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Old 07-13-2015 | 05:33 PM
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I hate carpet in bathrooms.

I passed on a rental because it had carpet in the bathrooms.

So many germs
Old 07-13-2015 | 05:35 PM
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I know. I don't understand why you would put carpet in the bathroom...

I had a friend who had carpet in the toilet area, I was like ewwwww what if I missed and pissed on the carpet.
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so you can fuq on the bathroom floor :noob:
Old 07-14-2015 | 10:18 AM
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Duh. Why didn't I think of that. Tile in toilet area = Cold ass, cold back....

Makes sense.

I'll have to do heated floor now....
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wont that be nice!

I would love me heated floor and driveway
Old 07-14-2015 | 12:08 PM
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A new screen door for the front door will be coming this weekend. If I'm not too lazy to drive to Ho Depot to get it.
Old 07-14-2015 | 02:01 PM
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Yea, I didn't even think people did that so I had to ask. Gross.

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A new screen door for the front door will be coming this weekend. If I'm not too lazy to drive to Ho Depot to get it.
Security door?
Old 07-14-2015 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
Yea, I didn't even think people did that so I had to ask. Gross.



Security door?
Had a security door on the old house. Not sure if I'm going to put one this time. I may put one of those white doors with the "retractable" screen.

If you remember at the first house I lived in, kind of like that. It was years ago so I don't expect you to remember lol.
Old 07-14-2015 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Gary,

They have carpet in the master bath upstairs. So I'm taking the carpet out and putting tile.
I still can't believe they put carpet in there... Who the hell thought that was a good idea...


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Originally Posted by thoiboi
I still can't believe they put carpet in there... Who the hell thought that was a good idea...


Funny shit, we put 4 offers on houses. 3 offers accepted all 3 had carpet. Granted the other house probably had about 20 sq ft of carpet, our current house has 40 sq ft (not including toilet area which is linoleum) and the 3rd house had about 80 sq ft of carpet.

Old 07-16-2015 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyasiantl
I hate carpet in bathrooms.

I passed on a rental because it had carpet in the bathrooms.

So many germs
My house had carpet in the powder room when I bought it. That shit got ripped up when I had the carpet in the rest of the house replaced the first time. Still haven't gotten around to putting tile in there, but the carpet had to go!
Old 07-17-2015 | 10:51 AM
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Ceiling fan update:

Should have been up in 45 minutes like last time to put the fan up. Nope had to go into the attic to get to the outlet box it's attached with rivots (TF the attic, didn't have to do that last time, oh house was built in 99' not 05') Go into the attic. (TF why is the A/C unit in my way, couldn't get to the outlet box I needed someone Yummy size) Comes out of attic. Fuck this shit where is my drywall cutter. don't have one.

Fuck it, drill please. Drill them bitches out and yank on the shit. (Outlet box comes out..... the fuck is the bracket held on to, the joist) prybar and hammer. Pulled that bracket out.

Home Depot trip? Naw wait till Friday and buy an outlet box that's at least 3.5 - 4 inches, just going to drill that bitch into the joist.
Old 07-21-2015 | 01:13 PM
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So you needed me to climb into the attic?
Old 07-21-2015 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
So you needed me to climb into the attic?

Probably smaller then you.

We made it work though.
Old 07-23-2015 | 12:28 AM
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Update: ceiling fan is up, has been up since last week.




This little shit below is what was attached on the joist which we couldnt get to



Finished product for a 36 inch, it moves pretty quick

Old 07-23-2015 | 12:31 AM
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Old 07-23-2015 | 12:32 AM
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Next on thr agenda is to clean the ceiling and ill be done with that room...

-Order our security door or storm door, dont know which one yet.
-paint the front bedroom
-have my eletrical buddy cone over and put new lighting out front and to see why my landscape lighting is being trippy
-hang some pictures
-Tile the bathroom
Old 07-23-2015 | 04:45 PM
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Title updated, Flips!
Old 07-23-2015 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks Henry.
Old 07-24-2015 | 08:06 AM
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I have to do this same thing soon - replace 2 fans in my kids bedrooms. That's a flush mount fan you have, correct? Been putting it off for so long because the existing fans work fine...but just outdated. Came out great by the way
Old 07-24-2015 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkTower19
I have to do this same thing soon - replace 2 fans in my kids bedrooms. That's a flush mount fan you have, correct? Been putting it off for so long because the existing fans work fine...but just outdated. Came out great by the way
Yup, flush mount. I have 2 others that are outdated. The wife keeps saying they don't need to be replaced. I will be replacing them soon.

Thanks
Old 07-27-2015 | 01:09 AM
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Nice ceiling fans! I like the white.

What's the model of the receiver you bought?

My parents house (built in '96), and my previous house ('93) had crappy boxes in the ceiling as the builder only spec'ed for light weight fixtures and not anything heavy like a ceiling fan. At the old house I got lucky and most boxes were next to a joist, so I just ran a couple of drywall screws through the box and into the joist to strengthen them up a bit (still not ideal, but worked). My current house, on the other hand, (built in '89) is a custom home and it shows. They did shit right. Although they used pancake boxes for the ceiling fixtures, they're mounted directly to a ceiling joist and are SOLID. I have ceiling fans in just about every location I could put them...all bedrooms, play room (formal dining space), living room, and nook. I tried to talk my wife into letting me put fans in the hallway and entry, but she said no.

Oh, about carpet in the bathrooms...my parents have a 2nd home up in the mountains, and the house originally had dark brown SHAG carpet in both bathrooms . Talk about DISGUSTING. It only took a couple toilet clogs (and subsequent overflow) for them to replace the carpet with bamboo in one of the bathrooms, but they have yet to do the other bathroom. It's so gross. Nothing like taking a shower and stepping out onto ~30 year old dark brown who know what the shit is in it shag carpet.
Old 07-27-2015 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by thunder04

Oh, about carpet in the bathrooms...my parents have a 2nd home up in the mountains, and the house originally had dark brown SHAG carpet in both bathrooms . Talk about DISGUSTING. It only took a couple toilet clogs (and subsequent overflow) for them to replace the carpet with bamboo in one of the bathrooms, but they have yet to do the other bathroom. It's so gross. Nothing like taking a shower and stepping out onto ~30 year old dark brown who know what the shit is in it shag carpet.
Oh, I think you know . Everyone that has ever looked at a carpeted bathroom knows. The only ones who couldn't know are the ones who think it was a good idea to install said carpet in the first place.

That's gotta go. Bare concrete or splinter-wood floors are better than pissnshitcarpet. After you remove the infected carpet, be sure to treat the area liberally with fire.

Nice ceiling fans. I need to replace 4 contractor specials in my house, eventually. Did you get ones with remotes? I had remotes in a previous house and that was pretty pimp. Or lazy. One of the two, but it was cool to just lay in bed and be like, click- fan on / fan off. Ain't nobody got time to get out of bed to turn the fans on.
Old 07-27-2015 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by thunder04
Nice ceiling fans! I like the white.

What's the model of the receiver you bought?

My parents house (built in '96), and my previous house ('93) had crappy boxes in the ceiling as the builder only spec'ed for light weight fixtures and not anything heavy like a ceiling fan. At the old house I got lucky and most boxes were next to a joist, so I just ran a couple of drywall screws through the box and into the joist to strengthen them up a bit (still not ideal, but worked). My current house, on the other hand, (built in '89) is a custom home and it shows. They did shit right. Although they used pancake boxes for the ceiling fixtures, they're mounted directly to a ceiling joist and are SOLID. I have ceiling fans in just about every location I could put them...all bedrooms, play room (formal dining space), living room, and nook. I tried to talk my wife into letting me put fans in the hallway and entry, but she said no.

Oh, about carpet in the bathrooms...my parents have a 2nd home up in the mountains, and the house originally had dark brown SHAG carpet in both bathrooms . Talk about DISGUSTING. It only took a couple toilet clogs (and subsequent overflow) for them to replace the carpet with bamboo in one of the bathrooms, but they have yet to do the other bathroom. It's so gross. Nothing like taking a shower and stepping out onto ~30 year old dark brown who know what the shit is in it shag carpet.
Thanks. It's a Onkyo TX 333 I believe.

Yea, hopefully mid August the floor will be done, have some stuff going on this Saturday and Next Saturday, I'm itching to pull that crap out.

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Oh, I think you know . Everyone that has ever looked at a carpeted bathroom knows. The only ones who couldn't know are the ones who think it was a good idea to install said carpet in the first place.

That's gotta go. Bare concrete or splinter-wood floors are better than pissnshitcarpet. After you remove the infected carpet, be sure to treat the area liberally with fire.

Nice ceiling fans. I need to replace 4 contractor specials in my house, eventually. Did you get ones with remotes? I had remotes in a previous house and that was pretty pimp. Or lazy. One of the two, but it was cool to just lay in bed and be like, click- fan on / fan off. Ain't nobody got time to get out of bed to turn the fans on.
Thanks, the ones in the kids rooms are not on a remote, but my new one in my bedroom and living room will be on a remote. I'm also debating on putting one out in the backyard.
Old 07-27-2015 | 02:28 PM
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Thanks, the ones in the kids rooms are not on a remote, but my new one in my bedroom and living room will be on a remote. I'm also debating on putting one out in the backyard.
Ceiling fan in the backyard?!? Talk about
Old 07-28-2015 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Thanks, the ones in the kids rooms are not on a remote, but my new one in my bedroom and living room will be on a remote. I'm also putting one out in the backyard.
Fixed.

I want to do the same. My patio cover has 4 canned lights and I'm tempted to replace two of 'em with outdoor ceiling fans.

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Old 07-28-2015 | 11:05 AM
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I guess flush mount just means there is no down-rod? Since you can see the canopy, I wouldn't expect that to be flush mount, but looking around the internet I suppose it is. This is what I expect when I hear flush mount.

Old 07-28-2015 | 11:42 AM
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Ceiling fan in the backyard?!? Talk about


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Fixed.

I want to do the same. My patio cover has 4 canned lights and I'm tempted to replace two of 'em with outdoor ceiling fans.
Do it! I'm actually ordering mine this weekend. don't know when I will get around to installing them though.

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I guess flush mount just means there is no down-rod? Since you can see the canopy, I wouldn't expect that to be flush mount, but looking around the internet I suppose it is. This is what I expect when I hear flush mount.
Yea, there is no down-rod. I could have used the down-rod, but the ceiling is pretty low so no need. Now my living room I will end up using one since the ceilings are high.
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For tile, would you guys pay more for the premade grout, or would you just get the grout that you have to mix with water.

Premade grout is more expensive of course, but it's already mixed for you.
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Unless you need a LOT of it, premixed. IMO
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63 sq ft. I've decided just to do premixed.
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I've always mixed my own because I use this additive instead of water that's supposed to allow the grout to flex a little bit and resist mold/dirt/whatnot. I wish I could remember what it's called. I have a container of it in my garage...I'll have to post it when I get home.
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^Thanks.

We have hard water and I read somewhere that if you have hard water you need to add something in addition. I was actually in the garage last night and found an almost full bag of grout that they used in the kitchen. The tile upstairs is almost the same, color is the tile downstairs. So I may luck out and not have to buy any grout.

Also, going to pick up the security door today to add a little bit of security. I have to do things to this house to make me stay in it. I kind of want to get another house in a nicer/friendly/low crime area/better to shop, about 40 minutes from me now. But for 400k I will only get a 1500-1700 sq ft house.
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This is what I use instead of water.

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Which can and usually does already come in the premixed stuff.
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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>So my 60 inch in the living room has a crack INSIDE the screen. I've only had the TV 2.5 years.&nbsp;Guess it's a known issue with Samsung, but they don't give a rats ass. So I am going to get a new TV.. Possibly a 65&quot; Vizio in the next couple of months. I can still watch TV, the crack is on the side and hasn't spread across yet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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Have you reached out to them via social media? I've found that this is usually more effective than contacting via private means (letter/email/phone) when they are unwilling to help.
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^Thanks.

We have hard water and I read somewhere that if you have hard water you need to add something in addition. I was actually in the garage last night and found an almost full bag of grout that they used in the kitchen. The tile upstairs is almost the same, color is the tile downstairs. So I may luck out and not have to buy any grout.

Also, going to pick up the security door today to add a little bit of security. I have to do things to this house to make me stay in it. I kind of want to get another house in a nicer/friendly/low crime area/better to shop, about 40 minutes from me now. But for 400k I will only get a 1500-1700 sq ft house.
Where you looking? EDH? Folsom? Roseville?

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EDH too expensive. 500k+

Folsom is on the borderline expensive 425k

Roseville, is meh, I think I would do Rocklin before the Ville.

I would go to Folsom in a heart beat though. I look, if something comes up I may snag it up.


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