The Home Improvement Thread

[calgaryblood]

You need to use automotive filler. It's red and you can find it at Cloverdale paints.

Edit: the packaging is white and the filler is red. It will give you the smoothest finish and it's what painters use to have no nail holes show.

[calgaryblood]

Dap is not a filler. It's actually the worst thing you could possibly use as a filler.

[red sky]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

You need to use automotive filler. It's red and you can find it at Cloverdale paints.

Edit: the packaging is white and the filler is red. It will give you the smoothest finish and it's what painters use to have no nail holes show.

Yes, I've heard of this. Thanks, I'll sand down the joints and give this a go.

[woob]

What's everyone's preferred trim paint? I had some less than stellar results on our new window trim/sills and want something that comes out better. Also, any advice on brush type?

[REDVAN]

My wife wants to find large house numbers. Something similar to this:



We're looking for numbers that are 10-12 inches, as our house number is only 2 digits and we want to put these up on a privacy wall by our planter/front entrance for high visibility.

Does anyone know where to find them, or if you can't find them in store somewhere, any local metalworkers who make them?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by REDVAN

My wife wants to find large house numbers. Something similar to this:



We're looking for numbers that are 10-12 inches, as our house number is only 2 digits and we want to put these up on a privacy wall by our planter/front entrance for high visibility.

Does anyone know where to find them, or if you can't find them in store somewhere, any local metalworkers who make them?

Best value will be to source them online (amazon or some other website.) If you want local you can check out Banbury or Handles and More. Banbury is ridiculously expensive though. You can easily expect to pay $75 or more per number.

[photon]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXNZDXQ

Oooh I like this:

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/2681...ern?ref=market

These guys ship to Canada

http://www.modernhousenumbers.com/co...rs-and-letters

[red sky]

Originally Posted by photon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXNZDXQ

Oooh I like this:

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/2681...ern?ref=market

These guys ship to Canada

http://www.modernhousenumbers.com/co...rs-and-letters

I've used modern house numbers. Very easy and they sent me a Starbucks Gift Card for no reason other than giving them business. It was in USD so I could use it here but was a nice gesture.

[zzibradleyizz]

I used these guys for mine:

http://numbermyhouse.com/#preview

They are in BC, was very easy to deal with. Just to note, they are a plastic composite.

[Table 5]

If you have a Modern house, or are going for the mid-century type look, I suggest using the Neutraface font for your numbers...it works fantastic with that type of aesthetic.

Definitely don't use a serif font.

[Wormius]

Going from an acacia flooring from hallway to a small guest bathroom, what would be a good material and colour choice for the flooring? Or what would be a good way of eliminating some options?! There are too many.

[jeffh]

Hello, any of you know of anyone you would recommend to replace an otr microwave and cabinet with just a hoodfan with attached chimney shroud(like an upside down T)? My neighbour asked me for my opinion on it. I told him it was an involved job, requiring removal of existing cupboard and microwave, salvaging crown moulding, touching up a couple cabinet mounting holes, tiling the rest of the wall, relocating electrical outlet, and dealing with the 6" vent that is 3" out of center of the cavity. Any opinions would help to. Thanks

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by woob

What's everyone's preferred trim paint? I had some less than stellar results on our new window trim/sills and want something that comes out better. Also, any advice on brush type?

Benjamin Moore Advance.

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/...interior-paint

Properly applied will give you an absolutely perfect no-brush-mark finish. I recommend you be a bit more generous with the application than normal paint.

I used the most expensive Richard paintbrushes Home Depot has.

[Canehdianman]

I'm embarking on a home reno project next week.

My garage is not insulated or drywalled (well the 20% that touches the interior wall of the house is, but that's it).

Looking around, it appears my options are to either get batts or blow-in insulation. I am leaning towards blow-in simply because there is a bit of an attic at the peak that I will need to blow-in anyways, so I thought it might make more sense to do everything that way.

Does anyone have an experience in blow-in insulation (probably cellulose) in a vertical application? Is there any magic to it? Do you just cut a hole in the vapour barrier and pump it in?

[tkflames]

Originally Posted by Canehdianman

I'm embarking on a home reno project next week.

My garage is not insulated or drywalled (well the 20% that touches the interior wall of the house is, but that's it).

Looking around, it appears my options are to either get batts or blow-in insulation. I am leaning towards blow-in simply because there is a bit of an attic at the peak that I will need to blow-in anyways, so I thought it might make more sense to do everything that way.

Does anyone have an experience in blow-in insulation (probably cellulose) in a vertical application? Is there any magic to it? Do you just cut a hole in the vapour barrier and pump it in?

I have blown celulose insulation into an attic (really easy, just follow the instructions and rental is free at places like Rona with purchase of insulation). I unfortunately cannot give each you any advice on vertically blowing in insulation. Any reason why you are opposed to the standard sheets of insulation? I have found these really easy to use and cut as required.

Good luck with your install!!

[Canehdianman]

Originally Posted by tkflames

I have blown celulose insulation into an attic (really easy, just follow the instructions and rental is free at places like Rona with purchase of insulation). I unfortunately cannot give each you any advice on vertically blowing in insulation. Any reason why you are opposed to the standard sheets of insulation? I have found these really easy to use and cut as required.

Good luck with your install!!

no real reason besides the fact that if I'm renting the blower for the 10-15 bags I'll be blowing into the attic, I have to pay. I have heard that if you buy 25 bags or more, you get the rental for free.

I'm cheap I guess :P

[Madman]

Yeah, get Roxul and its super simple to work with.

[topfiverecords]

Don't do blown in for walls. It will slump.

Use Owens pink batt at minimum. Roxul ComfortBatt is great to work with. Cut with a serrated (bread) knife not a utility knife. Watch a quick youtube about how to carve out for wires & outlets.

[speede5]

2nd and 3rd on the roxul. Blow in will slump, don't bother.

Have you considered spray foam? In your application would be beneficial.

[speede5]

2nd and 3rd on the roxul. Blow in will slump, don't bother.

Have you considered spray foam? In your application would be beneficial.