^I'll let you know Thanu if I need. Still have another 2 contractors coming by to quote. See how they go first.
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^I'll let you know Thanu if I need. Still have another 2 contractors coming by to quote. See how they go first.
What's included in your bathroom reno.
The shower enclosure (a tempered lite, door and hardware and labour) could easily eat up 1/2 that budget.
True story glass is exspensive average install of a tempered sidelight and a door with hardware installed 1400-2000Quote:
Originally Posted by peterm15
^^^ hit the nail on the head.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakesms3
Also depends on design. I've done enclosures that far exceeded that entire bathroom budget.
Me as well so i would check into what hes getting as far as glass itself is it a home depot special and a actuall all glass enclosure frameless and what thickness of glassQuote:
Originally Posted by peterm15
Decided to do something about the side of the house. The neighbours tree left the entire side as just mud, nothing grows. The dogs run in it and play so they get all muddy. Menards had a sale on River rock. $1.49 per 50lb bag (reg 3.49 like hd and lowes). Tilled the ground to break it up to help level it then Laid a couple layers of landscape fabric just in case and poured stones.
Started pouring rain halfway through but we continued since we were on a roll and it was pretty refreshing. We're going to do the other side around the A/C later with the extra bags.
The pavers at the edge aren't staying. It's just temporarily for the fabric and an edge til we have the right edging
3000 rocks per pallethttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...e80da78d93.jpg
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Rock by the pound? I've only ever seen it by the yard Lol.
Yeah they put it in 50lb bags that are supposed to cover 3 sqft at 2in deep, so a yard
A yard is 3 feet, by 3 feet, by 3 feet. 27 cubic feet. That's like 60 of your little bags.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryan2.3
I guess that's roughly $100 per yard... Which is okay for 1 yard. If you need it more, buy it loose and have it dumped on your driveway. I had 2 yards dropped at my place. $115 for the first yard, $15 for the second yard. The big charge is the delivery.
Returned the LED pot lights and bought this instead and bought LED lights for it
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Its going to replace this
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i checked the bag, it says it's a 1/2 cubic foot, so 54 bags, $80/yard. Delivery was $64, so it wasn't too bad. I'm glad we didn't go for teh loose gravel this time around... we bought a wheelbarrow last night. Turns out the tube in teh tire had a huge hole so it was useless. We had to use our sons wagon (holds 350lbs) and pile bags onto my hand cart to run them to the back since the wheelbarrow was uselssQuote:
Originally Posted by m_bisson
my parents have that same one that you're replacing. We've been trying to get them to get rid of it foreverQuote:
Originally Posted by aris
Guys, need some input.
I've narrowed it down to 2 contractors, the difference in pricing between the two is roughly $3500. Breakdown below:
- Whole house painting, $4000 vs. $5500.
- Potlights, $80/ea vs. $100/ea
- Stucco removal: Similar
- Washroom update (including new custom glass shower for the master / granite countertops / new cupboards) Similar price
Personally, I like the guy that's a little more expensive, he seems to know what he's talking about more so than the guy that is cheaper.
But since I'm not doing any major electrical work, should I save myself $3000?
Go read reviews on the two contractors...pick whichever has the better reputation and longer time in the industry.
Both are just referrals from friends. Won't be able to find any reviews really.Quote:
Originally Posted by SomeGuy
I've been slowly converting all lights to led..... Right now at Home Depot till end of October you can get $5 off LED lights
Have you looked at sites like homestars for reviews ?Quote:
Originally Posted by sp3GT
Did you calculate the area of the walls yet? I still say you're getting ripped off for the painting....
I did a house about your size earlier this summer. After the "friendly" discount it was $1400 plus about $250 worth of paint. You could possibly save a bunch of dough if you just grab a calculator and measuring tape ;)
Measure the height of the walls, plus the length. Get area of walls for each room. Add it all up. Post results.
Changed out a few lights fixtures today
Before
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also changed the bathroom light to
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/a...psgkiaoo39.jpg
No grout yet but it's getting there
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Gas stove, open flame..........perfect for Loki 'cooking'.
Which you shall never experience againQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr Wilson
Looks good @loki
I think im going to slow down on the reno's for the new house we just moved into at the end of July.
The list that got done this summer:
New Roof (contracted out)
Completed downstairs bathroom new toilet paint and vanity/sink (me)
New carpet for the basement (contracted out but i ripped it out)
Installed French doors to the backyard( me)
Installed New Hot Tub in backyard( me)
All new appliances in the Kitchen and installed the dishwasher( me)
installed new water-softener (me)
all new doors upstairs ( 4 doors replaced by me)
two new fan/lights(me)
replaced all the ugly lights in the house(me)
replaced all receptacles and light switches throughout the house(me)
I just have to installed two vent fans in the bathrooms and that will be it for me.
All that money could've gone to car mods :o LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Rogreborn
But I agree - something about wanting to accomplish your goals by tomorrow.... Thanks god for Red Bull and Aleve
I still haven't finished the renos- but it's enough that now I can just enjoy the house....Decorating for Halloween and then tearing it down to get Xmas decor up is a big deal this year. Since last Halloween was rainy and shit - and Xmas was the beginning of the ice storm and -20* weather - I never really got to decorate the house for the kids.
Eventually I'll get to installing the thresholds and cabinet lighting, though LOL
I miss the ice storm