Plumbing and bathroom prep Electrical wiring Drywall Finish woodwork Painting, staining, and flooring Finalize your basement finishing project As I said, these steps can be different for everyone. For me, purchasing a fairly new home meant I didn’t have to worry about waterproofing my basement an...
the sump has to fit within the space you have and most hobbyists just put the sump directly under the display tank. The reality is, the sump doesn't have to go inside the tank stand. It can be set next to the tank, in your basement, or behind a wall in a "fish room". While ...
Now it is time to install the actual plumbing manifold. Use the mounting template provided with the manifold to mark and drill holes in the wall. Use the supplied bolts to firmly secure the plumbing manifold in place after ensuring that it is plumb. Next attach the various PEX pipes to the...
Ultimately, the cost to plumb a house depends on factors unique to the home itself and its existing plumbing. New plumbing can be costly, but it doesn’t have to be a punch to the financial gut if you’re smart about exploring your financing options. ...
Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I’d like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when...
Just pulled a lock off of the basement door. Looked up the mark; Russell & Erwin. Dates to between 1846 & 1851. Looked like it has been there forever, having even dropped 3/4 of an inch from its keeper, just like the door it came off has! Who knows when the core structure of ...
Less than two weeks after moving in, I was shocked to discover a large puddle of water on the laundry room floor that was rapidly leaking through the basement ceiling. Water had opened up a seam in the drywall. It looked like it has been patched before. The upstairs bathroom is directly...
The hottest bedtime is 9 pm, a life-or-death Lyft Black, a rainy dinner at Matu, TJ went to the Mark Ronson W Magazine party, YSL lunchbox, we give a shout out to Dua Lipa, how to use any hotel bathroom, call me Bragg the way I trust my gut, Bob Dylan does not want to ...
When it came time to decide about the "backsplash" - the tile that's up against the wall, connected to the counter in case there's any confusion ;) - I figured I'd hire a guy. Josh and Dad had really worked hard but I didn't want them to keep driving up to help. Both assured...
1) Undersized floor joists on the second floor had sagged. In addition, an area of this framing below a second-floor bathroom had been severely chopped up by plumbers. 2) A flush beam in the second floor had no bearing at one end. It was simply toenailed into a ledger that was nailed...