DIY Beginner Project?
I’m going to start some DIY projects around and wanted to start easy. What would you recommend as a starter project? 1) install crown moulding 2) replace (but not move) bathroom fixtures (sink, toilet, medicine cabinet) 3) replace flooring (take out carpet, install either wood or cork flooring) Thanks for any suggestions!!!
I’m going to start some DIY projects around and wanted to start easy. What would you recommend as a starter project?
1) install crown moulding
2) replace (but not move) bathroom fixtures (sink, toilet, medicine cabinet)
3) replace flooring (take out carpet, install either wood or cork flooring)
Thanks for any suggestions!!!
LOL CG! I’m still down despite you holding my Snappy Cocktail hostage! Seriously, drop me an email when you are going to start and I’ll help you.
CG, by all means, PLEASE take the NHS class in East Flatbush. It’s dirt cheap and taught by an awesome instructor (Mark). I am taking it now and you will learn hands on how to do all of those things.
this is going to be exciting. right now my only power tools are a drill and a dremel (dremmel?).
“Lots of fun little (cheap) tools: pipe cutter, sand paper, flux, solder, and… A BLOW TORCH! Yes!
Posted by: tybur6 at November 4, 2009 9:55 AM
And when the project is finished be sure you have enough propane left in that torch for some creme brulees.
MM – I’d go on a Fine Woodworking Forum to research the table saw – there’re some real duds. FW might also have offerings of people selling them.
ps snaps, no stoli vanil and lemonade until AFTER we finish with the power tools 😉
Arkady – too funny, i actually got inspired by the mitre saw posting. heheh
Snappy – heck yeah you can help me! 🙂
holla!
Vinca – that is great, i am a power tool newbie and i do enjoy all of my fingers so that is a great idea. thanks!
I agree with Dave on the difficulty scale. If you so with the fireplace project, you will learn a lot of basic carpentry skills, which will help you with some of the other projects. Measuring and cutting wood, construction, tiling, etc. All skills that will be used often.
Nail guns and a table saw are some of the best tools ever invented. I’ve used both in workshops, and want to invest in both when I start some real projects here. Is HD the best place to go?
I would put #3 before #2, just because it’s mostly the same skill, repeated across the floor. If it’s all new to you, consider asking a friend who’s done it before to begin the work with you; whole thing will go easier. If not familiar with power tools at all, consider a hands-on intro to home maintenance class at a place like NHS of East Flatbush.