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  6. The New, Improved Home Improvement Thread

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    1 hour ago, Doohickie said:

    Putting the IKEA in is relatively straightforward.  Most of the work has been in demolishing and rebuilding the room.  Our home is 67 years old; a newer home might not need as much prep prior to putting the IKEA in.

    Ran into a snag last night.  I did my own design for the sink cabinet and it turns out all the parts don't go together.  I have a couple of ways I can go forward but I've decided to wait until the sink is fully installed to decide, instead of guessing where the disposal and drain pipes will be. 

    Seems like it’s always that way with a project. I remember years ago, my wife wanted a ceiling fan installed. I’m like, that’s a 15-20 minute job, no problem. Well I pulled the old light fixture expecting a black, white and ground. Well a nest of wires fell out and it got worse from there. Thank God for handy uncles.

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  7. The New, Improved Home Improvement Thread

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    1 hour ago, Scottysabres said:

    We ended up going with a split scenario. 21 Windows, 1 front door 38k from Renewal by Anderson. Windows are 3/8" per pane, double pane sealed argon gas with composite frame work warrantied for 15 yrs.

    House is a 2 story colonial 4260sqft of siding, 4/4 siding white wood grain, with soffit and gutter replacement for 33k.

    So, 3 estimates all at or around 100k for remove and replace 21 windows, 1 front door, siding, gutters. 2 estimates, 1 windows alone, 1 siding with gutters at 77.4k total. We went with the 2 estimate one, got the best windows available, 6 month lead time on those, so windows installed in Sept., siding scheduled for immediately following.

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    I hate jobs like this because nobody is going to say “God I love your new widows and siding!” Do a bathroom or kitchen and everyone is loving it.  That’s what we did, plus a new furnace. Crap I will never get my money back when I sell. That being said my son moved to Buffalo, he’s in school and looking for a house. I’ve been gone too long to advise on neighborhoods. He’s looking in the city, but at the edges of Tonawanda, west Seneca, etc.. If anyone has insight in to the market I’m all ears. Most houses have new Vinyl floors, paint, and new furnace. Budget is $160,000. 

    1 hour ago, Scottysabres said:

    We ended up going with a split scenario. 21 Windows, 1 front door 38k from Renewal by Anderson. Windows are 3/8" per pane, double pane sealed argon gas with composite frame work warrantied for 15 yrs.

    House is a 2 story colonial 4260sqft of siding, 4/4 siding white wood grain, with soffit and gutter replacement for 33k.

    So, 3 estimates all at or around 100k for remove and replace 21 windows, 1 front door, siding, gutters. 2 estimates, 1 windows alone, 1 siding with gutters at 77.4k total. We went with the 2 estimate one, got the best windows available, 6 month lead time on those, so windows installed in Sept., siding scheduled for immediately following.

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    You’re lucky, took us a year and a half to get in everything we needed. And windows leaked during heavy storms. Nightmare of a year.

  8. The New, Improved Home Improvement Thread

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    I’m an idiot

    On 3/6/2023 at 1:01 AM, Scottysabres said:

    Just got an estimate on my house for front door replacement, all windows in the house, siding tear off, re-insulate, re-side, soffit and gutter replacement. $85,000.....

    Get another quote. I had a similar situation with widows, doors and siding. First bid $90,000. Second bid $28,000. Second bid awarded and did an outstanding job.

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  10. GDT: Montreal at Sabres 3-27-2023 7PM MSG

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    Just now, ExWNYer said:

    'Soul-crushing' for the playoff push on life-support this year, not all-time soul-crushing. I've followed the team since its inception. I know it's not close to their worst loss.

    Wasn’t trying to be a wise ass or get in your face move. Thought you might be a youngster. The older crowd has seen soul crushing. Thanks for posting on a crappy night. 

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