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[jwinslow]

What, no compost bin?

For food? No.

 

[Mac]

Currently building shelves in my garage. Had to get rid of the cabinets that lined one side

 

[Bleed S & G]

Ok.. so woke up to water everywhere as my 1993 built h2o tank had decided before the bowl game to blow out.

Making things more fun, my furnance is an AquaTherm - uses the hot water to heat the furnance - very efficent and a cool system, but now I have no heat.

I called a few buddies (home inspectors & plumbers) and was told to use Sharkbite connectors and I won't need to soder anything.. I'm heading out to grab a new tank, these connectors, and a pipe cutter (have wrenches and a I think everything else I'll need)

It's a gas h2o tank, any pointers to help me get this done before kickoff?

 

[Saw31]

Ok.. so woke up to water everywhere as my 1993 built h2o tank had decided before the bowl game to blow out.

Making things more fun, my furnance is an AquaTherm - uses the hot water to heat the furnance - very efficent and a cool system, but now I have no heat.

I called a few buddies (home inspectors & plumbers) and was told to use Sharkbite connectors and I won't need to soder anything.. I'm heading out to grab a new tank, these connectors, and a pipe cutter (have wrenches and a I think everything else I'll need)

It's a gas h2o tank, any pointers to help me get this done before kickoff?

Those sharkbite connectors are not certified for in-wall installation I don't think. I was all excited to use them when I had to repair my shower/tub shit last winter, but was warned by multiple people not to put them in the wall. If they will be out in the open, fine, you can keep an eye on them there. Nobody said they don't work or that they were junk, just that the possibility of leaks is greater than with traditional copper set ups. Just an FYI.

 

[Bleed S & G]

The sharkbites were not installed inside a wall - install went somewhat smoothly, had to return a pair of the bites to get the right ones (1/2" for 3/4") - much easier than soldering.. if it leaks I'll let you know!

Oh, and for anyone looking, called about 15 stores (Sears, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.) trying to see if any location had any scratch n' dents - the ones that did were either too big or the wrong type - Sutherlands had a 40 gallon gas 6 year for $320 - best price in town for a new tank.

 

[MaxBuck]

I was unpleasantly surprised when I saw the prices on replacement gas water heaters. Almost made me replace mine with a Rinnai demand-based system.

 

[Mac]

Built these shelves this weekend. Finally somewhat uncluttered in the garage.


Wife found out one of our spare bedrooms is larger than the one we're in now. She wants to switch rooms now. 3-4 months after we finished our bedroom

 

[Mac]

Any one have experience putting in a new bathtub/shower surround? I'll be needing to redo the wife's bathroom here this winter. Is it difficult? The only thing that I don't have any experience in is the plumbing aspect

 

[sparcboxbuck]

Any one have experience putting in a new bathtub/shower surround? I'll be needing to redo the wife's bathroom here this winter. Is it difficult? The only thing that I don't have any experience in is the plumbing aspect

Plumbing isn't that big of an issue... it's the floor around the drain that's the killer. If you don't have to worry about that part of it, you shouldn't have much difficulty. The replacement of the stuff you've listed isn't hard... and even then, once it's in, call a plumber to do the stuff you're not comfortable with.

Honestly though, plumbing is easy. Two rules... shit flows downhill and payday is Friday.

 

[jwinslow]

I'm inheriting a bunch of 3/4 inch wood strips, which would be perfect for shelving. (the parents re-did their sun room)

Any tips for the most economical way to use them for shelves? These are in an unfinished basement, so utility is the goal, not looks.

Storage racks tend to run 80-120 but that only gives you one 2-4 ft wide shelf (plus placing boards between two shelves).

Am I better off building the vertical supports out of wood? Or is there a more economical solution?



These are just going to hold boxes, nothing heavy duty.

 

[Mac]

How wide (depth of the shelves) are the strips? And how long do you want the shelves to be?

 

[buxfan4life]

I'm inheriting a bunch of 3/4 inch wood strips, which would be perfect for shelving. (the parents re-did their sun room)

Any tips for the most economical way to use them for shelves? These are in an unfinished basement, so utility is the goal, not looks.

Storage racks tend to run 80-120 but that only gives you one 2-4 ft wide shelf (plus placing boards between two shelves).

Am I better off building the vertical supports out of wood? Or is there a more economical solution?



These are just going to hold boxes, nothing heavy duty.

Sounds like you might be looking for wall brackets. They are cheap and easy to install. You may need to purchase a masonry bit and some anchors since your basement is probably either cinder block or poured concrete, but all in all should run you about $50 -$100.

 

[Saw31]

Pic is link.

 

[jwinslow]

Sounds like you might be looking for wall brackets. They are cheap and easy to install. You may need to purchase a masonry bit and some anchors since your basement is probably either cinder block or poured concrete, but all in all should run you about $50 -$100.

Thanks, that sounds perfect. Should be able to find a contractor pack or another wholesale vendor.

It is cinder block.

 

[jwinslow]

Wife found out one of our spare bedrooms is larger than the one we're in now. She wants to switch rooms now. 3-4 months after we finished our bedroom

Does your master have an attached bathroom?

What is she going to do with that extra space anyway?