too.

[Gas Man]

Thanks... I'll get bk to workin on it when I get bk in town from visiting with dad.

[Gas Man]

Well I finally got the crown trim done. Remind meto never do egg n dart again.

un-painted
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown003.jpg

Paint prep
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown005.jpg

Painted and Lit
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/House/Bed%20Bath%20Hall/Crown008.jpg

It really does light the room up pretty well. And it is also the final piece to complete this project. Now the only thing left to do is paint in the house... and let me tell you... it feels good to be done.

[Mr Lefty]

that lighting is fuck'n pimp... talk about mood lighting... :D

[rogue]

No shit. I'm really diggin' that, GM. Awesome job and kicks ass. :dthumb:

[Gas Man]

that lighting is fuck'n pimp... talk about mood lighting... :D
Yeah no shit!! Uma says those lights would amplify your hotness in your uniform. Which reminded her she never got pics of you in your dress uniform... and she is now once again reminded she's mad at you for it.

Seroiusly, the lights are fuckin awesome... its enough light to walk in, find shit, use the toilet, or really even shower...

Plus they are on a complete dimmer switch...

[Mr Lefty]

well I'll get some when I get back from San Antonio... got training... and actually my brothers graduating basic the 3rd... so all my bro's and sis will be there... mom wants us all in our uni's...


anywho... yeah well becareful lights like that all over the house... and you'll have 10-20 kids running around... all with their own "room" :lol:

[marko138]

The lighting fucking rules.

[njchopper87]

The lighting fucking rules.

Yea, it does. I was looking forward to seeing the end result.

[Cory]

wow .. very nice!

[Gas Man]

Yea, it does. I was looking forward to seeing the end result.
Yeah it turned out GREAT. My bud came over half way thru... and said he couldn't wait to see it all. He said everything else has been some profession quality work, but said if I can pull off the lighting project/idea... that would be some Bob Villa level work. We leave the rope lighting on... you can walk in, do your biz and walk out... no light switch... plus its just PIMP

[Amber Lamps]

Yeah it turned out GREAT. My bud came over half way thru... and said he couldn't wait to see it all. He said everything else has been some profession quality work, but said if I can pull off the lighting project/idea... that would be some Bob Villa level work. We leave the rope lighting on... you can walk in, do your biz and walk out... no light switch... plus its just PIMP


Hey now don't get fucking COCKY!!! Seriously,Bro that's a really,really good job! If I were doing some DIY projects yours would be the first number I'd dial for advice!

[Mr Lefty]

Hey now don't get fucking COCKY!!! Seriously,Bro that's a really,really good job! If I were doing some DIY projects yours would be the first number I'd dial for advice!

advice? wtf... hell no I wouldn't ask Gas for advice...


I'd invite him down to do it FOR me.... while me and Uma hang out :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

advice? wtf... hell no I wouldn't ask Gas for advice...


I'd invite him down to do it FOR me.... while me and Uma hang out :lol:

Oh I considered that option believe me! Oh and I take it the new post is agreeing with you as I see you are already :pwhore2: from work!

[Rider]

The lights look great. You should have put dual shower heads in the shower though. Now THAT would have been pimp.

[Mr Lefty]

Oh I considered that option believe me! Oh and I take it the new post is agreeing with you as I see you are already :pwhore2: from work!

actually that was from home... work for me doesn't start till 8 now... AWESOME! we work till 6... but it's a compressed work schedule... so I get every other Friday off... which would be THIS friday if I wasn't leaving thursday night for San Antonio for 2weeks of training.


but this post is from work... though I don't have a job yet... as I have to attend training first.

[Gas Man]

advice? wtf... hell no I wouldn't ask Gas for advice...


I'd invite him down to do it FOR me.... while me and Uma hang out :lol:

Not a bad idea... but I never work for free like that. You have to help to get my help. Same way it goes when working on bikes...

The lights look great. You should have put dual shower heads in the shower though. Now THAT would have been pimp.

I considered it... but didn't feel like dealin with it..

[Mr Lefty]

Not a bad idea... but I never work for free like that. You have to help to get my help. Same way it goes when working on bikes...



I considered it... but didn't feel like dealin with it..

I hear ya... and I honestly HATE having things done for me... if I don't know how and don't feel comfortable doing it... I try to find someone who will help me do it... last resort just having someone doing it for me...

but rest assured if I lived closer gas I'd save up shit to do just to come over and shoot the shit while we work