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Mother of four builds home from scratch after watching YouTube tutorials
CBS News ^ | 1/12/2017 | Christina Capatides

Posted on 01/24/2017 2:45:46 PM PST by simpson96

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To: simpson96

WOW !!


41 posted on 01/24/2017 3:33:51 PM PST by painter ( Isaiah: �Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,")
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To: 21twelve

Amazon had a Delco starter for a 65 or so that was highly rated with a 25 buck rebate.

The starter works great and the rebate showed up in the window advertised.

That was an old and grimy starter I swapped out. I haven’t changed out a small block Chevy V8 starter since the mid 90s when I had a K10.


42 posted on 01/24/2017 3:34:57 PM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: CGASMIA68

My first 35mm camera was an XG-1, then upgraded to x-700. I’ve still got the bodies and lenses, but film processing is expensive. I’ve saved literally thousands of dollars in the ten years I’ve had the Nikon. Might upgrade soon to a D810, and go full-frame.


43 posted on 01/24/2017 3:36:02 PM PST by PLMerite (Lord, let me die fighting lions. Amen.)
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To: wally_bert

My D80 does plenty of things I haven’t explored yet. Most of what I shoot is existing-light landscapes, or at least usually not people.


44 posted on 01/24/2017 3:40:17 PM PST by PLMerite (Lord, let me die fighting lions. Amen.)
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To: gaijin; simpson96

$94 for the dealership to change the cabin air filter on my wife’s car last time she had it in for service. Thankfully, she declined. I had no idea where it even was so I watched a couple of YouTube videos that night. Next day, I bought a Fram filter, spent fifteen minutes putting it in and saved $79 for my trouble.


45 posted on 01/24/2017 3:40:33 PM PST by philled (If this creature is not stopped it could make its way to Novosibirsk!)
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To: Abby4116
Yes, I saw those .. thank you.

Not a disbeliever, merely a skeptic   ;-)

46 posted on 01/24/2017 3:42:36 PM PST by tomkat
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To: tomkat

Like you, my husband is a carpenter. He is bigger and stronger than I and building a new house is a large project for him. I could have all the necessary info in my head, but completing it would be impossible for me. Even Sheetrock is heavy, let alone bundles of shingles, rafters, etc.


47 posted on 01/24/2017 3:42:53 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: simpson96

I hope she’s armed because that rat bastard is still out there. Kudos to this beautiful family.


48 posted on 01/24/2017 3:42:53 PM PST by Terry Mross (I was once ," verysadamerican". Mo more since "WE" won!)
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To: tomkat

Like you, my husband is a carpenter. He is bigger and stronger than I and building a new house is a large project for him. I could have all the necessary info in my head, but completing it would be impossible for me. Even Sheetrock is heavy, let alone bundles of shingles, rafters, etc.


49 posted on 01/24/2017 3:43:02 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: tomkat

Like you, my husband is a carpenter. He is bigger and stronger than I and building a new house is a large project for him. I could have all the necessary info in my head, but completing it would be impossible for me. Even Sheetrock is heavy, let alone bundles of shingles, rafters, etc.


50 posted on 01/24/2017 3:43:06 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: simpson96

Well, I’m suspicious .. having watched a lot of HGTV shows over the years, what about plumbing? That requires digging and laying pipe, etc. and then, figuring out how to supply water to the 2nd story.

This doesn’t pass the smell test.


51 posted on 01/24/2017 3:47:02 PM PST by CyberAnt (Peace through Strength)
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To: PLMerite

I’m primarily a video person, mostly for stock stuff which pays better than photos in my case.

I’ve used a few people and except for the brightest days, I used some kind of supplemental lighting or reflector.

Since I’m cheap, I rarely rent studio space and based on what sales I’ve had, stick with objects and animals. No release form necessary. Plus my home really isn’t practical due to layout.

Maybe I might get back into hiring talent again if stock video sales pick up.


52 posted on 01/24/2017 3:48:26 PM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: NorthstarMom
Setting roof trusses 30' in the air for a 2.5 story house isn't for the weak or the faint-hearted.
Could be that they had the manufacturer hoist them on delivery, ditto the sheathing and shingles.

Then again, people CAN do some amazing things sometimes.

53 posted on 01/24/2017 3:50:53 PM PST by tomkat
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To: NorthstarMom

There’s a young man in the pic. U only need one.


54 posted on 01/24/2017 3:54:23 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: tomkat

“Setting roof trusses 30’ in the air for a 2.5 story house isn’t for the weak or the faint-hearted.”

My dad and I figured it out. Together we simply used weights to counter balance the rafters.

I think the mother was very cunning and willing to spend the time to learn. Heck, my mom laid the bricks for their house. I was damned surprised by that, but she did a great job.


55 posted on 01/24/2017 3:54:49 PM PST by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: tomkat

I’m sceptical myself. How’d she know what and how much to buy in matErie etc. Plus, there is a loyal of specific knowledge and practices in home building, framing finishing. I’d imagone if someone did do this there’d be a lot of amusing effups along the way.


56 posted on 01/24/2017 3:57:14 PM PST by TalBlack (Evil doesn't have a day job....)
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To: CodeToad
As I said above > not a disbeliever, just skeptical   ;-)

You/dad/mom are good examples of the possibilities.

57 posted on 01/24/2017 4:00:50 PM PST by tomkat
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To: TalBlack
..a lot of amusing effups along the way

Yuge roger to that !

Here, hold my wifi and watch THIS !

58 posted on 01/24/2017 4:02:42 PM PST by tomkat
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To: tomkat

I suspect they had some friendly help. But don’t we all? Even contractors use advice from colleagues.


59 posted on 01/24/2017 4:04:48 PM PST by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: glasseye

I can’t find one for putting up those soffit thingys that close off the bottom of the roof. Until I can figure it out and do it, I am comfortable knowing that my tiny little house gets lots of fresh air. I did a lot of the work here myself, and most of it was YouTube directed!


60 posted on 01/24/2017 4:05:39 PM PST by blu (If you don't read the story at the link, don't comment. Your ignorance will be on display-except Laz)
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