Remodeling projects.

[JERRY2KONE]

Here is a link to my new thread over on the UE forum. I just do not feel like rebuilding the whole thread on here, because it would take me an hour or more to get it all setup in here moving photos. So here is the LINK

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...=23282&acon=39

Share your thoughts, and also enjoy the experience that I went through for our house in Vallejo, California. Cheers...

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Here is a link to my new thread over on the UE forum. I just do not feel like rebuilding the whole thread on here, because it would take me an hour or more to get it all setup in here moving photos. So here is the LINK

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...=23282&acon=39

Share your thoughts, and also enjoy the experience that I went through for our house in Vallejo, California. Cheers...

Gotta be a UE member to view it. F#@! Robin Oury and his overpriced crap.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Gotta be a UE member to view it. F#@! Robin Oury and his overpriced crap.

Sorry about that Harold. The UE site does allow visitors to look around so I am not sure why you are not able to look around and read through threads. In fact I just checked and there are 11 guests in there right now reading my thread.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Gotta be a UE member to view it. F#@! Robin Oury and his overpriced crap.

Yeah, and I tried to sign up and never got anything back, twice. I guess the place must be limited, cause I am not there. Yeah, and the UE stuff always did seem pricey. Just a maxx truck even if it is made of al... Metal bends when you hit a tree, don't care how nicely it is machined.

Now on the read all of Jerrys pics and look at his words...

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Yeah, and I tried to sign up and never got anything back, twice. I guess the place must be limited, cause I am not there. Yeah, and the UE stuff always did seem pricey. Just a maxx truck even if it is made of al... Metal bends when you hit a tree, don't care how nicely it is machined.

Now on the read all of Jerrys pics and look at his words...

No its not that James. Things have been pretty much dead over there for quite a while now. Robin started two threads one year ago. The first was him sharing pics and info on his big move to a new location where he was setting up a new shop, R/C track, and remodeling an old house. The second was a shout out to everyone asking his members for suggestions about UE producing more or even new parts, but the only thing that ever came out of it was some new super shock kits, set back arms, and high impact arms. Since then he has practically been off the radar. I have tried several times to request any kind of info on any plans he might have for future releases, but he never responded.

Outside of that I have made a few good friends on there Just like I have in here, so I am in there daily exchanging conversation. So there are a few of us who keep open threads sharing info about general topics like this one going. R/C wise there are a few threads, but nothing spectacular.

[JERRY2KONE]

Slowly but surely the kitchen began to come together for me.

I was able to put three cabinets together and create a new island.

[JERRY2KONE]

Once I was able to get all of the cabinets mounted then the only contractor used on this project was called in to install the new granite countertops.





Finally this is what I was able to come up with.


I even used some of the old fencing posts and recycled them creating a home made custom pot rack.




Soon after I completed the kitchen the wife flew in from Korea and got to see the results. She was brought to tears seeing how beautiful everything turned out. She knew most of my plans, but there were extras that she had no idea about that were a total surprize to her. Once the kitchen was completed then it was time to get the rest of the house completed. Remember this was all done during a 6 week vacation period.

[nastety92]

Yeah I can't get in either.

Nick

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by nastety92

Yeah I can't get in either.

Nick

OK guys I tried to take the easy route with this, but I guess I will just have to rebuild it in here as well. Give me some time. Its nearly dinner time here so it might have to wait until this evening. Thanks for letting me know.

[JERRY2KONE]

I figured since we have so many different remodeling projects going on that it would be nice to start a thread where we can all place info and pics of our various projects. This way people can share in those experiences and maybe learn a few things from each other. My big project was done on a house that my wife picked up as an investment property that she purchased around 2001. The problem was that it was built in the late 1950's and had not been upgraded in any way to keep it worth keeping. Anyway in early 2010 we decided that it would be a good idea to do some upgrades and bring the house up to date so we could get it rented out. In April we purchased about $20K in material and appliances and stored them in our house. In June I flew back from Korea and moved into the house and slept on an air mattress for about 6 weeks in order to remain focused on the project. The amount of work that was accomplished is astonishing to us, and the knowlege I gained working on this project was life changing for both of us. We had 4 contractor bids on the job totaling over $100K just for labor. We completely transformed this house for about $30K and did all of the work ourselves. 90% of the work was done with my two hands, and I have to say that I am quite proud of the way it turned out. I will share some pics with you guys so you can see what was done. I am sorry that I do not have any real good pics of what the place looked like prior to the start of my remodel. I will have to see if the wife has some for me to post up.

[JERRY2KONE]

First thing I did was gut the entire kitchen, and move all of the old kitchen cabinets and mount them in the garage for a new workshop area.



Oh yea this is where I slept for six weeks.

[JERRY2KONE]

The second part of the project was removing the old power panel and installing a new one. The ground wires from the original panel were never even grounded. They were all twisted together and left hanging inside the wall. Nice huh?













Once this was completed I was able to get power back up and hook up the hot water heater and digital timer so that I was able to take hot showers and do my laundry. Of course I had to finish up building the new laundry room and get the washer & dryer set installed.



SO I had to remove the old gas hot water heater from insdie this closet and re-route the piping into the garage where I mounted the new energy efficiant electirc hot water heater. I used slip fittings for the first time and man those fittings are great. Easy to install, no soldering, and no leaks either.

[lincpimp]

Home projects are fun, and you look to have done a great job Jerry.

I am currently in the middle of adding a 5th bedroom to my mother-in-law's house. We "found" a large attic area above her bedroom, and managed a 11'x13' room out of the space. I put in the floor in 2 nights and my cousin is doing the wiring. I have to reframe 2 closets and put in 3 doors. Lots of fun.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Home projects are fun, and you look to have done a great job Jerry.

I am currently in the middle of adding a 5th bedroom to my mother-in-law's house. We "found" a large attic area above her bedroom, and managed a 11'x13' room out of the space. I put in the floor in 2 nights and my cousin is doing the wiring. I have to reframe 2 closets and put in 3 doors. Lots of fun.

Thanks Reno just shoot me a PM and ask away. I enjoy helping others with stuff like this.

Thanks for the compliment James. So where are the pictures? We want to read your experiences and see the photos of what you started with and how it turns out.

Its great to see so many others not afraid to give the DIY a shot on projects like this one. As long as no one gets hurt and your efforts don't end up costing you more to fix your mess its all good.

[_paralyzed_]

I was a framing carpenter by trade (now a professional smartass) and growing up my dad was a general contractor. I also lived on farm growing up, anything mechanical or carpentry related was fixed on the spot by me and pops. He often said, "why pay someone else to do it and pay for their vacation to Hawaii, we'll fix it ourselves AND go to Hawaii".

Anyhoo- That's some awesome work Jerry! Not only the work itself, but the dedication and self discipline to get it done in the alloted time. I am very impressed Jerry. There are lots of men half your age (40) that couldn't do what you did.

Thank you for re-posting this here, I enjoyed seeing your work