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Otis in the Suburbs (2 Viewers)
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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?
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...
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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
Drifter
Footballguy
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?
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...
squidrope
Footballguy
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?
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...
Otis
Footballguy
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?
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...
Otis
Footballguy
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?
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...
Otis
Footballguy
Thanks. Yeah, think I'm going Weber Genesis E330 with the searing station.
Reaper
Footballguy
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.
Every time my grill (8 yrs old - Costco buy) has an issue and I think I'm about to buy a new one these guys come up with an easy fix for my old one and say "we're here for you when you need a new one but, your grill is perfectly fine"...
Amazing help that you won't get at the Depot
Otis
Footballguy
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
What a maroon.
bostonfred
Footballguy
You seem to have misunderstood the reason you were asked for a picture.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
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 seat
3. Reach down until you feel an opening towards the front
4. Feel around until you find the bottom tip of the bolt
5. Unscrew the nut around the bolt (careful not to drop it)
6. Remove the bolt from above with your other giant banana hand
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BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
What a maroon.
mr roboto
Footballguy
What the hell is the hammer for?What a maroon.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
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?
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Early_10
footballgoddess
What the hell is the hammer for?What a maroon.
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.
Britney Spears
guest speaker
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:
Words I thought would never come from me: I'll check out these Martha Stewart ones.
Britney Spears
guest speaker
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 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?
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...
Otis
Footballguy
What the hell is the hammer for?What a maroon.
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.Just a little urban ingenuity.
Otis
Footballguy
the moops
Footballguy
Let's wait until we see the new one installed.
gmbacm
Footballguy
That is the new one installed
The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
For 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.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
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mr roboto
Footballguy
Nice. No light though?
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
Wow. That is one butt ugly fan.
Koya
Footballguy
Not a bad suburban sunday here. Meh weather, grey and dreary but not rain. Started with an awesome brunch at a good place where our friend bartends / waitresses. A bit of shopping, drop by the grocery store, head back, make some good ### sangria, made dinner and now its time to chill. Flowers are in bloom, green all around - worse ways to spend a day.
PS - Renting has its good points.
PS - Renting has its good points.
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Getinthemix
Footballguy
So you "upgraded" to a new ceiling fan with no lights?
Getinthemix
Footballguy
Otis
Footballguy
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
Footballguy
Welcome to the fray, corp.'Otis said:
Otis
Footballguy
Did our first big food shopping at the Stop n' Shop right around the corner today. That place is effing amazing. Are all suburban supermarkets like this? The aisles were huge, they had literally EVERYTHING. The place was so big it was like they ran out of supermarket-type stuff to put on the shelves, so they had to occupy a few aisles with patio furniture, kids toys, a florist, and a Starbucks.
Totally awesome.
Totally awesome.
Otis
Footballguy
They have one of these are our local neighborhood hardware store. Likely pulling the trigger by phone tomorrow, and they'll deliver and put it together free within a couple days. I could probably get it a little cheaper somewhere else, but I'd rather support the local stores -- it's a great hardware store, family owned, and they bailed my ### out with the stupid toilet seat stuff.
BARBECUE AT OATS' PLACE
Oathole 2011.
BARBECUE AT OATS' PLACE
Oathole 2011.
corpcow
Footballguy
Are you still in NYC suburbs? We moved to Pitt....Welcome to the fray, corp.'Otis said:
corpcow
Footballguy
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:
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urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Reason enough to go elsewhere.
Otis
Footballguy
Then again, maybe we've spent 10-15k, and it sounds like our place is a bunch smaller than his. 
RBM
Footballguy
What the hell is the hammer for?What a maroon.
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