Archive for August, 2009
Dad said That I can have about 2m by 3m of garage space to use as a fish room.
1. Whats the cheapest way to make shelving
2. Would it be best to run all (Understocked) tank filters off a large airpump to save power
3. How can I keep the room warm and insulate
4. Should I cover up any windows
5. Any other tips
Would this be a good shelf unit
http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/storage_shelving/cupboards_and_indoor_furniture/shelf_unit_5_shelf_i_series_1800×860x350_111691.cfm?sid=1&rid=18&orderby=1
Each section will hold either two 2foot tanks (50 litres each) or four 1foot tanks
Michael P the tanks are 50 litres so they weigh 50 kg
1. it looks like you figured it out.
2. Yes, the less power used the better.
3. put styrophoam and cardboard behind all of the tanks.
4. No need to cover up some nice, natural sunlight.
5. not really
I am looking for shelving units. They have to be at least 12in deep. I want them to be at least 10ft long so all buy a few if I have to. I am going to be putting tubs of clothes on the bottom and then lighter stuff up top so I want it to be at least 54in tall. Please tell me if you know any shelves like these that are around 20$ dollars each and that each shelves hold 40 pounds. Please help!!!!
P.s. What store?
No one has anything decent for $20–that’s garage sale/Salvation Army money. Costco has great shelves that I put tons of bins on, but they’re more expensive (and sooo worth it)
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This is all about me trying to price a job for what it’s worth…So ok then, This is exactly what this one customer asked me to do " I need these old shelves in my garage cleared off and taken down, there just screw brackets that slide into the slots etc. But I need these new ones I picked up put in the same place as those there you took down, these are wired medal shelve racks, that hang on similiar brackets…would you be able to do that for me, and how much would it cost?" So with all that said, what should I charge, and by the job, or by the hour, and what’s this job worth…I know i can do it, thats not the problem at all…I’m just terrible at estimating a price out of the clear blue sky?
Do some measurements and tell him you will contact him in 3 days. He may not like that. Write it all down and present it to him.
We bought a new home almost two years ago, and it’s just as bare as it was the day we bought it. We have furniture for all of the rooms, but there are other things that I have been wanting to do such as: hang ceiling fans, install a garage door opener, hang curtains and valances, get our windows measured for wood blinds, install a screen door and a new front door, etc. The problem is I don’t know how to do any of those things. My husband doesn’t really know how either, but he’s not interested in learning. I know how to use a power drill and hang pictures and other "no brainer" things, but I have a husband here, who’s tall and healthy, and he won’t even try.
I suggested we do things together. Since neither of us know what to do, I thought it would be a good idea for both of us to try and figure it out. On the rare occasion that I can get him to do something he wants to take control of it. After weeks of basically begging him he finally hung the curtain rods, but believe me when I say he didn’t want to do it. A year or so after we were married I had to "convince" him to purchase a new living room set. He finally agreed. Earlier this year I was finally able to convince him that we needed a bedroom set. He finally agreed. I purchased a used dining table and china cabinet off Craigslist for a good price earlier this year, so that’s the only reason he was in agreeance to that.
I understand he’s a man and he’s probably not interested in home decor like I am. That’s my passion. But when I want to go find a picture, accessories for the house, furniture, etc. I have to do it alone. When I went to look for curtains I went by myself. There are times when I ask him to drive me somewhere to look at something for the house, and he refuses to go (because he doesn’t like the fact that I walk around the store twice to make sure I’m not missing a deal). When he does agree to take me, which is rare because I try not to ask, he has an attitude. I can’t even ask him to help me move anything around the house.
Yesterday, I asked him to help me move the china cabinet down a little bit. It’s two pieces and I’m short and didn’t want to turn the whole thing over. He was in the middle of playing a video game when I asked him. I didn’t want to ask him to begin with but I had no choice. He acted like I was killing him. He told me I should have asked him when his friends were over (on New Year’s Eve … as if I was thinking about it then) so he could have help. There’s only a few glasses in the china cabinet and we moved those, and I was willing to help him … I just didn’t want to move it by myself.
I just don’t understand this. This is his house too, but it’s almost like I have to beg him to do anything around here. I guess he figures because he’s not interested in home decor and how things look, and since it’s my thing, he shouldn’t have to help. When I told him I was going to hire my cousin’s handyman to help us out, he said, "I didn’t think we had money for that" in a sarcastic tone. I’ve got to do something. I bought shelving for the pantry several months ago. After trying to get it up I asked him. He started talking about what I’d have to have to hang it, etc. … when all the stuff we need is already at home. He just makes excuse after excuse when I ask him to do something of that nature … and he always has something negative to say like, "That hanger isn’t strong enough to hold that mirror" or "This isn’t the right type of screw" when in reality it works just fine.
A little history - he is an only child and his mother has never been into decorating. His father is not a home improvements type of guy either. In their home it’s just whatever … as long as they can use it they don’t care how it looks. That’s fine with me and I can respect that. That’s their home and I don’t look down on them because they’re not into decorating, but I am …
I am sharp when it comes to computers and business stuff, but hardware, tools, and measurements just go right over my head. I’m horrible when it comes to math. But if I could learn how to do these things I would. I’m tired of begging him and as long as I sit and wait on him to become interested in what I’m doing (he’ll never be that), I’ll be sitting in the same place.
I have several relatives who know how to do flooring, ceiling fans, etc. and I asked one to come help me the other day. The first thing he said is, "Okay … but what about your husband?" I’m so embarassed because my family will ask if we’ve got this up and that up, and I have to say no … and they’re all looking like "Doesn’t she have a husband?"
What should I do?
Edit: I was able to find some people to paint the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom … after asking him to help me paint. I’ve never painted before, but I was willing to try because it couldn’t be THAT hard.
Edit 2: Yesterday, I decided to return the curtains I’d bought for my living and dining room. The panels were easy to hang, but I bought a scarf and couldn’t get it to act right. Because I’m so short, and because the scarf is so long … you really need two people to work with it. When I took it back to the store that’s what the lady said … exactly what she said … it takes to people … I just laughed. I don’t have a second person.
Honestly, it sounds like he grew up a little spoiled and never had to do things around the house (take that one up with his parents! lol) You’re going to have to find a gentle, quiet way to instill a since of pride about his home in him. My husband was kind of the same when he was younger and I blamed it on the fact that we grew up differently. He got paid to mow the lawn or do things, I was just expected to do it. He was looking for a reward and my reward has always been the finished product. I think at some point he realized that I wasn’t going to stop until things were done and now he’s more into it.
I also learned to do things on my own and there was a little guilt when I was ripping a room apart to paint it while he was on the couch…..
That being said, there are still things that he wont do (or I wont allow him to do) painting is one of them (he’s awful at it). I would never ask him to put curtains up (maybe the rod) and he would honestly rather take a bullet in the head than go shopping for "house stuff" with me.
Pick your battles. If he doesn’t want to be part of the process (and many men don’t) of picking out things for the house, do it yourself. When you need his help, tell him. If he claims he doesn’t know how to do something (or you need help too) the internet is a great resource.
My husband is pretty helpful now and we talk about projects before we take them on. Sometimes, if he needs motivation, I’ll mention that I’m getting an estimate on getting something done. He’s either too cheap or prideful because the thought of another man in the house doing something that he COULD do…..kills him…lol
Good luck 
This would more or less a sort of pointless question if I weren’t looking for something specific. I’m not looking for a wallet or a little plastic container - I’d just walk into Staples or OfficeMax if I did.
I have a TON of CDs and DVDs that are "loose-leaf"; I like to buy movies cheap from rental stores, garage sales, pawn shops, etc, and as such I have a pretty vast accumulation of CDs in blank jewel cases, unlabeled DVD cases, or paper sleeves.
Normally, I keep them in a couple of big CD wallets - I have 2 "books" that hold about 250 CDs each that do just fine.
They just don’t…well…look nice. Now, I actually like the idea of keeping them in ‘compact’ storage like this, it’s cool to have DVDs out and all, but after you have so many, they take up shelf space that I just plain don’t have. So, what I’m looking for is a shelving unit that’s designed to hold and organize loose CDs without cases. Especially one that is easy to re-organize (alphabetically for example) (CONTINUED)
…when I want to add more to my collection, without having to shuffle around all the CDs after it as much.
If possible, provide links to any online stores, or suggestions on places to look for a unit like the one I’ve described, if one, uh, actually exists.
My hubby and I are fond of collecting a lot of different stuff. Try this:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/
Good Luck and have fun organizing!