GrimGreg Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I never did post my bathroom pics, sorry. I'll have to dig those up and put them up. Here are some of the latest kitchen upgrades, new back splash, sink and faucets. First pic with old sink/faucet. New faucet/sink The backsplash took about 3 hours to install, and another hour to grout. It took me 3 days and 4 trips to the hardware store to get the sink done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Man, I love that sink! My parents recently went with a similar deep well black sink. I'm starting to think we need to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Looks good! What material is it? Hey B, I put down black plastic and sand first. The terrain here is very rocky and I had to dig out a bunch of large rock(one was about the size of two basketballs). I had some extra material laying around to bring my height up properly. Laid my plastic the a sand base. I know it would be nice to have a small rock base under it all, but i didn't want to spend any money and it won't really see a lot of traffic. No need for a rock base, the plastic keeps the sand from migrating and it should stal level unless the ground gets swampy. Here is the finished product...I was able to get a masonry blade for $10 on clearance at Lowes. Made quick work of the ones that needed trimming. Held the sides in with some pressure treated 1x4 and some stakes. Filled with sand and she's happy. Got two more tree surrounds finished also. Only 7 to go. Looks good, but no front border as well? Hopefully they don't shift... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 No front border cause I may extend into the garden, about another 5-6 feet away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I recently re-did our family room in our house. Basically, there was an old wood burning fireplace, and brick mantle that looked like crap, as well as flooring that was in desperate need of replacement. I don't have any before pictures, but here's some in progress, and others showing the finished product. I ended up just walling off the fireplace, as we have no use for one at this time. If I want to install a gas fireplace later on, I'll be able to easily cut out the section of wall I made. I ran some wiring for my TV and AV equipment, as well as ran an ABS conduit in the wall so all the wires would be hidden. It makes snaking cables really easy. Anyways, on to some pics. After removing carpet and the mantle. Note the residue from the rubber underpad stuck to the floor. Took hours to scrape it off. New framing showing new outlets as well as cable wire behind the wall. I also ran speaker wire for my surround speakers under the floor Drywalled and mudded. You can see a network cable, speaker wires, and cable wire coming out of the wall. Hardwood flooring going in. Took me about a day and a half all told for flooring. Finished flooring with trim in the hallway, going into the family room TV hung, and furniture in place on new wall As the room stands currently, with all the boy's stuff in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hytekrednek Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Very nice Simon. When you did your electrical did you get an electrician to inspect it?? I will be doing some work this summer and was just wondering. I plan on running a new circuit to power the built in carport that is me room. Need to also install about 2 or 3 new sockets. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I didn't have an electrician inspect it, however, I did get a full lesson on running circuits from a friend who is an electrician. He did my service upgrade (100a to 200a service) and secondary panel in my garage, as well as a bunch of outlets and lights in the garage. I assisted him on the job so I was confident when it came time to run the new wiring. I ran it right back to the panel, on a separate circuit, with a separate breaker, so there's very little to go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Looks good! What material is it? B Back splash is glass tile, the sink is a Swan granite, it is actually a dark brown color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Didn't know granite sinks were readily available. Was it extremely heavy or require counter reinforcement? Ok, I had to share this as it seems appropriate here. http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/146566-Build-to-Fail-Fail-to-Build.-What-is-this-I-don-t-even..... The pictures you want to see are on pages 1,5,7,10,11 and 17. It is worth it, trust me! B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I feel so much better about EVERY project I've ever done. Even the cheapest, quickest, thrown together crap....beats this hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Exactly Bud, I look back at my learning curve (my house) and actually feel good about it now! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Didn't know granite sinks were readily available. Was it extremely heavy or require counter reinforcement? Ok, I had to share this as it seems appropriate here. http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/146566-Build-to-Fail-Fail-to-Build.-What-is-this-I-don-t-even..... The pictures you want to see are on pages 1,5,7,10,11 and 17. It is worth it, trust me! B BAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHHA!!! EPIC FAIL! I am dying here at work looking at this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 LOLOL that is amazing, I've seen tree houses built to higher standards! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Looks like Kyle built that. I'm not even remotely capable at using lumber (really, the most I get into wood is using a Stihl/Jonsred product. But I would like to think that I could do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I now feel better about the first time I tried to build my own speaker box when I was seventeen. That guy has to have sever mental issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Ok , so it's not a remodel. Just another project. Decided to build my boys a custom playground area. Removed the sod first a few weekends ago... Saturday dug holes, concreted posts, dug holes.. Finished product, well mostly. Still working on the concrete cave. That didn't work out as well as I hade hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 That looks really good! And like a lot of work! I'm jealous of that huge back yard as well. No garden to share? Sorry, I completely forgot about asking my friend about his rock-shed. If it would still be of use, I will call him tonight (wrote myself a note). B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes, anything to help the concrete situation! The garden is just off to the right, out of the pic. It needs to be trimmed up, but I will get a shot of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Called his home and cell, but no love so far. I'll keep you posted... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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