TM3 Home Owners Association

[Booter22]

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can you park two cars in the garage? or is it very tight if you do?

[shift8]

can you park two cars in the garage? or is it very tight if you do?
Looks like a 1.5 to me but could easily be the angle.

Hoping in new house to do single door instead of double doors. Make it easier to pull into centre in summer when working.

[SomeGuy]

can you park two cars in the garage? or is it very tight if you do?

It's sold as a two car, is 18 feet wide with a 16 foot door so technically yes two vehicles will fit...I have my trailer in there right now beside the car and it's ok for room...two vehicles will be snug though.

[ecmirand]

So brief background before I get to the main story. We live in a condo apartment ground floor. Previous times, there were leaks coming from the ceiling from both master bedroom's washroom and living area washroom. It got worst that molds started forming on the ceilings. These were then fixed a while ago by the condo. As per the superintendent, it was coming from the apartment above us. A few times, the owner above was informed of the issue. Fine...few weeks ago, we could tell that leaks were slowly starting to happen again. We complained last month and said it will be fixed but no one came. We reminded them again last week regarding this issue.

Fast forward to today, I woke up with my apartment partially flooded around the washrooms' surroundings. Ceiling and drywall need replacement. Hardwood floor requires replacement. Superintendent informed us that a pipe blew from the same apartment upstairs. Water has been shutoff upstairs since then.

As for cost and repairs, I haven't talked to the building manager yet but after speaking with the superintendent, ceiling and drywall cost will be charged to the above apartment's owner, however, the flooring may or may not be depending on our discussion with the building manager. Before we bought the apartment, carpet was used and it was "upgraded" to hardwood by a previous owner. Apparently, because it was "upgraded", it may not be covered by the apartment owner or building and that we might have to go through our insurance. From my understanding, home insurance is there for natural disasters (flood, typhoon, earthquake), fire, theft. I believe I can argue that the above apartment owner should cover the flooring cost because he/she has been negligent to fix his/her apartment, which caused the flooding.

Can I please get your advice on this matter? Looking for some advices before I talk to the manager tomorrow. Thank you.

TLDR: apartment got flooded due to apartment above. ceiling and drywall are damaged to be charged to owner above. Flooring may not be charged to the owner and we might have to go through insurance due to a previous "flooring upgrade" we didn't do.

[Flagrum_3]

So brief background before I get to the main story. We live in a condo apartment ground floor. Previous times, there were leaks coming from the ceiling from both master bedroom's washroom and living area washroom. It got worst that molds started forming on the ceilings. These were then fixed a while ago by the condo. As per the superintendent, it was coming from the apartment above us. A few times, the owner above was informed of the issue. Fine...few weeks ago, we could tell that leaks were slowly starting to happen again. We complained last month and said it will be fixed but no one came. We reminded them again last week regarding this issue.

Fast forward to today, I woke up with my apartment partially flooded around the washrooms' surroundings. Ceiling and drywall need replacement. Hardwood floor requires replacement. Superintendent informed us that a pipe blew from the same apartment upstairs. Water has been shutoff upstairs since then.

As for cost and repairs, I haven't talked to the building manager yet but after speaking with the superintendent, ceiling and drywall cost will be charged to the above apartment's owner, however, the flooring may or may not be depending on our discussion with the building manager. Before we bought the apartment, carpet was used and it was "upgraded" to hardwood by a previous owner. Apparently, because it was "upgraded", it may not be covered by the apartment owner or building and that we might have to go through our insurance. From my understanding, home insurance is there for natural disasters (flood, typhoon, earthquake), fire, theft. I believe I can argue that the above apartment owner should cover the flooring cost because he/she has been negligent to fix his/her apartment, which caused the flooding.

Can I please get your advice on this matter? Looking for some advices before I talk to the manager tomorrow. Thank you.

TLDR: apartment got flooded due to apartment above. ceiling and drywall are damaged to be charged to owner above. Flooring may not be charged to the owner and we might have to go through insurance due to a previous "flooring upgrade" we didn't do.

Any damage caused by the leak should be covered by the above apartment owner's insurance, including floors. I'm also wondering what pipe burst? If it is a 'shared' pipe, it would be the building's insurance that covers it. Also, included with my condo insurance, any damage caused by leaks, pipes etc. is covered up to $50k, not just from what you mentioned.

I'd check it out more indepth if I were you.


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[loki]

what is a condo apartment?

[Flagrum_3]

what is a condo apartment?

An apartment condo, I'd presume. ; )

[ecmirand]

An apartment condo, I'd presume. ; )

Yea you got it right lol

[ecmirand]

Any damage caused by the leak should be covered by the above apartment owner's insurance, including floors. I'm also wondering what pipe burst? If it is a 'shared' pipe, it would be the building's insurance that covers it. Also, included with my condo insurance, any damage caused by leaks, pipes etc. is covered up to $50k, not just from what you mentioned.

I'd check it out more indepth if I were you.


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Spoke with building manager and so far she said they're only covering ceiling and drywall and hardwood flooring would have to go through insurance. Now we'll confirm tomorrow if it will be ours or theirs...if it's ours, another question we should bring up is if the building will cover the deductible. My entrance flooring is like a hill now. You step on it, everything around it shakes or moves lol

[loki]

Spoke with building manager and so far she said they're only covering ceiling and drywall and hardwood flooring would have to go through insurance. Now we'll confirm tomorrow if it will be ours or theirs...if it's ours, another question we should bring up is if the building will cover the deductible. My entrance flooring is like a hill now. You step on it, everything around it shakes or moves lol

you could also speak to the owner upstairs as well to see if they will cover the deductible. I imagine it to be at least $1000.

I can understand the bulding only covering what "should" have been there. Upgrades are totally up to you, that said it was not your fault in any way, which is why speaking to the owner upstairs may be your best bet.

Though, if it was a random burst pipe upstairs, this is the kind of thing insurance is for.

[ecmirand]

you could also speak to the owner upstairs as well to see if they will cover the deductible. I imagine it to be at least $1000.

I can understand the bulding only covering what "should" have been there. Upgrades are totally up to you, that said it was not your fault in any way, which is why speaking to the owner upstairs may be your best bet.

Though, if it was a random burst pipe upstairs, this is the kind of thing insurance is for.

Yea for sure. Though what are the chances they would wanna cover that? If they don't have to, I feel like they'll just say no. But I see your point. If it happens again, then it's OUR insurance again.

[loki]

Yea for sure. Though what are the chances they would wanna cover that? If they don't have to, I feel like they'll just say no. But I see your point. If it happens again, then it's OUR insurance again.

That's when you lean a garbage bag of water against their front door

Just kidding...

[ecmirand]

That's when you lean a garbage bag of water against their front door

Just kidding...

Ahah early christmas present

[aris]

So brief background before I get to the main story. We live in a condo apartment ground floor. Previous times, there were leaks coming from the ceiling from both master bedroom's washroom and living area washroom. It got worst that molds started forming on the ceilings. These were then fixed a while ago by the condo. As per the superintendent, it was coming from the apartment above us. A few times, the owner above was informed of the issue. Fine...few weeks ago, we could tell that leaks were slowly starting to happen again. We complained last month and said it will be fixed but no one came. We reminded them again last week regarding this issue.

Fast forward to today, I woke up with my apartment partially flooded around the washrooms' surroundings. Ceiling and drywall need replacement. Hardwood floor requires replacement. Superintendent informed us that a pipe blew from the same apartment upstairs. Water has been shutoff upstairs since then.

As for cost and repairs, I haven't talked to the building manager yet but after speaking with the superintendent, ceiling and drywall cost will be charged to the above apartment's owner, however, the flooring may or may not be depending on our discussion with the building manager. Before we bought the apartment, carpet was used and it was "upgraded" to hardwood by a previous owner. Apparently, because it was "upgraded", it may not be covered by the apartment owner or building and that we might have to go through our insurance. From my understanding, home insurance is there for natural disasters (flood, typhoon, earthquake), fire, theft. I believe I can argue that the above apartment owner should cover the flooring cost because he/she has been negligent to fix his/her apartment, which caused the flooding.

Can I please get your advice on this matter? Looking for some advices before I talk to the manager tomorrow. Thank you.

TLDR: apartment got flooded due to apartment above. ceiling and drywall are damaged to be charged to owner above. Flooring may not be charged to the owner and we might have to go through insurance due to a previous "flooring upgrade" we didn't do. CloudPump

[Flagrum_3]

Yea for sure. Though what are the chances they would wanna cover that? If they don't have to, I feel like they'll just say no. But I see your point. If it happens again, then it's OUR insurance again.

I don't see why your hardwood floors would not be covered!!. It shouldn't matter whether they are an upgrade or not..sounds fishy to me. I've understood it as; 'Whatever has been damaged should be repaired completely by whomever is found at fault'. The point is whether it is the Condo Management or the tenant upstairs who is at fault. As I stated before, if the pipe which burst is a "common" pipe such as a riser, it would be the Managements Insurance which covers it, and I wouldn't let them get away with claiming your floors are not covered because they are an upgrade...that's sounds like bull to me. Managements are always trying to pass things off or claiming untruths...I know, I've had several episodes through my many years as a condo owner.

[shift8]

I don't see why your hardwood floors would not be covered!!. It shouldn't matter whether they are an upgrade or not..sounds fishy to me. I've understood it as; 'Whatever has been damaged should be repaired completely by whomever is found at fault'. The point is whether it is the Condo Management or the tenant upstairs who is at fault. As I stated before, if the pipe which burst is a "common" pipe such as a riser, it would be the Managements Insurance which covers it, and I wouldn't let them get away with claiming your floors are not covered because they are an upgrade...that's sounds like bull to me. Managements are always trying to pass things off or claiming untruths...I know, I've had several episodes through my many years as a condo owner.
If it's an upgrade and wasn't reported (i.e. not reported to insurance) it isn't covered.

Additionally the condo is only responsible for the walls that make up the apartment, basically everything outside of your interior (the building). Insurance is what covers the things inside the condo.

This is why most condo boards require all tenants to prove insurance yearly. If you're renting most agreements require the renter to prove they have insurance for the apartment.

[CloudPump]

So brief background before I get to the main story. We live in a condo apartment ground floor. Previous times, there were leaks coming from the ceiling from both master bedroom's washroom and living area washroom. It got worst that molds started forming on the ceilings. These were then fixed a while ago by the condo. As per the superintendent, it was coming from the apartment above us. A few times, the owner above was informed of the issue. Fine...few weeks ago, we could tell that leaks were slowly starting to happen again. We complained last month and said it will be fixed but no one came. We reminded them again last week regarding this issue.

Fast forward to today, I woke up with my apartment partially flooded around the washrooms' surroundings. Ceiling and drywall need replacement. Hardwood floor requires replacement. Superintendent informed us that a pipe blew from the same apartment upstairs. Water has been shutoff upstairs since then.

As for cost and repairs, I haven't talked to the building manager yet but after speaking with the superintendent, ceiling and drywall cost will be charged to the above apartment's owner, however, the flooring may or may not be depending on our discussion with the building manager. Before we bought the apartment, carpet was used and it was "upgraded" to hardwood by a previous owner. Apparently, because it was "upgraded", it may not be covered by the apartment owner or building and that we might have to go through our insurance. From my understanding, home insurance is there for natural disasters (flood, typhoon, earthquake), fire, theft. I believe I can argue that the above apartment owner should cover the flooring cost because he/she has been negligent to fix his/her apartment, which caused the flooding.

Can I please get your advice on this matter? Looking for some advices before I talk to the manager tomorrow. Thank you.

TLDR: apartment got flooded due to apartment above. ceiling and drywall are damaged to be charged to owner above. Flooring may not be charged to the owner and we might have to go through insurance due to a previous "flooring upgrade" we didn't do.

The condo corporation is only responsible to rebuild your unit to the way it was built at construction. If you make any upgrades along the way, you're responsible for them.

Let's take a ridiculous example: Say you had replaced your floors with solid gold at a cost of $5,000,000.00 Do you think the condo corporation is going to cover this?

Your condo insurance policy has a section of coverage called "Improvements and Betterments", this is the portion of your policy that covers upgrades done to your unit. Your insurance policy will respond and cover the damage done to your floors. This will count as a claim against your policy. Property insurance does not work the way Auto insurance does, in that there is no "fault", only claims. The insurance company may, at their discretion, subrogate against the party that caused the damage, but this is merely to recoup their costs.

-Geoff

[ecmirand]

The condo corporation is only responsible to rebuild your unit to the way it was built at construction. If you make any upgrades along the way, you're responsible for them.

Let's take a ridiculous example: Say you had replaced your floors with solid gold at a cost of $5,000,000.00 Do you think the condo corporation is going to cover this?

Your condo insurance policy has a section of coverage called "Improvements and Betterments", this is the portion of your policy that covers upgrades done to your unit. Your insurance policy will respond and cover the damage done to your floors. This will count as a claim against your policy. Property insurance does not work the way Auto insurance does, in that there is no "fault", only claims. The insurance company may, at their discretion, subrogate against the party that caused the damage, but this is merely to recoup their costs.

-Geoff

Unfortunately, that's what I've been told so far but parents will follow up with condo and insurance regarding this since I was the one at home when it happened and had to explain things to them. It's just a pain in the butt that someone's fault caused our condo's damages and we will be responsible for the flooring cost. We're thinking of getting the insurance company to do the ceiling and drywall work too and charge the cost to the owner to make sure that the work is done properly THIS TIME.

Thanks for all the tips everyone.

[loki]

CloudPump

ridiculous examples are the only way to go, you have to take an example to the extreme in order for it to really ring through

anyway, I hope this gets resolved one way or the other

[Flagrum_3]

The condo corporation is only responsible to rebuild your unit to the way it was built at construction. If you make any upgrades along the way, you're responsible for them.

Let's take a ridiculous example: Say you had replaced your floors with solid gold at a cost of $5,000,000.00 Do you think the condo corporation is going to cover this?

Your condo insurance policy has a section of coverage called "Improvements and Betterments", this is the portion of your policy that covers upgrades done to your unit. Your insurance policy will respond and cover the damage done to your floors. This will count as a claim against your policy. Property insurance does not work the way Auto insurance does, in that there is no "fault", only claims. The insurance company may, at their discretion, subrogate against the party that caused the damage, but this is merely to recoup their costs.

-Geoff

Well all I can say is that I HAD to report to my condo corporation beforehand when I did my floors and actually any structural improvements made inside a unit must be declared for approval by the corporation and noted for insurance purposes. For example with hardwood floors (Engineered Hardwood) proper under pad must be purchased which meets certain safety and sound criteria...
As for fault, it doesn't work like car insurance ofcourse, but in a condo the fault may lie with different parties, if I neglect to fix an issue I may have and what is deemed my responsibility with my piping for example, then any damage caused would be covered by MY insurance not the corporation and vise-versa. The stickler here is IF the improvements have been declared I would propose.

[m_bisson]

Anyone here have a front-load washer? I'm thinking of getting new laundry machines on boxing day and wanted some opinions, advice, etc...

[shift8]

Anyone here have a front-load washer? I'm thinking of getting new laundry machines on boxing day and wanted some opinions, advice, etc...
Going downstairs or up? We have front load and on our upper floor no matter what I do it causes a lot of vibrations on the main floor during the spin cycle.

Advantage of front load is if you have the room you can put them side by side and place a counter over the top. You can also stack if needed.

In our next place I think the wife wants to go with top load as laundry will be upstairs again.

[loki]

Just finished the 2nd coat of paint on my front door

[loki]

Now I'm literally watching paint dry

[m_bisson]

Going downstairs or up? We have front load and on our upper floor no matter what I do it causes a lot of vibrations on the main floor during the spin cycle.

Advantage of front load is if you have the room you can put them side by side and place a counter over the top. You can also stack if needed.

In our next place I think the wife wants to go with top load as laundry will be upstairs again.

It'll be going downstairs. I like the idea of a counter on top.

I've seen some of those top load high efficiency washers in action and they're kind of a joke... If you have a larger load, the tub fills up with as much water as the old style washers, but without the agitator the clothes at the top just float perfectly still.

If I have to get another top-loader, it'll be the older style with an agitator.

As far as vibrations go, I used to live in a condo with one of those compact, stackable units. It was a top loading washer and even though the floors were concrete I was still able to feel vibrations during the spin cycle. Next time I do a load, I'll head down to the basement to see if I notice any vibes during the spin.

[Default User]

Anyone here have a front-load washer? I'm thinking of getting new laundry machines on boxing day and wanted some opinions, advice, etc...


If you are tall - get the storage stands to mount the units on to. The doors usually sit pretty low and can be awkward to crouch so low to load/unload.

Also - note which side the wash/dryer will be situated and get the doors to open opposite of each other.

My parents bought a set and the doors swing open toward each other - which means they have to go around to unload / load.

[shift8]

If you are tall - get the storage stands to mount the units on to. The doors usually sit pretty low and can be awkward to crouch so low to load/unload.

Also - note which side the wash/dryer will be situated and get the doors to open opposite of each other.

My parents bought a set and the doors swing open toward each other - which means they have to go around to unload / load.
I'm sure not all have it but at least ours can be swapped.

[m_bisson]

I'm sure not all have it but at least ours can be swapped.

Doesn't really seem like a big deal anyways.... Then again, I'm used to inconvenience due to my work.

[ryan2.3]

I'm sure not all have it but at least ours can be swapped.

on the last few sets we have had, the dryer could be swapped, so we'd always make sure, washer on the left and dryer on the right so teh doors open away from each other and then in our Brampton house stacked them and made the doors go the same direction

[CloudPump]

Well all I can say is that I HAD to report to my condo corporation beforehand when I did my floors and actually any structural improvements made inside a unit must be declared for approval by the corporation and noted for insurance purposes. For example with hardwood floors (Engineered Hardwood) proper under pad must be purchased which meets certain safety and sound criteria...
As for fault, it doesn't work like car insurance ofcourse, but in a condo the fault may lie with different parties, if I neglect to fix an issue I may have and what is deemed my responsibility with my piping for example, then any damage caused would be covered by MY insurance not the corporation and vise-versa. The stickler here is IF the improvements have been declared I would propose.

Yes, if you are doing renovations, you are likely responsible to report this to your condo corporation. This is to ensure that the renovations are being done to code. Their insurance is not concerned with what the upgrade is (per se) but more with the severity. Are there going to be workmen around? Will tools be left out? Will someone trip and fall over a stack of hardwood flooring that's waiting to be put in, but is inadvertently left in a common area which could lead to a lawsuit?

Fault is irrelevant when it comes to home insurance.

Again, examples: Your neighbours house catches on fire. This fire spreads to your home. Your home burns down. The cause of the fire was the neighbour falling asleep with a lit cigarette. We all agree the neighbour is "at-fault" here, but insurance does not care. If I were to write you a home insurance policy, this would count as a claim against you.

If you let a bathtub overflow and it went through the ceiling into the unit below you... THEIR insurance pays to fix the damage. This counts as a claim against THEIR policy.

Now their insurer may, at their discretion, decide to subrogate against you. Your insurance's liability coverage would respond to defend you in court and would pay any damages against you, but this doesn't remove the claim against the people who live below you.

-Geoff

[Flagrum_3]

Yes, if you are doing renovations, you are likely responsible to report this to your condo corporation. This is to ensure that the renovations are being done to code. Their insurance is not concerned with what the upgrade is (per se) but more with the severity. Are there going to be workmen around? Will tools be left out? Will someone trip and fall over a stack of hardwood flooring that's waiting to be put in, but is inadvertently left in a common area which could lead to a lawsuit?

Fault is irrelevant when it comes to home insurance.

Again, examples: Your neighbours house catches on fire. This fire spreads to your home. Your home burns down. The cause of the fire was the neighbour falling asleep with a lit cigarette. We all agree the neighbour is "at-fault" here, but insurance does not care. If I were to write you a home insurance policy, this would count as a claim against you.

If you let a bathtub overflow and it went through the ceiling into the unit below you... THEIR insurance pays to fix the damage. This counts as a claim against THEIR policy.

Now their insurer may, at their discretion, decide to subrogate against you. Your insurance's liability coverage would respond to defend you in court and would pay any damages against you, but this doesn't remove the claim against the people who live below you.

-Geoff


What company do you work for? I'll be sure not to use them. ; ) ...I'm not going to argue about your scenarios, because you may be right in many cases, but here's two of my own; I come back from holidays and find my unit is flooded, walls bulged, cabinets, carpet all damaged. Fault was a 'trap' in the common pipes, my insurance were not involved, but I did call them though for guidance. Turned out the Building Corporation's insurance covered the full cost of all repairs.
2. A friends unit; The people above had upgraded their shower including taps etc., and a major leak ensued damaging my friends unit. The unit above was culpable and their insurance covered the costs of repair in full....Mind you there could have been reasons for this, such as the work was not performed or inspected by licensed personal, I don't know, but my friends insurance were not involved....So its not always black and white, is all I'm saying.

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[CloudPump]

What company do you work for? I'll be sure not to use them. ; ) ...I'm not going to argue about your scenarios, because you may be right in many cases, but here's two of my own; I come back from holidays and find my unit is flooded, walls bulged, cabinets, carpet all damaged. Fault was a 'trap' in the common pipes, my insurance were not involved, but I did call them though for guidance. Turned out the Building Corporation's insurance covered the full cost of all repairs.
2. A friends unit; The people above had upgraded their shower including taps etc., and a major leak ensued damaging my friends unit. The unit above was culpable and their insurance covered the costs of repair in full....Mind you there could have been reasons for this, such as the work was not performed or inspected by licensed personal, I don't know, but my friends insurance were not involved....So its not always black and white, is all I'm saying.

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I don't work for any insurance company. I'm a broker. The rules I speak to apply to all loss settlements.

Your first example did not fall into any scenario I described. You showed an example where a common area (shared pipes) caused damage. The building's insurance likely did not respond (the deductible for most condo corporations is between $35,000-$50,000) it is far more probable that the corporation realized that your insurance *would* subrogate against them (Insurance company will nearly always elect to subrogate against a corporation versus an individual for multiple reasons such as PR and the likelihood that a corporation will have the funds available to pay the subrogation costs). I suspect that the condo corporation merely paid for the repairs to save the cost of a subrogation lawsuit.

Example two:
Again, I suspect that neither your friend nor the unit owners above him involved either of their insurance companies. This was likely responded to by the insurance policy of the contractor. His commercial insurance policy would respond to the fault in his work.

-Geoff

[Flagrum_3]

I don't work for any insurance company. I'm a broker. The rules I speak to apply to all loss settlements.

Your first example did not fall into any scenario I described. You showed an example where a common area (shared pipes) caused damage. The building's insurance likely did not respond (the deductible for most condo corporations is between $35,000-$50,000) it is far more probable that the corporation realized that your insurance *would* subrogate against them (Insurance company will nearly always elect to subrogate against a corporation versus an individual for multiple reasons such as PR and the likelihood that a corporation will have the funds available to pay the subrogation costs). I suspect that the condo corporation merely paid for the repairs to save the cost of a subrogation lawsuit.

Example two:
Again, I suspect that neither your friend nor the unit owners above him involved either of their insurance companies. This was likely responded to by the insurance policy of the contractor. His commercial insurance policy would respond to the fault in his work.

-Geoff

Well my first example was referring to the fact I mentioned in my first post to the OP, or 'asked' about where the leak had originated, either from the tenant above or from common pipes would make a difference... I understand what your saying, but in the case of scenario 1, I was told by the management that the corporation insurance covered it. As for scenario two, you may be right, I didn't go too far into the details but was just told the tenants above had covered the damage.

Incidentally, that tenant basically lost their unit or should I say were forced to sell and move for breaking condo rules, as they did the renos and plumbing themselves, and never brought in a licensed plumber to certify the work,which is a big issue and no-no in most condos. Anyone is allowed to do their own renos, but things like electrical, plumbing work must be inspected and passed off by licenced journeymen...which I totally agree with.

[Booter22]

Had the brother in law over yesterday. fixed some stuff around the house. installed new laundry room lights and onto a switch. put some shelves up. mirror. fixed our door seals. did some rewiring.. still a few more things to do but picking at the house to do list slowly.

hope everyone has a safe new years!

[loki]

New house closes this Friday...

Still trying to dial in the scope of the renovation. It's kind of sad to gut a completely solid house, but that's just the way it goes.

[Mr Wilson]

Be worth it in the end. What's happening with the car in the garage?

[loki]

Be worth it in the end. What's happening with the car in the garage?

that belonged to the owner's nephew..

I'm sure they will drag it out, if not I have a Nissan 240SX on Friday...

[loki]

It's also sad when you have to budget the cost of 4 - 5 Focus RS's

[ryan2.3]

well you can't be driving the same one two days in a row like a filthy casual

[loki]

well you can't be driving the same one two days in a row like a filthy casual

I don't think it came in more than 4 colours so we decided to go with the reno instead

[aris]

A very minor little project.... Never liked the shower doors and they seen better days so out they go...

With shower door
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/8F769E13-03A7-44EA-8421-4C4D3238BE81_zpsfelfdyus.jpg (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/aristeidis/media/8F769E13-03A7-44EA-8421-4C4D3238BE81_zpsfelfdyus.jpg.html)

Doors are off and it was disgusting what kind of dirt built up under them

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/FF6BE808-480A-4167-9037-359D6DFC1A84_zpsm1dy0oyc.jpg (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/aristeidis/media/FF6BE808-480A-4167-9037-359D6DFC1A84_zpsm1dy0oyc.jpg.html)

A little CLR and steal wool and a little elbo grease and it all came off

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/50792F04-C278-4588-905C-8E0D83BF17C8_zps3qv7zv7r.jpg (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/aristeidis/media/50792F04-C278-4588-905C-8E0D83BF17C8_zps3qv7zv7r.jpg.html)

New rod and shower curtain instead of the doors

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/A0365B25-84DC-4B86-9E60-8FDE26408CD0_zpsmpglwcdf.jpg (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/aristeidis/media/A0365B25-84DC-4B86-9E60-8FDE26408CD0_zpsmpglwcdf.jpg.html)

[loki]

Way nicer aris

Simple way to refresh your bathroom

[m_bisson]

Way nicer aris

Simple way to refresh your bathroom

Are you kidding me? Now it's possible for rapists and monsters to hide behind the shower curtain without his knowledge. He's going to have to peek in there every time he goes pee.

Horror movie 101.

[loki]

Are you kidding me? Now it's possible for rapists and monsters to hide behind the shower curtain without his knowledge. He's going to have to peek in there every time he goes pee.

Horror movie 101.

Spice up your life

[SirWanker]

Are you kidding me? Now it's possible for rapists and monsters to hide behind the shower curtain without his knowledge. He's going to have to peek in there every time he goes pee.

Horror movie 101.

bleh...change the shower curtain then
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01364/psycho-shower_1364182i.jpg

Personally I find shower curtains a pain to keep clean, especially since other family members "forget" to use the post-shower cleaning sprays afterwards.

[m_bisson]

You don't have to spray anything on them. Just close the curtain so it can dry properly.

[ryan2.3]

too bad you have that arch at the top, you could have gotten a curved rod like in hotels. So much more roomier

[cwp_sedan]

A couple projects recently completed.

Re-stained/painted some old end tables. Unfortunately I don't have the drawers included in these pics.

Before

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1374_zpsl8rk6wxu.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1379_zpscn3amzzs.jpg

After

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1551_zpsgmamoot4.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1550_zpsomeewrt0.jpg



Also hung a chandelier in our front foyer. That was a little tricky at a ceiling height of 17ft.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_2027_zpsmvexoat0.jpg

[matty3]

A couple projects recently completed.

Re-stained/painted some old end tables. Unfortunately I don't have the drawers included in these pics.

Before

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1374_zpsl8rk6wxu.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1379_zpscn3amzzs.jpg

After

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1551_zpsgmamoot4.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_1550_zpsomeewrt0.jpg



Also hung a chandelier in our front foyer. That was a little tricky at a ceiling height of 17ft.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_2027_zpsmvexoat0.jpg
Those tables look really good. It amazing what a little elbow grease can do. Great looking tables for probably the fraction the cost of buying something new.

[aris]

cwp_sedan tables turned out good and the chandler looks awesome

[loki]

You could have stood on top of Aitch mazda3 to reach with ease cwp_sedan

[Aitch]

Do loki's fog lights work now? Could have hung them up there instead.

[mazdasport]

I think he wanted to hang a light that actually functioned

[loki]

Do loki's fog lights work now? Could have hung them up there instead.

Ha! I pulled those HIDs out and threw in some good ol' eurolite yellow bulbs

[cwp_sedan]

Those tables look really good. It amazing what a little elbow grease can do. Great looking tables for probably the fraction the cost of buying something new.

For sure. If we had found something else we liked we probably would have got them but this was much cheaper and looks great. They are pretty but and its hard to find something this tall with that much area on top with drawers. Either way we like how they turned out.


@cwp_sedan (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=4317) tables turned out good and the chandler looks awesome

Thanks aris. Wife put picked it up out in Prince Edward County. Definitely suits the space.




You could have stood on top of @Aitch (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=2301) mazda3 to reach with ease @cwp_sedan (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=4317)


Do @loki (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=14386)'s fog lights work now? Could have hung them up there instead.

You guys are hilarious! loki Aitch

[loki]

First, my client did not manage to finish cleaning up the garage last night but will get it done by today. Arrangement has been made with a scrap metal recycling company to come today to pick up some scrap metal from the garage; however, the company cannot guaranteed they will come before 6 pm (the official latest closing time of the transaction). The second issue is that a car (red Nissan 240SX) which has been stored in the garage for a few years could not be started yesterday, thus needed to be towed away.

so close.....

[jay93]

so close.....
Maybe the tow truck will break down..... What happens if the the car isn't picked up today

[loki]

Maybe the tow truck will break down..... What happens if the the car isn't picked up today

I think technically it becomes our car, but I'll give them as much time as they need to come get it

[optiklenz13]

I think technically it becomes our car, but I'll give them as much time as they need to come get it

It isn't part of the agreement so no it won't be yours. If they don't come and claim it and you get it towed and the owner will claim it from the towing company or whatever.

[m_bisson]

Roll it into the street and let the city deal with it.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Also hung a chandelier in our front foyer. That was a little tricky at a ceiling height of 17ft.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_2027_zpsmvexoat0.jpg

I know your pain, in our previous house I installed 2 ceiling fans on our open to above family room and the ceiling were slanted.. nightmare.

New house is a raised bungalow, all the ceilings are 8 ft.

[ryan2.3]

Also hung a chandelier in our front foyer. That was a little tricky at a ceiling height of 17ft.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/IMG_2027_zpsmvexoat0.jpg

where'd you get this? my wife just saw me scrolling and likes it

[cwp_sedan]

where'd you get this? my wife just saw me scrolling and likes it

Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace in Prince Edward County. Not sure if it was a one off or not as I was not there when she bought it.

http://gilbertandlighthall.com

[loki]

Asbestos abatement......

[ryan2.3]

ouch

[m_bisson]

Asbestos abatement......

Didn't you just move?

[loki]

Didn't you just move?

I'm doing a reno

[loki]

on another note m_bisson any tricks/tips to painting a ceiling?

Every time I paint a ceiling it looks streaky and shitty. I am clearly doing something wrong...

[ryan2.3]

on another note m_bisson any tricks/tips to painting a ceiling?

Every time I paint a ceiling it looks streaky and shitty. I am clearly doing something wrong...

my strategy was to get my wife to do it. She has more patience than me. delegate to Mrs. Loki?

[shift8]

on another note m_bisson any tricks/tips to painting a ceiling?

Every time I paint a ceiling it looks streaky and shitty. I am clearly doing something wrong...
Typically I get that if I load too much paint and press too hard. Also I assume using ceiling paint? (Stuff that goes on pink, dries white)

[loki]

Typically I get that if I load too much paint and press too hard. Also I assume using ceiling paint? (Stuff that goes on pink, dries white)

Ceiling paint by Behr. Goes on white, dries streaky and shitty

[loki]

ouch

$6200....

[cwp_sedan]

Asbestos abatement......

Shitty deal. Was it excepted a little bit with the age?

[m_bisson]

on another note m_bisson any tricks/tips to painting a ceiling?

Every time I paint a ceiling it looks streaky and shitty. I am clearly doing something wrong...

Use an extension pole. Long enough so your bottom hand is waist high, and just roll left and right without moving your feet. You can probably do 6 or 7 feet from one spot.

If there are windows, it matters which direction you roll. Try rolling perpendicularly to the window. Or, if the sun is shining in, the parallel to the direction of the light. If that makes sense.

Don't push hard on the roller. Fill the sleeve with paint and let it do the work. If you get to the point where you're trying to squeeze paint out by pushing harder, you're doing it wrong.

[loki]

Shitty deal. Was it excepted a little bit with the age?

Yup

[cwp_sedan]

Yup

Never want to have those issues but at least you weren't completely naive about it. Hopefully that's the most you have to worry about.

[Default User]

Vinyl wrap the ceiling :)

[loki]

Vinyl wrap the ceiling :)

But Exotik Wrapz is no longer a sponsor...

[Slade]

So weve been in for 3 months today actually,

We took posession at 5pm on a Friday, and by Sunday after noon we had all the ceilings sprayed (the previous owner smoked, and its popcorn ceiling) we sprayed with Zinsser (not cheap), and we painted 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room 2 coats each, all the doors in the house were sprayed. The wife uncle does painting for a living so he blasted the ceilings and we had about 12 people here at once painting...we went with Dulux Diamond Eggshell for everything, we paid $~26 a gallon, it retails for $75, we had a huge hookup for this.

By Sunday night we were fully moved in, and we have a house full of stuff, my dad brought his 18ft enclosed trailer and we used both trucks and that so it was smooth, took about 3 trips of stuff.

Our basement isn't really big enough for a rec room (5'8" but its dry and all concrete so its wicked storage, the kid can play and cant hurt anything once hes a bit older.

My "man cave" is my garage. I spend a lot of time out in it (24'x24') I play xbox out there nightly now.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k512/jblaggy/garage_zpsdosogjmn.jpg

It has a 52000BTU gas furnace so it stays cozy, the garage hasn't dropped below 10 degrees yet with me setting it to 4 at night. Its fully insulated..both vehicles also are always parked in it, I wont have a junk garage/shop :)

Our main windows face east/west and the house was getting pretty cold at night, I had the keep the furnace at 74, yesterday I did plastic on the windows, and I was able to keep the furnace at 71 all night, crazy, probably pay for itself quickly. More money for house crap!

[m_bisson]

How's the Zinser working for the stains? I'm assuming you used the bullseye 123?

That's one of the best latex primers you can buy. It's what I use for bare metal doors/frames and it's the first stain blocker I try, usually. It has a hard time with certain stains (glue, sharpie, etc) but I don't do much residential painting, so I've never used it on smoking stains.


Diamond for the walls is pretty fancy. I usually only use it on doors and frames due to cost. How did you get it so cheap? :p

[Mr Wilson]

Hopefully the Zinser works. We still get a couple spots of gross bleed through (former owners smoked in the house since the late 50's).

[m_bisson]

Hopefully the Zinser works. We still get a couple spots of gross bleed through (former owners smoked in the house since the late 50's).

Try an oil primer. If that doesn't work you can use Zinser BIN, which is a shellac. Shellac will give off serious fumes so wait until summertime. You may also notice that the shellac is real thin, like painting with water. Don't try to put it on heavier, leave it thin and apply a second coat if needed.

[loki]

Shellac sounds like a species discovered by the Enterprise

Mr Wilson get on that

[Mr Wilson]

Shellac, total TNG species.

Thanks m_bisson

House was done with Shellac before we moved in by the 'estate' as one of our requests, attached neighbours got to enjoy fumes and were forced to leave the house so I can imagine how pungent it would be.

[Slade]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160121/7d4e74274251c9360b96acb4b177dc50.jpg

We used the BIN product it worked/is working wonders, the house is only 13 years old but was smoked in the smoke is gone as well as the smell , we had every window open while it was being sprayed . We used 5 gallons on the ceilings.

The garage will he primered and painted in the spring is not sooner.

I'm gonna trace a GMC logo and a Jays logo on the wall to paint in.

[m_bisson]

Spraying with windows open is risky. It's easy for the wind to blow over spray out and onto people's cars and stuff :p

[Slade]

Spraying with windows open is risky. It's easy for the wind to blow over spray out and onto people's cars and stuff :p

Sorry it was after the room was done we opened them :) , we had them covered in plastic during the spraying.

[loki]

One company quoted me $15,000 for the asbestos abatement...no thanks.

Will post up some demolition pics later tonight, they essentially stripped the entire house apart except for structure, in 3 days

[ryan2.3]

so did you skip the home inspection or something? shouldn't that have been caught sooner?

[loki]

so did you skip the home inspection or something? shouldn't that have been caught sooner?

We knew it was likely there. But most of the homes in Toronto are like this

[loki]

It's only an issue for me because I'm gutting the house

[loki]

Taking samples this weekend for testing. If the attic and the decorative ceiling on the main floor turn up negative then this becomes a whole lot cheaper

[ryan2.3]

We knew it was likely there. But most of the homes in Toronto are like this

oh, i thought this was a surprise, like it wasn't expected. But I guess it's more of a didn't expect so much, kind of situation?

[matty3]

Just got a quote back for 33 000 dollars to do my 900sq ft basement. Good thing I'm handy and have a lot of tradesmen as friends.

[loki]

Just got a quote back for 33 000 dollars to do my 900sq ft basement. Good thing I'm handy and have a lot of tradesmen as friends.

Does that include underpinning and dropping the floor slab or just re-finishing?

I'm around $140k with underpinning

[m_bisson]

Just got a quote back for 33 000 dollars to do my 900sq ft basement. Good thing I'm handy and have a lot of tradesmen as friends.

I sound proofed mine for my drums. Cost me $4000 including renting a bin for the old basement junk.

The only thing I paid someone else to do was lay the carpet. So you can definitely save money if you do it yourself.

[matty3]

I sound proofed mine for my drums. Cost me $4000 including renting a bin for the old basement junk.

The only thing I paid someone else to do was lay the carpet. So you can definitely save money if you do it yourself.
Yep.. I'm going to send in my application to the city for a permit next week. I have my drawings ready to go. I understand how to the framing and the basic plumming that I need. My best bud is an electrican so that helps.

[loki]

3 days of demo...

Main foor

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/t31.0-8/12484676_10153828731396763_81987345320118618_o.jpg

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12615633_10153828731511763_8310724163536830392_o.j pg

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/t31.0-8/12604866_10153828731846763_3688619311641973137_o.j pg

[loki]

Basement

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12493642_10153828732136763_1008230137831766842_o.j pg

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12493413_10153828732276763_5211517123055452071_o.j pg

more main floor

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/12622289_10153828732576763_7033124012313126281_o.j pg

[loki]

The original front

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/12615292_10153835517026763_2824798824725275936_o.j pg

and then without the enclosure

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/10519762_10153835517136763_3922889311494536168_o.j pg

[Default User]

I love demo.... It's therapeutic

[loki]

I love demo.... It's therapeutic

More therputic when you pay someone to deal with it

[Default User]

U can't **** up something youre trying to **** up

[loki]

U can't **** up something youre trying to **** up

Not concerned about f****ing it up, I just have other things I would rather be doing

Plus all the structure is coming out so they'll have to install shoring soon to continue

[Default User]

Home Reno be like


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/4b938473dbb76ce1e10273c38101f065.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/fb2b442b1a8db28ea9b0e196061bca82.jpg

[m_bisson]

loki where's your Asbestos abatement?

[loki]

loki where's your Asbestos abatement?

Poasible contamination of the vermiculite insulation in the attic, possible contamination in the decorative plaster ceiling on main floor. Definite asbestos wrapping on the piping throughout the basement.

[SomeGuy]

Poasible contamination of the vermiculite insulation in the attic, possible contamination in the decorative plaster ceiling on main floor. Definite asbestos wrapping on the piping throughout the basement.

LoL and everyone told me buying a brand new build is shitty...

[loki]

LoL and everyone told me buying a brand new build is shitty...

I'm not complaining, I'm just giving updates

I'm still happy with this house

[SomeGuy]

Every now and then you realize it was well worth it...

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12512689_746373491273_5700984435845578160_n.jpg?oh =acee149944cb38aa4c10618affa2e640&oe=5747E02C

[FD22]

I'm not complaining, I'm just giving updates

I'm still happy with this house

:like


Every now and then you realize it was well worth it...

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12512689_746373491273_5700984435845578160_n.jpg?oh =acee149944cb38aa4c10618affa2e640&oe=5747E02C

Great view!

[Jackal]

3 days of demo...

Main foor

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/t31.0-8/12484676_10153828731396763_81987345320118618_o.jpg

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12615633_10153828731511763_8310724163536830392_o.j pg

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/t31.0-8/12604866_10153828731846763_3688619311641973137_o.j pg

Can't wait for the after pics of this. Going to be lots of oooing and aaaahing

[m_bisson]

Why not remove all the plaster? Then you can check the insulation as well.

[loki]

Why not remove all the plaster? Then you can check the insulation as well.

I'm not sure what you mean

[m_bisson]

I'm not sure what you mean

Ignore me. I just zoomed in.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I kinda hate renos lol. Looking at redoing our kitchen now. I feel I'm going to get roped into doing some work

[loki]

Attic material came back positive for asbestos, so abatement it is. Just waiting on the plaster test results later this week.

Small win, City of Toronto accepted my permit for FastTrak processing

[Mazduh]

Much better without. Hella demo going on also, crazy.

[m_bisson]

Attic material came back positive for asbestos, so abatement it is. Just waiting on the plaster test results later this week.

Small win, City of Toronto accepted my permit for FastTrak processing

You must be loaded. I work in construction and the cost of the abatement I've seen is... Well... It's insane. You could easily spend 20-40 thousand for a small house like yours.

[loki]

You must be loaded. I work in construction and the cost of the abatement I've seen is... Well... It's insane. You could easily spend 20-40 thousand for a small house like yours.

I do well for myself but I would not say "loaded"

I'm looking at $3k-6K depending on the plaster results

[loki]

Mr Wilson

30 foot wide by 20 foot deep garage with mezzanine level. Almost unheard of in the downtown-ish core. Parking for 6 cars.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12525320_10153839948186763_8085368480593640245_o.j pg

[loki]

and yes that is a beige corolla parked out front.

Might be an omen, but it is gone now.

[loki]

old kitchen

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/12593887_10153839969441763_5741236250923805574_o.j pg

old dining room

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12605383_10153839969616763_3524651648103016475_o.j pg

Old living room with existing fireplace

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12633489_10153839970261763_2877725021106768473_o.j pg

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/12525687_10153839970671763_5582120512883383518_o.j pg

[loki]

Old basement apt.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/t31.0-8/12513579_10153839972021763_642135150834219031_o.jp g

[loki]

Old bathroom

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12646850_10153839969856763_8095734213355712487_o.j pg

[Mr Wilson]

When's the garage reno coming?

Minus the doors, exterior doesn't look that bad.

Have power to it?

[ryan2.3]

Mr Wilson

30 foot wide by 20 foot deep garage with mezzanine level. Almost unheard of in the downtown-ish core. Parking for 6 cars.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12525320_10153839948186763_8085368480593640245_o.j pg

put a lift in for the middle door

[loki]

When's the garage reno coming?

Minus the doors, exterior doesn't look that bad.

Have power to it?

garage just needs a bit of structural beefing up, no reno needed.

Has power

[m_bisson]

loki, make sure they're doing it right if it's that cheap. They need to completely tarp off the area they're working in. They also need to create negative pressure inside the tarp, so that there's no chance of airborne particles escaping.

Every time I've seen this done, they also bring a temporary shower/water heater, and build a decontamination chamber. This is to rinse off their suits before they leave the quarantine lol... It sounds so fricken extreme, but all it takes is 1 particle getting stuck in your lung, and BAM asbestosis.

[loki]

loki, make sure they're doing it right if it's that cheap. They need to completely tarp off the area they're working in. They also need to create negative pressure inside the tarp, so that there's no chance of airborne particles escaping.

Every time I've seen this done, they also bring a temporary shower/water heater, and build a decontamination chamber. This is to rinse off their suits before they leave the quarantine lol... It sounds so fricken extreme, but all it takes is 1 particle getting stuck in your lung, and BAM asbestosis.

Yup, I'm familiar with the procedures

Also, we are all in some way exposed to a great deal of harmful stuff. There are trucks that have asbestos brake pads, air borne particulates, you name it

[Kiyomi]

loki, make sure they're doing it right if it's that cheap. They need to completely tarp off the area they're working in. They also need to create negative pressure inside the tarp, so that there's no chance of airborne particles escaping.

Every time I've seen this done, they also bring a temporary shower/water heater, and build a decontamination chamber. This is to rinse off their suits before they leave the quarantine lol... It sounds so fricken extreme, but all it takes is 1 particle getting stuck in your lung, and BAM asbestosis.

If that were the case, every electrical journeyman in 353 would have asbestosis...

[m_bisson]

If that were the case, every electrical journeyman in 353 would have asbestosis...

Lol at least at the end of the day you go home. Loki has to live there after.

[loki]

Lol at least at the end of the day you go home. Loki has to live there after.

The house will be fine. Not only will it be properly abated, but the entire house will be fully stripped and rebuilt from the interior.

I'm not worried, and do appreciate your concern

[m_bisson]

Master abated?

[pwdunmore]

Master abated?

If you're training in type 1,2 and 3 removals you are a master abater lol...

But seriously... do your research on asbestos containing materials. Some of the stuff just needs a respiratory mask w/goggles and no power tools + special disposal bag.
Other asbestos containing materials need the full containment and wash down.

It's not rocket science but it needs to be done correctly... most people hear the word asbestos and run. It does cost a bit more $$$ when a type 2 or 3 removal is required.
I do construction in old buildings and the only time I see a big hit to my budgets is when I find enough ACM (asbestos containing materials) to make it a type 2/3 or if its a material that requires a type 2/3 automatically.


loki if you need any recommendations for contractors let me know, I have a few that can do the work (WSIB covered, insured and training in type 3 removals) and won't gouge a crap out you like some other abatement contractors.

[loki]

thanks guys, abatement starts on Monday

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Garage means project car or nah?

#lokimoney

[loki]

Garage means project car or nah?

#lokimoney

I want a 135 or 335 but that would mean I get rid of the speed3, and I'm not ready to do that just yet.

Plus I cannot focus on toys when I need to deal with this reno, this would be the one time Mrs. loki would put her foot down and rightly so

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Oh yeah I didn't mean right away. I mean I bought a truck that has sat pretty much still for months as we moved. Kitchen reno could make it sit even longer.

[loki]

funny enough, throwing money into our house doesn't phase me at all

I hate spending money on the car, but I do it anyway

[loki]

Probably why I drive a speed3, and that isn't meant to be offensive

#bestbangforyourbuck

[S.F.W.]

funny enough, throwing money into our house doesn't phase me at all

I hate spending money on the car, but I do it anyway


Probably why I drive a speed3, and that isn't meant to be offensive

#bestbangforyourbuck

Makes cents . One appreciates in value, and one depreciates in value.

I see what you did there.....
~ loki

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Half the reason I bought a classic to throw money at is they don't depreciate near as fast.

The other half is cause gangsta.

[loki]

Half the reason I bought a classic to throw money at is they don't depreciate near as fast.

The other half is cause gangsta.

http://www.gangstermovies.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/gangster-movies-american-gangster1.jpg

[m_bisson]

Half the reason I bought a classic to throw money at is they don't depreciate near as fast.

The other half is cause gangsta.

My house was built in 69, which is probably the most romantic year. Romance era housing is classical, right?

[loki]

Got Building Permit issued within 3 days, solid package put together by Mrs. loki and I went in to submit in person to address any concerns they may have had

Additionally, the testing for the decorative plaster ceiling on the main floor came back negative for asbestos so that's another win there

[Sivart444]

I just signed the last of the paperwork and bought my first house!

Remove conditions on Feb 10 & take possession in April. So damn excited!

[m_bisson]

I just signed the last of the paperwork and bought my first house!

Remove conditions on Feb 10 & take possession in April. So damn excited!

Congratulations!

[Kiewan]

Can someone suggest a good place to get a queen sized matress (+box spring) on a budget? I have heard of a good mattress warehouse on derry road from a co-worker. I dont mind it its old stock, just as long as its sealed and new.

I have also seen commercials for the sales at the brick but would still like to spend less than $500-700 if possible so I can make further use of that $$$ elsewhere.

Thanks

PS: most IKEA beds i have tried feel like cement so I'd like to avoid those at all costs.

[loki]

Can someone suggest a good place to get a queen sized matress (+box spring) on a budget? I have seen commercials for the sales at the brick but woukd still like to spend less than $500-600 if possible so I can make further use of that $$$ elsewhere.

Thanks

PS: most IKEA beds i have tried feel like cement so I'd like to avoid those at all costs.

Try Leons as well. Getting a queen thats decent for that cheap will be difficult imo. But go in and lie on them for a bit and see what you like

I wouldn't even ask prison inmates to sleep on ikea beds

[ryan2.3]

I like our Ikea mattress. We got the Holmsta King 3 years ago; it's a nice spring mattress with a good pillow top and its been fantastic. Only paid $600 for it. Looks like they changed their mattress names, the equivalent would be their Hesstun or maybe Hjellestad

[loki]

I like our Ikea mattress. We got the Holmsta King 3 years ago; it's a nice spring mattress with a good pillow top and its been fantastic. Only paid $600 for it. Looks like they changed their mattress names, the equivalent would be their Hesstun or maybe Hjellestad

I have a Four Seasons matress I got as a wedding gift when my aunt worked in management there so maybe I'm spoilt.

Ikea does have some quality products but they're not cheap. It's like expedit quality crap compared to their Stockholme line which is actually decent furniture

[mazdasport]

Don't buy a cheap mattress just spend the cash on a good one after all you are going to spend 1/3 or so of life on it

[Default User]

Kiewan - there a Sleep Country at Morningside/401

They usually throw in the box spring, and pillows, and give you free delivery - if you ask them nice enough


But I agree with everyone else. Spend the max of your budget on a quality mattress. A shitty mattress will only get shittier faster, when you realize how shitty it is LOL

[Dave_The_BMXER]

We got a mattress and box spring that wasn't exactly cheap a few years ago, put it in the ikea frame we had and it felt noticably different. After we moved it's been on the floor (debating what to do with current frame) and it actually feels way better now.

Ikea frame will likely end up in the trash.

[ryan2.3]

Don't buy a cheap mattress just spend the cash on a good one after all you are going to spend 1/3 or so of life on it

price means nothing in the mattress world, it's all about personal preference and whats comfortable with you. I know people who sleep best on those super tall air mattresses vs anything they found in a mattress store. at the end of the day, double coiled this, individual wrapped that, pillow top this don't guarantee comfort or make it superior to something with different "features"

just go to the store and start laying on everything regardless of price. you may end up finding the $3000 one is best, or you may surprise yourself and find the $300 brand from god knows where is more comfortable

[S.F.W.]

Also remember if shopping at a mattress retailer..e.g. Sleep Country, The Brick etc. They have lots of room to negotiate and will.

[ryan2.3]

also ikea gives you 90 days to test out a mattress, so you can give it a couple weeks and swap it if you don't like it, or just keep bouncing around through their inventory until you get one you like

[Kiewan]

I wouldn't even ask prison inmates to sleep on ikea beds

LOL - That's what I felt like when trying them out last weekend...

I'll try the Brick next then Leons and see if I can bring down the price at all if I find one I like. Anyone try Lastman's Bad Boy?

I don't mind paying more for a mattress, just looking around first.

[Kiewan]

We got a mattress and box spring that wasn't exactly cheap a few years ago, put it in the ikea frame we had and it felt noticably different. After we moved it's been on the floor (debating what to do with current frame) and it actually feels way better now.

Ikea frame will likely end up in the trash.

I am most likely buying the IKEA bedframe with storage underneath. How did your bedframe make the mattress feel different? was it Firmer? Not as comfortable as before?

Could be the lattice structure shown in most of their bedframes online

[Default User]

Good point on the lattice supports...

Some frames do not require a box spring.

I would suggest getting the frame first - then your mattress (and possibly the box if required)

[m_bisson]

When I got mine at the Brick, I paid $1000 and the regular price was $2200.

Theyre marked up like crazy. So if it's not on sale, that gives you an idea of how low to negotiate.

[KidRambo]

Can someone suggest a good place to get a queen sized matress (+box spring) on a budget? I have heard of a good mattress warehouse on derry road from a co-worker. I dont mind it its old stock, just as long as its sealed and new.

I have also seen commercials for the sales at the brick but would still like to spend less than $500-700 if possible so I can make further use of that $$$ elsewhere.

Thanks

PS: most IKEA beds i have tried feel like cement so I'd like to avoid those at all costs.

When I got married, I bought a king temperpedic and frame from a close out place in Aurora for dirt cheap. One of the most comfortable beds I've ever been on.

Try looking on Kijijii, not for used beds, but sometimes the closeout places advertise on there.

[KidRambo]

Also I've been house searching for the past 4 months and its so exhausting. Was really close to one and lost it last minute by someone who paid 90k over asking. Saturday I'm taking a second look at a place that would need significant renos.... anyone here live through a reno??? What can I expect?

[loki]

Also I've been house searching for the past 4 months and its so exhausting. Was really close to one and lost it last minute by someone who paid 90k over asking. Saturday I'm taking a second look at a place that would need significant renos.... anyone here live through a reno??? What can I expect?

I personally wouldn't live through a reno, no matter how much you seal the work area dust gets out especially drywall dust and that stuff just isn't good for you

What are are you looking?

[Jackal]

Can someone suggest a good place to get a queen sized matress (+box spring) on a budget? I have heard of a good mattress warehouse on derry road from a co-worker. I dont mind it its old stock, just as long as its sealed and new.

I have also seen commercials for the sales at the brick but would still like to spend less than $500-700 if possible so I can make further use of that $$$ elsewhere.

Thanks

PS: most IKEA beds i have tried feel like cement so I'd like to avoid those at all costs.

Mattress Mall. There are two locations. Budget to expensive.

http://www.mattressmall.com

[KidRambo]

I personally wouldn't live through a reno, no matter how much you seal the work area dust gets out especially drywall dust and that stuff just isn't good for you

What are are you looking?

South etobicoke mimico area

[Sivart444]

Costco is a pretty good spot for mattresses too.


Couple shots of my new pad! April couldn't come soon enough!

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[mazdasport]

Costco is a pretty good spot for mattresses too.


Couple shots of my new pad! April couldn't come soon enough!

http://s3.amazonaws.com/mrp-listings/8/7/5/53939578/6dc0312dbca5fff483fe4615e94d2598.jpeg


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My first home I bought when I was 20 was a park model home on an acre ! Nice

[Sivart444]

Nice! I don't actually own the land unfortunately but the market just made it really difficult to justify a house in the dirt.

350+k for a starter that needs serious work wasn't gonna work for me.

Pro's outweighed the cons, it's on the river, its got a massive fenced back yard. 3 Bed, 2 full bath, new everything... Weo

[loki]

No more asbestos, no more attic

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[soccerboy1491]

No more asbestos, no more attic

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Taking away the attic for raised ceilings?

[loki]

Taking away the attic for raised ceilings?

Nah I'm putting it back filled with blown in insulation

[m_bisson]

Only 2x4s for the ceiling joists?

What year is your house?

[loki]

goodbye basement slab

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[loki]

and this built up wood beam is supporting the entire house. Things were scary back then but at the same time it has stood for 70 years

Replacing with structural steel beams and HSS columns

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[loki]

Only 2x4s for the ceiling joists?

What year is your house?

1945

[Kiewan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/6bc1495c657a43066b21c0aa0d454857.jpg
I picked up a nice mattress today at the brick (on sale). I subbed out the box spring which I already have with a mattress top/cover. I really like it. It's way more comfortable than my current bed.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/a4c03212d41f77fda3fd6c6417de862d.jpg

I picked up this bedframe at IKEA - 15% off sale as well.

Next up is this as there is a substantial gap underneath the apt. Door.
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[Default User]

.

Next up is this as there is a substantial gap underneath the apt. Door.
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I swear I just saw this at Dollarama

Screws in to the bottom of the door and has a vinyl insulator.

[m_bisson]

Calm down! It's just a door sweep. There like 139 different designs, but they all do the same thing.

[Default User]

Who's excited? LOL

I suppose you can always just place a towel under the door to stop drafts.

Used to do that when we Hot box a hotel room

[loki]

Who's excited? LOL

I suppose you can always just place a towel under the door to stop drafts.

Used to do that when we Hot box a hotel room

Towel doesn't work as well when you leave the house, unless your door opens out, which most do not

[loki]

Plus then you have a towel rolled up on the floor

[Kiewan]

In comparison to some of the other projects here, my move is much less significant. Renting isn't the greatest but its what we can afford straight out of school. I do hope to buy property in the next few years, but in time when I can better afford to do so...

For now it's door sweeps and new mattresses :P

[matty3]

When my dog was a puppy he would go under the coffee table I made and he left scratches. So today I sanded down the old stain and going to re stain it this week. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160208/63b9e1e14afa3e101148d80964a51e06.jpg

[Slade]

I've been working on sealing up all the air leaks in the house and the garage , my garage hasn't dropped below 10degress this year and the furnace has only kicked on a few times the last week. Fully insulated ftw!


Need to get a a gas line run out from the basement to the patio for that BBQ, anyone have a recommendation for anyone in the 519?

Finally got our dishwasher from Home Depot this week , we ordered it Boxing Day...I've had to hook it up twice and there is still a damn small leak urg, 3rd times a charm right lol.

[optiklenz13]

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Moving day.. [emoji4]

[optiklenz13]

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Home sweet home..

[Mr Wilson]

Congrats Ash, when's the bbq you're hosting?

[loki]

Congrats Ash, when's the bbq you're hosting?

I'm an expert at hosting bbqs

[loki]

More progress....structural work to begin now

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[loki]

Digging out the basement floor is on-going. We should achieve close to 7 foot clearance without the need to underpin when it's all said and done which I am more than happy with

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[Jackal]

Are you recreating Saddam's hiding place?

Kidding. 7ft is great. Most older houses you have to hunch over to get around the basement.

#lookinggreat

[matty3]

Last coat of stain.. going to put a semi gloss coat on then do a light sanding in some areas to give it that "rustic" look.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160213/0f2356d63f12a21b5593ac1c4ca59fba.jpg

[Kiewan]

Just siliconed (clear multi-purpose grout) the entire perimeter of each room down where the parcade flooring meets baseboard. Not fun work. 1st Bug prevention step complete.

[loki]

I have my front door taped shut to keep the draft out it's so cold right now...

The furnace at my other house must be on non-stop since all the walls and any form of insulation is all gone

[SomeGuy]

It's cold out? Hardly noticed it here...furnace hasn't ran much today. It's scheduled to go down at 9pm from 20c to 17c. Currently 12:46am and only down to 17.8c.

[loki]

It's cold out? Hardly noticed it here...furnace hasn't ran much today. It's scheduled to go down at 9pm from 20c to 17c. Currently 12:46am and only down to 17.8c.

you need to get out more

[SomeGuy]

you need to get out more

No, I'll pass...

Option A: Stay in with my fiancée.
Option B: Go outside in -25c weather and freeze my ass off.

[loki]

No, I'll pass...

Option A: Stay in with my fiancée.
Option B: Go outside in -25c weather and freeze my ass off.

Or Option C: complain about it all no matter what

[m_bisson]

No, I'll pass...

Option A: Stay in with my fiancée.
Option B: Go outside in -25c weather and freeze my ass off.

In 10 years your choice will be option B.

[matty3]

Got my table finished.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160214/6e9ad7eba07912e250529c6491245472.jpg

While I was waiting for the stain dry I installed a new kitchen faucet. The old one was a short neck and it was a pain to wash the crock pot.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160214/5097a499f0a1900699a4566913cab028.jpg

Pretty productive Sunday afternoon.

[SomeGuy]

I went out in the cold...bought new light for over the island, came home and installed it...

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Also picked up pedestals for our washer/dryer, played the price match at lowes with extra 10% off of leon's sale price lol

[matty3]

I went out in the cold...bought new light for over the island, came home and installed it...

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/l/t1.0-9/12728983_748846819703_852490303027550171_n.jpg?oh= f1f9f4a6a7dc84b69a952036b9bbbba7&oe=5734F7CF

Also picked up pedestals for our washer/dryer, played the price match at lowes with extra 10% off of leon's sale price lol
Those lights look great. I love that modern style. My wife is all about the rustic old style. So it's a constant battle of tastes.

[Kiewan]

I went out in the cold...bought new light for over the island, came home and installed it...

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/l/t1.0-9/12728983_748846819703_852490303027550171_n.jpg?oh= f1f9f4a6a7dc84b69a952036b9bbbba7&oe=5734F7CF

Also picked up pedestals for our washer/dryer, played the price match at lowes with extra 10% off of leon's sale price lol

Damn you have a nice kitchen.

[m_bisson]

Big enough counter to make 400 cookies! Make us some cookies please.

[SomeGuy]

Big enough counter to make 400 cookies! Make us some cookies please.

LMAO...yeah, the island is huge. We got lucky too, they were just barely on the edge of doing a single slab of Cesarstone.

[Mr Wilson]

I want cookies........

Drafty house is drafty. Spring Temps please come back.

[r4BBiT]

After long week of tiling the shower I hate subway tiles, lol.

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[loki]

Radiator pipes froze and burst in the new house, such is life

[Kiewan]

Radiator pipes froze and burst in the new house, such is life

Shiiiit. That happened during the ice storm in my parents house. We drained most of the rads on Day 2 of no power, but the pipes in the addition let go. Raining from the ceiling in the laundry room.

[Mr Wilson]

At least there isn't much to 'flood damage'

[loki]

New house (shed really) got broken into last night...

They stole my old modded Xbox...

stupid kids...

[loki]

Also (@aitch) it looks like I'll be abandoning my gas water radiator system and put in a conventional forced air/AC system

sigh...

[SomeGuy]

Poor loki...where you expecting this much stuff?

[cwp_sedan]

New house (shed really) got broken into last night...

They stole my old modded Xbox...

stupid kids...

SOB!

Maybe some extra security or some cameras might be a good idea?

[loki]

Poor loki...where you expecting this much stuff?

yes and no, there's always going to be something with a reno of this magnitude

[loki]

SOB!

Maybe some extra security or some cameras might be a good idea?

no point, it done get teif they ain't comin' back

[ryan2.3]

since we purchased a new washer and dryer we took the empty laundry room opportunity to redo it.

Before
http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B3eycRJGDrBTRzNYdHVIbS1kb0k

Did some painting on the weekend and tore up the last bit of carpet (we left it there because we weren't sure if we wanted to tile up to the bathroom door or just do the room itself)
http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B3eycRJGDrBTX1VhYnRMdWY5eEE

Last night, finished the flooring in front of the bathroom and then tiled it
Given where i started the tiling and flooring on the otherside of the house, i didn't even think to plan out where it would end over here. But i lucked out and it ended exactly at the start of the room (well close enough, once there's baseboard and quarter round it'll be at the edge)
http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B3eycRJGDrBTTWw4U0paVG50ZDQ

Employed some cheap labour to use the float and press the ditra. He worked for Popsicles
http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B3eycRJGDrBTZmpWcThnRWxwajA

http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B3eycRJGDrBTTlBNc0RpZzFDUWs
http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B3eycRJGDrBTYW1ocmhNQ0Vud2c


Will grout Sunday when we get back into town, then we'll have a couple days to figure out sink and counter

[Default User]

no point, it done get teif they ain't comin' back

Oh s**** boi.
You must protek fi cyar

[loki]

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[loki]

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[loki]

Meeting with window contractors today and tomorrow with Mrs. loki

Most of them wouldn't agree to meet her alone because "it's a lot of information"

Meanwhile she is a specialist in the field...

[loki]

They are in for a rude awakening when she destroys them

Without her being rude

[Jackal]

Meeting with window contractors today and tomorrow with Mrs. loki

Most of them wouldn't agree to meet her alone because "it's a lot of information"

Meanwhile she is a specialist in the field...


They are in for a rude awakening when she destroys them

Without her being rude

Ok. Now you have my attention. Specialist in the field of information or windows or ???

[loki]

Ok. Now you have my attention. Specialist in the field of information or windows or ???

Building enclosures

[m_bisson]

Building enclosures

Bricks! Get bricks!

[loki]

Bricks! Get bricks!

Get bricks and do what exactly?

[loki]

We have structural steel now and the load bearing wall removal is complete in the basement and main floor

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[m_bisson]

Get bricks and do what exactly?

Enclose your building with them?

[loki]

Enclose your building with them?

The entire house is double wythe brick already and remains untouched

[r4BBiT]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/c0500d04fe5e3a3dcf395b8bc07bf0ce.jpg

Or

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/8da8c3327d326c8dabd990c11482a905.jpg

What you guys like better?

[mazdaspeedemon3]

Meeting with window contractors today and tomorrow with Mrs. loki

Most of them wouldn't agree to meet her alone because "it's a lot of information"

Meanwhile she is a specialist in the field...



If you haven't already i would look into Clera Windows and Doors they manufacture and install everything to on-site measurements, it also makes it easier down the road if problems arise there's no he said she said between installer and manufacturer. I just got all the windows in my house replaced on wednesday by them.. install was quick and professional, mind you its a franchise so installers will be different out in toronto but they have great ratings on Homestars.com

[mazdaspeedemon3]

What you guys like better?

staggered bud, looks more modern

also matches the way you've laid the subway in the shower

[loki]

If you haven't already i would look into Clera Windows and Doors they manufacture and install everything to on-site measurements, it also makes it easier down the road if problems arise there's no he said she said between installer and manufacturer. I just got all the windows in my house replaced on wednesday by them.. install was quick and professional, mind you its a franchise so installers will be different out in toronto but they have great ratings on Homestars.com

They should all be manufacturing the windows and doors based on site measurements then each unit is customized. Lead times are anywhere from 5 - 8 weeks

Edit: turns out Clera is coming to give us a quote on Thursday but we may cancel as we have quite a line up already

[shift8]

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Or

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/8da8c3327d326c8dabd990c11482a905.jpg

What you guys like better?
I normally prefer stacked but in this case I think staggered looks better.

[Kiewan]

+1 Staggered.

[Aitch]

Staggered, looks good. Plus stacked shows minor height discrepancies between the tiles much more readily.

[loki]

Damn all windows/glass and doors being manufactured in the US

Thank goodness I have a US account because the premiums now are crazy

[r4BBiT]

Thanks guys.

Staggered it is.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/7800c0d1b2c9625c317ce1452633d174.jpg

[loki]

HVAC design is in from the mechanical engineer...

according to mrs. loki he didn't really follow the layout we provided him, but instead she believes he went with what was most economical.

I don't got time for economical, we laid it out a certain way on purpose! I have to take a look through it and make any necessary changes

[loki]

and because this is really the place for it....



I am currently laying out the "must have" electrical and media outlets

I already came up with the electrical layout earlier for lighting and switches

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/2a8fca5c354c408f6c5b8fc4c188afd2.jpg

[bubba1983]

First house mod. Went from an open firebox, to a hi efficiency wood burning insert. I'd post pics but my archaic phone is archaic. I swear I was born to live off the grid

[loki]

A snapshot of my brain on paper...

Light fixture layout and switches to control said lighting...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/1ff60f04daf7e9dfc4f06bbbb08a05c0.jpg

[loki]

First house mod. Went from an open firebox, to a hi efficiency wood burning insert. I'd post pics but my archaic phone is archaic. I swear I was born to live off the grid

take a mental image!

[loki]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/e02d3f7a54de15cb44452010316e3a32.jpg

[m_bisson]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/e02d3f7a54de15cb44452010316e3a32.jpg

I think there's room for another toilet, or two.

[loki]

I think there's room for another toilet, or two.

That's why we are designing this and not you

[matty3]

From the garage


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/7a66563afb6033bebe2d4c903c692f5a.jpg

To the basement.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/ecfeb9604eb2bf2187efd37ee64e3d21.jpg

250 2x4x96 plus the 16 footers. My back needs a break.

[SomeGuy]

How effing big is the basement? I did my old basement with ~120 sticks and redid the entire perimeter, a dividing wall, a bathroom and bulkheads.