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Author:  TheVision [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 21:11 ]
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I had artex in my dining room but plasterboarded it over. I also had it in my downstairs toilet but that was small enough to just plaster over.

So yeah... I'm not a fan.
Author:  KovacsC [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 21:34 ]
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My brothers house had Artex on walls on the stairs.

I slipped to nearly grazed to the bone!!
Author:  Bobbyaro [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:54 ]
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We have sand tex stuff in our place! It is fucking awful, it was on the walls in the kitchen!

Also, according to the council contractors at least, there is a fair chance that artex might contain asbestos if it is old enough, so be cautious about sanding it down.
Author:  TheVision [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 13:34 ]
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Exactly right. That's why I boarded over mine. Didn't want to risk it.
Author:  DavPaz [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 15:33 ]
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Bobbyaro wrote:
We have sand tex stuff in our place! It is fucking awful, it was on the walls in the kitchen!

Also, according to the council contractors at least, there is a fair chance that artex might contain asbestos if it is old enough, so be cautious about sanding it down.

Yeah, we're getting ours skimmed
Author:  MaliA [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 17:39 ]
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Oven element changed and all is well. I might sort out the wiring by knocking the wall down between the kitchen and the dining room, and sticking a new kitchen into the new room.
Author:  MaliA [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:01 ]
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MaliA says: trim that bush a year before you want to. Then, it is easier to fit in the car.
Author:  Grim... [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 13:33 ]
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Get a little trailer.

[edit]And a towbar.
Author:  Bobbyaro [ Sat Jan 28, 2017 21:10 ]
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What you can't see is the kids are in there as well.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Sun Jan 29, 2017 13:04 ]
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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
A white hole?

So, we did actually do a bit more in here to make it habitable for Christmas.

There's still a snag list a mile long, but everything needs to wait until May now to get finished.
Author:  Grim... [ Sun Jan 29, 2017 13:08 ]
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That sofa looks bastard comfy.
Author:  MaliA [ Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:49 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Get a little trailer.

[edit]And a towbar.


If I get my boat, i will.
Author:  Mr Russell [ Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:26 ]
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You should swap your candles over so it looks like your fireplace is thanking you.
Author:  DBSnappa [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 13:19 ]
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So, I did a loft extension last year and it's finally finished.
Author:  Jem [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 13:23 ]
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Awesome! :D
Author:  myp [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 13:24 ]
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Holy shit
Author:  Squirt [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 13:28 ]
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You're not fooling me, those are just pictures of two different rooms.




( thats awesome )
Author:  markg [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 13:30 ]
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That's fantastic.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 18:24 ]
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Very nice. How much was all your own work and how much did you have to get help with?
Author:  Grim... [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 23:58 ]
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Sweet work, Snappa. Did you have to re-enforce the eaves?
Author:  DBSnappa [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:43 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Very nice. How much was all your own work and how much did you have to get help with?

I'd say pretty close to 50%. I had help throughout the project because there are aspects of a job this size it isn't possible to do alone, and things I wouldn't even attempt such as plastering, but I was very hands on throughout.
Author:  DBSnappa [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:47 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Sweet work, Snappa. Did you have to re-enforce the eaves?

Yes. There's a 8" section steel in the apex of the roof. In retrospect I'd use composite laminates if I were to do it again, as getting a spliced 8m steel into place that weighs 50kg a metre was a stressful day.
Author:  MaliA [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:49 ]
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Lovely work. Superb result.
Author:  DavPaz [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:24 ]
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That's pushing the boundaries of DIY, Snappa :)

Was this on your own house?
Author:  DBSnappa [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 13:24 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
That's pushing the boundaries of DIY, Snappa :)

Was this on your own house?


Yes.
Author:  DavPaz [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 13:33 ]
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Then I'll allow it. Very nice work
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 13:46 ]
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That's superb.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 19:17 ]
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DBSnappa wrote:
Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Very nice. How much was all your own work and how much did you have to get help with?

I'd say pretty close to 50%. I had help throughout the project because there are aspects of a job this size it isn't possible to do alone, and things I wouldn't even attempt such as plastering, but I was very hands on throughout.


Good stuff. I bet it was satisfying. I definitely have the option to go up into the loft in my house as the pitch is quite steep and I could easy stack a staircase from the top landing into the loft without losing any floor space. I don't need the room at the moment but it's nice to have the choice.
Author:  MaliA [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:34 ]
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Hello. MrsA wants to smash the wall down between the kitchen and the dining room to make one room. I guess i need the walls replastered, rewired, a floor,and something about gas to consider. What haeven't i considered?
Author:  Kern [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:36 ]
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Whether the kitchen wall's structural? Where to put the fridge and the cupboards?
Author:  Mr Russell [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:44 ]
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The resale value of the house with one less room in it?
Author:  MaliA [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:47 ]
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Dunno regarding beams. I guess the builder would do that. Brick up back door, and use that space. Make kitchen into L shape and stick a small island in or somesuch. I might make this out of lego.
Author:  MaliA [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:48 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?


I think it'd be a positive move. Kitchen is small. Two doors down has had it done and looks good.
Author:  Mr Russell [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:49 ]
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MaliA wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?


I think it'd be a positive move. Kitchen is small. Two doors down has had it done and looks good.


Good shout, the number of rooms probably effects most when it's bedrooms.
Author:  myp [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:51 ]
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Yeah, you wouldn't want to go from 3 beds to 2, but from 2 reception rooms to 1 might be ok if it makes the space more usable.
Author:  MrChris [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 16:52 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?

fewer
Author:  Mr Russell [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:00 ]
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MrChris wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?

fewer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fewer_vs._less
Author:  Mr Russell [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:01 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
MrChris wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?

fewer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fewer_vs._less

In other words, you can use what you like in informal discussions, and it's only a rule anyway because some guy once said so as personal preference, but most corrections on this matter are actually an example of hypercorrection.
Author:  MaliA [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:02 ]
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Each room size. So, take out wallo LHS of kitchen, brick up RHS rear door and think about making a chopped off U shape or island. I dunno.
Author:  myp [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:05 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
MrChris wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?

fewer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fewer_vs._less

In other words, you can use what you like in informal discussions, and it's only a rule anyway because some guy once said so as personal preference, but most corrections on this matter are actually an example of hypercorrection.

Nah
Author:  Cras [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:17 ]
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That's basically exactly what I did, Mali. It suited us perfectly, but meant having no room for a dining table so not perfect for families.
Author:  MrChris [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:28 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
MrChris wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?

fewer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fewer_vs._less

In other words, you can use what you like in informal discussions, and it's only a rule anyway because some guy once said so as personal preference, but most corrections on this matter are actually an example of hypercorrection.

No, they're not. It's a matter of correct vs not correct. Otherwise we may as well just give up and abandon civilisation and revert to Hobbes' state of nature. You're kidding yourself if you don't think that these are the rules that bind society together and ensure that we all get along without descending into looting and pillaging. What are you, a bloody anarchist?
Author:  Cras [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 17:35 ]
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*looks up from cannibalising work colleague*

Sorry my bad I jumped the gun a little bit.
Author:  MrChris [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 18:10 ]
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Cras wrote:
*looks up from cannibalising work colleague*

Sorry my bad I jumped the gun a little bit.

That's alright - I've never known you to be at the back of the queue when meat was on offer.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 18:22 ]
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Cras wrote:
That's basically exactly what I did, Mali. It suited us perfectly, but meant having no room for a dining table so not perfect for families.

Is that because you had a breakfast bar/island bit? I think we actually have more room for a table with the wall out of the way.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 18:23 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
MaliA wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
The resale value of the house with one less room in it?


I think it'd be a positive move. Kitchen is small. Two doors down has had it done and looks good.


Good shout, the number of rooms probably effects most when it's bedrooms.

This.
Author:  Cras [ Mon Feb 13, 2017 18:27 ]
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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
Cras wrote:
That's basically exactly what I did, Mali. It suited us perfectly, but meant having no room for a dining table so not perfect for families.

Is that because you had a breakfast bar/island bit? I think we actually have more room for a table with the wall out of the way.


Yeah, that was exactly the issue
Author:  MaliA [ Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:52 ]
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"Ah, it is a load bearing wall," says Builder #1, presumably sucking air through his teeth.
Author:  Cras [ Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:59 ]
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Fairly predictable
Author:  MaliA [ Tue Feb 28, 2017 13:00 ]
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I wouldn't have put it there.
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