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Ended up having to move the backyard water tower to the other side of the yard as the new neighbor's kids think it is funny to kick soccer balls at it as well as other things in our yard. Tried asking nicely to stop. But they are very disrespectful people. If they trespass again, we have it on video.
Years of wind, rain, and snow have taken their toll on our little workshop. Time to give it some much needed love. The heat register in the train room has always been ineffective at heating the whole area. Even if it had a diverter it would still just warm one corner of the room as it faces downward instead of outward into the room. To fix this problem I am installing a new register on the vertical flat side.  While i was at it I also removed the shut off flap to the room upstairs as there has never been a reason to have it closed. The little bit extra in airflow would be welcomed as well.  Everything marked out and cutting the opening with a metal cutting blade.  Bending the fins so the air will be directed where I want it to go. Before installing the cover I wiped out the duct-work as far as I could reach in both directions.  Installing the vent is simply done with two sheet metal screws. Where the shut off flap was I will and some window and door caulking to the hole to seal it shut. A touch up of paint and it is done. Now the whole room is heated instead of one corner! I cheap upgrade with great results!  Clearing a storage room most of the way out, except for the Tardis console which I have to find another place for, the first thing that needs done is updating the sub-par electrical and lights. There was a junction box where their should not have been one and a light fixture that did not have one. It all needed sorting out.
With such low ceilings the best option to not hit our heads was to used recessed cans with LEG bulbs.  Stringing the new wires the proper way. with all five new can lights.
Next it is drywall, taping and joint compound. Before and after the first coat.
Lots of popped nails, paint drips, and tears to fix as well. Before and after the first coat.
Had to fix a heater that had a bad exhaust motor. When this heater was installed the chimney did not have rain cap on it so some water got down the flu and started rusting out the motor and casing. Amazing what a twenty dollar piece of tin can prevent.  Old motor and casing.   New motor and casing.  Cleaned up the unit and mating surfaces before putting on a new fire proof gasket between the casing and heat box as well.  I also replaced all the exhaust pipe that was showing signs of wear. Works like new again!  |
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