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THE CONTRACTOR WHO FINISHED THE BASEMENT PAINTED THE JOISTS BLACKmemphissfinest you painted your joist in the basement or you had someone do it???
Looking to do the same in my laundry/utility room
Bachelor Pad.
- Thread in 'General' Thread starter Started by skunkindunks,
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- Sep 21, 2012
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No shame in buying secondhand at all if it is your first place and in good condition. I remember my first apartment 2BD/2BA 1000 sq YEARS ago for $825. I spent my tuition reimbursement check to buy pots and pans and stuff for the kitchen.
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tips on hanging **** on a wall
I can never find a stud and I’ll afraid to just poke holes in drywall but that’s how it’s looking
I can never find a stud and I’ll afraid to just poke holes in drywall but that’s how it’s looking
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2nd hand IKEA all day is a win, esp if you live in a city with an IKEA there's tons and you save having to assemble it yourself, same with the as is section in the store.
you can buy a studfinder for about 19.99. #Brokeboys hack, you can buy one, use it without taking it out the box and return it but I know your money right. Typically tho, they're every 16 inches on center, but they can be 24 (I'm about to build a room tomorrow in the condo and I'm going to do 24 just to save material/money since it's not load bearing.) So you could start from the corner, mark out 1.5 inches (because a 2x4 is actually 1.5x3.5) and that's the end of the stud. Place a mark in the middle at 0.75, then mark every 16 inches from there. Should be a stud. You can also tap on it with your knuckle and if it;s hollow vs the stud makes a different noise. They also have drywall anchors that can hold up to like 40lbs or more which should be fine for everything except a tv
D.Josey
formerly dzaster
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Command strips.
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What are you trying to hang up?
Anyways pick the desired area and tap the wall lightly with your fist (like you're knocking on a door) and you'll hear where the hollow areas areas, once you find the stud...you'll know the difference based on the sound. Drill away!
Other option would be is to just a purchase a stud finder (a good one can be had for ~$20)....if you only need it for this purpose, you can always return it after you use it...places like home depot have a really flexible return policy
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Unless you're hanging something really heavy, drill a pilot hole and put in a drywall anchor and you should be fine. Command strips are pretty dam easy too.
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Yep, if you're going straight thru drywall just use an anchor + screw.
- Sep 21, 2012
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I say buy a quality stud finder and you should be good. Prefer a magnet one.
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Anyone got advice for medium/larger plants? Something lower maintenance. Trying to make my room more modern/sophisticated looking if it matters.
I bought a bunch of fake plants and it was such a gigantic waste of money cause I ended up deciding I didn't like the look of it for bigger plants.
I bought a bunch of fake plants and it was such a gigantic waste of money cause I ended up deciding I didn't like the look of it for bigger plants.
Sonny Corinthos
formerly joeclear
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Home depot got some decent ones , you just have to take care of them
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Don't shop @ Home Depot
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Elephant ears and snake plants
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I’m a fan of cacti. I have a 5ft one in a case study planter.
It’s a modern look, adds color, and is VERY little maintenance.
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Funny, my girl just came home with a fiddle fig today for the living room. Moved the cactus that was there to my office.
This may work for you too
whatscomplex
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This may work for you too
whatscomplex
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Really enjoy this thread. Good job fellas
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COVID has had me spending a lot more time in our loft and on our roof deck. Decided to make some additions...
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is it tough to clean the blackstone?COVID has had me spending a lot more time in our loft and on our roof deck. Decided to make some additions...
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Not really. Basically just scraper, water, and paper towels.
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cool. thinking about picking one up...do you have to keep it oiled to prevent rust?
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Yeah you're supposed to do it somewhat regularly I think. I do it every time after I clean it.
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What appliances do you guys have?
Looking for an appliance set (fridge, oven, stove, microwave).
Looking for an appliance set (fridge, oven, stove, microwave).
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Just started this backsplash project today.
