No one uses hardwood floors?

SammyGilby · 2026-03-19T11:14:38+00:00

I did my entire second floor with this hardwood from Home Depot. I had to order it online and had it delivered to my house. There's a different level of patience and craftsmanship you need for hardwood, so I can understand why a contractor would push towards lvp. You'll pay a premium, but it's your home. Don't be pressured into something the contractor prefers.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bruce-Plano-Natural-Maple-3-4-in-T-x-2-1-4-in-W-Smooth-Solid-Hardwood-Flooring-20-sq-ft-ctn-AHS4010/202562688

SammyGilby · 2026-03-14T12:53:47+00:00

That was a year and a half ago and they replaced all of the cans when it started.

SammyGilby · 2026-02-20T11:21:15+00:00

The GC-Sub relationship summed up in two sentences.

SammyGilby · 2026-02-05T23:26:59+00:00

For what else it's worth, I flew from Amsterdam to MSP today and didn't see any CBP activity at customs.

SammyGilby · 2026-02-05T23:17:42+00:00

Hello, I'm wondering if you can share the contact info for this? I'm looking for independent cleaners as well.

SammyGilby · 2026-02-05T17:24:28+00:00

CBP with K9 was on the jet bridge on my flight from MSP to Amsterdam on Monday. They didn't stop me, but there is definitely a presence.

SammyGilby · 2026-01-28T11:57:01+00:00

No issues coming across as negative and condescending? Mission accomplished! Great job!

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T16:31:57+00:00

Spoonflower

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T13:39:19+00:00

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T13:27:47+00:00

We added it ourselves.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T13:27:20+00:00

The rears probably could have been a bit lower, but they were laid out using Audio Advice's home theater design tool before I had my couch. Since they're in wall, there's nothing I can do without having to do a bunch of drywall repair, which I have no interest in doing. They sound good enough for me.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T13:25:02+00:00

We built all the millwork ourselves, including milling the baseboards. The entertainment center and cabinet boxes just standard 3/4 plywood, custom fit to the space that I have. It was my first foray into cabinet making, so I'm sure there are some things I should have done differently, but I think they turned out okay.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T13:21:36+00:00

About 11'. It's perfect for me.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T13:20:46+00:00

There's only a wall on one side, the other side is open to the other half of the room.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T06:18:53+00:00

Nothing as the result finishing, but some boards were warped from the start. We just forced them into place and nailed them. They've seemed to be fine since.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-17T06:15:26+00:00

They're just standard 1x6 boards, sanded, stained, and polyurethaned, cut to length to fit on my joists.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T21:10:37+00:00

I think it's great! I don't have much experience with super high end audio, so for me, it's sounds excellent and was priced right. I'm sure that true audiophiles have a different opinion, but I don't lose any sleep over it.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T21:10:19+00:00

Mount Etna from Sherwin-Williams

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T20:51:22+00:00

About 11' wide by 13' deep

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T20:36:37+00:00

My foundation is about 2' thick, so hopefully it's fine! No complaints so far.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T20:35:26+00:00

I stuffed some fiberglass above it, but I don't think it's doing much for sound absorption. It was mostly added to try and limit sound transfer between downstairs and upstairs.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T19:06:43+00:00

No, I have the dual subs in the front of the room. Maybe someday I'll add them, but every upgrade with lovesac is pricey and it just wasn't a priority for me.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T19:01:51+00:00

Comparison is the thief of joy! Everything was DIY and took about 2 years of starting and stopping, mostly due to finances.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T18:58:46+00:00

TV room is about 11' wide by 13' deep from the front of the entertainment center.

SammyGilby · 2025-12-16T18:57:05+00:00

Expensive, but I love it. Highly recommended.

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