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Location: Brampton, Ont, Canada
Posted on: 30-07-15 09:42:58
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Originally posted by san-hugo
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Originally posted by dimple2001
Has anyone taken down wallpaper? I understand it is a pain in the rear end, but any tricks you may have discovered while enduring the misery?
Wallpaper Trick - you can get thin Dry Wall and put on top of it... its lot easier and nice
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'Some goals are so worthy, it's glorious even to fail.' (Param Vir Chakra awardee Lt. Manoj Pandey)
Location: Western Hemisphere
Posted on: 30-07-15 09:45:10
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Originally posted by BlueLobster
Thinking about making a paver path myself on the side of the house, however this one seems daunting. Seen a lot of youtube videos and feeling a bit more confident, however I'm still hovering between doing this myself or getting a contractor.
I have to say, they're very gratifying when they come out nicely.
The paver might be one for the professional, depending on how long the pathway is. I would be hesitant only because of the ground work needed, which is to lay the sand and maintain the flatness. Once you get past that, it should be fairly easy (if you ignore the heavy lifting of the paver bricks).
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Dimple2001
Good points, Dimple. This is one of the reason I have been procrastinating. I know the youtube videos make it look deceptively easy.
That said, I do have friends who've done similar projects and willing to help out. I think if there's about 5-6 of us taking it on, it may be very doable.
If I do take it on, It'll be the biggest DIY project I've taken on recently and I'll update the thread.
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Thanks Dimple2001 for bringing this up in CD. We desperately needed a new topic for discussion.
I am myself a DIY enthusiast with a problem back which limits my ability. However last summer I did my own basement with little help from a contractor for the framing issues and 1 contractor for sanding of the drywalls. Of course family help is always appreciated especially my kids who were so eager to help with the painting and getting messy. 
A generous CD also helped with moving my washer/dryer/sink connections to kick start the project.
BL, the hardest part of your project will be the digging part. There is this EZBASE available in HOMEDEPOT which reduces your digging part into half, see link.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/ez-base-panel-20inchx36inch/866987.
Beyond that most other steps are pretty standard. You can rent compactor from HD when perparing the ground before installing the EZBASE. It is lot of hard work though.
My next project is demolishing my concrete patio/sidewalk. All the information I reviewed points to use of heavy equipment, with my weak back that automatically means hiring a contractor, not a DIY project.
Location: Western Hemisphere
Posted on: 30-07-15 12:17:57
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Originally posted by hchheda
Thanks Dimple2001 for bringing this up in CD. We desperately needed a new topic for discussion.
Thank you. Now I do know a joke I can post.....but....
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Originally posted by hchheda
I am myself a DIY enthusiast with a problem back which limits my ability. However last summer I did my own basement with little help from a contractor for the framing issues and 1 contractor for sanding of the drywalls. Of course family help is always appreciated especially my kids who were so eager to help with the painting and getting messy.
A generous CD also helped with moving my washer/dryer/sink connections to kick start the project.
BL, the hardest part of your project will be the digging part. There is this EZBASE available in HOMEDEPOT which reduces your digging part into half, see link.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/ez-base-panel-20inchx36inch/866987.
Beyond that most other steps are pretty standard. You can rent compactor from HD when perparing the ground before installing the EZBASE. It is lot of hard work though.
My next project is demolishing my concrete patio/sidewalk. All the information I reviewed points to use of heavy equipment, with my weak back that automatically means hiring a contractor, not a DIY project.
I have a back problem too, limiting my ambitions. Regarding the brick paver, I believe BL might need a compactor after laying the pavers and while going through multiple iterations of spreading the jointing compound. The compactor at this stage would help the jointing compound to permeate and settle in between the edges of the paver.
I finished my garage in my previous home. That wasn't pleasant, considering the heavy drywall that I had to lift and move. My neighbor across the street helped me in the lifting and letting me borrow some tools. Sanding was a charm. I looked like a walking snowstorm after a few hours of sanding.
So far, I seem to be most comfortable doing a paint job, although, it is mind numbingly boring
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Dimple2001
Location: Western Hemisphere
Posted on: 30-07-15 12:20:13
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Originally posted by BlueLobster
If I do take it on, It'll be the biggest DIY project I've taken on recently and I'll update the thread.
Please do so, and good luck.
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Dimple2001
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Originally posted by dimple2001
Regarding the brick paver, I believe BL might need a compactor after laying the pavers and while going through multiple iterations of spreading the jointing compound. The compactor at this stage would help the jointing compound to permeate and settle in between the edges of the paver.
I might be mistaken, but the compactor will be needed to firm up the base before laying the leveling sand. The jointing sand will need a vibrator to shake it deep into the crevices and all the joints. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Hiren
