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life in the burbs on a Saturday night!Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.
life in the burbs on a Saturday night!Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.
Highly recommend Weber if you're going to go with a gas grill- last a long time, great warranty, etc. FYI, that grill is a bit cheaper here.Almost picked up one of these today: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202520220/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
But they seemed to have some other nice looking grills that seemed decent and were a bunch cheaper. Really I just need fire and some metal, maybe it's not worth the extra money for the Weber stuff?
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Like this thing seemed pretty cool, and has charcoal too, and it's cheap: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Brinkmann/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ39n/R-202664595/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Also the Charbroil ones seemed decent too, and were also a bunch less expensive. The Weber did feel the most sturdy of the lot...
I made the decision today that I'm going to wait until after summer to buy a set. You can typically get them at least 50% off when they want to clear floor space for other things.I do like the set that Otis got thoughI've been wanting some patio furniture. Details on what you got?Got some guy off craigslist to swing by today to pick up the crappy plastic patio set they left behind -- new one inbound as we speak. Craigslist is totally awesome.
O - That half charcoal half gas Brinkman is a knockoff of the Chargriller Duo (available at Lowes). I have the Duo and love it (supposedly it's a bit higher quality than the Brinkman). It's not as much surface space as a full on gas jobber is going to be but it's still got plenty, especially if you go with both fuels at once. As a bonus, the side bruner is the perfect size to nest a charcoal chimney so you can get your charcoal lit in seconds. With that feature, it's pretty rare that I don't choose the charcoal side over the gas.Almost picked up one of these today: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202520220/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
But they seemed to have some other nice looking grills that seemed decent and were a bunch cheaper. Really I just need fire and some metal, maybe it's not worth the extra money for the Weber stuff?
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Like this thing seemed pretty cool, and has charcoal too, and it's cheap: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Brinkmann/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ39n/R-202664595/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Also the Charbroil ones seemed decent too, and were also a bunch less expensive. The Weber did feel the most sturdy of the lot...
I have this Weber. It does a great job, great reviews, and it's cheap!'Otis said:Almost picked up one of these today: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202520220/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
But they seemed to have some other nice looking grills that seemed decent and were a bunch cheaper. Really I just need fire and some metal, maybe it's not worth the extra money for the Weber stuff?
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Like this thing seemed pretty cool, and has charcoal too, and it's cheap: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Brinkmann/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ39n/R-202664595/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Also the Charbroil ones seemed decent too, and were also a bunch less expensive. The Weber did feel the most sturdy of the lot...
Things have changed here, folks.'urbanhack said:life in the burbs on a Saturday night!'Otis said:Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.![]()
That one is the best overall grill per Rude's link. A bunch more expensive than the Brinkman, but maybe worth it?'humpback said:Highly recommend Weber if you're going to go with a gas grill- last a long time, great warranty, etc. FYI, that grill is a bit cheaper here.'Otis said:Almost picked up one of these today: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202520220/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
But they seemed to have some other nice looking grills that seemed decent and were a bunch cheaper. Really I just need fire and some metal, maybe it's not worth the extra money for the Weber stuff?
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Like this thing seemed pretty cool, and has charcoal too, and it's cheap: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Brinkmann/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ39n/R-202664595/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Also the Charbroil ones seemed decent too, and were also a bunch less expensive. The Weber did feel the most sturdy of the lot...
That gets awesome reviews at Amazon but it's a "portable" and seems bunch smaller than most.I have this Weber. It does a great job, great reviews, and it's cheap!'Otis said:Almost picked up one of these today: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202520220/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
But they seemed to have some other nice looking grills that seemed decent and were a bunch cheaper. Really I just need fire and some metal, maybe it's not worth the extra money for the Weber stuff?
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Like this thing seemed pretty cool, and has charcoal too, and it's cheap: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Brinkmann/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ39n/R-202664595/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Also the Charbroil ones seemed decent too, and were also a bunch less expensive. The Weber did feel the most sturdy of the lot...
Thanks. Yeah, think I'm going Weber Genesis E330 with the searing station.webers are great quality. you wont' be disappointed. my genesis silver is an absolute champ.

If you can, I suggest visiting THESE GUYS They are also Weber dealers but, they are incredibly helpful and could even point you towards a different brand...Thanks. Yeah, think I'm going Weber Genesis E330 with the searing station.webers are great quality. you wont' be disappointed. my genesis silver is an absolute champ.![]()
What a maroon.No.Figure out the toilet seat yet? Want me to talk you through it? Post a pic and we'll label the parts for you.

You seem to have misunderstood the reason you were asked for a picture.No.Figure out the toilet seat yet? Want me to talk you through it? Post a pic and we'll label the parts for you.
1. Lift up the water tank cover and put it on the floor, somewhere out of the way so you won't trip over it2. Insert your giant banana hand into the tank, near the front and right behind the bolt of the removed toilet seatNo.Figure out the toilet seat yet? Want me to talk you through it? Post a pic and we'll label the parts for you.
What a maroon.No.Figure out the toilet seat yet? Want me to talk you through it? Post a pic and we'll label the parts for you.![]()

One of the seat covers looks dirty so I'd guess it is the original one removed by the old owner. Why did you buy TWO new ones?What the hell is the hammer for?![]()
What the hell is the hammer for?What a maroon.No.Figure out the toilet seat yet? Want me to talk you through it? Post a pic and we'll label the parts for you.![]()
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If the holes don't go right through, like you can't reach the underside, then the nuts should already be anchored. You can't just put the screws in and turn them until tight with your multihead screwdriver? Might want to sterilize the bowl while you've got free access there.That looks solid. Maybe I'm a cheapskate, but I was hoping for something decent in the $300 range, and everything I find is super low quality.'Otis said:I think we got this one. These Martha Stewart patio sets are actually pretty comfortable and seem to be at least fairly decent quality. We also liked this particular set as compared with a few others is because it didn't require cushions, which you'd have to take in and out according to the weather. These seems like they'll be lower maintenance. We still need to get an umbrella -- I think the quality of the umbrellas on these isn't great, so we'll get it somewhere else (I saw some sweet ones with internal lighting at Overstock, may go with one of those).'Britney Spears said:I've been wanting some patio furniture. Details on what you got?Got some guy off craigslist to swing by today to pick up the crappy plastic patio set they left behind -- new one inbound as we speak.
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We tried this last year and it backfired. Started looking around in late august and all we could find was leftovers and junk nobody wanted.Patio furniture has been surprisingly difficult to conquer.'Tiger Fan said:I made the decision today that I'm going to wait until after summer to buy a set. You can typically get them at least 50% off when they want to clear floor space for other things.I do like the set that Otis got though'Britney Spears said:I've been wanting some patio furniture. Details on what you got?Got some guy off craigslist to swing by today to pick up the crappy plastic patio set they left behind -- new one inbound as we speak. Craigslist is totally awesome.![]()
I think so. Never owned a Brinkman so I can't speak about that but I don't know anyone who has been disappointed with their Weber. I grill all year round and they last forever.That one is the best overall grill per Rude's link. A bunch more expensive than the Brinkman, but maybe worth it?'humpback said:Highly recommend Weber if you're going to go with a gas grill- last a long time, great warranty, etc. FYI, that grill is a bit cheaper here.'Otis said:Almost picked up one of these today: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202520220/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
But they seemed to have some other nice looking grills that seemed decent and were a bunch cheaper. Really I just need fire and some metal, maybe it's not worth the extra money for the Weber stuff?
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Like this thing seemed pretty cool, and has charcoal too, and it's cheap: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Brinkmann/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ39n/R-202664595/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Also the Charbroil ones seemed decent too, and were also a bunch less expensive. The Weber did feel the most sturdy of the lot...
What the hell is the hammer for?What a maroon.No.Figure out the toilet seat yet? Want me to talk you through it? Post a pic and we'll label the parts for you.![]()
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Ok first of all I can put on a normal toilet seat. This isn't just any toilet seat job. You can't get to the back because the flush system is fixed in place in the tank and it's impossible to reach past it. Everything fits too snugly. Which is why, for this particular toilet, the thieves at Kohler make a special "anchor kit" for 50 bucks. I finally found that today but even that didn't fit properly. But I was able to head over to Ace and pick up some rubber washers and o-rings and make it fit.
Let's wait until we see the new one installed.Ugly ### ceiling fan chopped down and replaced with decent looking one. Suck it fred!
That is the new one installedLet's wait until we see the new one installed.Ugly ### ceiling fan chopped down and replaced with decent looking one. Suck it fred!
That is the new one installedLet's wait until we see the new one installed.Ugly ### ceiling fan chopped down and replaced with decent looking one. Suck it fred!
beat me to it...Nice. No light though?
Wow. That is one butt ugly fan.Ugly ### ceiling fan chopped down and replaced with decent looking one. Suck it fred!
So you "upgraded" to a new ceiling fan with no lights?
YupFor a $50 dollar kit, you might as well get a brand new toilet. I think that the ceiling fan looks fine, but I can see if it doesn't match your decor.
Didn't want one. Wanted something higher to the ceiling (which is fairly low in here -- I needed to duck under the old lights), and the light from those things is generally crap. The lamp lighting creates a better mood.Nice. No light though?
'Otis said:Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.
This is me. Moving from a 650 square foot apartment in Brooklyn to a 3k+ square foot house with lawn, landscaping, etc. I'm helpless.Welcome to the fray, corp.'Otis said:Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.This is me. Moving from a 650 square foot apartment in Brooklyn to a 3k+ square foot house with lawn, landscaping, etc. I'm helpless.
Are you still in NYC suburbs? We moved to Pitt....Welcome to the fray, corp.'Otis said:Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.This is me. Moving from a 650 square foot apartment in Brooklyn to a 3k+ square foot house with lawn, landscaping, etc. I'm helpless.
I should add... 3 separate trips to Lowe's this weekend, and of course Costco. WTF?!No joke, we've spent something like 25k on furniture and still don't have living or dining room done, my office done, or anything other than beds in the guest bedrooms. We finally have a sectional (we wanted leather, bought from Ethan Allen, but took 3+ months). It's comical how empty this place still looks...The upside is we finally have a place for the wine.Welcome to the fray, corp.'Otis said:Spent another 90 minutes at home depot, and nothing is fixed. I miss calling the super.This is me. Moving from a 650 square foot apartment in Brooklyn to a 3k+ square foot house with lawn, landscaping, etc. I'm helpless.
Reason enough to go elsewhere.I will add that the beer selection at the supermarket is nowhere near as good as the ridiculous selection they had in Brooklyn for all the beer nerds.
OMG THAT'S REALLY HOPPY
25k on furniture?
Then again, maybe we've spent 10-15k, and it sounds like our place is a bunch smaller than his. 