KaMLuNg

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you should be fine to put them on top of the slab... i have cabinets sitting on the slab in my garage and basement and it doesn't wick enough moisture into the wood to cause any damage... you will probably be out of the house by the time you notice any settling...

if you want some piece of mind, just paint some drylok extreme down on the floor under the cabinets (this is what i did)...

or your can even put down this under the cabinet legs..

Owens Corning Foam SealR Sill Plate Gasket 5-1/2 in. x 50 ft.-2FS - The Home Depot

SamDoe1

I was thinking about just putting down a couple plywood risers to allow air flow underneath and calling it good. Thoughts?

Nicks2001tl

Especially in Northern States there is always moisture in the basement, when the thaw comes. A riser of some sort is needed, whether it is carpet, tile or anything that keeps it off concrete or some screw in legs, like on a washing machine.

If you don`t have one, a good dehumidifier does work very well to keep the basement free of excess moisture.

Put a 70 pint in and just doesn`t stop running because of all the moisture it`s pulling from the environment.

SamDoe1

Uhh, if that's the issue you're having there might be a problem with the waterproofing and drainage for your basement. I have a dehumidifier downstairs but it hardly runs all the time let alone having any water around. I'll probably just drop some plywood as a riser to help the airflow. I need to have one there anyway to lift the bottom of the cabinet equal to the height of the new flooring.

KaMLuNg

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i leave my 50 pint on 35% humidity in the summers and it runs maybe half the day...

Nicks2001tl

Just have a humid basement, no water anywhere. Also added a bathroom down there with a shower and carpeted the rest of the basement floor.

Nicks2001tl

I have a big basement so I bought a 70 pint and at 50% it`s working about 60% of the time.

SamDoe1

lol, that makes a lot more sense because 60% of the time, it works all the time.

Any issues with my plan to just elevate using plywood risers?

KaMLuNg

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not that id be concern with...

NSXNEXT

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Seriously neglected my teak patio furniture this year.
Nothing a good power washing won't solve.
Used an oil-based deck stain to seal them.

Before, during, and after pics.
Table came out the best.

CCColtsicehockey

That table looks amazing

fsttyms1

Very nice.

Ive managed to do that to the Teak swim platform on the Ski Boat. something tells me ill need something more than a power washing Ill be giving it a little TLC in the spring when i pull the boat out and so the prep work (clean/polish/carpet cleaning)

NSXNEXT

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Finally done.
Now to go find a good furniture cover.
No idea why the image is sideways.

Nicks2001tl

Night and Day!

Anachostic

I'm in the process of slowly redoing my entire house. I've done the usual boring projects of popcorn ceiling removal and painting, but I figured I'd share an improvement I'll be making throughout the house. I'm changing the light switches and outlets to the Legrand Adorne collection. The stuff isn't cheap so don't look it up if you don't have a good heart.

I just finished the first room and here's some pictures from that:


Before


Fan control switch

I got the flat paddle switches even though I kind of wanted some of the more advanced switches. I just couldn't justify the (even higher) cost.


Fan control switch

The switches and plates work together, so you get hit twice for expensive parts.


Finished

The end result is worth it, though. This is the brushed stainless steel wallplate, of which I found a bunch at a home improvement outlet for >50% off. I wouldn't have SS otherwise.


Outlet

Again, a SS wallplate. When I do the other rooms, I'll buy the cheaper plastic plates and swap out the expensive plates in places where they will be noticed. This picture was taken at night working by a small spotlight.


Completed switch and outlet

CCColtsicehockey

Those look great. I saw them at Lowe's the other day where I was there to pick up a standard wall plate replacement for one I had cracked. Beautiful for sure but they are pricey.

Now it looks like you need to update that alarm keypad though to match. Maybe you can take it apart it paint just the beige part metallic silver finish to kind of match the plates.

thoiboi

I've seen them and yeah, they definitely look great! Very pricey

thoiboi

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice that

CCColtsicehockey

Yeah something like that would bug the hell out of me.

thoiboi

"Sorry honey, we cancelling the security system for our house, their control panel doesn't make match the light switches and outlets "


:ghey:

Anachostic

I don't understand.

Nicks2001tl

The fan switch alone makes it worth while IMO and looks stylish, like the modern look. Glad you posted this after I replaced three homes worth of switches and oulets with decora.

KaMLuNg

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i also switched my whole house to Decora switches and outlets to give it an updated look... and it didn't break the piggy... i saved all the old switches and outlets for the utility room/garage/basement when i need to wire up stuff..

the Adorne switches will have to wait for my next million dollar house or something...

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Love the new switches, they're def pricey though

Nicks2001tl

A couple of before and after pics.
This house hasn't been painted since 1969.

Green is gone. Patio door is in and the patio is coming.

4 inches off the top.

Seed and straw is down.



Front is seeded and the plants are en route.

This timer works like a charm. By far a good investment.

atomlinks

Those little bobcats are fun!

Found some pics of my first house, before and after. No contractors stepped foot in this house except and electrician and plumber to crack an old cast drainpipe. Everything done DIY and on the cheap. Blood sweat and tears went into that house, we touch every square inch. Here is the outside, I'm sure I can find more of the inside.

Before:








After:

atomlinks

Before and after same house.. Knotty pine TSP and a little paint, closets, and added a full bath and master bedroom

Before:








During and After:

BreezyTL

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Wow, what a transformation! You did fantastic work. Hopefully this winter I will be able to contribute to this thread.

SamDoe1

Damn dude, that looks awesome. Great work!

atomlinks

Thanks Sam/Breezy, certainly bringing back some memories. I put way too much work in that house

Here's the Kitchen , green carpet yeah! - Stained the cabinets(Polyshades 2 coats), Tile Floor. Granite Tile counter, added some crown and drywall above. Ceiling fan buh bye, new can lights..

Before:









During and After:

1StGenCL

All I could see is the alarm too ha Those switches look awesome and I love the pop out plugs, really want them now, damn you. I just switched a lot of our switches to Z-wave dimmers so that will keep my from switching, I think....

Adam links - damn, you win this thread, awesome work! The kitchen is amazing!

Nicks - Do you have a blow flow preventer on there? Not sure you care but they are cheap piece of mind.

Nicks2001tl

I didn't use one because I am just watering with some sprinkler heads right now to get the seed going. Once the grass comes up I will put one in. I have one on my other house and they work great.

Anachostic

If you do decide to go for it, buy the switches, outlets, and basic wallplates from lumens.com. Stalk ebay and be knowledgeable about the prices if you want to use premium wallplates.

atomlinks

Thanks, probably the most inexpensive kitchen remodel ever, also the most labor intensive. FYI if anyone ever uses polyshades.. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STRIP THE OLD SURFACE FIRST :-) Just a good cleaning would have saved so much time, also would have helped reading the instructions on the can first!

I'm interested in hearing about your Z-Wave stuff. I've been wanting a set up for years, played around with linuxmce, but have never pulled the trigger. What do you use as your hub/controller? Seems like the plug in controllers like Samsung SmartThingsHub would work well with Z-wave.

Nicks2001tl

I like the kitchen and the exterior. The last three homes I worked on were in much worse shape but the finished product makes it worth the effort.

atomlinks

Thanks man. You have some cool projects in this thread and it certainly makes it all worth the effort! Unfortunately it seems like I get a house just the way I want it to look, then we move into another one that needs fixed up. The wife has been looking at new houses closer to her family for over a year, but I haven't heard much in the last few months so I think I may be good for a while.

atomlinks

Our new house - laundry room I threw together using unfinished hardwood flooring we had left over. I wasn't about to spend $400 on those front loading pedestals. Kreg Jigs are awesome(cabinet&door) Leftover handle from old kitchen.

Wife is happy.

dallison

that is very ingenious.

rockstar143

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Damn, I this thread...
I'll be checking in and hopefully adding something every once in a while. The bulk of our work on the house is done and now that we have a kid...the focus has shifted.

KaMLuNg

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i'm also going to steal that idea one day... it's really b/s that they charge you half the price of the machine for a stand...