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Dallas is premium zone. 1 minute, 52 seconds. I'm 1 minute, 34 seconds. Zone changes quickly. But we're still considered "prime".

Whatever the fuck that means.

You get to see birds go to sleep and wake back up again.
 
Dallas is premium zone. 1 minute, 52 seconds. I'm 1 minute, 34 seconds. Zone changes quickly. But we're still considered "prime".

Whatever the fuck that means.
We're sitting pretty good too. 1:52 also. 60 days to go! It would be cool to go up on a mountain, and watch it travel across the landscape below, but we're staying put....
 
I'll be at Crooked River Ranch at my brother's. Total Eclipse zone. Supposedly you can look directly at the sun without eye protection.
 
I'll be at Crooked River Ranch at my brother's. Total Eclipse zone. Supposedly you can look directly at the sun without eye protection.

During the actual eclipse but a few seconds before or after and you'll fuck up your eyes.

Which would immediately qualify you to become an NBA ref.
 
And it continues........ Total roof tear off. 4, yes FOUR god damn layers! The 97 year old original wood shingle roof, another wood one on top of that, and two layers of normal roofing on top of that. UNREAL. One half of the tear off filled a whole dumpster. Had to add $3200 to the job for plywood. We planned to have to spend more just in case, but DAMN FAMS!

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Nope can't do that to my neighbors.
I did that same thing to my roof 15 years ago...new plywood, took the old down to the rafters...good to do...lot of homeless carpenter ants when I got done
 
And it continues........ Total roof tear off. 4, yes FOUR god damn layers! The 97 year old original wood shingle roof, another wood one on top of that, and two layers of normal roofing on top of that. UNREAL. One half of the tear off filled a whole dumpster. Had to add $3200 to the job for plywood. We planned to have to spend more just in case, but DAMN FAMS!

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Wow, I'm amazed the roof held with you on it.
 
This roof has been a bitch. Fixing it the right way though. New windows were installed last week and we can already tell the difference......
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Three new skylights upstairs, should really open it up.
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Looks like some of your cousins from Mexico came to work on the house. Are you guys going for this look for the finished product:

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@HCP , what windows did you go with?

We are literally about to embark on our remodel (new kitchen and new windows, plus a few smaller projects). We've had a few quotes for windows. Holy hell - windows are super-expensive. We don't even have that many windows...
 
@HCP , what windows did you go with?

We are literally about to embark on our remodel (new kitchen and new windows, plus a few smaller projects). We've had a few quotes for windows. Holy hell - windows are super-expensive. We don't even have that many windows...
Hey man, we went with Milguard. Top of the line energy efficient. Thought if we were going to get new windows, might as well get the super duper ones. Windows definitely feel like a product that you get what you pay for. Only had them 2 weeks and have been gone a week of that time, but can really tell how much more quiet the house is. A good friend of mine does windows, let me know I can give you his info.
 
Things are chugging along. Going to start prepping the house to paint this hopefully today. I think I hired the only SLOW Mexicans out there. Doing good work, but taking their time for sure.

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Guys took down my Satellite dish to do roof. Just now put it back up and pointed it the wrong direction!!!!! Got no TV!
 
This roof has been a bitch. Fixing it the right way though. New windows were installed last week and we can already tell the difference......

Oh My!
You best replace that brick chimney. It won't stand a mild shaker let alone a Cascadia special.
 
Haven't read this thread, but my suggestions would be

1. Stay to the style and era of the house when remodeling.

2. Get ready to assemble cabinets. You will save a ton.

3. Splurge on quartz counters. They don't need to be resealed, and are more durable than granite.

4. DON'T USE LAMINATE FLOIRING

5. Stay away from trends and fads.
 
@HCP , what windows did you go with?

We are literally about to embark on our remodel (new kitchen and new windows, plus a few smaller projects). We've had a few quotes for windows. Holy hell - windows are super-expensive. We don't even have that many windows...
Do them windows yourself bruh. They aren't that hard. I'm not an expert but my buddy and I did them for a relative. Now we are replacing his siding over the summer. It's a bitch. Not too hard but we are just super slow.
 
Haven't read this thread, but my suggestions would be

1. Stay to the style and era of the house when remodeling.

2. Get ready to assemble cabinets. You will save a ton.

3. Splurge on quartz counters. They don't need to be resealed, and are more durable than granite.

4. DON'T USE LAMINATE FLOIRING

5. Stay away from trends and fads.
Based on very recent experience with kitchen and bathroom remodeling, I agree 100% on the quartz recommendation. Great stuff with minimal if any upkeep. And you get a way better choice of colors, patterns, etc than you do with granite. Plus granite eventually "dates" itself.

I would amend the statement on laminate flooring to don't use inexpensive laminate flooring. Buy their good stuff. It's cheaper than wood (usually), holds up better and does not need to be refurbished regularly (as in never) and is resistant to doggie claws. 20 years ago we put down the top grade of Pergo (rated for 30 years). Excellent stuff and very durable. It still looks brand new.....we've never regretted it for an instant and expect it to last for at least another 20 years.....
 

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