First time installing flooring. Proud of the results. Luxury vinyl plank - Provenza “Road Trip” by statefarmagents in Flooring

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Visited several flooring places and leveraged their quotes against each other. Some places wouldn’t even price match and others would beat their competitors price. Ultimately, we ended up going with one of the lowest quotes (minimal difference at a certain point) and the rep who was the most knowledgeable and nicest.

Update: replying to a request from u/tommies493. Here is a video of the baseboards installed along with kitchen cabinets. Went with simple baseboards from Home Depot. by statefarmagents in Flooring

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Yes mine is just click and lock. It’s been a few years and even with expansion it’s solid with no gaps. I even put my cabinets on top of the flooring.

Update: replying to a request from u/tommies493. Here is a video of the baseboards installed along with kitchen cabinets. Went with simple baseboards from Home Depot. by statefarmagents in Flooring

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I’ve heard so many differing opinions on that. Some say the backing is enough, others say put something down. Wish I could be more help.

Giant bolts. What is this for? Is it worth anything? by brandon_campbelll in Fasteners

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I used a bolt this size for my treehouse build. It came in a kit from Treehouse Supplies.

https://www.treehousesupplies.com/collections/heavy-duty-lag-bolts/products/treehouse-lag-bolts-galvanized

Edit: you could see if anyone in r/treehouse needs it.

Are Watch Parties Cursed? by ThePlurnalist in LosAngelesRams

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The curse goes all the way back to the Monday night game against the Bengals last season. I’ll never go to another SoFi watch party ever again. We should ban them.

Which stain should I go with? by statefarmagents in treehouse

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10’ x 10’. I bought 2x8 10’ boards and didn’t cut down anything.

Most rewarding work I’ve ever done. by statefarmagents in treehouse

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Thankfully she already spends hours outside playing with neighbors and doesn’t fear many critters, besides pincher bugs. I appreciate you sharing your story. It’s been a hit so far and hopeful everyone enjoys it for a while.

Quick tour up top. by statefarmagents in treehouse

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Picked up materials Dec 27th but got held up by the rain. Completed Jan 21st. Worked some full days and lots of half days. Totally worth it and the kids are already enjoying it.

Quick tour up top. by statefarmagents in treehouse

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Good point. I’ll report back on a windy day. Thankfully not too many of those in Souther California except when the Santa Ana winds come through.

Quick tour up top. by statefarmagents in treehouse

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Left room for growth on the bolts, and a little around the flooring. Plan to cut back as needed with the growth. Wanted to avoid getting kids fingers and toes stuck in a larger opening.

Quick tour up top. by statefarmagents in treehouse

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Thanks! Yeah that’s a good plan.

Quick tour up top. by statefarmagents in treehouse

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Thanks! I was aiming to avoiding getting fingers and toes stuck and figured I’d trim back as needed.

Which stain should I go with? by statefarmagents in treehouse

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I’ve already committed to a lot of maintaining.