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Got a Sagging Sink? We got you!
Check out our latest video about how to fix a sagging sink! Very simple to do and will save you hundreds from calling a repair man!
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Scavenged Patio
I am a dumpster dining scavenger and it makes my frugalista heart so happy when it all works out. In this case I ended up with a lovely stone patio. The stone tiles were rescued from a pool hard-scaper who was tossing them (last pic) and the rest was from counter top places. Yep, the granite kitchen counter top folks have to pay by weight to have their dumpster emptied and they were more than happy to help me load my vehicle with their scrap. I recommend asking before helping yourself. Only one place told me know. And one place, that was behind a locked gate, let me in and helped me load. At another place I was in the parking lot when a huge sheet of stone feel off the loading dock. Some of the larger pieces in my build came from their accident. Once everything was in place I gave it 2 weeks to seat itself with the help of the weather. Then I went back with small bits to fill the cracks (pic 4). Dumped a bag of quick-krete on it, and swept into into place then used the hose to 'rain' it all into place to set. Oh and the dumpsters of these places often have whole bath counters with sinks and faucets. My outdoor garden sink as a rescue.
Scavenged Patio
Are DIY Projects Worth It?
You started a DIY project because you thought "Oh I can Totally do that by myself". Next thing you know, your neck deep into it, you've been to the hardware store three times, and you don't see an end in sight. But you tackle one problem at a time until you fix it. Then comes the Dopamine Rush! The surge of Energy knowing you just fixed it, saved money, and learned a new skill. Sure you had to buy a new tool. Sure you spent more time on it than you thought. But you overcame little problems one at a time and now you feel confident to tackle the next project. That's how most of our DIY projects go...especially this one. We hope you have an awesome rest of your week!
Our First Version Busted!
A kid of one of the members at our gym missed the basketball hoop and busted the whiteboard holder I designed and 3D Printed 😭 But the upgraded version is 10x better! I used stronger, grippy magnets which are removable. I beveled the edges. I made the walls thicker. I used PTEG instead of PLA filament. Stoked to see how this one performs. What are you working on this weekend?
After the plumber left....
So, one of my clients had a leak in there Airbnb while a guest was there. Plumber comes in and does his thing. Guest checks out and then it was up to me. Sheet rock patch, added a new access panel in ceiling, plaster pattern match and the rescue of the wall paper the plumber ripped off and tossed. All in all I am pretty pleased with the end result. It took 3 days with all the dry time. I used watercolors to blend the torn bits away. Standing there it is difficult to find the patches. I am most pleased as were the clients.
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