Lower/remove raised foyer
HU-297182867
4 years ago
We want to remove the raised foyer so the floor will be same level throughout.
There’s a 3“ step up from front porch, step down into living room and dining room and an exit to garage.
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counter to cabinet height, raising the lowers and inch?
Comments (2)We also had the rising floor and sunken DW issue when we replaced a DW, but before we were ready to reno. We could get our old one out and new one in, but it was a trick. Somebody else on here actually had to cut theirs apart to extricate it. BUT, you're replacing the lower cabs, right? So when you take those cabs out, you can take the DW out intact and put it back afterwards. And, yes, when you get the old cabs out, then you put plywood under where the new ones and the DW are going so everything is at the correct height above the existing tile floors. The inch you lose between the uppers and lowers will be no big deal at all - you could well prefer it. One thing you might check is the footprint of the new cabs compared to the footprint of the old ones. If they are old enough, they might have a larger footprint than the new ones. Ours did. If that is the case, then you'll have a gap between your tile and the base of the new cabs. Guess why we got a new floor? The good news is that our cabs were 42 years old and yours are probably newer. But it doesn't hurt to check....See MoreWould you remove raised bar when....
Comments (3)We did exactly what you described, including making the window larger. It opens up into the computer/rec room. Here is what we started out with: and here is the same view after the redo Here is the old view from the computer room into the kitchen: and the new: And one more view: We, too, wondered if we were making the right decision -- and we LOVE it. It is so much handier than the raised bar. When we have a buffet I move the chairs from the peninsula to the pass-thru and the kids eat there. It really makes the kitchen look bigger. No problems with splashing, either.I think we have about 18 inches from the sink to the other side. It's great for unloading groceries, too. I come in from the computer room and put the bags on the pass thru. Decreases the pathway and heavy loads! Go for it!...See MoreRemove 3'+ of existing sand for raised patio?
Comments (9)Yes, segimental retaining wall blocks made by Pavestone and sold at Home Depot. The "brown road base material is labeled as 3/4" minus. As for the sand, it is packed as much as sand could be, at least what I have not yet disturbed. Little worried that the Bobcat will mush it up. Not sure what I'd do with it all besides getting rid of it a little at a time via regular trash service. The main reason for the lower tier is to not exceed the 3' max wall height spec of the block. Another reason is that I was not planning on adding any railing. The height of that section is 42" with out the tier. Could the spec be exceeded if it is well built with 12" of back fill instead of 4" and a deeper base? I also plan to bury a full block minimum. The width marked "make wider here" is 64" but looks narrower in the pic. Also not sure if I have enough block to replace much of the tie wall. Likely only the stairs in original plan....See MoreRadial arm saw raise and lower (loose?)
Comments (8)Three areas in which to look. Gear backlash between the two bottom gears. Backlash is the distance between the gear teeth, if that distance is too much, the control handle will be sloppy. Second, turn the handle and watch the play between the threaded rod and the bottom gear. Those two parts should not have any play. The third place is the play in the small gear when you move the handle. Again, should be no play there either. I suppose there could be some play at the top of the threaded rod, but you may need more disassembly to check that area. If there is play anywhere, connecting pins/whatever(fixing the gears to the shafts) may be loose or broken. There should be ab adjustment to remove excess gear backlash, but that could have to be made with shims under/behind a gear.....See Morecat_ky
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