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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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make it a garden shed instead of an accessory building.
Put some wheels on it and tell the blighters to bugger off!
And, mind you, the wheels don’t have to actually work.
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Jim Clipper
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Dodged a bullet. Picked up the permit today. The inspector called ahead, and the woman at the counter was very, very nice.
The issue in this area seems to be lot coverage. If it's approved, and your house is certified lake friendly, you're good to build under 1 story, and less than 120 sq. ft. Should just make the setback, and it is only "1 story".
I like the wheels idea. Actually the subfloor is on 4x6 skids. Skids are on pier blocks, which is on top of the pre-existing on grade slab. Maybe ironic, but it's high because I put it on the slab. Should be good for the snow, and there should be enough drop to put a covered porch, and small deck on the side.
If I didn't put it on the slab it would not have been allowed. I would have had to spend a couple grand, and a few weeks, just to get permission for a shed. Oh yeah, just across the fence is a neighbors 20+ ft. shipping container (illegal, but no one has complained).
Shedthedral is only 12ft high, but 8ft wide. Proportions I guess. I wonder how the neighbor would feel about flying butresses.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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The bathroom was pretty "crappy" when we bought this house.
I took out the old metal tub, the dropped ceiling, and the floor all the way to the joists. Re-plumbed everything, new wiring, brought the floor up to finish with some vinyl. New tub and shower surround, Gerber Viper toilet, Ikea vanity and sink(fit well with the knotty pine look), new duct to the outside for the fan, new lighting and toe-kick heater, knotty pine t&g walls and ceiling, wood trim, lots of caulk and a coat of polyurethane. Viola!
The window and door still need some help but I'm happy with the new look and I don't have to go downstairs on cold concrete to take a shower or to stink.
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Aeriq
Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
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Toe kick heater is a great idea for a small bathroom!
Nice work!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Thanks, Eric. When I lived in Cali or even Seattle I never had or needed a heater in the bathroom. Up here in NE Washington it is a blessing in the winter. It's not winter yet but it is snowing a bit today and only 31F outside. With only wood-stoves for heat the bathrooms can be chilly.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Wayno, no excuses necessary! Good work, chef!
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Finished the new roof.
So I put on a new deck before it snows.
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perswig
climber
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Waste of a good hull just to keep some rain out if you ask me. 😉
Ha! Thought the same.
Dale
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Nov 11, 2018 - 10:34am PT
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I still have a huge book somewhere that tells how to do hundreds of home repair improvement projects. But haven't cracked it open in years because of the Internet. So many videos and websites on how to do everything and I like being able to scan multiple sources to find agreement on the best way to do things and to find someone who not only knows what they are going but can explain it well.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Nov 11, 2018 - 04:21pm PT
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So many videos and websites on how to do everything
Fet, those photos are so funny!
I was amazed a couple of years ago when my 20-something niece, who was living in a cold water flat in Santiago, Chile, told me about the hot water heater she installed by following how-to videos from the Internet.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Nov 11, 2018 - 04:24pm PT
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phyl, what could go wrong, other than electrocution or a gas explosion?
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Nov 11, 2018 - 06:53pm PT
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LOL, Reilly, well she made it out alive. Who knows what happened later?
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Aeriq
Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
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Nov 13, 2018 - 10:33pm PT
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One of my clients had a couple of small 1/4" stainless plates, and I have an unruly gas stove.
I grabbed one thinking i would make a diffuser plate for slow cooking.
Finally got around to it today, Tricky without a torch, but many small, straight line cuts with a grinder and a heavy buffer disc it turned out good.
I tested it and it provided even low heat and took 40 minutes to cool down with no discoloration.
Anyone know of a wrap for the handle?
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Nov 13, 2018 - 11:06pm PT
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Im not sure exactly what you need. They make handle covers for cast iron pans. Silicone or cloth. Try Amazon. Splurge for the Le Cruset. Kind of nice with homemade stuff.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Nov 14, 2018 - 09:10am PT
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I would have used aluminum for a diffuser. Grind it smooth and call it a day. Slow cooking is real cooking. Slow down and chew your food.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Nov 14, 2018 - 04:54pm PT
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After waiting for “the metal fab” guys to cut and powdercoat the rail and bench components,I returned and finished.
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Nov 14, 2018 - 05:34pm PT
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Looks great and thanks for sharing the progress along the way- low maintenance!
After waiting for “the metal fab” guys to cut and powdercoat Always waiting on the metal guys!
Here in San Diego we picked up the tuna boat method of hot dipped galvanized followed by 2 part epoxy paint. This is for the common folk. Some people have so much frikin money here these days you'd see that deck commonly made from Ipe and all stainless. I like what you did there.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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Nov 14, 2018 - 07:39pm PT
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Good work Wilbeer...
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Nov 15, 2018 - 07:03am PT
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Latest project. Acrylic kitchen cabinets. Blue color is a protective film, cabinet color is light gray. Counter top is Neolith, man made from Spain. I set 44 cabinets in this house and 5 custom built ins. Great project and awesome homeowners!
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