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GoinAllTheWay · 11-20-2018, 11:56 AM

Haha, beads. That's awesome. Saw some nice lava lamps at safeway that would go well with them.

puckedoff · 11-20-2018, 12:01 PM

Sliders look nice but then your closet can only be half open at any given time. On the plus side, it's always at least half closed.

GoinAllTheWay · 11-20-2018, 12:50 PM

And half as likely to let the bogeyman out!

BloodFetish · 11-20-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by puckedoff

Sliders look nice but then your closet can only be half open at any given time. On the plus side, it's always at least half closed.

There are triple track bypass doors available...

http://www.johnsonhardware.com/100md...-door-hardware

I just had a custom closet installed with shelves and drawers down the middle, so the traditional bypass closet doors won't work for me. I was planning on installing a curtain but triple doors would also work. Expensive, I'm sure.

Wormius · 11-20-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodFetish

There are triple track bypass doors available...

http://www.johnsonhardware.com/100md...-door-hardware

I just had a custom closet installed with shelves and drawers down the middle, so the traditional bypass closet doors won't work for me. I was planning on installing a curtain but triple doors would also work. Expensive, I'm sure.

It's too bad those can't fall into line somehow. I am not crazy about the the staggered look.

GoinAllTheWay · 11-22-2018, 11:40 AM

Anyone have a whole home humidifier? Getting sick of the bone dry air and static. I was originally looking at installing one on my furnace but almost everyone I've spoken to says don't bother, they don't last long.

So looking at stand alone whole home humidifier (didn't know there was such a thing) and am looking at this one from CT:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/a...6180p.html#srp

Anyone have this one or something similar? Do they work?

Fuzz · 11-22-2018, 11:45 AM

I had this installed when I got my furnace, close to 10 years ago:

https://www.trane.com/residential/en...ents/thumd300/

Never had a problem with it, works great. It's super simple so not much to go wrong, and I clean it about once a year.

GoinAllTheWay · 11-22-2018, 12:03 PM

Ya, part of me thinks they fail for so many people because they don't maintain it.

How difficult was it to install?

Fuzz · 11-22-2018, 12:07 PM

They did it when they put the furnace in. Looking at it, you cut an opening in the plenum and mount the unit there. Then run a duct to the cold air return. You need a water source to plumb into, and it has 2 wires that go to the furnace for control. You would also need to make sure your thermostat has the correct number of wires to control it. Mine didn't so they just put a separate humidifier control on the furnace. You also need a drain nearby.

GoinAllTheWay · 11-22-2018, 12:14 PM

Ya, my furnace is pretty old. Only two wires out of it to the thermostat.

Sounds like something in my wheelhouse but still a bit of a job. I think the portable one may be the way to go for now and look at doing what you did when we move to a new home hopefully this summer.

Fuzz · 11-22-2018, 12:17 PM

Oh, ya if you are moving I wouldn't bother with the work! Probably take you a full day if you did it all yourself.

Bonded · 12-20-2018, 11:24 AM

We have a suspended ceiling in the basement and I would like to remove the tiles and turn it back into a regular ceiling. I haven't done a whole lot of drywall work on a ceiling but it doesn't necessarily seem like a hard job.

Would enough mud and paint hide flaws or is it something I should leave to a professional?

jwslam · 12-20-2018, 11:28 AM

Not sure about mud and tape. Some quick thoughts though:

-Make sure you buy anti-sag drywall.
-Make sure you do all the wiring/lighting you want because it'll be a PITA to do after.
-Consider what effects this might have on noise transfer.

OMG!WTF! · 12-20-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonded

We have a suspended ceiling in the basement and I would like to remove the tiles and turn it back into a regular ceiling. I haven't done a whole lot of drywall work on a ceiling but it doesn't necessarily seem like a hard job.

Would enough mud and paint hide flaws or is it something I should leave to a professional?

No. You'll go crazy trying to get it right. It's really hard to get a flat ceiling to look good. What you could do is mud and tape to a level that is good enough to cover with stipple or knock down. But if you're looking for flat then you'll have to hire someone.

TopChed · 12-20-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonded

We have a suspended ceiling in the basement and I would like to remove the tiles and turn it back into a regular ceiling. I haven't done a whole lot of drywall work on a ceiling but it doesn't necessarily seem like a hard job.

Would enough mud and paint hide flaws or is it something I should leave to a professional?

This probably depends on how much of a perfectionist you are and whether or not you'll be putting any texture on the ceiling.

A flat ceiling is very difficult to finish smoothly since every imperfection is usually visible with light from the side. I think it's probably the most difficult drywall job that is out there. It is best to skim coat the whole thing with mud as well.

Bonded · 12-20-2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!

No. You'll go crazy trying to get it right. It's really hard to get a flat ceiling to look good. What you could do is mud and tape to a level that is good enough to cover with stipple or knock down. But if you're looking for flat then you'll have to hire someone.

Yeah, that is what I was worried about.

Weitz · 12-20-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonded

We have a suspended ceiling in the basement and I would like to remove the tiles and turn it back into a regular ceiling. I haven't done a whole lot of drywall work on a ceiling but it doesn't necessarily seem like a hard job.

Would enough mud and paint hide flaws or is it something I should leave to a professional?

For re-sale alone I would suggest anything that shows should be done by a pro IMO.

sa226 · 12-20-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Weitz

For re-sale alone I would suggest anything that shows should be done by a pro IMO.

This is true.

When we were house shopping, it was alarming how many average DIYers decided to use a basement development as a pet project.

The range of quality went from aweful to barely passable.

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Weitz · 12-20-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sa226

This is true.

When we were house shopping, it was alarming how many average DIYers decided to use a basement development as a pet project.

The range of quality went from aweful to barely passable.

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Yep exactly. We just finished house shopping and that was one of the major sticking points.

Do all the framing and what not if you want but get a professional to finish the walls and visible items if you want to get max re-sale value.

I couldn't believe how terrible some basements looked.

Fuzz · 12-20-2018, 01:50 PM

I'll be doing my garage soon, so I'll let you know how hard it is!

If it isn't going well, I'll call a pro, but I've done lots of smaller jobs in the past with success. And in the end, it's just a garage, so perfection isn't needed. Just wrapping up the vapour barrier today and tomorrow, so it'll be soon!