I have seen Mecca for the homeowner.
Today I asked my buddy Dave to take me to Home Depot and 'show me the ropes'. Jesus H. Christ. There is some stuff there.
I guess I really wanted to get a 'hands-on' view of flooring. I was at Kathe's house and really admired her floor (and 1000 other things she's done with the place) and I wanted to see what this magical floating Pergo flooring looked like face to face. There was more than I bargained for.
I want the giant bathtub ($690.00).
I want the toiled called, "The Rialto" ($295.00).
I want that Manly Snowblower ($675.00).
I originally thought that tile on the kitchen floor would be the best thing, but because the floor (which has nasty lanolium currently) is slightly pitched - Ok, downright wavy - I was told I couldn't do tile.
WELL! I saw this cool stuff, black and white 'tile squares' which are squares of little tiles that are affixed in the back (bottom) with some rubbery stuff. You just glue this stuff down and then grout around the individual tiles. This would be PERFECT for the kitchen.
I need to take tiling lessons and buy a shit-pile of tools.
I can't wait to open my Home Depot credit account. Homeownership is getting very exciting. And expensive.
Posted by Michael at November 15, 2003 10:39 PMI'm doing Pergo this weekend and it is pretty easy once you master the saw. It is a killer on the legs and back. Two of us should be finished with ~600sf in two short days of work. Home Depot is fun but you can find lots of stuff on Ebay for a fraction of the price. My sink and faucet was about $1050 at Expo but I got 'em for about $350. Good luck!
Posted by: Demetrius Jenkins at November 16, 2003 11:34 AMAh, the home improvement Mecca. It is true that you can find many of the items at Home Depot for cheaper online, however the convenience of SO MUCH stuff at one place is awesome. Customer service is generally above average, however, some locations are better than others.
For the new home owner, there are few places as handy.
Posted by: Jerry at November 16, 2003 06:17 PMRemember that when you support Home Depot you support your friends... :) Start buyin' man. My stock should go through the roof! Rock on!
Posted by: Kathe at November 16, 2003 09:35 PMAnd so it begins....
The Money Pit Revisited.
maybe Tom Hanks can give you some helpful hints!
I can't believe it, my co-worker just bought a car for $57172. Isn't that crazy!
Posted by: Betsy Markum at February 24, 2006 09:39 PMI need tips on floor tiles. Do you start in the middle of the floor or at the ends? What kids of floor do you need? I need helpful hints!
Posted by: Rachel at April 22, 2007 09:53 PM