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!!!
Yeah, DIBS is right… 2 –> 3 –> 1. The crown moulding is a bitch with the miters and making it look clean and “seamless” But honestly, none of those projects are terribly advanced.
If your bathroom project includes simple copper pipe installation… that’s a lot of fun. Lots of fun little (cheap) tools: pipe cutter, sand paper, flux, solder, and… A BLOW TORCH! Yes!
OOOOhhhhh! I like this kind of stuff! Can I help you?
Further down the Forum someone’s selling a mitre saw from yesterday.
that’s helpful, thanks. i always see them building them on HGTV and they make it look so easy but if i can buy one then that might actually end up looking nicer. 🙂
Google fieplace mantels. there are a lot of places that will build you a really beautiful one to your own specs and ship it to you for far less money than you could do it yourself.
http://www.mantelsdirect.com would be one of many, many sources.
Different people have different skills and can master different types of projects. My brother does fine cabinetry like a grandfather clock but can’t do plumbing to save his life. I think one of the key talents is patience for the more detailed projects.
oh yeah, and
4) put in a fireplace mantel (figuring this will be similar skillset to moulding
thanks dibs. i knew you’d have some good suggestions 🙂 i am not a skilled handy person, but hoping to get better.
#2 requires the least amount of skill followed by #3.
When cutting the 90 degree corners on crown molding, remember to cut them upside down in the miter saw. Get a good coping saw to join the corners. Read up on the right way to do this.
And if you anticipate further projects invest in a few nail guns. Porter Cable usually has a good package available at HD…three guns and the compressor. It’s a real time saver especially if you’re not good with a hammer…which is even more difficult with molding work.