Home-owners...What are your current projects? (1 Viewer)

[WVU Alum]

Looking into an outdoor kitchen.

In an effort to save money and minimize winterization hassles, I’m looking at installing the outdoor sink along the exterior wall adjacent to my kitchen sink.

This would allow me to tap into the supply and drain lines through the exterior wall.

QUESTION: Is this legal/code?

I’ve been told the primary concern is the roof vent capacity. Others have said the vent should be more than sufficient for another sink.

For winterization I’d disconnect the supply and drain lines at the exterior wall once the first freeze arrived.

Roof vent should handle everything without any issues.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Restoring a 10x20 deck with new boards and railing. Built in 1988. Not sure if it better to just to tear down and start over. If I get quotes, I imagine they will push for the replace. I don’t think I can replace myself without pulling permits. It extends from the back of the home over a walkout basement. As I typed this I think I talked myself out of going the DIY route.

Is your city super strict about permits and / or are your neighbors jerks? Not sure why a permit would be needed here.

I live in a Virginia town and was just gonna replace the decking. But the structure down the side of the house was so out of plumb/level, that that part had to have the joists removed and replaced. The posts were fine, but getting into the structure threw me into permit-land.

meh - you are replacing an exisitng deck - i wouldn't think there was a need unless you were completely revamping the design but i could be wrong

Trust me: I'm in construction and I argued it - we weren't changing the footprint - and my town said "you need a permit". Cash grab, but whatcha gonna do?

Why did you alert your town of your project?


Your new deck should be free standing and not attached to the house.

I had hired a straight-arrow company to do the work and they weren't doing it without pulling a permit. Oh, and one of the town zoning dudes is a neighbor . Not a big deal, just took a little longer to get started.

The deck was already attached to the house and it wouldn't have worked to make it free-standing.

 

[The Z Machine]

Just leave scaffolding up permanently

 

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Looking into an outdoor kitchen.

In an effort to save money and minimize winterization hassles, I’m looking at installing the outdoor sink along the exterior wall adjacent to my kitchen sink.

This would allow me to tap into the supply and drain lines through the exterior wall.

QUESTION: Is this legal/code?

I’ve been told the primary concern is the roof vent capacity. Others have said the vent should be more than sufficient for another sink.

For winterization I’d disconnect the supply and drain lines at the exterior wall once the first freeze arrived.

Roof vent should handle everything without any issues.

Thank you! This mirrors what else I’ve heard since posting this.

Should save thousands on the project. I really appreciate the feedback.

 

[playin4beer]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

How old was your roof? :silverlining:

 

[playin4beer]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

How old was your roof? :silverlining:

Old enough that it would have probably needed to be replaced in a few years, so that's good I guess.. Although I'm not sure the insurance won't pay to have the whole roof replaced. It only damaged one side.



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[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

How old was your roof? :silverlining:

Old enough that it would have probably needed to be replaced in a few years, so that's good I guess.. Although I'm not sure the insurance will pay to have the whole roof replaced. It only damaged one side.



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I used to do insurance repairs for almost a decade and every single time a roof got damaged by a tree we replaced the entire roof. I wouldn’t accept anything less.

 

[playin4beer]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

How old was your roof? :silverlining:

Old enough that it would have probably needed to be replaced in a few years, so that's good I guess.. Although I'm not sure the insurance will pay to have the whole roof replaced. It only damaged one side.



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I used to do insurance repairs for almost a decade and every single time a roof got damaged by a tree we replaced the entire roof. I wouldn’t accept anything less.

Just met with the adjuster.. he confirmed.. they won't pay for the other side of the roof to be reshingled because it wasn't damaged.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

How old was your roof? :silverlining:

Old enough that it would have probably needed to be replaced in a few years, so that's good I guess.. Although I'm not sure the insurance will pay to have the whole roof replaced. It only damaged one side.



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I used to do insurance repairs for almost a decade and every single time a roof got damaged by a tree we replaced the entire roof. I wouldn’t accept anything less.

Just met with the adjuster.. he confirmed.. they won't pay for the other side of the roof to be reshingled because it wasn't damaged.

You’re gonna have to fight it…

One – no reputable roofing company is going to warranty a partially done roof.

Whatever you do do not use a public adjuster, but you might threaten the adjuster that you will get one.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

My wife and I just bought my parents house on a lake a Month or so ago.. Older, smaller house than we had, but our youngest of (4) daughters is 18 and a Senior in high school. So the smaller house doesn't matter, but it needs some renovations. The upside is, it's on a lake.. location, location, location. That being said, we have a contractor to gut/refinish the walk out basement as that's the focal point in the Summer. We are ripping out the old nasty drop ceiling. He recommended leaving it "open" and painting everything up there flat black. It seems to be getting more and more common now. Does anybody have that in their house now?? Would you recommend it??

Well, the basement was literally just about done.. 98% finished.. couple of small things to button up. We ended up drywalling all the ceilings. Looks fantastic and I'm glad we went that route. Unfortunately yesterday, Mother Nature decided to be a ***** and hit us with 80 mph straight line winds that knocked a huge tree onto my roof and thru my upstairs ceiling, breaking trusses, etc.

So I guess that's my new house project..

How old was your roof? :silverlining:

Old enough that it would have probably needed to be replaced in a few years, so that's good I guess.. Although I'm not sure the insurance will pay to have the whole roof replaced. It only damaged one side.



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I used to do insurance repairs for almost a decade and every single time a roof got damaged by a tree we replaced the entire roof. I wouldn’t accept anything less.

Just met with the adjuster.. he confirmed.. they won't pay for the other side of the roof to be reshingled because it wasn't damaged.

You’re gonna have to fight it…

One – no reputable roofing company is going to warranty a partially done roof.

Whatever you do do not use a public adjuster, but you might threaten the adjuster that you will get one.

You should also get new gutters since they will have to take them down.

I’m very serious, please advocate for yourself.

Basically anything they touch will have to be new. Every room that affected should get new paint, flooring etc….

Please let me know if you have any questions. I was both an estimator and construction superintendent for about a decade not that long ago.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

@playin4beer I forgot to say that the contractor you hire for the remediation and or repairs will have their own adjuster to meet your insurance carriers adjuster that will push for your full roof (because he makes more if they do the full roof.)

 

[Wingnut]

Had a shower valve leak that turned out to be worse than we thought, so we are gonna do a whole bathroom remodel, which we planned on doing down the road but it makes sense to do it now.

Got 2 estimates so far, one for $30k and one north of $40k.

WTF?! 2 years ago we completely gutted and remodeled our kitchen and had tile floor put in the entire house and it was less than that. Why are bathrooms so damn expensive? Sheesh.

Last week the remodel was finally finished. Took 2 and a half weeks from start to finish, and I think we went about $500 over budget, so not too bad.

No more house projects for a while.

 

[lsutigers]

In Houston and we developed a small leak (from the AC duct in the attic) after the recent storms (still dripping 1 week later so likely a ton of water still in there). Doesn't appear to be any roof damage so trying to figure out if that's the only water, fix any leaks, HVAC mold cleaning. Water was leaking from a register in the lower master bathroom so have a company coming out for a moisture check. Fair amount of mold (not black mold). Hoping to keep it under $10k and not get new insulation too. Home ownership man. . .

 

[Judge Smails]

Completed an entire interior remodel. Now on to the exterior. Lots of decision to make. Keep brick on pillars as is, paint white, change to stone, all different driveway/walkway material options, paint, trim, landscaping. In the process of getting multiple renderings to see what each option would look like. Local quotes were really high to do that. Friend of ours recommended Upwork. Said skilled professionals with all of the technology but they are from other countries. Quality work at around $25 an hour or can get fixed bid. Friend said so cheap he had multiple people do the same initial renderings to see what he liked best, then expanded with that person. Anyone every use them?

 

[The Z Machine]

Only used upwork to find experts in my profession, never for renders or personal stuff.

 

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Completed an entire interior remodel. Now on to the exterior. Lots of decision to make. Keep brick on pillars as is, paint white, change to stone, all different driveway/walkway material options, paint, trim, landscaping. In the process of getting multiple renderings to see what each option would look like. Local quotes were really high to do that. Friend of ours recommended Upwork. Said skilled professionals with all of the technology but they are from other countries. Quality work at around $25 an hour or can get fixed bid. Friend said so cheap he had multiple people do the same initial renderings to see what he liked best, then expanded with that person. Anyone every use them?

Fiverr

 

[Sand]

Current project is watching roofers replace the roof today. I'm working my *** off doing emails on my computer sitting in my recliner while the guys outside are beating the **** out of the roof getting all the shingles off. Next up is watching the guys put a new roof on. It's exhausting.

(Seriously, I hope these guys get paid well. Damn hard work.)

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Mrs and I are in the process of trying to redo our floors, ancient carpet was in here when we bought the condo and many people would have replaced that right then and there...
5-6 years later we're getting around to it. In our defense the previous owners had put in expensive carpet, super plush and a very rich lighter shade of cream. To replace the carpet we cud do it for $10k but it wouldn't be the same quality as what's down there now, that would raise the price to almost $15k

-We thought about carpet again but I think a wood type floor would be better especially if we ever decide to leave Jupiter/Hobe Sound.
We got an estimate for engineered wood, the one we like has multiple shades of the wood in it and some natural nots, we like that style

It started as a ball park of $15k but now we got a real estimate as if we were ready to buy and the estimate is now well over $20k which I sort of expected but Mrs is in sticker shock
Could someone take their estimate and knock $1,000 off, yeah maybe but this local outfit is pretty reputable
I think the final price will end up close to $25k...we have a 1900 sq ft condo

How much are we getting fleeced for here?

 

[Sand]

Mrs and I are in the process of trying to redo our floors, ancient carpet was in here when we bought the condo and many people would have replaced that right then and there...
5-6 years later we're getting around to it. In our defense the previous owners had put in expensive carpet, super plush and a very rich lighter shade of cream. To replace the carpet we cud do it for $10k but it wouldn't be the same quality as what's down there now, that would raise the price to almost $15k

-We thought about carpet again but I think a wood type floor would be better especially if we ever decide to leave Jupiter/Hobe Sound.
We got an estimate for engineered wood, the one we like has multiple shades of the wood in it and some natural nots, we like that style

It started as a ball park of $15k but now we got a real estimate as if we were ready to buy and the estimate is now well over $20k which I sort of expected but Mrs is in sticker shock
Could someone take their estimate and knock $1,000 off, yeah maybe but this local outfit is pretty reputable
I think the final price will end up close to $25k...we have a 1900 sq ft condo

How much are we getting fleeced for here?

Are you in Iuka Mississippi or San Fran?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Mrs and I are in the process of trying to redo our floors, ancient carpet was in here when we bought the condo and many people would have replaced that right then and there...
5-6 years later we're getting around to it. In our defense the previous owners had put in expensive carpet, super plush and a very rich lighter shade of cream. To replace the carpet we cud do it for $10k but it wouldn't be the same quality as what's down there now, that would raise the price to almost $15k

-We thought about carpet again but I think a wood type floor would be better especially if we ever decide to leave Jupiter/Hobe Sound.
We got an estimate for engineered wood, the one we like has multiple shades of the wood in it and some natural nots, we like that style

It started as a ball park of $15k but now we got a real estimate as if we were ready to buy and the estimate is now well over $20k which I sort of expected but Mrs is in sticker shock
Could someone take their estimate and knock $1,000 off, yeah maybe but this local outfit is pretty reputable
I think the final price will end up close to $25k...we have a 1900 sq ft condo

How much are we getting fleeced for here?

Are you in Iuka Mississippi or San Fran?

South Florida actually, why?

 

[Sand]

Mrs and I are in the process of trying to redo our floors, ancient carpet was in here when we bought the condo and many people would have replaced that right then and there...
5-6 years later we're getting around to it. In our defense the previous owners had put in expensive carpet, super plush and a very rich lighter shade of cream. To replace the carpet we cud do it for $10k but it wouldn't be the same quality as what's down there now, that would raise the price to almost $15k

-We thought about carpet again but I think a wood type floor would be better especially if we ever decide to leave Jupiter/Hobe Sound.
We got an estimate for engineered wood, the one we like has multiple shades of the wood in it and some natural nots, we like that style

It started as a ball park of $15k but now we got a real estimate as if we were ready to buy and the estimate is now well over $20k which I sort of expected but Mrs is in sticker shock
Could someone take their estimate and knock $1,000 off, yeah maybe but this local outfit is pretty reputable
I think the final price will end up close to $25k...we have a 1900 sq ft condo

How much are we getting fleeced for here?

Are you in Iuka Mississippi or San Fran?

South Florida actually, why?

Because costs are local.

 

[houston]

Anyone here dealt with having to purchase drain tile systems to deal with a wet basement? Trying to make sense of companies saying very different things in their proposals.

 

[belljr]

Anyone here dealt with having to purchase drain tile systems to deal with a wet basement? Trying to make sense of companies saying very different things in their proposals.

French and sump should be all you need

*Pending flooding levels and current situation

 

[houston]

Thanks @belljr Specific question is about Water Guard. One company makes a point to say how those systems are dank, damp, leaky, and smelly (they suggest an under slab drain tile system). This company also wants to install another sump near where they’ll dig trench.

Another company wants to install Water guard. This company will flow water towards the existing sump. More concrete dug up but no need to add another sump.

 

[SayChowda]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

 

[shuke]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.

 

[belljr]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I bought a couple cheap ones at Lowe's. You just put them on the ground and if the contacts get wet it sounds an alarm. Issue is need to replace batteries once a year and need to be home to hear it

 

[Sand]

Whatever you do do not use a public adjuster, but you might threaten the adjuster that you will get one.

Never been in a position to consider one, but for the sake of asking - why not?

 

[belljr]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.

@shuke just making sure I understand these. You plug in the one base
The other sensors use battery and you place them where appropriate
If one gets wet it sends a signal that the base transmits to however you have set

 

[SayChowda]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.

These are cool. Any idea how close the base unit has to be to the sensor(s)? I don't think I have an outlet too close to my water heater.

 

[SayChowda]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I bought a couple cheap ones at Lowe's. You just put them on the ground and if the contacts get wet it sounds an alarm. Issue is need to replace batteries once a year and need to be home to hear it

This is what was thinking until Shuke's link with the app. Hmmm.

 

[shuke]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.

@shuke just making sure I understand these. You plug in the one base
The other sensors use battery and you place them where appropriate
If one gets wet it sends a signal that the base transmits to however you have set

Correct, send notification to app but also sounds an alarm like the other ones you're talking about.

 

[shuke]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.

These are cool. Any idea how close the base unit has to be to the sensor(s)? I don't think I have an outlet too close to my water heater.

I have a 2-story with a basement and have them on every level without a problem. I think the base unit is on second floor. I have the sensors by the water heater, behind washing machine, and under utility sink, kitchen sink, and two bathroom sinks. I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

moving after 28 years in the same house ...man, I always said I hoped to grow very, very old and die here

my wife decided we weren't - lol

I also can't take my beloved custom entertainment center with me I love this damn thing, I had it made over 25 years ago by a woodworker here in town and had to replace the middle part years later when we eventually got a much bigger tv. Not likely to be able to sell it - nobody much uses them anymore. I like as a piece of furniture - but it's the 2020's equivalent of the 1960's stereo console.

lot's of little things before we move in a week and then plenty of cosmetic stuff after we clear out of here - nail holes, paint touch ups, etc.

really a lot more emotional than I thought it would be, raised our kids here, it's the only house they know - one is 27 and the other is 20

 

[belljr]

moving after 28 years in the same house ...man, I always said I hoped to grow very, very old and die here

my wife decided we weren't - lol

I also can't take my beloved custom entertainment center with me I love this damn thing, I had it made over 25 years ago by a woodworker here in town and had to replace the middle part years later when we eventually got a much bigger tv. Not likely to be able to sell it - nobody much uses them anymore. I like as a piece of furniture - but it's the 2020's equivalent of the 1960's stereo console.

lot's of little things before we move in a week and then plenty of cosmetic stuff after we clear out of here - nail holes, paint touch ups, etc.

really a lot more emotional than I thought it would be, raised our kids here, it's the only house they know - one is 27 and the other is 20

Lol I just moved our front door closing with end curios entertainment unit into the garage. It held our 42 in plasma. Won a 65" TV and just put together the shelf/stand. We've had it since 2003. My wife was like I'll try to sell it and I'm like no body wants that

 

[SayChowda]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.

These are cool. Any idea how close the base unit has to be to the sensor(s)? I don't think I have an outlet too close to my water heater.

I have a 2-story with a basement and have them on every level without a problem. I think the base unit is on second floor. I have the sensors by the water heater, behind washing machine, and under utility sink, kitchen sink, and two bathroom sinks. I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

Awesome, thank you.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

moving after 28 years in the same house ...man, I always said I hoped to grow very, very old and die here

my wife decided we weren't - lol

I also can't take my beloved custom entertainment center with me I love this damn thing, I had it made over 25 years ago by a woodworker here in town and had to replace the middle part years later when we eventually got a much bigger tv. Not likely to be able to sell it - nobody much uses them anymore. I like as a piece of furniture - but it's the 2020's equivalent of the 1960's stereo console.

lot's of little things before we move in a week and then plenty of cosmetic stuff after we clear out of here - nail holes, paint touch ups, etc.

really a lot more emotional than I thought it would be, raised our kids here, it's the only house they know - one is 27 and the other is 20

Staying in the area? Downsizing?

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

moving after 28 years in the same house ...man, I always said I hoped to grow very, very old and die here

my wife decided we weren't - lol

I also can't take my beloved custom entertainment center with me I love this damn thing, I had it made over 25 years ago by a woodworker here in town and had to replace the middle part years later when we eventually got a much bigger tv. Not likely to be able to sell it - nobody much uses them anymore. I like as a piece of furniture - but it's the 2020's equivalent of the 1960's stereo console.

lot's of little things before we move in a week and then plenty of cosmetic stuff after we clear out of here - nail holes, paint touch ups, etc.

really a lot more emotional than I thought it would be, raised our kids here, it's the only house they know - one is 27 and the other is 20

Staying in the area? Downsizing?

it's a little more SF but all on one level - it's kind of out in the country about 10 minutes away from where we are now ...same area code.

 

[NutterButter]

Just bought 3 green giants from Costco. Gonna see how quickly I can kill them.

 

[Kanil]

Just put sod in the backyard and setup a firepit on the patio. The rest of the work is going to wait until spring. Need to clean out a couple garden areas and plant some berry bushes, put up a sunshade, and have Mrs. Kanil decide on what outdoor furniture she wants. The end is almost in sight!

 

[belljr]

Replaced a saddle valve with a shark bite t and valve for the fridge line

 

[Fat Nick]

Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have one that ties to my home automation system. In all honesty, the battery runs out constantly, and I often forget to replace it.

Ours was in case of flooding (French Drain and a pit that usually has water in it unless it's really dry). We replaced our H2O heater a few years ago and got one of those composite ones that will never rot out. Speaking of which...I think I need to flush it soon.

 

[shuke]

I have one that ties to my home automation system. In all honesty, the battery runs out constantly, and I often forget to replace it.

I forgot to mention, the Govee app I have shows status of all the detectors and battery life, which is nice.

 

[shuke]

I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

Been thinking on this more. My dishwasher is just left of our kitchen sink. Would it be dumb to cut a panel on the inside of the cabinet underneath the sink so I could place and access an alarm behind the dishwasher? Wouldn't even really be a door or anything, just cutting out a square that I can reach my hand through. My last dishwasher had a slow leak that we didn't know about for a long time.

 

[belljr]

I have one that ties to my home automation system. In all honesty, the battery runs out constantly, and I often forget to replace it.

I forgot to mention, the Govee app I have shows status of all the detectors and battery life, which is nice.

Just ordered the 3 sensor one.

It currently has a instant $25 coupon to boot

45 bucks seems worth it

Thanks!!

 

[belljr]

I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

Been thinking on this more. My dishwasher is just left of our kitchen sink. Would it be dumb to cut a panel on the inside of the cabinet underneath the sink so I could place and access an alarm behind the dishwasher? Wouldn't even really be a door or anything, just cutting out a square that I can reach my hand through. My last dishwasher had a slow leak that we didn't know about for a long time.

I assume it's 2 panels? One for each. Can't you just take the front bottom plate off the dishwasher and slide one back?

 

[shuke]

I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

Been thinking on this more. My dishwasher is just left of our kitchen sink. Would it be dumb to cut a panel on the inside of the cabinet underneath the sink so I could place and access an alarm behind the dishwasher? Wouldn't even really be a door or anything, just cutting out a square that I can reach my hand through. My last dishwasher had a slow leak that we didn't know about for a long time.

I assume it's 2 panels? One for each. Can't you just take the front bottom plate off the dishwasher and slide one back?

Good point about underneath. I was thinking in the back where water line connects.

 

[Fat Nick]

I have one that ties to my home automation system. In all honesty, the battery runs out constantly, and I often forget to replace it.

I forgot to mention, the Govee app I have shows status of all the detectors and battery life, which is nice.

Mine is Z-wave, and I do think I can see battery levels on the SmartThings Hub app...my issue is 95% of my home automation is controlled via Amazon Alexa/Echo devices verbally, so I'm just not in the app a lot. It'd be nice if Alexa supported a low battery notice.

I will give Amazon credit. They are continually updating and improving their smart home interface. I can now say "Alexa, Turn off the bedroom light and turn on the bedroom fan" as one command, and it will do both actions. I also figured out that I can say things like "Alexa, turn on the bedroom fan for 2 hours," and it will actually turn it on for a period of time then turn off. Works great and a really nice feature add.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Whatever you do do not use a public adjuster, but you might threaten the adjuster that you will get one.

Never been in a position to consider one, but for the sake of asking - why not?

It’s a scam. They tell people that they’re going to get all this extra money for the homeowners to fix their house and have enough leftover to go on a vacation.

They are just middlemen who literally just insert themselves into the job. They don’t actually do anything other than get paid to pretend to consult.