The Home Improvement Thread

[kcin]

Dealing with a disaster of a renovation and could use a reputable electrician ASAP to upgrade from 120v to 240v for a microwave oven + some smaller things. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

[Nufy]

240 VAC for a Microwave ??

How much popcorn you making ??

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Nufy

240 VAC for a Microwave ??

How much popcorn you making ??

I am assuming it is an oven and microwave combo units. That seems like a pretty big miss.

[kcin]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I am assuming it is an oven and microwave combo units. That seems like a pretty big miss.

Yes one of those microwave oven's to replace a conventional microwave.

[The Fisher Account]

Getting my basement developed. Carpet just went in and it looks like a seam right down the middle of my living room. Is this common or just part of how carpeting works? I'd rather not have a visisble line in my carpet..

[Fuzz]

Carpet rolls are typically 12 feet, so you will have a seam somewhere, maybe the 90 degree orientation would work better(though I doubt they want to redo it!)? The line depends on the carpet pile type. Some are very visible, some totally disappear. It will most likely be less visible over time as the pile meshes together. Again, depending on the type.

[CroFlames]

Combination of type of carpet and skill of the installer. Sometimes, a seam will always be visible no matter how good the installer due to carpet type. But a good installer can make it less obvious.

I'd call your installer back and just be like hey, this seam is pretty darn visible... can anything be done? They might try to fix it a bit.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Getting my basement developed. Carpet just went in and it looks like a seam right down the middle of my living room. Is this common or just part of how carpeting works? I'd rather not have a visisble line in my carpet..

In the good 'ol days it was more commonly communicated what the orientation would be, and where seam position(s) would be. If there were any options, you'd have a chance to review with the lead of the install team.

Nowadays, you should be stoked that someone actually finally showed up to do the work and they even have the right product (assuming they do). You'll take their poor workmanship, clean up after them, pay a ridiculous amount and you'll damn well like it.

[Fuzzy14]

Getting my basement developed. Carpet just went in and it looks like a seam right down the middle of my living room. Is this common or just part of how carpeting works? I'd rather not have a visisble line in my carpet..

If you have a short pile carpet, a cut/loop or a berber then you can always identify the seam if you look hard enough. However, a good installer should have it look fairly seamless. If you have anything 40oz cut pile or higher, there should be no reason for the seam to be obvious. Assuming you aren't getting down on your hands and knees looking super close, i would contact the vendor and ask that they come take a look at the seams.

*I used to work in the business.

[Nufy]

Originally Posted by kcin

Yes one of those microwave oven's to replace a conventional microwave.

Cool !!

Didn't know about those 2 years ago...

We did a conventional in wall oven and separate M-wave.

[The Fisher Account]

Update: sent our PM a pic and they're gonna send the carpet guy back to fix.

Thanks all.

[CroFlames]

Wow, you got some serious street cred if you can email the PM and he sends a contractor out fix stuff.

[The Fisher Account]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Wow, you got some serious street cred if you can email the PM and he sends a contractor out fix stuff.

Told him I had 4 bars under my username on CPuck and now he moves mountains for me

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Told him I had 4 bars under my username on CPuck and now he moves mountains for me

What does 8 bars get us?

[BlackArcher101]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

What does 8 bars get us?

Three sheets to the wind

[Slava]

Can anyone recommend someone to drill through the concrete and put a conduit in to get fibre into my house? I feel like this is something I'm not doing, but also a pretty small job.

[blender]

Originally Posted by Slava

Can anyone recommend someone to drill through the concrete and put a conduit in to get fibre into my house? I feel like this is something I'm not doing, but also a pretty small job.

Rent a coring drill for 50 bucks and get after it. There isn't a much easier job.
Quick question, though; is it a basement foundation wall? Be careful not to make any holes that will allow water ingress.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Slava

Can anyone recommend someone to drill through the concrete and put a conduit in to get fibre into my house? I feel like this is something I'm not doing, but also a pretty small job.

If your home needs fibre, you could give it some prunes or bran.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by blender

Rent a coring drill for 50 bucks and get after it. There isn't a much easier job.
Quick question, though; is it a basement foundation wall? Be careful not to make any holes that will allow water ingress.

Well it will be right at the ceiling line for the basement, basically. It's right near where other utilities enter the house, so it should be doable if it's done properly. This is why I'd prefer to pay someone and have it done right though (I know how to drill a hole!).

[blender]

Originally Posted by Slava

Well it will be right at the ceiling line for the basement, basically. It's right near where other utilities enter the house, so it should be doable if it's done properly. This is why I'd prefer to pay someone and have it done right though (I know how to drill a hole!).

That's what I assumed.
If you are looking to hire, any company that specializes in concrete cutting or coring will be able to do it. You will probably have to pay a minimum charge of 300-500 bucks if you go that route.