Today's task, after snow clearing, was finalizing the new wash basin. The basin installation was about two hours. Picking the right earlier one was about three days. Taps were faster, only two days consulting. Then the drain pipe fractured and a few hours added to the task. Done.
Enough of COVID...what are you doing to the house?
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AllistonGT
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Want small and powerful? Yamaha track drive. Perhaps Honda as well? I've watched my neighbours large, big box store blowers struggle where my 24" walks right through the wet stuff. Downside is price.
First time today I used mine to blow off the deck that had about 2' of snow. Being a track drive I just leaned it back and it walked up the stairs.
My snow blower is too powerful said nobody ever . Battery is about twice the price of cheap gas job . I’ll use it once a year ? But when you need one , well , you need one . I grew up with Case then Kobota diesel snow throwers . I was spoiled I know , my Nieghbour was out with an electric shovel , what a sad performance.
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I have a track drive Husky. The ariens rapidtrak hydro is probably the best option but price is crazy (over 5k).
Part of todays cleanup was a shortcut across the lawn to the neighbours as my wife and the neighbour wander back and forth. That was a full height pass. No big issues. If travel speed was too high, sometimes impeller would bog down, sometimes engine would bog down.
I think I need new sliders for my snowblower. The bottom end bent in and the auger scrapes on the asphalt.
Another small project for the books.
So…with the awesome Canadian patriotism happening…who’s putting up a Canadian flag? I have the flag, just need the pole…Kevin that bastard cut it off when he moved out and took it.
Another small project for the books.
So…with the awesome Canadian patriotism happening…who’s putting up a Canadian flag? I have the flag, just need the pole…Kevin that bastard cut it off when he moved out and took it.
The Ariens auto-steer is frickin amazing though and worth it. You don't even feel it clicking in and out and the poly shoes are much nicer than steel. I still prefer wheels just for the speed of maneuvering and I've never had an issue with traction.
The rapidtrak allows you to rotate the tracks up so you effectively have wheels. The tracks are much nicer when climbing stairs or running across the lawn. Tracks also help when trying to cut down a packed snowbank as they let you apply some down pressure to the cutting edge. On the asphalt, the tracks are slower and have few upsides.
Relax
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Fart can exhaust?
Wondering if anyone has any recommendations….
Cottage is a single small bungalow with unfinished basement below. The cottage is well insulated from the sides and back, but basement isn’t insulated at all. The floor is super cold (I walk barefoot most times) and I assume is the single largest reason for preventing a more steady state of warmth.
Don’t want to spend too much as parents are planning on selling it soon (same convo each year), but thoughts on insulating?
BATT/rigid insulation between joists? I don’t think spray foam is ideal here right now.
Cottage is a single small bungalow with unfinished basement below. The cottage is well insulated from the sides and back, but basement isn’t insulated at all. The floor is super cold (I walk barefoot most times) and I assume is the single largest reason for preventing a more steady state of warmth.
Don’t want to spend too much as parents are planning on selling it soon (same convo each year), but thoughts on insulating?
BATT/rigid insulation between joists? I don’t think spray foam is ideal here right now.
Be careful with vapour barrier if you start insulating. What is heat source for cottage? Cheapest solution is a few area rugs.
Cottage is heated on the main floor by forced air. All that separates the basement from the main living area is plywood and laminate floors.
I'd open a few vents in the basement. It will cost a bit more gas but it's easy. Heat will rise and keep the floor much warmer (not warm but warmer).
Is the rug for the floor or to keep his head warm?Might want to get a Slavic starter pack, just add the rug
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sburns
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lol It's multi purpose, floors, walls, and bed...etc !!
Relax
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How much is too much? These 4' tall foundation blankets are $225 per 35 linear feet, so it might not be too bad if its a small place and you only do the top half of the walls like builders used to.
