Mark42
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Ya know, I work in an office, but I do a lot of physical work at home. I have a really big yard, and an average to small size house. Outside I shovel snow, dig holes for trees, install permanent outdoor lighting, build rock walls, cut the 2+ acres of lawn, trim trees shrubs and garden edges. On the cars I try to do as much as my abilities allow or what I am willing to do (most simple mechanical repairs, replace generators, water pumps, brake jobs, flush radiators, all electrical, etc), and some really big projects like finish off my basement, and finish off expansion rooms in the house.
And don't forget the boat make over project!!!!
Now the only reason I list all that stuff is so you have a reference to what I am willing to take on......
For the last few days I have been nailing down pre-finished hardwood flooring. 3/4" x 2.25" Ash strip from Armstrong/Bruce. It has taken me 12 hours to complete half of a 14x14 foot dining room (over two days) and then another 6 hours to do the second half (well, about 18" from done).
The problem is ACHING MUSCLES!!!! GOSH!!!! Every muscle in my body aches. From toes to finger tips. And I'm using a Pneumatic flooring nailer!!!! I cannot imagine not using a pneumatic nailer at this point.
I told my wife that after I finish the dining room and living room, and upstairs hallway (I bought enough flooring for all that), if any other rooms are to be done, we will pay an installer.
I am tired and sore. Did I mention that I am tired and sore? Every fiber? It hurts to walk, breath, grab stuff, and even last night...... well I'll leave that one alone......
And don't forget the boat make over project!!!!
Now the only reason I list all that stuff is so you have a reference to what I am willing to take on......
For the last few days I have been nailing down pre-finished hardwood flooring. 3/4" x 2.25" Ash strip from Armstrong/Bruce. It has taken me 12 hours to complete half of a 14x14 foot dining room (over two days) and then another 6 hours to do the second half (well, about 18" from done).
The problem is ACHING MUSCLES!!!! GOSH!!!! Every muscle in my body aches. From toes to finger tips. And I'm using a Pneumatic flooring nailer!!!! I cannot imagine not using a pneumatic nailer at this point.
I told my wife that after I finish the dining room and living room, and upstairs hallway (I bought enough flooring for all that), if any other rooms are to be done, we will pay an installer.
I am tired and sore. Did I mention that I am tired and sore? Every fiber? It hurts to walk, breath, grab stuff, and even last night...... well I'll leave that one alone......
