Wyldnwoody44 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I may do floating hardwood upgrades, they seem easy enough, but the bathroom and kitchen I wanna eventually do, that's gonna be left to someone wayyyyyyyy more capable than me, the labor costs are often so much more than the parts that it's hard to justify sometimes... The closing costs are gonna keep me from doing anything soon anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Holy moly -- 8 years? That wasn't the plan obviously. It's just that tiling is so invasive that after doing a section I took a break, and the breaks stretched out over long periods. It's not like the job was literally in work all that time. But I do consider it a single job since the finished product was continuous tile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I fully recognise my lack of handypersonism. An even bigger problem that I found over the years is trying to find and honest, trustworthy, fair and reliable tradesperson. Especially for general and finish carpentry. We do have a good electrician and plumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 That wasn't the plan obviously. It's just that tiling is so invasive that after doing a section I took a break, and the breaks stretched out over long periods. It's not like the job was literally in work all that time. But I do consider it a single job since the finished product was continuous tile. Yeah, that's kind of how the baseboard and door trim replacement project has been for me. Did a bunch before moving in, then took a break. Made another push several months ago, and took another break. I'm really not that far from being done, but I lost motivation and there are more fun things to do on the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Yeah, that's kind of how the baseboard and door trim replacement project has been for me. Did a bunch before moving in, then took a break. Made another push several months ago, and took another break. I'm really not that far from being done, but I lost motivation and there are more fun things to do on the weekend! Breaks are important... still if you can find a handyman or woman to work along side you things tend to go faster, cheaper and errors can be spotted quicker. I have one and am finishing up converting my old haul trailer into a camper. Great learning experience. Taken me 4 weekends and one more to finish. Put off finishing the floor in the loft above the garage. Gonna have to wait till after the road trip. Have old boards I scavenged out the basement floor when it flooded and dried them out. Burned the bad ones in the back fire pit. Then I need to start insulating the loft. Gonna turn it into an studio apartment or man cave if I can get away with it... once done. It never ends, but I still really enjoy the work... P.S. Having someone to work with, I have learned which tools are necessary for jobs. Keep an eye on tool sales especially as garage sale season is upon us. Picked up a great tile cutter a few years back for $10. And go to hardware stores and keep an eye out for drill bits, battery sales and other pieces that I know will use eventually. Keeping my eye out for a decent used log splitter... we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Do you or do you have families/friends who work in real estate? That sounds like the real estate broker/agent response I would hear when I worked in the industry. haha no I just have allot of experience in buying and selling, I'm on my 3rd house since moving to Orlando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I found that out just buying one house. When we were looking we checked the sites several times a day and Realtor.com was always first to post stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Bump ... We really like this one ... https://www.viewpoint.ca/cutsheet/201810977/1 It meets all of our biggest 'must haves'. One issue ... dug well, as opposed to drilled. Our agent is looking into if we can drill a well ... usually depends on how close the property is to the ocean. Many just do a dug well even if one could be drilled due to the cost of drilling. Drilled is much better ... just an FYI for all you city slickers out there on municipal water. Maybe we will have some exciting news this Ramadan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Bump ... We really like this one ... https://www.viewpoint.ca/cutsheet/201810977/1 It meets all of our biggest 'must haves'. One issue ... dug well, as opposed to drilled. Our agent is looking into if we can drill a well ... usually depends on how close the property is to the ocean. Many just do a dug well even if one could be drilled due to the cost of drilling. Drilled is much better ... just an FYI for all you city slickers out there on municipal water. Maybe we will have some exciting news this Ramadan. Wow, NS, that is a gorgeous house. What a view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Wow, NS, that is a gorgeous house. What a view! Yup. The house is very nice, but the location is spectacular. It is just down the road from Mahone Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marions Piazza Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Bump ... We really like this one ... https://www.viewpoint.ca/cutsheet/201810977/1 It meets all of our biggest 'must haves'. One issue ... dug well, as opposed to drilled. Our agent is looking into if we can drill a well ... usually depends on how close the property is to the ocean. Many just do a dug well even if one could be drilled due to the cost of drilling. Drilled is much better ... just an FYI for all you city slickers out there on municipal water. Maybe we will have some exciting news this Ramadan. Awesome house and it looks like a beautiful area. Hope you get it! Forgive my not knowing, and I suppose I could look it up, but, i think its better to just ask you and have a 'conversation' about it. But what does Ramadan celebrate? And is this when you fast dawn to dusk and party at sundown? I served with a Muslim and remember when he would fast all day, just can't remember what holiday it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Awesome house and it looks like a beautiful area. Hope you get it! Forgive my not knowing, and I suppose I could look it up, but, i think its better to just ask you and have a 'conversation' about it. But what does Ramadan celebrate? And is this when you fast dawn to dusk and party at sundown? I served with a Muslim and remember when he would fast all day, just can't remember what holiday it was. Ramadan is the most holy month in Islam. The Qur'an was revealed during Ramadan. It is prescribed in the Qur'an that we fast (with some exceptions) from dawn until sunset, which is from 4:00 AM until 8:40 PM in Halifax. It is a full fast ... food, drink (alcohol is forbidden always), sex, smokes, gossip (the hardest part ... ;) ) ... Thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marions Piazza Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Ramadan is the most holy month in Islam. The Qur'an was revealed during Ramadan. It is prescribed in the Qur'an that we fast (with some exceptions) from dawn until sunset, which is from 4:00 AM until 8:40 PM in Halifax. It is a full fast ... food, drink (alcohol is forbidden always), sex, smokes, gossip (the hardest part ... ;) ) ... Thanks for asking. Thanks, I appreciate the education. no gossip eh? i suppose you can't come on SS and talk trade proposals then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I ran the Roomba for the first time since we moved in. That means that we've made progress in terms of unpacking.... not as much stuff laying around everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Why do you need to set up an account with your email to see pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 It's the Canadian Way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks, I appreciate the education. no gossip eh? i suppose you can't come on SS and talk trade proposals then! I have always taken a month break from non-essential Internet (including Sabrespace) as part of my Ramadan fast ... not just dawn to sunset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) It's the Canadian Way. I feel like this guy carries a flask of maple syrup on him at all times. Edited May 15, 2018 by Alkoholist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 NS, let's trade places :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I feel like this guy carries a flask of maple syrup on him at all times. Yeah. "Maple Syrup." Right. :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Why do you need to set up an account with your email to see pics? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 NS, let's trade places :) I won't trade, but you are welcome in NS. We have room enough for everybody. +++++ Thank you for your kind offer concerning my wife's health issues. We are pretty sure she is not pregers though. If she is it will be the second documented case of immaculate conception .......... ;) Joking aside ... She is going for an EKG (why is it not ECG?) this coming Tuesday and is there anything that she should do / not do (fasting, no coffee ...) to prepare in order to have a good reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I won't trade, but you are welcome in NS. We have room enough for everybody. Maybe I'll bring the wife for a second honeymoon (our first was in NS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 She is going for an EKG (why is it not ECG?) this coming Tuesday and is there anything that she should do / not do (fasting, no coffee ...) to prepare in order to have a good reading? Both refer to the same procedure, however one is in English (electrocardiogram –ECG) and the other is based on the German spelling (elektrokardiogramm – EKG). It is common to use the German “EKG” in the United States because “ECG” sounds very similar to a different procedure called an EEG. Copied and pasted that. Unlike a blood test, there isn't any restrictions on a an EC/KG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Both refer to the same procedure, however one is in English (electrocardiogram –ECG) and the other is based on the German spelling (elektrokardiogramm – EKG). It is common to use the German “EKG” in the United States because “ECG” sounds very similar to a different procedure called an EEG. Copied and pasted that. Unlike a blood test, there isn't any restrictions on a an EC/KG Thank you good sir. I appreciate the info. You just confirmed what the Mayo Clinic told me ... their site is pretty awesome and very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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