WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR HOME TODAY?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What does Zillow say it's worth today?

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Disassembled the old wicker patio/California room furniture since the wicker parts were cracking and coming off. No before pics. Assembled the new, better looking furniture (pictured). I can actually use these comfortably. Lol.

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What does Zillow say it's worth today?

Zestimate right now is $813,200, with a range of $740K to $878K. LOL

[Spuds]

I guess I'm learning how to install head flashing over my new basement door today. Contractor tried just caulking it, and that all pulled off so now water comes in from above the door. You would think someone who does this for a living would know better.

Should I be worried about mold/rot underneath inside the drywall after like 3 storms?

[spcmafia]

I opted, for now, to use a water filtration system for the whole house. Basically set up two filters right after our well water pump that would feed directly to the water heater, the external water connection for the yard was also benefited from the filters.


I gotta say, PEX is incredibly easy to work with, had to spend some money on the crimping tool but I feel it would help on future projects, like the water softener.



Scaling must had been pretty bad because as soon as I lined up the isolation valves and restored water flow, the first filter almost instantaneously turned a light shade of red, and the second one turned black, so I'll need to replace the filters soon.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I guess I'm learning how to install head flashing over my new basement door today. Contractor tried just caulking it, and that all pulled off so now water comes in from above the door. You would think someone who does this for a living would know better.

Should I be worried about mold/rot underneath inside the drywall after like 3 storms?

do you have pictures?

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by soundman98

do you have pictures?

Uhhh, if you are referring to the exterior, I don't think I do actually. I did call the contractor last week and I got a call back about 20 minutes after my post lol. It is mostly fixed now, I just need to paint over stuff.

I have sections of concrete(?) for basement walls, there is a rectangular hole in the concrete, with a wood frame inside the hole. The door frame mounts to the wood. The caulk they initially installed the door with peeled up the old weathered paint on the wood and, being on the windward side of the house, rainwater just poured in. They cut out the old caulk, applied some adhesive sealing stuff in the crack, then re-caulked. It worked with some pretty intense rain and wind this afternoon at least. I'll get some paint on it this weekend and it should be good I think.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I guess I'm learning how to install head flashing over my new basement door today. Contractor tried just caulking it, and that all pulled off so now water comes in from above the door. You would think someone who does this for a living would know better.

Should I be worried about mold/rot underneath inside the drywall after like 3 storms?

It's not uncommon anymore to side directly to windows or doors and caulk around it. A lot of times they only trim and flash street side though if it is a side that gets weather I would have wanted flashing.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

It's not uncommon anymore to side directly to windows or doors and caulk around it. A lot of times they only trim and flash street side though if it is a side that gets weather I would have wanted flashing.

I suppose taking a picture would clear things up lol. No siding around the door.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I suppose taking a picture would clear things up lol. No siding around the door.

Needs to be taken out and proper work and sealing

[blsfrs]

Back during covid, I had some extra time, so I re-did the faux wicker on our porch chairs with craftcord. Almost sweat shop quality, if I do say so myself.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Needs to be taken out and proper work and sealing

What do you mean?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I suppose taking a picture would clear things up lol. No siding around the door.

Yeah, no idea on my end how they seal that.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by blsfrs

Back during covid, I had some extra time, so I re-did the faux wicker on our porch chairs with craftcord. Almost sweat shop quality, if I do say so myself.

Those are sweet! 10/10!