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lurkingdirk

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Helped friends move in a new vanity earlier this week. To the second floor, of course. It was a six foot vanity. Of solid oak (white oak, rather fine looking). That thing was just fucking heavy. And then it had a solid stone top to go in as well. Which I believe was even heavier (sinks already in place). Heavy as shit.

However, this was the first time I used those straps you see people moving fridges with. They go over two people's shoulders and have a connecting strap. It's easy to adjust so you can change how high you're holding something (ideal for going up stairs) and then lower it again to get through doorways. I swear that countertop had to be 300 pounds, and just me and one other dude moved it. The vanity was a mere 169 pounds .


And we carried it, the two of us, on end up the stairs and through several doors. These straps are awesome! Don't have to fart around with multiple guys trying to get around corners and all that. I've already ordered me some, and if you're doing renovation, or planning a move, or anything that involves lifting stupid heavy things, I recommend them.

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Skinner

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No idea where to put this, but does anyone know a place to get a half-decent bookshelf with glass doors that isn’t Ikea? I know about Litfad.

(thought this thread was about the TV show for the longest time wtf)
 

Kobayashi

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No idea where to put this, but does anyone know a place to get a half-decent bookshelf with glass doors that isn’t Ikea? I know about Litfad.

(thought this thread was about the TV show for the longest time wtf)
Obviously hit or miss, but definitely check out your local consignment shops, thrift stores, and facebook marketplace. You can luck out on some stupidly low priced solid wood furniture that someone just doesn't want to deal with.
 
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Does anyone have ZipWall poles? Curious if they are worth the premium price vs generic ones. I need to start using some non-destructive dust barriers.