# Never ending home rebuild / updating thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 20, 2012, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842 "2012-12-20T22:24:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/21 "2012-12-28T17:58:22Z")
Some people will tell you that you should run the laminate floor TO the cabinets because it is a floating floor and that you shouldn’t have the cabinets on top of them. But then , ya know… i guess your fridge, stove, and other appliances should just levitate. if you’re leaving the cabinets in obviously it makes way more sense/is more practical to just run them to the cabinets and if you can’t get cuts perfect use shoe molding and it will still look great however, a kitchen we did a while ago had tile done 10ish years ago that was still in great shape. we turned 2 rooms into 1 and doubled the kitchen, obviously this caused a problem with the floor because it was tiled TO the old cabinets and the layout was extremely different and this tile was no longer available. Tile is pretty cheap, but labor is not. We had to re-do the whole entire floor. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/22 "2013-01-30T18:12:24Z")
Painted / lighted up the bar. [ATTACH=CONFIG]22901[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22902[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22903[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/23 "2013-01-30T18:16:18Z")
Bring on the booze. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/24 "2013-01-30T21:21:14Z")
404 beer not found ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/25 "2013-01-31T05:51:01Z")
> [@BOBBYGRV](#): > > Looks great! I plan to do this to my Kitchen soon. I have linoleum in there now that is dented and ripped and it needs to go. I do have to pick it apart somehow though…generally when laying laminate floor, you want to stagger your seams. This will prevent the floor from coming apart and also won’t give you 1 big seam running through your floor…just a fyi Its amazing what laminate can do to freshen up a house. I was going to do tile in my kitchen but did laminate instead. For $540 including padding I covered my kitchen, hall way, dinning room, and bedroom. Laminate was 69 cents a square foot. I have pics of the finished floor but I don’t want to step on his thread and post them. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/26 "2013-09-15T21:10:22Z")
So i started my upstairs renovations… i thought i had taken before pictures of the hallway, but of course i didn’t so these are the only two pictures i have of the wood paneling FML ![http://i.imgur.com/c2do8Tzh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/c2do8Tzh.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/76xYvkbh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/76xYvkbh.jpg) tore all the shit down and found even more shit ![http://i.imgur.com/5LNjS2oh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/5LNjS2oh.jpg) Yes these 1x2’s were supporting my ceiling. The ones with 2 nails in them and 6 inches of overhang. Notice the cardboard holding up the insulation at the peak. ![http://i.imgur.com/35tekuOh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/35tekuOh.jpg) BUT WAIT THEIRS MORE; SEE THAT NICE FURRING WORK ON THE CEILING? ITS NOT EVEN SECURED TO THE WALL I CAN LITERALLY MOVE IT UP AND DOWN 2-3 INCHES ![http://i.imgur.com/REKUoFZh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/REKUoFZh.jpg) Tore it all down, insulation looks newer here, after checking the rest of the roof it looks like my house caught fire at one point… this would explain the new drywall, matching insulation & wiring in the one bedroom and not the other ![http://i.imgur.com/QqTwersh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/QqTwersh.jpg) Put half the insulation up and called it a night, Gf wanted the D (andy is it safe to put insulation near the light fixture? its too late to call you (again) ![http://i.imgur.com/tJdtFQzh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/tJdtFQzh.jpg) and some extras, finished the one bedrooms paint job ![http://i.imgur.com/OTV7vN1h.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/OTV7vN1h.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/dUplGngh.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/dUplGngh.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/27 "2013-09-16T03:45:40Z")
My advice would be to get a shorter light. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/28 "2013-09-16T03:58:15Z")
Oh shit I meant the one in the ceiling… that isnt in the picture ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/29 "2013-09-16T04:41:03Z")
Recessed lights are made with or without an insulation contact rating (IC or Non IC). Even with, I don’t tightly pack insulation on top. You can also get air tight cans and trim rings. Home Cheapo and Slowe’s stocks em. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/30 "2013-09-22T07:24:33Z")
Oh god what have i done [ATTACH=CONFIG]24569[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24568[/ATTACH] Fixed, only primed for now. Still have to take the top piece off and sand the drywall back & repaint the wall. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24570[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24571[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/31 "2013-09-22T08:59:58Z")
Don’t forget the doorknob. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/32 "2013-09-22T09:35:55Z")
girlfriend wanted the D lol…nice work keep it up man. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/33 "2013-09-23T12:13:28Z")
Just about done, have some paint to touch up and i need 1 more piece of trim but i think it came out alright for someone who knows _nothing_ about this type of stuff. ![http://i.imgur.com/YZZXBrk.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/YZZXBrk.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/34 "2013-09-23T12:16:50Z")
should have put the door knob way at the top so women can’t escape. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/35 "2013-09-23T12:21:12Z")
Not bad…for being color blind. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/36 "2013-09-23T12:25:58Z")
I feel like you painted that room one big giant easter egg color. Good work though, I like it (other than the wall color obviously) ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/37 "2013-09-23T12:28:06Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > should have put the door know way at the top so women can’t escape. Lol, I fucked up when measuring… it was upside down. If i ever get a nice solid wood door i’ll fix it. ---------- Post added at 03:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ---------- > [@1QIKZ](#): > > Not bad…for being color blind. Girlfriend. > [@BOBBYGRV](#): > > I feel like you painted that room one big giant easter egg color. Good work though, I like it (other than the wall color obviously) again, Girlfriend it was worse before, it was a few shades brighter. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/38 "2013-09-23T12:36:37Z")
You should suspend the D until she gets her color chart in better order! ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/39 "2013-09-23T12:42:37Z")
If we see pics where the colors are good we’ll know he’s cheating on her? ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842/40 "2013-09-23T15:49:51Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > If we see pics where the colors are good we’ll know he’s cheating on her? Yes, exactly [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/never-ending-home-rebuild-updating-thread/227842.md?page=3)