And just to show y'all the condition of these windows and this was one of the better ones...

[url=https://flic.kr/p/STnoqw][/url]2019-03-03_10-32-08 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/STnnzy][/url]2019-03-03_10-31-56 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

Instead of buying the Speedheater mention earlier on the last page I instead went cheap and bought a better set of tools.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2f2wm4r][/url]2019-03-03_10-32-16 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24q5XSK][/url]2019-03-03_10-33-21
by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RgaaSH][/url]2019-03-03_10-33-34
by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

Only 4 more left. Only...

So, I decided to let my general contractor take a stab at putting the transoms in. He's done decent wood work on the house before so I was more than happy to have someone else try it.

Mistake.

I spent most of my day today ripping it all out. I don't know what he was thinking.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/Rgabsk][/url]2019-03-03_10-34-09 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dCHqdr][/url]2019-03-03_10-34-17 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

I'm hoping he was high or drunk.

Ripping it out today:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2f2wrMv][/url]2019-03-03_10-34-36 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

He just put the new wood on top of the old trim, so no wonder it didn't line up. Frustrating.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24q61Ug][/url]2019-03-03_10-34-44 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2eWVF8y][/url]2019-03-03_10-34-53 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr


Lousy Smarch weather.

So in a fit of frustration at the realization that I'm going to be doing the work myself over the next two months I went out and bought a pancake compressor, nail gun, miter saw (replacing the one that was stolen) saw blades, new 1x10 pine boards and a table saw.


Don't buy angry.

Do you plan on using the new tools to take out some of the paint on the siding? I need to repaint a house about that size within the next year or so, but even with much better existing paint quotes still came in around 5 figures.

My favorite thread on TexAgs. Would love to stop by on one of your work days for a 5 minute tour some time. Nice work and please keep posting!

The Fife said:

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Do you plan on using the new tools to take out some of the paint on the siding? I need to repaint a house about that size within the next year or so, but even with much better existing paint quotes still came in around 5 figures.

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Pull scrapers have made the exterior trim around the windows more manageable. I loathe the sensation while doing it though. (It's like nails on a chalkboard at times, but it works) The other scrapers I have are too delicate for outside work.

I'll probably use a heat gun on the delicate work, and a pressure washer (being careful not to burr the wood) - Is that the right term?

I currently have no plans for the exterior though. (The second the house looks good from the street my property taxes will go through the roof. (They currently don't have it anywhere close to market value and I'd like to keep it that way a little longer)

outlaw96 said:

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My favorite thread on TexAgs. Would love to stop by on one of your work days for a 5 minute tour some time. Nice work and please keep posting!

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Much appreciated! I'm glad it's not boring people around here by now.

Y'all are welcome to stop by anytime.

I don't understand how they could install them wrong.

New guy day and they left him alone?

p_bubel said:

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outlaw96 said:

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My favorite thread on TexAgs. Would love to stop by on one of your work days for a 5 minute tour some time. Nice work and please keep posting!

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Much appreciated! I'm glad it's not boring people around here by now.

Y'all are welcome to stop by anytime.

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Keep it up, I haven't commented on your thread in a while, but I always check it out when it gets bumped.

I've read that linseed oil applied to paint a while before scraping will soften it up making the paint come off easier.

How are you dealing with the lead paint that you're scraping off the windows? Lead paint removal is in its own little world safety precaution.

The paint is being swept up and dumped in a trash bag.

I'll probably put down larger plastic sheets when I do the exterior but overall it's not something I really worry about.

I'll give the linseed oil a try this week, thanks.

Let us know how the linseed oil works. I think you're supposed to apply it and let it work overnight.

Are you going to strip the paint from the outside of the house?

Doubtful.

I'm just going to scrape the peeling sections I think and move on. There's a lot of exterior trim work/wood work to be done at the same time as well.

I'll update, give me a second.

Angry purchases...

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2fepwDr][/url]2019-03-17_11-50-01 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

I should have bought a truck exhibit 3:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2fepyfT][/url]2019-03-17_11-51-57 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

(I might get another roof rack)

A table saw rocks by the way...

Contractor is back on replacing the skirting again:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24BTDET][/url]2019-03-17_11-51-09 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24BTDZR][/url]2019-03-17_11-51-19 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

Neighbor texted me that someone pulled up to the house, parked in my driveway (not a government employee) and took a photo of my permits and the house and left. I'm anticipating a stop work order any day now. The skirting is permitted though. (Which is stupid)

I mentioned at the beginning of this thread that a little rat dog chewed up three windows that I wound up having to have remade, well this is what they looked like:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24BTC9X][/url]2019-03-17_11-50-24 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

Effin beavers.

Junk pile #435

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2f9JUR5][/url]2019-03-17_11-50-34 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

My buddy, who posts on here (women want to be with him, men want to be him) came into town for the first time in a year and brought his sis and her new Irish husband. (She lives in NW Ireland now)

He likes doing woodwork (the Irish guy) and wanted to buy some tools to take back to the great, expensive, green isle. So, he took a day and redid the doorway.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/T6fjLj][/url]2019-03-17_11-50-48 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24BTD54][/url]2019-03-17_11-50-57 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

By the way, scooters and beer are fun. Deadly, but fun. Plus you look like a toolbag riding them.

With the new transom...


[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dQwzoF][/url]2019-03-17_11-51-38 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

What I got done yesterday.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2f9LE7m][/url]2019-03-18_01-00-11 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/24BTEkR][/url]2019-03-17_11-51-29 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2f9JWUJ][/url]2019-03-17_11-51-48 by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

It's all new to me, but a fun trip figuring it out. Plus, I still have all of my fingers. I wanted to get it wrapped up today but it was one of my best friend's birthday and also the guy I bought the house from is in town. He hasn't seen the place in damn near two decades.

So, I've spent most of the day drinking instead. And really, isn't that what life is all about?

Fun fact, no two doors in my place are the same size.

So, the HVAC equipment is getting purchased tomorrow.

I know this will rough on everyone here, but I'm going with electric for the furnace. I know, I know.

Code won't clear a gas heater in my closest due to clearance issues. Which is crazy, I know, but my HVAC installer is insistent on pulling permits. (You'd be surprised how few AC people want to do a fresh install in an older house)

Anyway I'm rambling due to green beer. I wound up with two choices, gas unit in the attic or electric in the house. I went with electric because I'm super lazy and didn't want to try and cut a hole in the ceiling to fit the unit through then add in a drop stair for an 11' ceiling in a space 6' deep.

Plus, changing filters in the attic ain't my bag baby.

That's it for this week. Drywall guy should be called in the next couple of days.

P.S. Are kid friendly bars a thing where y'all are at? I don't recall seeing any in my time in Dallas, Houston and Austin. But then, none of my friends back then had kids.

I'm talking full on outdoor/indoor bar with massive playscape for the kids and old Jerry World astroturf flooring. There must be 4 within a mile of my place... and where we spent St Patty's day. Must have been thousands there.

Heh An absolute money printing machine today.


I've get 4 weeks left and a lot to do. Fortunately/Unfortunately I'm also the busiest I have ever been professionally so finding time to wrap up the windows and doors is going to be difficult. That's a good problem to have, I guess.

We always talk about opening a Friendly Spot in Austin because the closest thing I've found is Hat Creek Burgers.

Our neighborhood brewery/bar is, but they share the building with a pizza place.

Not sure how new it is but, the trend is definitely towards family friendly breweries. Have a buddy at No Label in Katy and, while it isnt a full fledge play area, the have a place for the kids and make it very family friendly. Most breweries these days are not your father's watering hole.

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I've got 4 weeks left

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Does this mean you are moving into the house in 4 weeks?

Drop dead date for my bet is April 27th, the King William Fair. I'd like to be in the place for all of Fiesta this year so I can just walk to most events.

I still won't have a kitchen, but it should be good enough to move into... I hope.

p_bubel said:

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Drop dead date for my bet is April 27th, the King William Fair. I'd like to be in the place for all of Fiesta this year so I can just walk to most events.

I still won't have a kitchen, but it should be good enough to move into... I hope.

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Well I'll be praying for you.

Do you need to throw a weekend "get more **** done" party? Danny and I could probably come help!

That's an awesome offer, but I really don't have any big work that can be tackled right now. The door trim/transom nonsense and window rebuilds are really something I'm going to have to tackle for myself. The HVAC is being done by a professional that I trust and the drywall I plan on paying someone to do that.

I loathe drywall work. Interior paint and primer party could be interesting. That's a good bit of work involved with those ceiling heights.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ed2HxS][/url]2019-03-24_08-34-35
by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2fiWePP][/url]2019-03-24_08-34-52
by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

Giggity. That's a massive compressor, but I'll take it.
I'm still trying to find someone to run the 220.

Spring cleaning is good for the soul.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2fefKM9][/url]2019-03-24_08-35-22
by Paul Bubel, on Flickr

I was getting overwhelmed with the amount of junk in the place so a buddy and I spent 5 hours cleaning the place out.