Recent content by Kilgore Trout

Just ordered! Nothing too wild, just some felo pliers, some knipex wire strippers, and a t-shirt! Thanks and Happy 4th!

Well, I got another quote today. Two stage Rheem 15 seer heat pump and two stage 96% furnace with variable speed blower for $12K. Seems like the best of the bunch at the moment. They also have Carrier so I have asked for a quote on a variable speed system for both Carrier and Rheem. Supposed...

Hey all - I've gotten three quotes on a new duel fuel heat pump/furnace combo for my house. A bit of backround - the house is in Maryland, so we typically get mid-80's to low 90's and humid in the summer and 30ish in the winter. Occasionally it can drop to 10ish degrees at night, but mid 20's...

For what it is worth, I have a craftsman professional in the 40" size. I have no issues with it at all and I have had it for at least a decade. Now, I got the top and bottom for about $800 when they were clearing these out (via sears outlet) so I consider that an absolute home run. That said...

Got my tracking number today. Super cool. Stoked to get this in hand and give it a spin.

Glad to see these are shipping out. Can't wait to get that magic email that mine is on the way!

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to getting my hands on it. Still not sure what I will do with it, but its probably a pretty kick *** present for someone.

This is definitely unnecessary - but I am in for one anyway. No idea if I will use it or give it as a gift but I figure its worth supporting a clever idea!

I did not use teflon tape. None on the original rod, so I figured, if it wasn't broke, don't fix it!

Well, I decided to flush my hot water heater today and swap out the sacrificial anode. Brought out the 36 breaker bar and socket to remove the anode. Despite it being full of 75 gallons of water and having one of my kids try to help hold it in place, the water heater would just start to shift...

I've got the same thing (skinks) in my garage. I let them run around and eat bugs.

Well, install is now done. I went with 1/4 inch hardibacker over the OSB and DITRA over that. With the hardibacker I couldn't feel any bounce to the floor and certainly not after I had adhered the DITRA. The tile adheres absurdly well to the DITRA. I had one tile that only had wet all-set on...

Order is in. Not much, but its something! Unfortunately, previous Epstein Day's filled most of my wish list!

If I believe their website, OSB subfloor is fine for DITRA straight on it. You are supposed to use DTRA XL if the joists are 24 inches. Mine are 19 (with 3/4 inch OSB) so I think in theory I can go right over the floor.

I suppose I could get a bit fancy and go 1/4 cement board and normal DITRA. Edit: I plan to use Schluter All Set regardless. I used it for the shower and it worked great and I still have an unopened 50lb bag ready to go. Schluter says it is good for any of their products.