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What home improvement work did you do today?

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by atrinh15, Apr 28, 2018.

  1. Jan 29, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    Rex Kramer

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    I drove the RCSB down to Jacksonville Florida over the weekend, were I installed & started up a new whole house carbon filter & softener in my friends home.

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  2. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    That's bad ass
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    Flux capacitor!
    Thanks Sean! My guys got all the stairs tack welded today. Next step is finish welding everything and get the railings installed. 6A3C7677-F4C4-43BF-A7A6-58017613A874.jpg
    In this picture you can see how I have all the treads and landings setup for the Trex to be recessed and flush mounted in the metal frames.
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    Here’s another project I did with similar details and finishes. 57B72490-2017-4D63-A327-7AFF39BA664B.jpgE21AB011-23BF-44C4-8DE1-EBE1FCF845C4.jpg
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  4. Jan 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    Pudge

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    The steel stair cases are really cool, they stand out and look so much better than wood. Definitely a cool idea
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    JMB

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    5100s all around, 295-70-18 Defenders, 1.25 Spidertrax spacers, BD reverse lights, de-badged, interior LEDs, footwell LEDs, reverse LEDs, ARE cap, front receiver hitch for cooler holder, cooler holder/rod rack, backup camera, Kenwood HU, Westin nerf bars, Husky floor liners, folding rear seats, remote battery posts, plastidip grill chrome, Powder coat bumpers.
    I really like those wire pickets. We did similar on our deck a few years ago, except ours are vertical. I didn't want rails, the deck is only about 30 inches high. But my wife insisted that the grandkids would fall off and bust their melons so I found those. Kept the feeling open even with a rail. But they were about 10% of the cost of the entire deck.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Very nice work.
    Will you build me a house in 3 years?
     
  7. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    Flux capacitor!
    Yeah the stainless steel tensioners are typically $15-$20 per unit. So the cost adds up quick!
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    Flux capacitor!
    Thank you! Do you plan to build in Texas? I don’t build in New York.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    I'm getting out of NY, was thinking North Carolina.
    Don't want snow, cold, hurricanes or tornadoes.
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    JMB

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    Tensioners, thank you for the word I couldn't find. And if I do it again I want the name of your supplier. I think we paid $35 per 6 foot unit. But I like them, so:spending:
     
  11. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Flux capacitor!
    I’m referring to the stainless tensioners like this one. The Stainless cables are a whole separate cost. FBE20A2B-B701-45B5-8493-331B80F1B1E3.jpgBAF3E047-56F9-4407-A137-027D5FF92942.jpg
     
  12. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Calibrated Power 5 Tune pack, Allison 1000 tune, PPE deep trans pan, Cold/Hot CAC pipes, Banks CAI, PCV reroute, resonator delete, S&B 62 gal fuel tank, B&W GN hitch
    I’m sold. Steel framing it is for some projects I have coming up.
     
  13. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    None yet
    Move to Texas
     
  14. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Awesome Sauce work!
     
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  15. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    Built a king size bed for the master bedroom

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  16. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    3” lift, black step bars, aftermarket wheels, LT305/55R20 was this way when I brought it.
    Been working on our kitchen granite countertops and back splash
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  17. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Maybe.
    I plan on visiting maybe late July or August, have to see the kids school schedule.
     
  18. Jan 29, 2019 at 9:01 PM
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    Building an outdoor kitchen.
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  19. Feb 2, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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  20. Feb 2, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    those Wyze are great. I got couple of them.
     
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  21. Feb 2, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    3” lift, black step bars, aftermarket wheels, LT305/55R20 was this way when I brought it.
    Doing trim work in the master bathroom 8E45E898-0619-4C2B-AD21-EEB09DAE59D7.jpg
    Not the funniest thing in life
     
  22. Feb 2, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    Well, I haven't actually done the home improvement today ~ the palm fronds are still coming down and now it's raining like a cow pi$$ing on a flat rock.
    There's plenty to be done once the stormy weather passes through and the fronds dry out.
     
  23. Feb 2, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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    They are! I have one in an enclosure watching the front, and one inside through a window watching the backyard. I was going to get more Ring products to go with my Ring Doorbell but can't beat those Wyzes for a fraction of the price, free 12s cloud clips, remotely access unlimited clips on the microSD card, no subscription fees.
     
  24. Feb 2, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    Chicken coop finishing touches.

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  25. Feb 2, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    With a cold beer :thumbsup:
    Looking good!
     
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    I use the LiftMaster 8500 openers with the remote app, it’s sooo sweeet letting people in remotely! I don’t give out my house key, to anyone.
    One downside - when you know you have to let people in, don’t forget to keep the garage to house door unlocked.
    I’ve forgot a few times LOL

    ETA - the liftmaster also alerts you when a door opens - which is really nice. I try to talk everyone into these.

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  27. Feb 2, 2019 at 10:39 PM
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    Goodyear UltraTerrain AT 275/70/r18, Stoptech Cryo Slotted Rotors/Hawk LTS Pads, DECKED, and lots more!
    I second that. Have all my external cameras, garage, dog kennel and dog run monitored all with Wyze....all for less than the cost of 1 Ring cam!
     
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  28. Feb 2, 2019 at 10:46 PM
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    Redid the janky wiring in my garage. I know it doesn’t look it per se but trust me, it’s at least better now. All my outlets were on one 20 amp before through some old undersized wire too! Now it’s split between 2, 20amp circuits and proper size romex....with grounds actually connected unlike before! All of the wire is surface run in my garage from before I bought it, so no problem running it external still. Home warranty company replaced my garage door opener with a WiFi controlled model (Liftmaster) and having myQ control on my phone is the BEST!

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  29. Feb 3, 2019 at 5:09 AM
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    The 8500 looks like a nice complete package including the overhead motor, I already had a Genie screw drive motor, took advantage of an CDN Amazon offer and got the msg100 for $30. I almost bought a MyQ wireless remote system like the one that comes with the 8500 but the principle for paying for an annual google/IFTTT subscription, even nominal, was a bit of a turn off. It seems to be a common reaction online. Maybe I'm wrong, if I understand right, it's like paying annually for my smart plugs or smart thermostat just to communicate with Alexa.

    No doubt the 8500 reviews look great! For those that have an existing garage door opener, I'd point them to the msg100 to get smart function.

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    This whole smart automation is pretty cool, being able to call out thermostat adjustments, outside Xmas lights on/off, interior lights on/off etc. I haven't played with chain commands yet, like a routine "Alexa, going to work" which turns on the coffee maker, lights, reads aloud the news, opens the garage door to remote start the car in the winter etc, something Gates probably had over a decade ago.

    That said, I probably won't be tying a garage door command with a single or easy word, something my kids or visitors could easily say lol
     
  30. Feb 3, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    Should add I took my garage door opener out of my truck last night. The Tundra is too big and parks outside but I do open the garage sometimes to go through or bring stuff in. Now I don't need to worry about someone breaking into my truck and pilfering my garage when we're out in the other vehicle. Those crackheads don't care about alarms and cameras. Just had an idea, gonna play with a voice command to my vent mounted phone to open my garage as I pull in!
     
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