A visual timeline of my home improvement projectsTumblr (3.0; @techntools)http://techntools.tumblr.com/<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt7l83IyHx1qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The first tile in place. Need to finish fast since my appliances are in route!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/246097496http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/246097496Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:48:07 -0800<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt22hwUBTq1qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The new sconces look great with finished walls in the dining room.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/242665065http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/242665065Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:15:36 -0800<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt22ffDks51qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Applied a coat of Aqua Seal to float the new tile floor.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/242663952http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/242663952Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:14:07 -0800<img src="http://3.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqwoxxFyBz1qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Down with the cabinets…found some dreadfully old powdered sugar, surprise!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/202851236http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/202851236Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:27:33 -0700<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqu808GwS71qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The floor is up, next down with the cabinets…</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/201744362http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/201744362Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:26:38 -0700<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqhgspjxiR1qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kitchen Remodel: Day 1</p> <p>After setting up a temporary kitchen in the garage I started pulling up the old Pergo floor.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/195870085http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/195870085Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:07:00 -0700<img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kofrb0s9pH1qz58eeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One more pass the deck is preserved for it’s first winter!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/163707794http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/163707794Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:52:18 -0700<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9iqm7c5yk7AK41JR8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Using leftover deck lumber to trim out the deck gate.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/153745008http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/153745008Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:08:45 -0700<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9iqgacsycxG7KbAkVo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Deck gate is looking good! With all of this painting you’d think I liked it…</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/150880073http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/150880073Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:46:38 -0700<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9iqcdcgevtBSuPi5co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cut the old door in half. Getting ready for primer. Mail slot, meet Bondo!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/149065490http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/149065490Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:59:15 -0700<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9ioopjhj9SPY80b78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chopped the old door in half to repurpose as a gate!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/123185800http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/123185800Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:54:27 -0700<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9iogtm0urgL4MS50ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The deck is done.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/119956905http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/119956905Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:26:14 -0700<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inzojdtuFf6jUFEgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is how I want to frame out the deck. Wondering if I need a gap at the end board??</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/113786063http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/113786063Wed, 27 May 2009 07:32:08 -0700<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inugu62dwCNyGQrNo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Paint is on, starting the decking tomorrow!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112060910http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112060910Sat, 23 May 2009 15:57:45 -0700<img src="http://3.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inugqurwZEysquSso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The deck railing is complete! Next up…paint</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112060212http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112060212Sat, 23 May 2009 15:55:10 -0700<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inugoul7suZWDJSco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I precut the balusters the night before so they’re going in quick with my nail gun.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112059838http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112059838Sat, 23 May 2009 15:53:37 -0700<img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inuglzwn1zvvb163o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>After a quick trip to the Depot for a 9” reciprocating blade, the railing is in…</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112059284http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112059284Sat, 23 May 2009 15:51:23 -0700<img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inugkdgdebHYGOXzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The redwood delivery has arrived!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112059015http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/112059015Sat, 23 May 2009 15:50:07 -0700<img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inlxj53zOUvcsLbvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The last couple of joists are in place. Now if the rest of my lumber shows up I’ll finish my deck this week!</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/109217927http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/109217927Sun, 17 May 2009 16:35:08 -0700<img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/SW5rHzx9inkj01o6JPYyIAoyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Half of the joists are in place.</p>http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/108800828http://techntools.tumblr.com/post/108800828Sat, 16 May 2009 17:00:36 -0700