Looks pretty good! Now to put the toilet back and clean that scary wall behind the old radiator! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 The cheapest tile we could find. A nice vinyl self adhesive that was $15 for the whole bathroom http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Priming the subfloor with a mould resistant paint helps both the tile adhere and helps keep any new mildew at bay http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Unfortunately a riser is needed for the toilet. The PVC elbow does not fit between the floor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 A levelling piece for the subfloor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Rowlf the inspector http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Re-installing the subfloor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Happy to not have any broken limbs http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 At the bottom of the stairs http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Taking the old rad into the basement. I weighed this thing. It came in at 120 lbs http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 The new PVC plumbing in place http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Inside the vent stack after I clean the piled up rust out http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Hmm, why is our tub draining so slowly http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Unbelievable! Though over 90 years old I was able to unscrew the rad piping and replace the nipple on the existing threads. A little nylon tape ensures no leaks. http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Mid job, got the cast iron out http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Starting my cuts. Though the soil stack cutter I've used in previous jobs would make light work of this I couldn't get the chain around it so I used my reciprocating saw with bi-metal blades and continued cutting wedge patterns out. 3 cuts used 6 blades though. Unfortunately the rest of the pipe was in good shape http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 You can now see into the kitchen from the bathroom floor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 I need to cut beneath the joint to get the whole cracked piece out http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Big DOH. I needed to get a cut into the soil stack that was in the wall. This canvas tent helped keep dust localized http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 The new plumbing. 4" PVC is expensive. At the end of the project that new piping was about 70% of the cost of the job http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 This is the thing that started it all. One of the rads put too much pressure on it's galvanized piping. A fracture started to drip water on the soil stack and eventually it rusted. This has probably been a problem for 5 years or more... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 ...and chop the cast iron out. Check out the rust that came out of the vent stack http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Take that weird layer of loose wood off... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Alright, let's attack that soil stack. 3/4 inch steel coated in zinc, Vaporized zinc is quite toxic so I protect myself before taking a reciprocating saw to it http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Oh man, how nasty is that http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 There it is... the soil stack is completely open on the top. Yup, flush the toilet and you can see it as it passes by. Very SERIOUS problem http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Unfortunately I noticed a little problem in the corner and had to pull up more floor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 ...and revealed this wonderful original floor. Of course, some contractor that did work in this whole place about 20 years ago was notorious for just covering up stuff http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 The cast iron soil stack http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Ooo, all the tiles up reveal a pretty nasty floor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Jump forwards two years and our toilet is starting to tilt in one direction. Pull up those tiles to fix the floor http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 So we pulled up that crappy subfloor... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Had to pull some tiles up http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 ...but it didn't last long like that. 6 months in, this hole in the tub drain pipe from a nail put into the flooring was causing a leak into the media room http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Here's the original bathroom when we moved in. We plan to expand it at a much later date... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=302 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Kisses! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Oh boy http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Well I'm glad somebody likes that toy, the cats never play with it http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Yes we let him on the couch http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 So very tired... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Aw, Vladdy likes Pookie http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 So tiny compared to big Mr Pink http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Hey, don't leave me out here! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 yes, let's get some food back into you http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Whippets are good with children http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Logan can actually say "puppy" http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Rowlf eating Vlad's food... nice... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Night, night little Vlad http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Look at all those animals! What were we thinking! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Nicole brings over her uber-powerful camera and gets some great shots http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Look at those eyes! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 My little buddy http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Somebody is tired http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Can't... stay... awake... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Logan comes over too! Oh boy, who gave him the water hose... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Chillaxin in the grass http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 It's Mr Pink! Vlad seems to be ok with strangers so far http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 About 10 minutes after getting home, he was so scared he was shaking http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 On the right is one of Vlad's brothers http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 At the breeders, this is Vlad's mom http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=301 Later that night a little crazy dancing too! Lots of fun was had by all! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Everybody likes to sing along http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Dance with dad http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 A toast to my wifey http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Winkie helps cut http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Cutting the cake http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 ...kissing here... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Ah yes, the modified bean bag game. Lots of kisses all around... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 The official signing... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Big smooch http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Eme does a reading http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 My side of the family, this is even after Bonnie left http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Me and me mum http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 The Las Vegas connection! It's awesome having family in Vegas http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Some of Schnu's relatives came from a quite a distance! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 some family pics http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 First dance http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Some speeches being made http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 A toast http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Over to the reception, dad gives us a high five http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 ...kissing there http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Yes thank you, we look darn good http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 ...and tadaa! Husband and wifey http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Smash that glass! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 A little hand touching http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 ...some vows http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 The moms lighting the candle... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 The rings arrived however... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 ...and our little ring bearer who had a little faceplant http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Here comes the bride! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=300 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Well alright then, off to the ceremony http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Heh, caught you Mark http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 I think this is my favourite pic http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Always time to play with us http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 This was a fun pic http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Poor girls, stilletos and soft ground don't mix http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Playing in the fall leaves http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Mucking with the ring bearer http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 The grooms side http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 There we all are! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 I get a little help with my boutaniere http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 The girls get ready inside http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Stared the day out by washing the truck. This is me being an exotic car washer http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 A little rain can't stop our love. It can seriously screw with your hair though http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 Fantastic looking brides maids! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=299 ...my new favourite vest, Watch for it in upcoming home reno pics! Great roaster, thanks guys! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 The bride's maids rally the courage to say some words http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Church warms up the mic http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Kev and Dracula talking about where the best place to steal landscaping brick from http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Oh Wackley.... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 The Dracula's! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Bar view http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Our comedian was a funny guy, he sure liked his booze! Can't argue that though, I like mine too... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Sandy and Gins http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Dwayno's side profile goatee http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 "Was that your rum, coke and rat poison or was it mine" http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Our M.C. picks up 3 ladies at the roaster, what a guy http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 A bunch of crazy hooligans that came in off the road http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Wedding party and spouses http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Hil having a little discussion http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Parents of the bridesky. Well the rest was just long boring rehearsal. Be sure to check out the actual wedding day pics! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Our little ring bearer http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 ...Hagen the iron on EXPERT!! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 With the wedding fast approaching we needed to put the labels on the puppets so we got the assembly line working again... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 and Katie http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Gustav the Ninja http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Pete the Pirate http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Loud Mouth Larry http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Liebermann http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Fred http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Doctor Fluegelhoffen http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Crazy Carl http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Some of my favourites include this guy, Beinstein http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Weeks later, puppets in the hundreds! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 One of the first puppets to come off the line. Puppet #1 http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Later that week we started to make some finger puppets for wedding favours. This is my assembly line crew http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 ...it starts to get a bit chilly http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 As the Lotus heads off into the sunset of another fantastic golf game... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Nice menu! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Enjoying the adirondack chairs at the Lakehouse http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 By freakish coincidence we ran into Bryan! Hey man! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Miller at his day job http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Nice car though! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Your bum is like 8 inches from the road http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Going for a spin in the Lotus http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 I think one of the pieces went about 10 yards http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Rob tries to see how far a crabapple will fly http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Nice lake by the course http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 There's the wedding party, minus Celine cause she lives out in the sticks... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 A chip on the green for Miller http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Hmmm, did anybody see where that went http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 ...but Mark's shot snapped this tree right in half! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Heh, ok, so it's a fountain... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 SPLASH! Rob hits the pond with ferocity http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Wind it up lads, a nice 300 yard drive right here http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Our spotter is a little excitable http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Keeping creative score http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Fishing for lost balls... or perch http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Nice ball, cool pearl coat http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 A little tap out http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Miller licks his putter for good luck http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 ...and then looking for our balls in the scrub like the amateurs that we are http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Teeing off like the pros that we are... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 We got carts. Phew! I'm fat and lazy http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 ...and Miller! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 It's Mark! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Hey, I recognize that car! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Ah! We're going golfing! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 This is my best man. So he tells me one day to show up at his house at 9 and we go for a drive... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 A Delorean we saw on the highway. Still have no idea where we are going http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 This is me realizing, of course I should marry this fantastic young lady, but before I had a chance to think on this anymore, Ginny and Hagen threw us a roaster! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 This is me wondernig if I should get married http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 Hi all, this is me http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=298 We setup what I like to call Spiderrun Paladium http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Panoramic of the Paladium http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Now Rowlf wants to try http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Tired Paladium visitors at the end of the night http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Matt on a rock power tour! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Got both XBOXes going http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Playing a little poker in Valhalla http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 There's a Guitar Hero master, and in the background Katie tries very hard to fill the baseline for "Stairway to Heaven" http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 and Rowlf still doesn't move http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 James goes for the knockout on Joe http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Hi Bec! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Rockin out to some Foos http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 ...and of course the Wii http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Rowlf didn't seem to mind the company though he stood his ground in a surly manner http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 Saying hi to Elaine and Savannah http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 There's the birthday boy, playing poker http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 How does he do it http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 A little Dance Dance Revolution with Logan and Handsome Bob http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 A little Guitar Hero 3 http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=297 At night, a weird foggy evening. Next year: Yard part 7: the front and side yard... http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Another nice flower. Note: this bloom was used in our wedding engagemen pic http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Two monarchs! http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Self explanatory http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Our neighbours butterfly garden http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Back in the garden.... Schnu's flowers are blooming nicely http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Well, I guess we did add some new trees. We have a plan, you'll see next summer. Wink, wink http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Back to Spiderrun Manor. Hoping something cool will happen with the front yard... *sigh*, next summer http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Got all the 2x4s in place. These 14' timbers were actually hard to get but helped with a good visual line http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Did a nice design on the ends http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Putting the lattice on http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Looking good http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 The finished sun screen shades it's first guest http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 Our lillies are in bloom http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296 OK, back to the sun screen project. We've got all the supports up http://spiderrun.ca/sr_shownode.asp?pid=296