The_buster Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 We are getting ready to purchase a house that needs some minor updates and changes. The biggest being a tub installed and the stand-up shower removed. I've googled and everything tries to point me to stupid pinterest. Anyone have any good diy websites they know of? Or just basic general info on making a tub frame that we would like to incorporate some storage into. The list of things that need done are: Tub New tile on kitchen floor- were cheating and using stick on. painting remove carpet in hallway and replace with ? -still deciding on either tile, linoleum, or some easy form of hardwood flooring. Privacy fence around the backyard probably be next summers project. One we get our house move in ready I get the fun job of tearing up and redoing the MIL kitchen floor and possibly changing the cabinets out. So any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 The important thing to know is when you're in over your head and need professional help. I've learned the hard way when to call in a pro and when I can do it myself. Sometimes the pro can get it done in half the time and at a similar cost because they don't screw up the job. I use Angie's List when I need to find someone and don't know where to start. You might check with some of the local stores about inhouse classes on how to do the work you want to. I think the store is called Floor and Decor in Mill Run is where I've gotten a lot of my flooring supplies. I don't know if they will teach you how to do it, but it's worth looking into. I guess in a pinch, do your search on Youtube instead of google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 We are getting ready to purchase a house that needs some minor updates and changes. The biggest being a tub installed and the stand-up shower removed. I've googled and everything tries to point me to stupid pinterest. Anyone have any good diy websites they know of? Or just basic general info on making a tub frame that we would like to incorporate some storage into. The list of things that need done are: Tub New tile on kitchen floor- were cheating and using stick on. painting remove carpet in hallway and replace with ? -still deciding on either tile, linoleum, or some easy form of hardwood flooring. Privacy fence around the backyard probably be next summers project. One we get our house move in ready I get the fun job of tearing up and redoing the MIL kitchen floor and possibly changing the cabinets out. So any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! We use/used https://www.houzz.com/ for ideas and sharing. Pinterest is okay but too general. Flooring wise, we needed something durable for two big dogs and their nails, etc. Kolay flooring is what we are going with. Awesome stuff. Interlocking design, waterproof, more durable than wood or even linoleum, isn't cold like tile and looks amazing. Easy install too. Paint wise, just be sure to use a good primer and yes, top-shelf paint is worth it. Especially when it comes to durability and cleaning. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Youtube. There are a few good DIY forums online if you need answers to more in-depth stuff. Your list seems pretty simple for the most part, even for a beginner. I'm sure you'll find a lot of good advice here on CR too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhobbz Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Youtube. There are a few good DIY forums online if you need answers to more in-depth stuff. Your list seems pretty simple for the most part, even for a beginner. I'm sure you'll find a lot of good advice here on CR too. Pretty much this and what everyone else has said. My entire family were carpenters or mechanics, I can use a saw and a measuring tape and for everything else there is youtube. The flooring, tub and rest of that are all easy weekend projects. If you can read/watch youtube and use a measuring tape and basic tools you're all set. Instead of replacing the cabinets you may want look at paiting the entire cabinet or just the doors, or even replacing the doors and hardware. Easy and quick way to update your cabinets a bit (unless they are seriously damaged). Replacing cabinets even yourself can get real expensive real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I believe Home Advisor is a newer site out there for looking up contractors, etc. Supposedly it's free to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Instead of replacing the cabinets you may want look at paiting the entire cabinet or just the doors, or even replacing the doors and hardware. Easy and quick way to update your cabinets a bit (unless they are seriously damaged). Replacing cabinets even yourself can get real expensive real quick. The cabinet/sink setup is a corner design. The Father in law wants to move it over to under the window. They have had a leaking line under the floor so long that when you walk on the floor water squishes out of the floor. So that one is going to be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Congrats on the home purchase. Any pics of the house? What part of town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Moving from Newark to Buckeye Lake. No pictures yet. I will make a "build thread' as we go. Currently waiting on previous tenants to finish moving out their items then the fun begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Moving from Newark to Buckeye Lake. No pictures yet. I will make a "build thread' as we go. Currently waiting on previous tenants to finish moving out their items then the fun begins. Buckeye Lake? Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 If I climb on the roof I can see the water. So technically it is lake view property. haha The entrance to North Shore Park is about 150 yards away. We are on 1st street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 X2 on youtube, figured out most 2ny stuff from there with all the projects ive done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Congrats, man. If you do anything significant outside get a permit. I know the Buckeye Lake village zoning inspector very well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Family handyman and this old house are the best for diy how tos Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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