How I made the wife happy in the bedroom.......

[robtonya]

Add a ceiling fan of coarse ;D . We have been wanting one for about five years, and I finally needed to get in the attic to wire for surround sound, so I decided that I will never get up in the attic again and I'd better wire for that while I was up there. We had nothing there before so I started from scratch. Also would like to note that the attic is on a cathedral ceiling, and had to cut my own access. Very little room up there, with alot of insulation. I would like to mention the Festools I used in this project as well. I could not of done it without my TS-55, and my PS 300.................well actually their systainers. I locked both of them together, and set it on top of my kitchen chair to gain access to the newly cut attic hole. Here is a picture of our new fan

 

[poto]

Hey Rob - we must be on the same wavelength. I just installed three ceiling fans - one in our bedroom, one in my daughter's, and one in the living room. We got the Aviara fan from Lowes (Harbor Breeze) - it's nice with just three large blades. It fits our decor well. Turns out they had a deal to get $20 back with the purchase of any fan, so I also got a $60 gift card from them. Pure luck on the timing on my part.

Condolences on your time in the attic. I hate going up there. It's better now that we have a new roof that keeps the rats out, but still...

I confess that the only Festool I used was my new C12...

 

[robtonya]

I wish I had a C12, I used our Kirby vac. I ended up with a Hunter fan. It also has a heater on it, so we will have to see if that works this winter.

 

[John Stegall]

Working in the attic is a the bottom of my list. I keep putting up with noisy exhaust fans in the bathroom to keep from having to go put in one of those that exhausts both rooms with one fan, which of course requires that I install a vent to the outside...but since it is about 100 degrees outside, it will become a winter job.

Great job on the ceiling fan install.

john

 

[Frank-Jan]

I wish I had a C12, I used our Kirby vac. I ended up with a Hunter fan. It also has a heater on it, so we will have to see if that works this winter.

I knew they had a sanding attachment for the kirby, but I don't see how they can make it drive screws. (I guess you mistook the C12 for a CT)

 

[robtonya]

I wish I had a C12, I used our Kirby vac. I ended up with a Hunter fan. It also has a heater on it, so we will have to see if that works this winter.

I knew they had a sanding attachment for the kirby, but I don't see how they can make it drive screws. (I guess you mistook the C12 for a CT)

You got me. No I didn't convert a C12 to run off a vac. I did mean a CT. Actually when I was typing it out, I was telling my wife not to watch me type (that gets on my nerves), and there ya go.

 

[dirtydeeds]

theres nothing like a gentle double entendre to get a topic going 

 

[tvgordon]

Rob,

A little off subject, but how do you like the Festool jigsaw (you just bought it, right?)?

Tom.

 

[HowardH]

We live in N. Texas and one would last about 4.5 minutes in an attic right now.  It was 104 today.  BTW, what's that in metric (4.5 min)?  ??? ;D

 

[robtonya]

Rob,

A little off subject, but how do you like the Festool jigsaw (you just bought it, right?)?

Tom.

I actually used it when I cut the furring strips to patch my drywall. I loved it in those short few cuts, it ate right through the wood, and no vibration at all. I did not use any dust collection on it so I don't have any comments for that though. I have used Craftsman, and cheap Black and Decker so I can say it is alot nicer to use than those brands. Thanks for asking Tom, if I can answer anything else, let me know.

Rob.

 

[robtonya]

We live in N. Texas and one would last about 4.5 minutes in an attic right now.  It was 104 today.  BTW, what's that in metric (4.5 min)?   ??? ;D

It was in the ninetys when I was up there, I couldn't imagine 104 degrees. I had so much sweat in my eyes, I just closed them and did alot of work by feel. When I did wipe the sweat, of coarse I just wiped insulation in them.

I am surprised I haven't got any comments on how I worded the thread title. I guess we just don't have any dirty minds on this forum.  ;D

 

[poto]

I don't get it. How else would you make the wife happy in the bedroom?

A new nightstand maybe?

 

[Bob Swenson]

Some one told me that the way to keep your
wife happy in the bedroom was to sleep on the
couch.

Bob

 

[robtonya]

Some one told me that the way to keep your
wife happy in the bedroom was to sleep on the
couch.

Bob

I laughed my ass off on that one. I work nights and she works days, so maybe that is why she is always happy.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Rob,

Given the photo in your Avatar, you and she must have some unusual creative powers. (smile)  I don't envy you and your attic work.  Often hot and itchy, and maybe a few creepy crawley things.  I have a little more attic work to do myself, including installation of two ceiling fans.  A few years ago when I was only 57, I completely redid the insulation in the attic of my 1954 ranch house with hip roof (4/12 pitch and no room to stand up anywhere).  I rolled up the 6 inch thick top layer of FG insulation that ran perpendicular to the joists, then repaired and upgraded many electrical circuits, sealed all through holes with firestop sealants, and removed all the older rock wool (mineral wool) insulation below that FG blanket (that had been inhabited by chipmunks and other rodents before I bought the house) and replaced it with new foil-covered bubble wrap and new FG blanket between the joists.  I spent most of one Fall/early Winter belly crawling on top of the joists.  Definitely not fun, but worth it in heating and cooling energy savings.  Gave my Fein vacuum a real workout sucking out the old mineral wool.

Dave R.

 

[robtonya]

I would not of wanted your job Dave. I don't mind doing attic work if you can at least sit up, but rarely have I been that lucky. I can recommend those old work ceiling fan boxes. Those ones that spread out until it snugs up against a joist. I have used several of those with few problems. That might save you a trip to the attic to install ceiling fans if you already have a power source.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

My trip to the attic for one of the fans will be to rewire the circuit to add a wall switch.  Whoever put in the original simply ran a hot wire from the subpanel to the center of the ceiling and did not install a wall switch.

After doing some major masonry repairs in a catch basin in my front driveway, I'm not certain whether attic work is less unpleasant.  Having to support your upper body with one arm while you work with the other 2 to 3 ft below surface grade isn't much fun and tires me out quickly.  Yesterday I poured a new concrete floor of that basin and this morning I repointed the brickwork of the walls above that new floor.  Tomorrow I plan to repair and reinstall the cracked clay drain pipe.  I'm on FOG now because I needed a break to rest my arms, knees, neck and back before heading back into the shop to continue my entertainment center furniture project.

Dave R.

 

[robtonya]

Well for one, take it easy, and be careful. The other is why would someone run a hot wire for a light with no switch. Did you just leave it on? If I can save you a trip to the attic, my fan has a remote control on it, so you can leave the swith on all the time, but control the fan and lights with this remote control. Might help you out, then again, you might just want a switch.