NCHawker
Well-Known Member
OK gang this official OT thread is dedicated to swapping stories and gathering guidance for do-it-yourself projects.
First If it were not for youtube my wallet would be a lot lighter. I've saved a lot of money doing brake jobs, changing alternators and a water pump.on my cars. I'm studying refinishing my hardwood floors - lots of videos on that. I even fixed my washing machine once.
You can buy auto parts online *OEM and others from rockauto.com.
Home Depot quoted me $7K + to remodel my bathroom (typical 5X7) I did it for about $1k. Tore out drywall, floor, toilet, sink and put in all new drywall, an inset mirror shelf, new sink, new toilet and new vinyl interlocking floors. and new fan and light fixtures.
My projects begin by me swearing for an hour while I try to find my tools. Love to hear what you've tackled and what you do to keep your tools in place in your garage/ / shed.
My wife puts me upto it and I sometimes have to do it. 10 years ago she bought new porcelen tile and told me to put in new kitchen counters and a new sink. I got a buddy to help me - I never liked it. We just tore that out and hand quarts installed (not by me).
I love doing this stuff. Problem is, it looks like I did it. By the time I've completed it, I realize what I could have done better and wish (sorta) that I could do it all over again.
Built a deck
tile around fire place
several laminate floors
bathroom,
wall repairs
towel racks
light fixtures
Re-attach dryer exaust (hate that)
brakes, tire repairs,
new toilets
First If it were not for youtube my wallet would be a lot lighter. I've saved a lot of money doing brake jobs, changing alternators and a water pump.on my cars. I'm studying refinishing my hardwood floors - lots of videos on that. I even fixed my washing machine once.
You can buy auto parts online *OEM and others from rockauto.com.
Home Depot quoted me $7K + to remodel my bathroom (typical 5X7) I did it for about $1k. Tore out drywall, floor, toilet, sink and put in all new drywall, an inset mirror shelf, new sink, new toilet and new vinyl interlocking floors. and new fan and light fixtures.
My projects begin by me swearing for an hour while I try to find my tools. Love to hear what you've tackled and what you do to keep your tools in place in your garage/ / shed.
My wife puts me upto it and I sometimes have to do it. 10 years ago she bought new porcelen tile and told me to put in new kitchen counters and a new sink. I got a buddy to help me - I never liked it. We just tore that out and hand quarts installed (not by me).
I love doing this stuff. Problem is, it looks like I did it. By the time I've completed it, I realize what I could have done better and wish (sorta) that I could do it all over again.
Built a deck
tile around fire place
several laminate floors
bathroom,
wall repairs
towel racks
light fixtures
Re-attach dryer exaust (hate that)
brakes, tire repairs,
new toilets
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