Recent content by ETD66SS

I was concered about the pan a bit, as the directions said to mix the mortar quite wet. The pad slogged around a bit if I pressed on it in certain areas after I had it set in place and put in set screws above the lip to keep it from floating up. I was worried some parts would not be fully solid...

I put in the shower pan today, seemed to go in ok.

I already live in one of the worst states so am accustomed to the BS. However, I guess I should never say never in terms of having to sell one day.

Septic is being installed while I'm trying to finish up the framing for the plumber to start:

I guess I'm not building this thing with selling in mind. Also, no woman has been involved in the design, so if it is ever sold (after I'm dead), it likely will only appeal to a bachelor.

I know one thing, my kitchen is not going to be as fancy as a lot of you are showing.

Yes, but I think the difference in countertop material thickness has already bit me. Luckily I am able to add material to my half wall as opposed to remove.

I looked up "uba tuba" granite, that does look pretty nice.

Yeah, I was thinking of just leaving a large overhang there between the cabinets. Shelves might be a pretty good idea.

So if I go with granite I have to raise my existing kitchen countertop wall 1/2". Maybe I just plan on doing that with a plywood spacer. How does the granite attach to the wood? Just adheasive?

I think Google may have failed me on the standard countertop thickness being 1-1/4" when I was framing the kitchen countertop wall. I'm not sure if I am going with granite or lamanite. It really depends on cost. I'm fine with lamanite. I assumed I could not go with pre-made cabinets because my...

So, looking at my layout, I can just build the wall highlighted in red for the electrician and plumber to bring the untilites up through the floor? Do I need to make the wall a bit longer to give the slide in rage room on each side? Right now I am showing 1/2" gap around the 3 sides of the...

Anyone have a best approach to frame out the kitchen island for the GGS600AVFS range-oven I just orderd? I don't know much about cabinets, but need to get the range in to get the gas hooked up ASAP, and electrician needs the island rough framing done. I'm thinking a C-shape frame with 3/4"...

The stairs are to access the living space, which is only on the second level, above garage space. I'm pretty sure these stairs are made from Southern Yellow Pine.

Got the proper nails for the bottom of the studs into the treated plates. Also got the stairs fully secured to the opposite wall with Loctite glue & GRK screws. Stairs are very solid now. Not sure if I need temporary railings for the contractors (insurance etc). I screwed 2x4's into the...