tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post1234252385885908122..comments2024-03-04T00:56:33.450-05:00Comments on Baltimore Rowhouse: Scope Creep and the 5 Phases of RenovationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-7663335870059306132008-04-01T09:47:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:47:00.000-04:00Mike,Wish I could see pics from work, but looks li...Mike,<BR/><BR/>Wish I could see pics from work, but looks like they are blocking that site. Will have to check them out later.<BR/><BR/>I used renovation lights, and the 'wings' were an absolute pain to get engaged. It was a frustrating experience, but if I cut back the ceiling completely and used 'new construction' lights it would have been more drywall work. Not sure which way is better, as I think both jobs suck. :)Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294937394397021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-4355797659962723862008-04-01T09:40:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:40:00.000-04:00So glad I found this blog- I'm sure we've experien...So glad I found this blog- I'm sure we've experienced the same thing dozens of times- <BR/><BR/>I faced exactly the same dilema when cutting the holes in my ceiling!<BR/><BR/>As you can see here- <BR/>http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2542233190054834621wrGVnW<BR/><BR/>I opted to protect the lungs- I figured I'd abused them enough by tearing into the asbestos flooring, albeit with a respirator, tons of plastic and duct tape, and HEPA filter for the shop vac. <BR/><BR/>I'm curious- for the recessed lights, did you go for the remodel box or the new construction box? I had a layer of furring strips and drywall on top of the original plaster/lath ceiling, making for a very thick (about 2") ceiling and so the "wings" on the remodel boxes would have the recessed lights sitting way too far into my ceiling. Since I was covering the ceiling with tile anyway, I went with new construction poxes, and dropped them down to the correct level by attaching them to 2x4s attached to the studs. See here:<BR/>http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2554972470054834621YRUWZH<BR/><BR/>Great to know you're here.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147056540486573453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-86870659053815833592008-03-27T17:05:00.000-04:002008-03-27T17:05:00.000-04:00momnipotent - I'll be looking forward to the migra...momnipotent - I'll be looking forward to the migrant workers return. :)<BR/><BR/>ethan - the can lights were a bitch. Sliding them in, and then getting the clips to engage so they stayed there was a monumental test of my patience. If you are installing lights before you drywall hopefully it isn't that hard (assuming your basement is unfinished).<BR/><BR/>queen - you should do less in your sleep, and more while you're awake.Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294937394397021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-83298761410723087422008-03-24T19:57:00.000-04:002008-03-24T19:57:00.000-04:00Phase 2.5 - Cottage! Also, I definitely qualify a...Phase 2.5 - Cottage! <BR/><BR/>Also, I definitely qualify as drywall royalty now - I've been taping and mudding in my sleep the past 3 nights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-28294722691657642762008-03-24T15:44:00.000-04:002008-03-24T15:44:00.000-04:00I find myself in similar situations. I usually end...I find myself in similar situations. I usually end up being the guy balancing on the top of a ladder working on the hot wires. Was it tough to get the cans in? That's my plan for the basement someday.<BR/><BR/>Ethan@OneProjectCloserEthan@OneProjectCloserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09806602308320848295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-73989004867559702982008-03-24T15:19:00.000-04:002008-03-24T15:19:00.000-04:00Hooray for corneas!! I like my lungs, too. I guess...Hooray for corneas!! I like my lungs, too. I guess I'm pretty attached to my hands and ears as well. Feet are pretty handy, too. Pun intended. So glad you're becoming more safety conscious. We like you a lot and want you to stay safe. <BR/>The can lights are a huge achievement, and it sounds like the Bean Counting Queen has become the Drywall Queen. <BR/>As your preferred skilled laborers, Dadolescent and I hope to return in a couple weeks.Momnipotenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797785606023669150noreply@blogger.com