How to Fix Stuff

[newyork13]

I'm with you. If they'd have been a natural maple, no way I'd have ever caved. The bathroom? Well, let's just say if I ever do another new home, cabinets will be shop, rather than site finished. I don't know if it was humidity, bad finish mat'l, or what...but they looked beat up within a couple of years. I hated to do those- I loved the look, but had already repaired multiple times, and even sanded and recoated with satin poly a couple of years before. Couldn't make them work and last. The other stained work in the house stays until I die. Or move.

If it were up to me, I'd move first, rather than the other.

 

[MikeE3]

Not really fixing anything, but figured I'd post about my latest projects, in case it inspires someone to save $ and do it themselves. We bought our house in 2005, and stained millwork was the thing. Builder messed up- kitchen cabinets were supposed to be maple, almost neutral stain. He put in alder, and with the stain we picked, it came out WAY too dark. He gave us a big credit, which we took rather than delay closing to replace them. Wife hated it from day one, and I wasn't too fond of it either. But I was really hesitant to paint over beautiful wood, even if it wasn't what I wanted. But then I saw how much better a neighbor's kitchen looked after going white, and it made me think it'd be like hanging on to the "beautiful" wood paneled dens of the 60's and 70's.

Anyway, I got a quote a couple of years ago to paint the cabinets. About $5,800!!! I wasn't about to pay anyone that much to paint anything smaller than a house. So I researched best paints, and an affordable HVLP sprayer. Did it myself, and it came out better than what neighbors were paying for. Cost me about $250, with a $100 sprayer, $50 spray tent, and another hundred in paint, primer, tape, sanding sponges, etc. And with what was left over, I was also able to do my master vanity last week, which was finished poorly to begin with.
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A couple of things I learned:

• Sherwin Williams Pro Classic waterborne acrylic is an awesome product. Even on the parts that were brushed or rolled, it truly came out like a factory finish. Flows beautifully. Easy to work with (but you have to work fast and then leave it alone). Tough as nails, too, after curing. Kitchen has been done over a year, and still looks perfect.
  
• Roll the primer (I didn't in the kitchen). It doesn't flow like the paint, and will be the source of any brush marks if you don't spend a lot of time sanding it. And BIN is much easier to work with than Zinsser Cover Stain, which I used first in the kitchen. Never needed to sand it- just a wipe with green abrasive pad to take off any boogers.
• TSP, then deglosser, and only sand any areas with chips or damage. Then I vacuumed, and microfiber has become the choice of woodworkers over tack cloth.
• Whizz rollers work fantastic for jobs like this. Honestly, if I'd have know how well they work, I probably wouldn't have even bought a sprayer. Incredibly fast, too- and you only need to brush crevices and tight areas when using these.

Wow ... brings back memories. When we bought the house the cabinets were a dark color. My wife liked the cabinets but hated the dark kitchen. It took a number of years before we got around to it ... but like you after getting some quotes we took on the job ourselves.

Yes those small foam rollers were a God-send. Everything we didn't need a brush for was done with those rollers. We just removed all the doors and drawers, took them to the basement and painted them while they were laying flat. All the rest left in the kitchen was also done with those rollers. I forget exactly what 'kind' but for sure it was Sherwin Williams paint. That's all we've used even for walls and ceilings because we like it so much.

 

[MikeE3]

Oh, this was the "before". I also ripped the walls down to the studs and re-rocked the entire kitchen. It was a dungeon.

 

[Bronze]

Wow ... brings back memories. When we bought the house the cabinets were a dark color. My wife liked the cabinets but hated the dark kitchen. It took a number of years before we got around to it ... but like you after getting some quotes we took on the job ourselves.

Yes those small foam rollers were a God-send. Everything we didn't need a brush for was done with those rollers. We just removed all the doors and drawers, took them to the basement and painted them while they were laying flat. All the rest left in the kitchen was also done with those rollers. I forget exactly what 'kind' but for sure it was Sherwin Williams paint. That's all we've used even for walls and ceilings because we like it so much.

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SW is excellent paint. Costs a little more but worth it. You get what you pay for in paint. There is one paint that is generally rated higher than SW. Benjamin Moore. Also a bit pricey but considered one of the best for coverage and durability.

 

[CMD-Ky]

SW is excellent paint. Costs a little more but worth it. You get what you pay for in paint. There is one paint that is generally rated higher than SW. Benjamin Moore. Also a bit pricey but considered one of the best for coverage and durability.

Some cost cutting is not worth doing.

 

[zoiDman]

I've always Liked Dunn-Edwards Latex and Enamel paints. Unfortunately, ALL paints have gone Down Hill in Kalifornia due to VOC Limits. Same with Primers.

Zinsser used to make an Oil-Based primer you could paint Hot French Fries with. Unreal Coverage. Today, eah, It's OK.

 

[Bronze]

I've always Liked Dunn-Edwards Latex and Enamel paints. Unfortunately, ALL paints have gone Down Hill in Kalifornia due to VOC Limits. Same with Primers.

Zinsser used to make an Oil-Based primer you could paint Hot French Fries with. Unreal Coverage. Today, eah, It's OK.

Oh yeah, coverage from even the best paints are suspect these days with VOC limits.

 

[440BB]

Oil based paints and stains are my preference for outdoor work. The availability, quality and price sure have changed. I wanted a solid stain and ended up with Cabot semi-transparent, which in Cordovan Brown covered as well as my old solid, at about three times the old price. It soaked in well on the weathered T-111 on the north side of the garage and matches the 20 year old Olympic that's still fine on the other sides. I'm thankful a few gallons were in stock at my local Lowes.

 

[CMD-Ky]

FIX NEEDED!
Anybody have any ideas about fixing the KC Chiefs defense?

 

[hittman]

FIX NEEDED!
Anybody have any ideas about fixing the KC Chiefs defense?

I wish I did. I don't get it. One time they play great and the next... well, was like yesterday.

 

[zoiDman]

FIX NEEDED!
Anybody have any ideas about fixing the KC Chiefs defense?

The Defense didn't look all that Bad. It was the O-Line that seemed to Struggle.

When You get behind, and the Defense knows you have to Pass, the O-Line has to be Stout. Todd Bowles did a Great Job of rolling coverage to the KC Playmakers. 15 was under constant attack. And didn't have much time for Longer Developing plays.

KC just Couldn't seem to get in any Rhythm. And in this case, I think the 2 weeks off hurt them More than it Helped them.

BTW - Was it Me? Or did it seem like the Zebras were calling Holding and PI very tight. Kinda a surprise for a SB Game to see so many Ticky-Tack Fouls.

 

[CMD-Ky]

The Defense didn't look all that Bad. It was the O-Line that seemed to Struggle.

When You get behind, and the Defense knows you have to Pass, the O-Line has to be Stout. Todd Bowles did a Great Job of rolling coverage to the KC Playmakers. 15 was under constant attack. And didn't have much time for Longer Developing plays.

KC just Couldn't seem to get in any Rhythm. And in this case, I think the 2 weeks off hurt them More than it Helped them.

BTW - Was it Me? Or did it seem like the Zebras were calling Holding and PI very tight. Kinda a surprise for a SB Game to see so many Ticky-Tack Fouls.

Flags were a problem, I was not a fan of the ref's. Generally the game is a little more wide open.
For the offense, KC's two starting tackles were out, the line was made of cheese cloth. Two tackles are tough to replace and the line was rather patched together, everybody playing out of position.
I don't know, Z, the defense had not been stellar all year, Patrick's skill and excellent receivers covered a pile of problems back when the O line was still a functioning unit.
It seemed to me that the story was written by the end of the first quarter. They couldn't stop the Buc's and couldn't move the ball on them either. I have gotten so used to watching Patrick work magic but TB had their number last night.

 

[Bronze]

Flags were a problem, I was not a fan of the ref's. Generally the game is a little more wide open.
For the offense, KC's two starting tackles were out, the line was made of cheese cloth. Two tackles are tough to replace and the line was rather patched together, everybody playing out of position.
I don't know, Z, the defense had not been stellar all year, Patrick's skill and excellent receivers covered a pile of problems back when the O line was still a functioning unit.
It seemed to me that the story was written by the end of the first quarter. They couldn't stop the Buc's and couldn't move the ball on them either. I have gotten so used to watching Patrick work magic but TB had their number last night.

TB had been the hottest team over the last month or two. They were basically unbeatable on both sides of the ball. KC shot themselves in the foot with penalties (yes, some were a bit on the weak side) and it didn't help that Mahomes was under assault all night. Even if KC was at full strength I thought TB was still a better team. CMD is right, the KC offense covered up a number of flaws they have on defense.

 

[zoiDman]

Flags were a problem, I was not a fan of the ref's. Generally the game is a little more wide open.
For the offense, KC's two starting tackles were out, the line was made of cheese cloth. Two tackles are tough to replace and the line was rather patched together, everybody playing out of position.
I don't know, Z, the defense had not been stellar all year, Patrick's skill and excellent receivers covered a pile of problems back when the O line was still a functioning unit.
It seemed to me that the story was written by the end of the first quarter. They couldn't stop the Buc's and couldn't move the ball on them either. I have gotten so used to watching Patrick work magic but TB had their number last night.

Yeah... when the Defense can get there rushing 4, and doesn't need to Blitz as much, it can be a Long Day for the Receiving Core.

Tampa Bay didn't play much Man 2 Man. So you Didn't hear Hill's name called after gashing the secondary. Heck, you Didn't hear his name called much at all. Because Bowles had Safety Help over top constantly.

They just made 15 kinda 1-Dimensional. And turned KC into more of an TE 2nd or 3rd read outlet game.

The whole game (to Me) was Bittersweet. Because I was Very Glad to see Bruce Arians win as a Head Coach. He more than Deserves one. Seeing Tom Brady get another one? That I could have passed on.

I just wanted to see a game that went down to the Final Drive. For either Tampa or KC. One of those Montana type games where you have to go 86 Yards in 89 Seconds with 2 Time Outs to win it All.

 

[zoiDman]

TB had been the hottest team over the last month or two. They were basically unbeatable on both sides of the ball. KC shot themselves in the foot with penalties (yes, some were a bit on the weak side) and it didn't help that Mahomes was under assault all night. Even if KC was at full strength I thought TB was still a better team. CMD is right, the KC offense covered up a number of flaws they have on defense.

I think Tampa Bay got on a Roll when Arians switched to an Offense that Brady wanted to run. And does Best in. A Short, Precise, almost Mechanical Passing Game.

Arians love the No Risk it/No Biscuit Long Passing game. His philosophy reminds me a lot of the Al Davis and Daryle Lamonica. Or San Diego's Air Coryell attack. But that isn't Tom Brady. And when they Switched to what Brady Likes and does Best, that's when they started to get Hot.

Tampa Bay had a Lot of Momentum going into that game. They seemed to be Peaking.

 

[Bronze]

I think Tampa Bay got on a Roll when Arians switched to an Offense that Brady wanted to run. And does Best in. A Short, Precise, almost Mechanical Passing Game.

Arians love the No Risk it/No Biscuit Long Passing game. His philosophy reminds me a lot of the Al Davis and Daryle Lamonica. Or San Diego's Air Coryell attack. But that isn't Tom Brady. And when they Switched to what Brady Likes and does Best, that's when they started to get Hot.

Tampa Bay had a Lot of Momentum going into that game. They seemed to be Peaking.

Agree. Dan Fouts could heave it. Brady doesn't have that kind of arm.

 

[rosesense]

Meh, just paint them back on. I had a neighbor who had them tattooed on. No joke.

My eyebrows, eyelids and lips are all tattooed. hee hee, no other tats though.

 

[CMD-Ky]

I think Tampa Bay got on a Roll when Arians switched to an Offense that Brady wanted to run. And does Best in. A Short, Precise, almost Mechanical Passing Game.

Arians love the No Risk it/No Biscuit Long Passing game. His philosophy reminds me a lot of the Al Davis and Daryle Lamonica. Or San Diego's Air Coryell attack. But that isn't Tom Brady. And when they Switched to what Brady Likes and does Best, that's when they started to get Hot.

Tampa Bay had a Lot of Momentum going into that game. They seemed to be Peaking.

The scheme has to fit the talent, no square pegs and round holes. I like Arians too, a character without a doubt. No one gets a pass with him, not even the star goat.

 

[zoiDman]

... I like Arians too, a character without a doubt. No one gets a pass with him, not even the star goat.

Yeah... Arians has had a Truly Colourful Life. If you have Never seen this edition of "A Football Life", it is well worth.



KC, as a Team and as Fans, I'm sure is devastated. But they really had a Great Season. And a Magical Playoff run. We just Don't give much credit to coming in 2nd when it comes to the Super Bowl.

Anyway, back to How to Fix Stuff.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

I have a fridge that I bought maybe 4 years ago. Could be 3 years. I don't remember.

First time in my life: today the bulb in the fridge blew. It's an incandescent bulb. Now how many hours in a year is a fridge bulb on? 5 hours maybe? SMH
This shows you how crappy they make incandescent bulbs these days. It's the reason I decided to switch my bulbs in my house over to LED as they started to bow a few years ago. I was getting sick and tired of bulbs only lasting months rather than years as they used to. Was costing me a lot of money.