Sam and I – and to a certain extent, Lloyd – have been trying to hang doors at S&R’s house. (We need some sort of combo name for them. Samachel? Ram?) Sam and I tried on Monday and it did not go well. Since then, he found a Bob Villa-approved method that we tried tonight. (Nutshell version: You make four jigs to tack along the frame to hold it in place, then put in the shims and nail through. That sounds a LOT easier than it is.)
A lot of things went wrong, but a few things went right. The bathroom door that we messed up on Monday is up and – for the most part – fine.
Anna’s closet door? Not so much. The little boards that I brought to use were not so straight, and we were all kinds of tools short.
I brought one of my little hammers, which Sam mocked. I don’t know how he’s any better than me – he was using a hatchet, for Pete’s sake.
Thursday night is another go. We’ll finish Anna’s door and try to get the laundry door on. This is so fun!! 😀
Brad says
You used a hatchet for a hammer? My projects all end up costing me $100 more because I buy tools for whatever I’m doing. While I was unpacking my basement stuff, I found three voltage testers. I also have three hammers if you ever need to borrow one.
Lloyd says
Sam insisted that he had hammers, but I couldn’t find them. I think they might have been made out of Legos.
CousinSam says
Several of my hammers where made of ice and were fine this winter.
Rachel says
If you are looking for a shorter version of “us” I have used RAGS before…Rachel Anna Gracen Sam. Doesn’t make us sound very appealing tho. Guess you just have to get to know us.
Rachel says
And really, I keep waiting for the picture of you locked inside the bathroom. I sent the picture to Lloyd so you would have it for post use. Everyone, you should encourage Lauren to post the “eye” picture! 🙂
Jane says
Whydo you have to hang doors? Most houses have them.
Lauren says
It’s an unfinished basement, so we’re doing the finishing. The rest of the house is absolutely fine. 🙂