House Projects

[Halon]

Starting to move in :)

And ya, no comments on my vintage bedroom set from my step mom. I will be purchasing a new bedroom set here soon so SHUSH!! ;)

I slept down there last night, and took the first shit in the new bathroom. Woo hoo!!!

[Enes]

Good job...

last 2 years i finished my basement completely.. lots of freaken work..

List of last few projects.

1. Finished complete basement
a. framed
b. ran electircal
c. hardwired network/phone/satelite
d. plumbed
e. sheatrocked
f. hardwood floor
g. painted
h. tiled
2. organized garage
3. installed sprinklers
4. landscaped front yard
5. landscaped the yard at my other property

Still to do before the end of the year.
1. Deck
2. rebuild an engine
3. do landscape at another property
4. do awd swap

[Halon]

Thanks! Ya, it is a lot of work. Look how long it took me to do just this tiny bedroom and bathroom! haha, not that I was working hard core at it, but still took a lot longer, and was more work then I originally thought. But after it's all said and done, I'm pretty proud! There are imperfections here and there, but I don't mind the little imperfections. It was a great learning experience, and turned out pretty well all said and done I think!

[Enes]

here are few albums of some of my projects, i wish i would of taken more pics of all the projects but i didn't, still need to take some pics of finished landscape.

http://www.enesg.com/gallery/v/Family/House/

[Jakey]

I close on my first house on Friday. I spent 4 hours yesterday cleaning with my girlfriend, her parents, and her aunt & uncle but still have a long ways to go. Once I actually take possession, the priority projects are going to be finish cleaning, wiring in my surround sound, gutting all of the current landscaping, and gutting the 1/2 bathroom off of the master bedroom. The garage is also going to be rewired with (3) 220 volt outlets for toys. :D

[Enes]

Grats Jakey...

be ready for no more free time! There is always something to do around the house!!!

-E

[Halon]

Grats Jakey...

be ready for no more free time! There is always something to do around the house!!!

-E

Quoted for TRUTH!

I got this house for 15k less the the other ones in the same complex were going for, simply because it needs a little work. That bedroom was the worst condition area in the whole house, and didn't even cost 1k to do everything I did. The rest of the house still has things it needs, but I was definately willing to save 15k just because it needed a little work done, plus I can redo it how I want it.

My next project will be to redo the entry way floor. I like tile, but I haven't decided yet if I am going to do tile or just vinyl linoleum flooring for the entry way. I was planning on tile, but I am leaning towards vinyl linoleum now because it's an area that sees a lot of traffic and gets dirty, and I think vinyl will be easier to clean, don't have to worry about dirty grout and what not.

After that, I am going to completely redo the main level. New carpet, new kitchen flooring, either shorten one of the counters, or just eliminate the counter all together and get an Island instead. That project may get a bit spendy, so I'll be saving for a little while before I do that!

[Scrmegl]

You can do colored grout and then seal it with a penetrating sealer. it looks stylish and doesn't show darkening as much. Sheet Vinyl is easier to clean though. If you do get a real linoleum make sure it is away from direct sunlight and solvents and chemicals do not come in there (like from the garage)

[92EvilTalon]

Wow Enes you wired your hole house? I think thats what you said. How much did that server set up cost ya and what speed is that? I see you have cable.

[AJ]

I can't wait to start adding to this thread! I think a home forum might be a good idea. ;) lol

Anyone have any tips for removing outlets (too low in the basement), patching the holes in the drywall, and then adding new outlets.