My “contractor consultant” recommended using ribbed roofing nails or something similar to nail down the 1/4″ plywood (LAUAN) underlayment. But I opted for the drywall screws. Of course, I need to drill pilot holes with countersinks before I can screw them down. And of course, you can’t forget the Liquid Nails (the glue). And I love using my cordless drill. It’s powerful, yet easy to control, and comes with 2 quick charge batteries (20 minute recharge time - gotta love it). Continue reading “Glue & Screw” »
July 2006
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Wed 12 Jul 2006
Wed 19 Jul 2006
It’s been so hot, I don’t want to do anything, not even use the computer.
So here’s a short recap of the past week/weekend:
The linoleum (marmoleum) was not installed Friday. There was a delay in the shipment. The dealer got the product in yesterday so the floor is scheduled for installation today.
Because of the kitchen delay, work on the 2nd floor bathroom resumed. Insulation, sound board, and the cement board around the tub surround got put up thanks to my parents. A lot more electrical work was finished. Electrical work seems to be never ending.
Wed 19 Jul 2006
As I post this, the floor guys are installing the linoleum.
That thing-a-ma-jig he’s using weighs 150 lbs. It’s to ensure there’s a good bond between the linoleum and the adhesive.
The floor guys are Brazilian. They’re even going to show me how to make a caipirinha (sp?) - some Brazilian drink that Carl made for us before.
Sat 22 Jul 2006
Scary back porch entry
Posted by serena under Home Renovation , Kitchen (Rental) , Electrical , Before & AfterWhen we first got the place, the rental unit’s back porch entry was scary. Ugly brown wallpaper on the upper section, green chipped paint on the bottom section. An ugly bulb dangled from cracked plaster that looked like it was going to fall down any minute. We had to do something about it. The only saving grace was the wood trim, which had not been painted over. Continue reading “Scary back porch entry” »
Sat 22 Jul 2006
Today we spent way too much time at IKEA, and then at Home Depot. I got in two coats of paint in the back porch entry, and assembled one kitchen cabinet.
Tig worked on the track lighting, which is a big improvement over the old three can fixture. We chose a T configuration, so that the sink area gets three lights. The fourth light will shine towards a refrigerator and side cabinet. Last weekend, I painted the kitchen window (previously left bare, with splotches of paint here and there).
Mon 24 Jul 2006
Our house came with oak floors in every room except the kitchens and bathrooms. Luckily, the first floor unit was recently refinished before the purchase. Our unit, however…
Continue reading “Sanding the floors” »
Tue 25 Jul 2006
On Sunday we hung up the IKEA kitchen cabinets which took most of the morning. Continue reading “Kitchen cabinets hanging by a rail” »
Wed 26 Jul 2006
We’ve been thinking about this picture for a long time. It’s a tribute to Grant Wood and all things American.
Continue reading “Remuddling Gothic” »
Thu 27 Jul 2006
Anti-tip device
Posted by tig under Home Renovation , Kitchen (Rental) , Plumbing & Heating , Before & AfterWhen we removed the stove a couple of months ago, I noticed there was a bracket screwed to the floor. I assumed this somehow held the stove in place. When I asked our contractor consultant, if we needed it, he said “Duh… Yeah.” Actually, he did not say “duh” but his tone made it sound like it
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Sun 30 Jul 2006
Elvis & Sandy came to visit for the weekend. When they asked us what we wanted to do, …. Duh? What else is there to do besides work on the house. Ha ha.
They were kind enough to help. And they both did a great job.
Sandy worked on the cabinets, putting in the drawers and the drawer sliders. She seemed to especially like the Ikea “click” sound when putting together the drawers.
Continue reading “Helping hands” »
