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01-17-2023, 03:39 PM | #1608 |
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I don't have any pics to show but I have a desire to build a secret bar/speakeasy room in my basement. We have a large utility room that is unfinished that we can cut into to grab some space for the new secret room. I want to do a in-wall bookshelf with the one book that if you pull it the door opens-- apparently you can buy kits that do this.
Anyone have any experience or insight on doing a setup like that?
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04-10-2023, 09:33 AM | #1609 |
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My garage progression
In November I was able to finish off my garage walls and ceiling, installing drywall, insulation, vapor barrier, and fire tape. We added in a tool bench/cabinet setup. Next week we are having our garage floor coated. We are going with this gray/black/white flake assortment.
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04-22-2023, 08:04 PM | #1610 |
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This is a relatively small but long overdue project.
When we bought our home in 2002, one of our first projects before moving in was replacing the Formica countertops with granite. We purchased something common but decent in 2cm thickness (mistake #1) and a white sink (mistake #2). Over the years, the white sink started to stain and we wanted to replace it, but the granite behind the sink started to crack and it was impossible to replace the sink without doing something about the granite. The crack we learned was because the original installation required a metal rod to support the thin stretch of granite and it was not properly dried and started to rust, which led to deterioration of the granite from below. We had the granite crack repairs (basically filled with crush granite and epoxy) and the sink resurfaced / sprayed (mistake #3). The granite repair separated almost immediately and within a year, the sink started to peel. So we got it sprayed again (mistake #4), and I filled the visible granite cracks with silicone to avoid more water getting in from the top. The faucet was precariously attached to the counter at this point and we thought the faucet could fall over, or worse the granite fail and sink collapse. We were thinking of remodeling the kitchen but we had bigger priorities (impact resistant glass, master bath and roof among them) and inflation ran prices wild so we started looking for a temp solution - maybe something to put off a remodel 3-5 years. We tried to find a slab that was a close match but couldn’t find one in 2 cm, and this would be costly anyway. So we found someone who could cut out the bad granite (and metal rod) and replace it with a piece of scrap he had and purchased a drop in sink with a ledge / lip behind it to cover up what was done. The reason this was necessary is because we had scrap granite from the original install in our garage that I threw away (mistake #5) when we had an ac air handler leak in 2013 resulting in mold over a bunch of items. Anyway, we spent about $2,200 all in for the granite repair, Kraus stainless steel sink, Delta faucet, new garbage disposal, granite guy and plumber. Before and after pics - I think it looks 1000% better and just hope it doesn’t somehow turn into mistake #6. Also glad we don’t need to think about it for a while because this dilemma has been going on for about 4-5 years.
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That sounds extremely reasonable compared to what it would have cost in the homes we've owned in the SF Bay Area, New England, and now in SW Ohio.
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I thought so too, especially if it allows me to defer a remodel for a while. Appliances are ok and cabinets look dated but still functioning well. This was the only thing pushing me into thinking of a remodel now.
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You would have to see what your local garage floor folks are willing to do.
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Little kitchen update and dry bar! A lot of work still left - backsplash, floating shelves, then eventually refacing the cabinets in the kitchen. I have a couple before shots in there of when we were brainstorming as well. We also redid the floors and painted. It’s coming along!
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We moved into our downtown condo this past summer and began doing some remodeling.
Here's a quick before and after of the garage: I will probably swap out the old florescent light for something LED and add a few more cabinets for storage. We have a lot more planned. Gutting and remodeling 3 bathrooms, full remodel of the kitchen and bathroom conversion to a pantry, custom closet, all new hardwood, new windows, etc.
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Thanks! It technically isn't epoxy. I think they call it poly-aspartic or something. The workers lay down primer on top of the cement, then broad cast all the colored flakes, finishing up with a clearcoat over the flakes. You can feel the texture from the flakes through the clear which gives it some traction. When it gets wet it's a little slippery but not too bad. Then the step into the house they add some grit. Next up is keeping it clean during the winter months here in MN.
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Here are a couple recent pics. After our flooring was done we got our cabinets all situated. Prior to the NFL season I did add a couple new TV's in my corner TV nook. It has turned into the neighborhood fantasy football command center.
Last week we had an electrician install a 220 circuit and hang a DynaGlo 7500 watt electric heater. The thing works great!
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Finally wrapping up a Kitchen Remodel that included replacing the Family Room cabinets to match and replacing an old desk with a beverage bar.
The kitchen has refaced cabinets and new quartzite countertops and an induction cooktop. The beverage bar has matching quartzite counters and I was able to add a sink which made installing a water filter and plumbing the espresso machine possible. The family room now has larger cabinets for the AV components and cooling fans and screen doors for airflow. The amplifiers are in a cabinet in the crawlspace below the family room. The floors were refinished and we can replace the area rugs, runners and door mats. We are still waiting on the cabinet maker to put crown molding on the beverage bar cabinets, add some trim and replace a few doors that were either the wrong size or slightly warped. |
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Yes, there is a learning curve. Once you have new compatible pans and get the hang of it, induction is fantastic. In addition to great heat control, wicked-fast boiling, and easy to clean top, there are a couple of other things we found. 1) The kitchen walls, ceiling, and cabinets remain cleaner than with a gas cooktop, and 2) You can use it as a countertop when not cooking on it. You'd be surprised how handy this can be if you decide to try it. Anyway, your remodel is fantastic. Best of luck with adjusting to induction cooking. |
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I don't know how susceptible the ceramic is to scratching but the stainless edge looks like it can scratch easily. Thanks. |
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