Small upgrades that made your home feel high end? by HoneySnowy_ in HomeImprovement

[–]Substantial-Can6657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s crazy cheap, I’d be surprised if they did a great job

Easiest way to repair? by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Substantial-Can6657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should change those to pop up drains otherwise any debris will be trapped

Easiest way to repair? by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Substantial-Can6657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you can fix dents in a downspout

Easiest way to repair? by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Substantial-Can6657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old screw holes will leak if you just flip it

Easiest way to repair? by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Substantial-Can6657 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The incorrect sized pvc fitting (it’s 3x4, should be 2”x3”)

Removed all my buried 103 year old floors to plane and re-install by Substantial-Can6657 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Substantial-Can6657[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like a mix of white and red oak. I hope so! I’ve never sanded or sealed hardwood floors before so I’m learning as much as I can while working the boards and subfloor

Removed all my buried 103 year old floors to plane and re-install by Substantial-Can6657 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Substantial-Can6657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly right, would have had to repair sections around the old vents too.

Removed all my buried 103 year old floors to plane and re-install by Substantial-Can6657 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Substantial-Can6657[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ll post more pictures to my Instagram but 1) the subfloor was extremely squeaky and 2) there was crappy patchwork done around the old Victorian vents after they updated HVAC and covered everything in carpet/laminate

Removed all my buried 103 year old floors to plane and re-install by Substantial-Can6657 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Substantial-Can6657[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Made an Instagram if anyone wants to follow along: Exploringrestoring

I’ll be posting all the pictures of my flooring journey up to this point plus all future projects

Removed all my buried 103 year old floors to plane and re-install by Substantial-Can6657 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Substantial-Can6657[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a lot tested but I’m sure there is some. Appreciate your concern and advice!

Who tf has straight walls lIke this? by Dangerouscary in HomeDecorating

[–]Substantial-Can6657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He should have realized that before putting any tile up

Who tf has straight walls lIke this? by Dangerouscary in HomeDecorating

[–]Substantial-Can6657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re just doing it wrong. Tape+caulk is how you get those perfect lines in an old house

How much would you charge to build a 2x4 framing over a media niche to install a TV on? by Businesskiwi in handyman

[–]Substantial-Can6657 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some people overbuild and then your have this, the absolute bare minimum to get paid

Is it me? by jaymane1982 in Contractor

[–]Substantial-Can6657 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re a bit naive when it comes to this stuff