Buster's Reno Thread

[OU812]

Originally posted by msommers
I seem to recall that cat6 was better for longer distances... That ring a bell for anyone else?

More than likely thats a commercial thing running risers in a skyscraper. In a typical Calgary home I dont buy the whole C6 arguments.

[phreezee]

Originally posted by Buster
Mrs. Buster today informed me that she will not, under any circumstances, be without a jetted tub.

I hate jetted tubs.

Off to google!

Found out that there is an entire category of "bubble" tubs, which don't use nasty jetted water, but rather air jets with bubbles. The air is even heated, as is the backrest. More importantly, you can get the freestanding. And they aren't as loud.

This is the leading candidate right now:

http://www.bainultra.com/therapeutic...2-freestanding

If room for two is on the wish list:



My vote is to keep the built ins and paint them.

[bjstare]

Originally posted by phreezee


If room for two is on the wish list:

I wouldn't let that monstrosity in my ensuite, even if it was free. Hot tubs belong outside.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by Buster
Found out that there is an entire category of "bubble" tubs, which don't use nasty jetted water, but rather air jets with bubbles. The air is even heated, as is the backrest. More importantly, you can get the freestanding. And they aren't as loud.

You might want to try out a bubble tub first.

The problem with bubble tubs is that with the bubbles on it has the tendency to make you float more and it can be uncomfortable for something that just wants to lie in the tub and relax.

However if Mrs Buster is 300+ lbs it might not be as much of a problem.

[phreezee]

Originally posted by cjblair


I wouldn't let that monstrosity in my ensuite, even if it was free. Hot tubs belong outside.

It's not that big, just the same size as any corner tub, but usable by two. Most corner tubs just waste the space by the corner. If you put a free standing tub in a corner, you waste the void behind it also. I think it's a great design and use of space. It's an air bubble tub, so that's why I suggested it.

[Buster]

Originally posted by sputnik




However if Mrs Buster is 300+ lbs it might not be as much of a problem.

"Good news honey, you're just fat enough to sink through the bubbles!"

[killramos]

Originally posted by phreezee


If room for two is on the wish list:



My vote is to keep the built ins and paint them.

lol I bet that gets even less use than a real tub.

+1 to hot tubs belong outside, especially with busters fantastic back yard.

[phreezee]

Originally posted by killramos


lol I bet that gets even less use than a real tub.

+1 to hot tubs belong outside, especially with busters fantastic back yard.

I'll let you know lol
I only paid for the electrical for a hot tub thus far.

[Buster]

One problem with those big tubs is how long they take to fill....and how much hot water they take. Also, I don't really get into baths.

[Buster]

Also this:

[phreezee]

Yes, keep the hottub party outside.

[Buster]

It's all fun and games until someone has accidental bum sex.

[Buster]

Main bath:

This is after reducing the pile a ton. Demo is a bit of a chore, but I don't mind it overall. Not sure if Heavyfuel can do magic on this one. Might need a bin. There is also an immense amount of carpet.




Looking like a jobsite!



Lav in the ensuite. We call it The Trump. Look at it. LOOK AT IT. It has a freakin' gold connection.



A perfectly functional jacuzzi. I'm going to give it away on kijiji. Unless anyone here wants it or something.




When it is 2am, and you're tired, and have just sawzalled off the p-traps in the bathroom, ensure that the valves and faucets are closed when you turn the water back on to test. I think I hold the Calgary record for 38 year old men running to the basement. Fortunately, this CO monitor was basically right under the offending flood, and the water came right out. The CO detector didn't make it.

[TomcoPDR]

Are you living thru the Reno? (Or separate residence?)

Keep up the good work and updates.

[Buster]

Originally posted by TomcoPDR
Are you living thru the Reno? (Or separate residence?)

Keep up the good work and updates.

We have another house (for now).

We have to rush a bit, because Jordan sold our current house so fast. Thought I would have a few months to do all of this. Actually, I have had to sacrifice the kitchen reno, and push it to next year because of scheduling. Thanks for nothing, Jordan!

[bjstare]

BRB honey, gotta take a dump on the Trump.

[Buster]

These are the exterior bathroom walls. Would you guys bother getting someone in to do spray foam on them?

[mr2mike]

I've been in a hotel with those air jet tubs. Not the same as a jetted tub.
With bubble bath they definitely froth it up, you can easily get bubbles overflowing the tub. Could be what she's after but in reality, you run the air jets till the bubbles get to edge and shut it down. No way would you be able to constantly run them the whole bath with bubble bath in there.
But there's nothing by way of jets to massage anything.
Just a heads up. As well, I am not a bathtub user.

[Alterac]

You could get a quote for it and its not cheap.

I would definitely replace the batt insulation, and seal up any holes between joist spaces, and to the attic, Can Spray foam the windows, etc.

I recently put safe n sound in my interior walls around the bathroom and it made a huge difference with the sound transmission to adjoining rooms. (but your already an expert on the sound isolation stuff, not me )

[Buster]

Originally posted by Alterac
You could get a quote for it and its not cheap.

I would definitely replace the batt insulation, and seal up any holes between joist spaces, and to the attic, Can Spray foam the windows, etc.

I recently put safe n sound in my interior walls around the bathroom and it made a huge difference with the sound transmission to adjoining rooms. (but your already an expert on the sound isolation stuff, not me )

Hey Alterac....how goes.

I don't think I have the right space to replicate my current theater, unfortunately.