Popular Post Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted August 17, 2020 This is what is used to look like. 20+ year old rug, and it was not a good quality when it was first installed. Then we ripped out the rug to fins the previous own had some plumbing work done and they hacked up the floor. It really was a mess, they cut next to the joists, not down the middle, so lots of repair work. Patched Top of the steps was always a mess too. Put in a piece of wood that will be covered. New flooring. Office empty Office restored This is where the floor was patched. Laundry area - that faucet shut off decided to leak as soon as I got everything back in and turned on, ran out to Home Depot at 7:45 last night to get parts to repair it. New laundry area - the bifold doors are back on since this pic. It feels wider than the pic makes it look. I am so happy this is done. We set aside money to do our bedroom and walk-in closet too, but the fireplace cost us almost 7 grand. So no bedroom redo this year. Kinda happy we didn't do all of those room at the same time, this was a much bigger project than we planned on. 8 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr. Silly Posted August 17, 2020 Popular Post Share #2 Posted August 17, 2020 It would look better if the boards went the other way. 1 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, Mr. Grumpy said: It would look better if the boards went the other way. We'll replace it next year. Or put rug over it. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2020 Looks more better. I hate when you find that previous owners did shoddy repair work. Good lord, take a little pride and make it look good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Or put rug over it. I hope you saved the old carpet. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Looks more better. I hate when you find that previous owners did shoddy repair work. Good lord, take a little pride and make it look good. This! Or worse, the original crew building the house. Stuff I've found couldn't always be blamed on the prior/original owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2020 It looks very nice, updated, simple, and clean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2020 Nice, I really like your office. Thanks for sharing the photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr. Grumpy said: It would look better if the boards went the other way. SW, ya had to know that was coming. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted August 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 17, 2020 AAAAAIIIEEEEE! Blown-in insulation!!!! That shit is the very bane of my existence. If I ever meet the person who invented it, they will die a slow, painful death. Every time I crack into something in my house, I have to deal with that shit. When I replaced the plywood soffits with vented ones, I found that they'd even blown that shit out there. There was no way to get it out other than to pull as many nails as I could and then duck and cover as I pulled the plywood down. When I gutted the bedrooms, best I could do was suit up in full hazmat gear and rip the sheetrock down, then leave the room and wait for the dust to settle. Shovel and trashbags to get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted August 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: AAAAAIIIEEEEE! Blown-in insulation!!!! The house is from the 60s. The only place I've seen it is in the floor. It helps a lot with sound. Before we moved in I put 6 recessed lights in the kitchen. I pulled out trash barrels full of the staff where I put the lights, even though they were rated for direct contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted August 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: AAAAAIIIEEEEE! Blown-in insulation!!!! I have it too. It's in my attic, it's dirty, and gets everywhere. Someone could make a good business out of removing it from houses using a vacuum truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted August 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted August 17, 2020 oh, nice job on the floor SW. It looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted August 17, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Rick5234 said: I have it too. It's in my attic, it's dirty, and gets everywhere. Someone could make a good business out of removing it from houses using a vacuum truck. The only “easy part” about the removal process is getting rid of it. I put it on Craigscam for free and I had guys almost getting in a fistfight in the driveway, over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted August 17, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: The house is from the 60s. The only place I've seen it is in the floor. My house is 1958. It’s in every ceiling. I dread the thought of gutting the 12’x20’ living room ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #16 Posted August 17, 2020 You forgot to put the cat back. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 17, 2020 Share #17 Posted August 17, 2020 That looks beautiful! I'm sure it was a big inconvenience, but the end results are worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 17, 2020 Share #18 Posted August 17, 2020 New flooring throughout was our goal for 2020 before Covid hit & my wife got laid off. Not sure when we’ll get it done now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #19 Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Philander Seabury said: You forgot to put the cat back. I'd love some details on the cat! She looks put upon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 17, 2020 Share #20 Posted August 17, 2020 Do you have one of the clear plastic mats under the office chair? It looks like you have one... but I'm not sure. If you do, the mat you have is a LOT more clear than the one I have under my chair. The floor looks good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted August 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: Do you have one of the clear plastic mats under the office chair? It looks like you have one... but I'm not sure. If you do, the mat you have is a LOT more clear than the one I have under my chair. The floor looks good... Nope, no mat yet. I think I'll get a rug though. The chair rolls way too easily. Plus in the winter, it will be cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #22 Posted August 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Nope, no mat yet. I think I'll get a rug though. The chair rolls way too easily. Plus in the winter, it will be cold. Carpet! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #23 Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: I'd love some details on the cat! She looks put upon! Wtf! When did that picture get a cat?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #24 Posted August 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Wtf! When did that picture get a cat?! You scared it away! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 17, 2020 Share #25 Posted August 17, 2020 59 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Nope, no mat yet. I think I'll get a rug though. The chair rolls way too easily. Plus in the winter, it will be cold. I have a clear rubber/plastic mat under my chair. My theory... I paid for a nice floor, I want to see it. I wear wool socks in the winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted August 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: I have a clear rubber/plastic mat under my chair. My theory... I paid for a nice floor, I want to see it. I wear wool socks in the winter. Is it rolly? The biggest reason to get a carpet is to make the chair stop rolling so easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 17, 2020 Share #27 Posted August 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Is it rolly? Not as much as the bare floor. If I recall.. It is made of vinyl. So it is not a hard rigid plastic. It is a softer plastic. (It may have been rolled up in a box, I can't remember.) I do remember driving to a few different places to see and feel the mat before I purchased one. The bottom of the mat (floor side) is smooth. The top of the mat has a textured finish, just so you don't role so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #28 Posted August 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Is it rolly? The biggest reason to get a carpet is to make the chair stop rolling so easily. You realize the answer to the problem is hiding in plain sight, don't you @Square Wheels??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted August 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: You realize the answer to the problem is hiding in plain sight, don't you @Square Wheels??? I am not putting my cat under my chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #30 Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I am not putting my cat under my chair. Wow! We learn something new about you all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 17, 2020 Share #31 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: You scared it away! I was just thinking how AWESOME the desk area looked without that damn teddy bear. This photo confirms it. I'm going to hide that thing so it never ends up on the desk again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, SpeedDemon said: I was just thinking how AWESOME the desk area looked without that damn teddy bear. This photo confirms it. I'm going to hide that thing so it never ends up on the desk again. Bitch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted August 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Razors Edge said: You scared it away! If you look close, he is wearing a BMW sweater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 17, 2020 Share #34 Posted August 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Bitch You got that right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 17, 2020 Share #35 Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: If you look close, he is wearing a BMW sweater. My Tesla can kick SW's BMW's ass any day. You don't see a teddy bear with a Tesla sweater on my desk (or anywhere in the house). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #36 Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: If you look close, he is wearing a BMW sweater. It would look better with a Tesla sweater. I bet they sell those online. Maybe a size 2T? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2020 Share #37 Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, SpeedDemon said: My Tesla can kick SW's BMW's ass any day. You don't see a teddy bear with a Tesla sweater on my desk (or anywhere in the house). I checked - no sweaters, but T-shirts, hats, and boy shorts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 18, 2020 Share #38 Posted August 18, 2020 Hmmm. Boy shorts. A teddy bear in Tesla boy shorts might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 18, 2020 Share #39 Posted August 18, 2020 The direction is all wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 18, 2020 Share #40 Posted August 18, 2020 Yup, he's right. They never argue. They always get along juuuuuuust fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 18, 2020 Share #41 Posted August 18, 2020 8 hours ago, Kzoo said: Yup, he's right. They never argue. They always get along juuuuuuust fine. It's true. We don't argue. Ever. Really. I give him crap and he gives it right back. We can both handle it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 18, 2020 Share #42 Posted August 18, 2020 Unheard of posts in multiples from Speed Demon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted August 19, 2020 Share #43 Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 9:27 AM, Mr. Grumpy said: It would look better if the boards went the other way. Just turn your phone sideways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 19, 2020 Share #44 Posted August 19, 2020 Just when I thought the teddy bear problem was resolved, I discovered that he's gone and created a family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 19, 2020 Share #45 Posted August 19, 2020 You're going to need to do more house projects if it means we get more posts from SpeedDemon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 19, 2020 Share #46 Posted August 19, 2020 37 minutes ago, SpeedDemon said: Just when I thought the teddy bear problem was resolved, I discovered that he's gone and created a family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share #47 Posted August 19, 2020 23 hours ago, SpeedDemon said: It's true. We don't argue. Ever. Really. I give him crap and he gives it right back. We can both handle it. Shut up and get me a sandwich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted August 19, 2020 Share #48 Posted August 19, 2020 I liked the carpeting better, please put it back today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 19, 2020 Share #49 Posted August 19, 2020 @Square Wheels the floors look great! What brand stacking washer and dryer? We’re looking to get that set up too as part of our remodel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 19, 2020 Share #50 Posted August 19, 2020 32 minutes ago, roadsue said: What brand stacking washer and dryer? Looks like Whirlpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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