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The Inspector just left and signed us off on the rough electrical and rough plumbing, without requiring insulation in the walls and ceiling, we’re going to anyway. So effectively the city building department has given us the go ahead to cover up the walls, because all has past the minimum standards of building and safety regulations for a residential remodel. So insulate we will.
All these walls are interior, that are not required insulation in California. What we gain for the extra material costs and labor is incomparable. The noise reduction alone is worth it but also this slabbed floor bath area will stay cooler and warmer when the conditions outside change. Paper backed R-11 is inexpensive for it’s comfort qualities and value that it brings. 16″ stud and ceiling joist bays get staples to fasten and hold the insulation in place nice and fluffy like, do not compress or mash it while installing insulation. Next up is the drywall application.
Once we have the new outlet in place and ready to be finished, it will require some DIY drywall work. Prepping the area in need of patching is a must. So clean out and around the hole with a shop vac or brush, get all the loose debris and dust off in, and around the surface.
The drywall mud has to be the consistency of a milkshake and free from any foreign particles. Use drywall tape to cover the edges (the fiberglass mesh tape works best in this type of application) of the new piece and existing surface, apply mud first then lay tape over the first coat of mud and knife smooth, let dry and add as many coats as needed. After some practice it will become quite easier. Some times a texture has to be applied, but often times the nap of the paint roller can be just right.
Ideas can come and go , but needs remain constant and ever changing. If that back door has been sticking and ready for repair, you surmised its time for new hinges, need will be carpentry tools. Start with the basics, a hammer, a sharp set of wood chisels, utility knife, and a pullsaw or handsaw.
For many smaller jobs the tools can be somewhat like grandpa had on the workbench too. A set of screwdrivers with the various tips IE flat head and Phillips in assorted sizes, as your experience abounds with home improvements then add more carpentry tools to the collection such as a cordless drill and a good portable power saw.