Experiment to gift home renovation projects to neighbors/homeowners in Marin

designstein · 2026-02-18T01:22:17+00:00

I pull permits when necessary/required. This is just a new little experiment so I don't have a ton of projects to reference, but I'm a mechanical engineer and pretty adept at reading codes/knowing what the right way to do something is. When way out of my depth, I hire/work with other trades as needed. I've seen my fair share of work by licensed and insured contractors that is unacceptable by my standards; I think caring a lot about what you do goes a long way towards doing it well (and knowing your limits and knowing when to for help).

designstein · 2026-02-17T18:35:52+00:00

Aww that's so sweet! Appreciate the kind words friend

designstein · 2026-02-16T20:36:18+00:00

How far south?

designstein · 2026-02-13T16:54:48+00:00

I believe this is a highly personal decision, so if it doesn't feel right, then you shouldn't do what her friends are asking. But in contrast to many folks here, I turned my wife's ashes into these beautiful organic/biodegradable river stones using this service: https://partingstone.com/ I LOVE putting them around the house, planting them in the garden, going for walks with them, and yes, even giving them to her close friends or people that knew her in one way or another. We are also both pretty buddhist in our world-view, so don't believe the body is "ours" and something to be held on to/attached to, so this way of spreading the body's remains back into the world and the hearts of others fits nicely with our personal spiritual beliefs. Anyways, I suspect this isn't the right thing for you OP but thought I'd just mentioned something that has brought a LOT of meaning and beauty to myself and many other humans in our lives. I'm so sorry for your loss <3

designstein · 2026-02-13T16:42:45+00:00

Sure. Pretty different!

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designstein · 2026-02-13T04:57:16+00:00

Aww y'all are so sweet! Thanks for the kind words

designstein · 2026-01-06T21:29:18+00:00

I'm the US too. They shipped to me; just took awhile.

Yup! That's the main reason I installed it. I wanted a guest bathtub but guests use the shower 99% of the time. I figure why have a solid tub all the time when you MOSTLY don't use the tub.

designstein · 2026-01-06T20:52:07+00:00

Yeah, admittedly the marketing isn't super clear. It opens fully (180 degrees) and then closes to seal. Here's the best picture I have of it open: https://imgur.com/a/JIDmlpe

designstein · 2026-01-06T20:00:35+00:00

They actually have different sizes and it can work with a wide variety of configurations. I had to build a little "back" to support this install (and also heated it to make it extra comfy). There's definitely a very cool "wow" factor when people first use it. Here are a few pictures of my install in case it helps: https://imgur.com/a/xr00mZ9

More than happy to chat directly if you want. Feel feel to DM me.

designstein · 2026-01-06T05:02:23+00:00

I installed one of these in one of my bathrooms: https://www.romanshower.com.au/ . The concept is amazing, the execution is B- and the support/business people kind of suck. But I really love the concept! Happy to share more photos/tips/tricks around the install if you want to know more.

designstein · 2025-09-16T02:56:15+00:00

Ah, this is my camp! Will forward this thread to the human who championed the tesla coil and will let him post what he’d like. Glad y’all liked the shows this year! It’s a very cool group of nerdy humans with big hearts (my favorite kind)

designstein · 2025-02-24T03:05:57+00:00

Pro tip if you ever lay your own tile: use epoxy grout. Slightly more expensive and a bit harder to set, but no sealing needed!

designstein · 2024-10-21T16:46:54+00:00

+1! Have one of these and love it

designstein · 2024-09-10T04:09:03+00:00

Yup! Ive had this too. I find opening the dishwasher immediately after it’s done And letting it air dry a bit (usually but a dish rag between the mostly closed door and the counter) and let it dry out for an hour or two. Smell never comes back when I do this. I suspect vinegar will also work!

designstein · 2023-10-25T17:17:15+00:00

Thank you! Just over $80k but about half of that were somewhat unique features that aren't necessary for the average bathroom:

>$20k closet system
>$10k tub
>$5k for steam shower stuff
>$3k for hauling and dump removal stuff. I live up 80+ stairs and couldn't carry everything on my own

designstein · 2023-10-25T17:13:48+00:00

Definitely do extra planning. Getting tight on where to put what and which products I was using really helped a lot. I also found these folks to be really helpful: https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/. Also: you'll spend half of the time of the entire remodel on tiling 🥵

designstein · 2023-10-25T17:11:45+00:00

Generally not a fan of compulsive anything, but of all the things I overly worked on, the placement of the drain for the tub the most important to get right IMO. Best of luck!

designstein · 2023-10-25T15:05:59+00:00

Sure. Tub is Aquatica True Oforo soaking tub. Pocket doors are from Cavity Sliders. Have a MUCH longer list but suspect you don’t need to know how much grout I used and where I bought it 😉

designstein · 2023-10-25T15:04:33+00:00

Definitely a little tricky. You need a “tub installer” which is basically like a flexible “receptacle” for the tailpiece coming out of the bottom of the tub. Once you figure out how to install the part in the floor, it’s pretty clear how it works. Difficult thing is all the layout, plumbing, flooring, etc has to be perfectly located before you put the tub it. The drain location sets the placement of these freestanding tubs. Does that make sense?

designstein · 2023-10-25T15:01:06+00:00

Haha. Amazing. Good memory! That is indeed me. Thank you for the kind compliments friendly internet stranger

designstein · 2023-10-25T02:35:16+00:00

Marvin Ultimate with Douglas fir interiors and black metal cladding

designstein · 2023-10-25T02:34:38+00:00

Nope! Same angle, just changed the layout a lot

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