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[bluedove3]

Blue! I've missed you!


Morning all! DH took the day off to have his car serviced (ugh) and go Christmas shopping with me. I'm not in the mood to shop - but will be nice spending the day with him.

Aww, thanks Laura! ((hugs))
Hope you and the hubs have a good day!

HI Blue..where ya been? sorry u dont feel well. Hope it gets better soon.

Sounds like more fun than us Laura.lol.. so whatcha gonna get me? hehehe

Mark... no not on the roof today.. although i have done that too! He will be hanging a garage door, and needs an extra set of hands.

Being sick + kid off from school for a week = blue getting off schedule. I don't think I touched the comp all week except to print out recipes for Turkey Day.

I'm sleepy... too bad the baby's up or I'd sneak back to bed. I guess I'll wait for naptime now. *yawn*
Coffee time...

 

[bluedove3]

Glad it's getting a little better.

Missy, this might sound a bit disgusting, but it also helps..remember the saline drops your pediatrician recommended when your babies were sick?

Take a cup of warm salt water. Hold one nostril and inhale in the salt water into the other nostril, exhale it out. Repeat with the other nostril. Many airborne illnesses get started in the nose.

We have a rinse bottle and packets for this purpose, but for me it's a great way to KEEP from getting sick. Once I'm already congested, this does more harm than good as the fluid won't all drain out and then my ears hurt...

 

[beebopnjazz]

Congratulations Paula!

 

[Monda]

Hello, if you stick around and get to know people that word "meet" becomes very real. I feel closer to many on this forum than some in my own family. I hope you get to share in that experience. boB

Thanks boB and others! I know forums can become a pretty amazing community and it sounds like this is one of those forums.

So today is a busy one. Time to finish some long put off homework and we are having sheet rock delivered to finish off one of our basement rooms.

 

[redgirl]

Thanks boB and others! I know forums can become a pretty amazing community and it sounds like this is one of those forums.

So today is a busy one. Time to finish some long put off homework and we are having sheet rock delivered to finish off one of our basement rooms.

Yep, the people here are awesome. Just curious cuz I'm trying to redo my basement floor. Are you doing anything with the floor? If so, are you doing it yourself or having someone do it for you?

 

[Monda]

We are going to put down carpet. Hardwood would be nice but a bit too much for our basement. My husband and a friend will do it. He used to work in the remodeling field so he at least has a working knowledge of what is needed. He is not a fan of floor or finish work but it will save us $$$.

 

[Darkwitless]

Yep, the people here are awesome. Just curious cuz I'm trying to redo my basement floor. Are you doing anything with the floor? If so, are you doing it yourself or having someone do it for you?

Redgirl: we put in Konecto flooring - it looks like hardwood flooring and if put over concrete doesn't need a subfloor. However it is a vinyl (waterproof!) product - not a renewable resource. We wanted something waterproof that looked like hardwood. I have some carpet remnants in the area where we have the TV and couch so we have something soft and warmer to put our feet on. We're very happy with it but vinyl in a basement isn't for everyone. It's cold, not warm like carpet.
We bought it from Indiana Flooring - they drop ship, so delivery was cheap (need to go pick it up from the drop ship location) and the owner was a doll to talk to. He gave us tons of hints and suggestions for the installation and how many square feet we needed etc.
You do need to rent a floor roller to validate the warranty. It's been down for almost a year now and we are very happy with it.
They also have tile planks that look very cool! I don't think it's inexpensive though. We were looking for long term and durable. The basement has been an 8 yr project - not quite finished yet...still need a faucet for the bar - just got the sink a couple of weeks ago!

 

[redgirl]

We are going to put down carpet. Hardwood would be nice but a bit too much for our basement. My husband and a friend will do it. He used to work in the remodeling field so he at least has a working knowledge of what is needed. He is not a fan of floor or finish work but it will save us $$$.

Awesome. I have white carpet in my basement currently, but with pets, allergies, and too many drinks spilled whilst partying, it needs to go!

Redgirl: we put in Konecto flooring - it looks like hardwood flooring and if put over concrete doesn't need a subfloor. However it is a vinyl (waterproof!) product - not a renewable resource. We wanted something waterproof that looked like hardwood. I have some carpet remnants in the area where we have the TV and couch so we have something soft and warmer to put our feet on. We're very happy with it but vinyl in a basement isn't for everyone. It's cold, not warm like carpet.
We bought it from Indiana Flooring - they drop ship, so delivery was cheap (need to go pick it up from the drop ship location) and the owner was a doll to talk to. He gave us tons of hints and suggestions for the installation and how many square feet we needed etc.
You do need to rent a floor roller to validate the warranty. It's been down for almost a year now and we are very happy with it.
They also have tile planks that look very cool! I don't think it's inexpensive though. We were looking for long term and durable. The basement has been an 8 yr project - not quite finished yet...still need a faucet for the bar - just got the sink a couple of weeks ago!

We actually installed the cheaper version of that in our bedroom & living room - Trafficmaster Allure from Home Depot. I love it and was actually thinking of doing that in the basement too or a different vinyl because I can put down rugs or whatever, I just cannot have carpet! My husband is vetoing me, though. He still has the idea that vinyl sucks, but I love it - easy to clean and waterproof. We are thinking of going with cork. I wanted to have someone install it, but it will just be too expensive, so I think we are going to do it ourselves. Now just to figure out how to rip out all the baseboards & shoe molding without ruining it. I've never done that before.

 

[beebopnjazz]

Awesome. I have white carpet in my basement currently, but with pets, allergies, and too many drinks spilled whilst partying, it needs to go!



We actually installed the cheaper version of that in our bedroom & living room - Trafficmaster Allure from Home Depot. I love it and was actually thinking of doing that in the basement too or a different vinyl because I can put down rugs or whatever, I just cannot have carpet! My husband is vetoing me, though. He still has the idea that vinyl sucks, but I love it - easy to clean and waterproof. We are thinking of going with cork. I wanted to have someone install it, but it will just be too expensive, so I think we are going to do it ourselves. Now just to figure out how to rip out all the baseboards & shoe molding without ruining it. I've never done that before.

Sonicrafter or for the bigger bucks Feinmaster. Awesome tools to have around the house. The blade can cut behind the baseboard and cut the nails securing it so you can remove it. This is the reason we bought the sonicrafter - though I've only used it for sanding a paneled door so far. Lots of uses for this thing.

The other way is to remove the quarter-round (if there is one) and use a medium "bear claw" or "pro-claw" (not a cat's paw!) - it's sort of like a pry bar. You pry a little bit - then tap the baseboard back into place which will expose the nail heads so they can be removed. The nails may be 3 inches long - you don't want to pry the baseboard away with the nails attached.

 

[redgirl]

Sonicrafter or for the bigger bucks Feinmaster. Awesome tools to have around the house. The blade can cut behind the baseboard and cut the nails securing it so you can remove it. This is the reason we bought the sonicrafter - though I've only used it for sanding a paneled door so far. Lots of uses for this thing.

The other way is to remove the quarter-round (if there is one) and use a medium "bear claw" or "pro-claw" (not a cat's paw!) - it's sort of like a pry bar. You pry a little bit - then tap the baseboard back into place which will expose the nail heads so they can be removed. The nails may be 3 inches long - you don't want to pry the baseboard away with the nails attached.

Nice tool! Is it kinda like a sawzall but with different attachments? I love tools. Thanks for the tips. I've been watching a lot of DIY network lately.

So, if you use a tool like that, you have to pry out the first section with a pry bar and then cut behind it? And are the nails easy to remove from the wall if they're cut off?

Yeah, we have to remove a crap load of quarter round and baseboard.

 

[pm2006]

Great ideas. I will be putting a floor in soon and I can use all the help I can get. lol.

G'night everyone. Sweet dreams.

 

[beebopnjazz]

Nice tool! Is it kinda like a sawzall but with different attachments? I love tools. Thanks for the tips. I've been watching a lot of DIY network lately.

So, if you use a tool like that, you have to pry out the first section with a pry bar and then cut behind it? And are the nails easy to remove from the wall if they're cut off?

Yeah, we have to remove a crap load of quarter round and baseboard.

It's not quite like a sawzall - it uses high vibration though. You don't pry off the whole piece -just a bit - to slide the blade behind- then they are cut pretty flush - but using the bear claw would let you remove the piece, the nails and put back the wood. might be the best way to reuse without dealing with leftover nail pieces.

 

[markfm]

I just replace baseboard, too much hassle to try to save it. New boards are cheap, quick to stain and varnish.

 

[chr1s234]

Hey everybody. Haven't had a chance to chat lately, finals are fast approaching, but I thought I would just stop by to say hi to everyone. Hop everyone is doing well

 

[loxmythe]

Good morning everybody.

 

[pm2006]

Good morning, Lox. I am on a hunt for my SS. lol. I guess they don't want to post in the 'guess' thread.

 

[loxmythe]

Morning Paula. I got a hint - it's not me and I'm not reading all those posts.

 

[pm2006]

Just 'visit' it once in a while and you won't have to read ALL those posts.

You can still post hints for yours (unless it is a done deal).

Have you seen Chief around lately?

 

[loxmythe]

Mine already got it. I had Eeka. No I haven't seen Chief since monday.

Still not reading the thread either. Lol

 

[pm2006]

lol. Off to work. Have a great day! **Kisses**