Finally concrete!!! Huge pour day included a large crew + a pump truck we had to get because of the heated floors.
1 The issue we are repairing today is how to fix the LF “Long Fill” “Low Flow” error on a Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum in about an hour for less than $100.
How to Repair Whirlpool Cabrio LF Long Fill Error with ...
Today we finish up installing the foam, staple down the PEX tubing for the radiant heat, and set up the manifold. Also, the plumbers rough in for the shower, toilet, and sink!
Progress Report 9 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Today we prep for the radiant heated floor tubing by laying down the foam, building forms, and double checking layout measurements.
Progress Report 8 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Today we tackle some dirt work, gravel, vapor barrier, gutters, and some temporary lighting! Snow and rain won’t stop us (though we got both).
Progress Report 7 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
In today's update the first crew finished up the windows, doors, metal, and breezeway to the house! Check it out for finished pictures.
Progress Report 6 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
In today’s update, the crew raises the trusses with a custom skid steer attachment, finish the framing, and start installing the insulation and metal sheeting.
Progress Report 5 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Today we trench with a mini excavator, have footings poured for the future bathroom, make a drill bit, and the crew gets the walls up and framed in one day!
Progress Report 4 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Check out this information packed article for my research, tubing layout, and a detailed list with links for all the parts I bought. I spent a LONG time researching all of the different things I needed to buy to install the radiant flooring myself in my pole barn before the […]
Parts list for Radiant Heated Floor 30×48 Pole Barn
Time for an update. Crews will be showing up starting tomorrow! This will bring us up to date on the pole barn pad and some pre-work we have been doing with skid steers, chainsaws, stump grinders, and trailers.
Progress Report 3 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
1 Quit breaking your back in the driveway! If you already have an offroad truck with a winch and some skills with a welder you can make your own plow! Here is a write up on how I built a snow plow for the front of my offroad truck using mostly […]
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow Using Offroad Winch
A quick writeup today on a broken Wilton vice that a buddy gave me. Apparently it was headed for the scrap pile because it was broken. Turns out it was just a 5 minute fix. Read more to find out what it was and how you can fix yours.
How to Fix a Vice that won’t Tighten or Swivel
Today we are building a steel beehive stand for Langstroth style hives with adjustable height legs and large foot pads so it doesn’t sink into the ground. Also included is a bonus at the end of how to build a frame holder that can be moved from side to side.
DIY Steel Beehive Stand with Adjustable Legs and Frame Holder
Today we cap the giant hole we just made from cutting off the rocker panels and reinforce the rock sliders. Then we reattach the fenders using some race car parts.
Part 2 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...
1 Time to remove PJ’s rusty rocker panels and build some rock sliders from scratch. Rock sliders are great for protecting your doors offroad and providing a pivot point around trees and rocks.
Part 1 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...
Finally, the last part of the front bumper build for PJ. Today we tie it all together by adding reinforced tubes to finish out the sides of the bumper. Be sure to check the completed pics at the end!