Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-11-12, 06:10 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-10-12, 10:04 PM
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I'm going to expand the existing 2x4 cavity...
I'm going to expand the existing 2x4 cavity toward the inside, to at least 2x6. I may also add rigid foam on the outside (but haven't investigated yet).
I understand that cellulose is the best R...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-05-12, 06:21 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-05-12, 04:26 PM
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mystery box
I have no idea what this mystery box is, above the fridge:
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2713&stc=1&d=1354745217
Strangeness:
1) See the steroidal vertical...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-05-12, 04:21 PM
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domestic archaeology
Yep, I've spent more time carefully pulling nails from wood I want to re-use than just about anything other task so far. (Hardwood flooring, tongue & groove pine from the walls.)
I realize some...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-08-12, 09:04 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
10-15-12, 01:25 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
09-07-12, 03:29 PM
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Probably will put in rain barrels... however...
Probably will put in rain barrels... however there is a little stream at the rear of this property. It didn't dry up even in this summer's terrible drought. So I may not need to store rainwater,...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
09-02-12, 01:51 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
05-15-12, 09:19 AM
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Haven't forgotten about this thread.
I've...
Haven't forgotten about this thread.
I've been sidetracked with yard work (and other projects) since spring arrived: had a few more big broken branches that needed cutting / removal. This week...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-15-12, 09:45 AM
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Micro! A dam building project sounds fun!
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Micro! A dam building project sounds fun!
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I also have to post this picture for a chuckle. This ad keeps coming up for me in this thread. Is Google trying to tell me something? :D
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-14-12, 10:01 PM
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The topo map also illustrates why the house...
The topo map also illustrates why the house settled in the direction it did - sunk at the right rear.
The bedrock is very close to the surface to the left of the house (which is why the...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-14-12, 09:47 PM
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Mr Smalls - good to hear from you.
Funny,...
Mr Smalls - good to hear from you.
Funny, you're the second person to mention a cathedral ceiling in the Great Room, except the first person was serious. :) I think he finds it a bit...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-12-12, 04:42 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-12-12, 03:51 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-08-12, 09:59 AM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-08-12, 08:17 AM
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AlanE (and others) advocating for a tear-down:...
AlanE (and others) advocating for a tear-down: You're absolutely right - it's undoubtedly the cleanest and arguably the simplest way to approach this. But it's not in the cards because it forces an...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-07-12, 06:58 PM
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Laughing is expected and encouraged. ...
Laughing is expected and encouraged. Non-laughers will be beaten until morale improves!
Also, we typed our last messages at the same time. :)
Exactly! Lemon, meet lemonade.
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-07-12, 06:57 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-07-12, 06:43 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-23-12, 04:38 PM
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We're on the same wavelength, Alan. Good...
We're on the same wavelength, Alan. Good summary/advice.
I'm definitely into watching for material that comes available, and I have a place to store stuff until I need it. (I have a...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-23-12, 03:25 PM
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EDIT: PS thanks for the good luck wishes. At...
EDIT: PS thanks for the good luck wishes. At times, I know I'm going to need them!
When I occasionally worry that it may be too much to do myself (+ friends/family :) ), and on a tight budget, I...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-23-12, 03:18 PM
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Agreed on the concept that little house + big...
Agreed on the concept that little house + big problems = somewhat manageable. Big house + big problems I would not even have considered.
I haven't moved in yet, and my initial idea was this:
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-23-12, 12:57 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-23-12, 11:20 AM
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The house was built in stages with several...
The house was built in stages with several add-ons.
I think it originally may have been just a shed/garage for the bigger house next door (just the living room area).
When it was converted to a...
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