Soldato
Looking great!
Bungalow build log
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Soldato
We might as.well move in with you. Same kitchen, same table, will save me a ton of work.
Let me know when our double with king bed is ready!
Pay for half the mortgage and you're on
. Only thing is my bedrooms are quite small so wouldn't fit king size beds
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such a decent project log! good work man! and fair play doing most of it DIY!
Done a couple things this week/weekend.
Plumbed in dishwasher/washing machine and they don't seem to rattle despite being packed in tight!
Put in a curtain/pole this afternoon (the old dining table is going to be sold..)
Made a frame to allow a top box above fridge, first pic is mid way thru (it has another CLS batton below). Still need to cover panel it to hide the wood but should fit well. Also plugged in the small unit on the left hand side for house phone. Good use of a small space! (I need to cut the depth of the worktop slightly tho)
This was an absolute pain to do! Glad I don't have any other wall units..
Plumbed in dishwasher/washing machine and they don't seem to rattle despite being packed in tight!
Put in a curtain/pole this afternoon (the old dining table is going to be sold..)
Made a frame to allow a top box above fridge, first pic is mid way thru (it has another CLS batton below). Still need to cover panel it to hide the wood but should fit well. Also plugged in the small unit on the left hand side for house phone. Good use of a small space! (I need to cut the depth of the worktop slightly tho)
This was an absolute pain to do! Glad I don't have any other wall units..
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Soldato
Awesome work
Haven't posted any pics /done much in a while, fitted some blinds and also a TV (also plinths and bought a new bin to just fit under the worktop)
Also bought a second sonos but the sound is better when theyre on opposite ends of the kitchen to allow better stereo effect
Also bought a second sonos but the sound is better when theyre on opposite ends of the kitchen to allow better stereo effect
From rubbish old doors to new doors (front and back) . Just need to get door reveals plastered then skirting board on.
Also painted the porch will need to get a comparison if I I have any old photos.. (was previously a hideous poor cream...
Back door
Also painted the porch will need to get a comparison if I I have any old photos.. (was previously a hideous poor cream...
Back door
Soldato
Nice work
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That's awesome! well done dude!
Yeah drimaster is still good, no problems there.
Just need to put finished pictures of that bedroom (need to put skirting and carpet in then its done)
Been doing the garden, took a lot of jet washing and cleaning! Also levelled out some of the stones today (broke out and re levelled)
Before picture from December but gives an idea of the growth!
I've de weeded the back since this.
Got rid of all the plants weeds etc.
Plan to dig down further, weed proof membrane then sand then shingle on top. Is this the standard way of doing it?
Also going to mortar in the flower bed better so it sits in better. I imagine standard mortar be will be OK?
Im getting rid of the car port also later this year and a new bathroom in a couple months
I am indeed! I've since got the weed proof fabric down in the garden bed, mortared in the rocks, jet washed/sanded the patio.
Ready for 3 tons of gravel tomorro! (delayed, was meant to be Friday)
Valuation has gone from 255k previous to 310k for new mortgage which is reassuring! Got the bathroom still to do.
Finally also bought some new doors for the bedrooms/bathroom , taken far too long..
Going to have to put a 40mm door in a 35mm frame for lounge. Anyone done that before? I could shave off the frame but might not look too bad with 5mm of difference?
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Why thank you... I should really get up some finished pictures of the kitchen!
Been touching up a couple bits of cracked plaster by the doorframes today (red devil filler), fitted skirting board in porch (finally!) and went to the tip with 3 pallets after unloading 3 tonnes of gravel earlier in the week (breaking the pallets was a pain even with a good vibrating saw! I assume no one takes them for scrap.
I appreciate garden looks pretty bare which I shall rectify, but currently got some roses in back and on the left. Not sure wether to go with more contrasting pots or something that fits in. eg the one on the back left which I bought ages ago before planning this contrasts with the gravel...
Been touching up a couple bits of cracked plaster by the doorframes today (red devil filler), fitted skirting board in porch (finally!) and went to the tip with 3 pallets after unloading 3 tonnes of gravel earlier in the week (breaking the pallets was a pain even with a good vibrating saw! I assume no one takes them for scrap.
I appreciate garden looks pretty bare which I shall rectify, but currently got some roses in back and on the left. Not sure wether to go with more contrasting pots or something that fits in. eg the one on the back left which I bought ages ago before planning this contrasts with the gravel...
Replaced all the internal house doors... Finally!
The bathroom is being replaced in August. Also considering a log burner although not sure if I will make the money back (say £1.5k) when I sell the house?
(the unit in the corners skirting/plinth does fit I just have to reallign it )
The bathroom is being replaced in August. Also considering a log burner although not sure if I will make the money back (say £1.5k) when I sell the house?
(the unit in the corners skirting/plinth does fit I just have to reallign it
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Knocked down the old carport, as it was falling apart, and blocked out a lot of light. I already have an adjacent garage and I think it's better to have more space.
Took about a week to do following and had help from brother, will need some overall garden pics once tidied up!
Old pic I happened to have when bbq (looks brighter than it is). Only part I liked was the gate/archway but the brickwork was wrecked.
About half of the timber here (what's left after making the below fence )
First time ever making a gate and hanging a door, but the result is pretty good!
Need to do the same around the back end also
Took about a week to do following and had help from brother, will need some overall garden pics once tidied up!
Old pic I happened to have when bbq (looks brighter than it is). Only part I liked was the gate/archway but the brickwork was wrecked.
About half of the timber here (what's left after making the below fence )
First time ever making a gate and hanging a door, but the result is pretty good!
Need to do the same around the back end also
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Damn, mate - I'm seriously impressed 
You have done a spot on job, not just the back garden but it all!
You have done a spot on job, not just the back garden but it all!