Homeownership Thread

[R-66Y]

Wife and I installed in-wall speakers in the TV room, and in-ceiling speakers in the living room and kitchen. They are a fantastic upgrade.

Pretty sure my next home upgrade will be basement insulation. Just have to find a shitload of it on sale and I'll jump on it.

[Craig]

Just go spray foam. It's fairly affordable and works great.

[Dog]

I got an option 3 (may not be exact same model - a Weber thingamajig for like $900). Really happy with it as we had a $300 broil king the previous 10 years.

[AD]

Isplogue?

[Dog]

I may have just realized I was answering a post D made 4 months ago.

And of course Isplogue.

[AD]

I may buy a house.

[Dog]

Ewww.

Is it close enough for night caps after our dates?

[AD]

Yes. About a 3 minute drive (10-15 minute walk) from the venue we go for our romantic escapades.

[MP]

Is this for you or your 28 year old mistress?

[AD]

Mistress? I'm a free man MP.

[Dog]

Mistress? I'm a free man MP.

Maybe once you get better, you can begin to charge.

[MP]

Mistress? I'm a free man MP.

A free man who is going to lose another house...

[mayoradamwest]

I just got one hell of a wooden spoon.

[AD]

Inspected probable new house today.

Had forgotten how unstressful renting is.

[Dog]

Had forgotten how unstressful renting is.

You can have a normal, healthy relationship with water when renting. Why are you giving that up??!

[AD]

I don't know!




Me new place has 2 neighboring yards that have a slope towards my right foundation wall.


They slope!!

[Dog]

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!

[AD]

Apparently there's a drain at the lowest point. And it connects to city drain. So there's a water evacuation strategy. But with the ice and snow, I couldn't see it. But then with this much ice and snow, is the drain effective enough to evacuate almost 3 yards worth of water during spring rains? Or will water accumulate at certain spots on the sides of the foundation and damage?

Stay tuned.

[Dog]

RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

[AD]

I will beat the water, dog. I will. I will fight it and beat it.

[MP]

Apparently there's a drain at the lowest point. And it connects to city drain. So there's a water evacuation strategy. But with the ice and snow, I couldn't see it. But then with this much ice and snow, is the drain effective enough to evacuate almost 3 yards worth of water during spring rains? Or will water accumulate at certain spots on the sides of the foundation and damage?

Stay tuned.

Like a city storm sewer intake? If so you should be OK. I'd look at shoveling the thing out, or knowing where it is so you can clear it if necessary.