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I'm not sure I'll ever get there in my life so I'll only see kitchens with that much space in porno
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Johnny Truant posted:Speaking of fireplaces, I have a question regarding mine, pictured here: Is that an electric insert? If not then it doesn’t look right.
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Aug 17, 2021 17:55
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BigFactory posted:Is that an electric insert? If not then it doesn’t look right. Oh definitely not, it's a wooden fireplace. Any photo of my house probably contains a multitude of "doesn't look right" things, thanks POs 
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Aug 17, 2021 17:59
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Johnny Truant posted:Oh definitely not, it's a wooden fireplace.
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Aug 17, 2021 18:03
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Is there a cast iron box in there that aligns with the doors? Or is it just a facing panel and the inside of the fireplace is otherwise unaltered?
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Aug 17, 2021 18:22
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So we have snakes out at the shed now, one came curiously close to me as I was checking the mouse bait stations around the yard. Looks looks like it took over the old groundhog hole. Really can’t catch a break with all the pests…. Anyway how the hell do I get rid of snakes now? Or should I just leave them and hope the mouse problem self resolves?
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Aug 17, 2021 19:17
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Ball Tazeman posted:So we have snakes out at the shed now, one came curiously close to me as I was checking the mouse bait stations around the yard. Looks looks like it took over the old groundhog hole. Really can’t catch a break with all the pests…. Anyway how the hell do I get rid of snakes now? Or should I just leave them and hope the mouse problem self resolves? I stopped myself from replying "you get rid of snakes by getting rid of snake food", because it sounded too snarky. Then I read your last sentence, and I'm posting it now. It seems to me you have a mouse problem, which also happens to be a buffet for snakes. We have snakes in our yard, too. I like the snakes. They're mostly just garter snakes, though, only seen one rattlesnake. Nobody ever caught hantavirus or bubonic plague from a snake, and they seem content to leave me alone, so I consider them my back yard buddies.
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Aug 17, 2021 19:23
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Arsenic Lupin posted:I would be worried about smoke; air is supposed to go in, over the wood, and up the chimney, and if combustion stuff leaks back into the room around the sides the room is going to get smoke-stained surprisingly fast. That's what my parents were worried any, the smoke escaping via those gaps. armorer posted:Is there a cast iron box in there that aligns with the doors? Or is it just a facing panel and the inside of the fireplace is otherwise unaltered? Ah, hmm, not sure. I can inspect it when I'm home tonight. I think it's the latter example you gave, cause that seems like the worst possible outcome?
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Aug 17, 2021 19:24
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Mice carry Lyme disease and transmit it to ticks, too. Snakes are better than mice.
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Aug 17, 2021 19:26
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BigFactory posted:Mice carry Lyme disease and transmit it to ticks, too. Snakes are better than mice. Think of it this way: a couple snakes have dropped by to help you with your mouse problem. There's no fee: it's a community service they provide.
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Aug 17, 2021 19:29
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cruft posted:I stopped myself from replying "you get rid of snakes by getting rid of snake food", because it sounded too snarky. Then I read your last sentence, and I'm posting it now. We don’t have rattlesnakes here and it was just a little garden snake. I used to have pet snakes so they don’t bother me and as long as it doesn’t get in to the house, it’s a win win situation. I guess I’ll leave him alone for now??? Do they typically get in to houses?
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Aug 17, 2021 19:30
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I don’t want to say that I wish I had a lot more snakes in my yard, but I definitely want fewer mice and ticksBall Tazeman posted:We don’t have rattlesnakes here and it was just a little garden snake. I used to have pet snakes so they don’t bother me and as long as it doesn’t get in to the house, it’s a win win situation. I guess I’ll leave him alone for now??? Do they typically get in to houses?
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Aug 17, 2021 19:30
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If the snakes aren't venomous you leave them alone. They, like bees and raptors and things that eat mosquitoes, are your friends. If any of them get in your house you can call (And pay) to get them relocated. Raptors you can get relocated for free even. Hopefully it didn't injure itself in the process. Post pictures of your new snake friend.
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Ball Tazeman posted:We don’t have rattlesnakes here and it was just a little garden snake. I used to have pet snakes so they don’t bother me and as long as it doesn’t get in to the house, it’s a win win situation. I guess I’ll leave him alone for now??? Do they typically get in to houses? I've found a couple snake skins in the crawlspace, so yeah, probably they get into houses sometimes. In 20 years here I've never seen one, but it must happen occasionally. If you do get a garter snake in your living room, you have to post a photo of it here, okay?
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Aug 17, 2021 19:43
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I really hope to not have a kitten/snake showdown, but if they aren’t getting in the house then I’m fine with them. We’ve been sealing off everything as much as possible because of the mouse infestation, so hopefully they won’t be able to find a way in.
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Aug 17, 2021 19:45
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B-Nasty posted:Many inserts just slide right in to an existing fireplace, and then have a stainless liner sent down the chimney to vent it. The old fireplace may not have been modified at all. 10% because we have an enormous amount of wood on our lot and the occasional winter blackout, but 90% because we just like the idea of a wood fireplace or insert. I'll try to find a good sweep, thanks!
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Aug 17, 2021 19:48
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Johnny Truant posted:Speaking of fireplaces, I have a question regarding mine, pictured here: Arguably, you don't need one at all; the primary function of a fireplace screen is to prevent embers from launching into your living room and scorching your floor/carpet. If you search, "fireplace screens" there are a wide variety. I remember a neighbor had one that was just chain-link curtains. Smoke is not an issue with a clean, complete and intact flue and liner, whether there's a screen there or not.. There's always a little on first lighting, but the draw should begin promptly. Unless the aesthetics bother you, it should be fine.
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Aug 17, 2021 22:46
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PainterofCrap posted:Smoke is not an issue with a clean, complete and intact flue and liner, whether there's a screen there or not.. There's always a little on first lighting, but the draw should begin promptly.
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He'll be fine if he follows B-Nasty's suggestions.
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Motronic posted:FYI, this sounds awesome and I'd love to know more about your window whisperer and how he saves these old things. Just FYI for anyone who was interested in this stuff, I made a thread because I started on one of my windows: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3976628
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Danhenge posted:Just FYI for anyone who was interested in this stuff, I made a thread because I started on one of my windows: 
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Aug 18, 2021 04:32
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Really tired of trying to get a range hood. Like I mentioned before our zephyr hood on order is now delayed until Sept so we ordered a Zline which never actually shipped. Got a watchlist notification 4 days ago from HD that they had the zephyr in stock now and ordered successfully. Emailed tonight from HD saying item is backordered now and won't ship. Going to hit up all the appliance warehouse around here tomorrow and see what they do have in stock but I got a feeling they're all waiting for the same supplier.
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I got my range hood from discount bandit. The site looks sleazy, and I remember thinking I had likely been scammed. But it worked. It was about $300 cheaper than any appliance dealer would go. This was a couple years ago so no guarantee from me that they have better stock during the shortage, but it worked when I used it. https://www.discountbandit.com/home-garden/appliances/?f%5B888%5D=Zephyr&pg=1&nidx=true
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Vim Fuego posted:I got my range hood from discount bandit. The site looks sleazy, and I remember thinking I had likely been scammed. But it worked. It was about $300 cheaper than any appliance dealer would go. Thanks. Site reminds me of greentoe which is my go to for tvs now but also looked too good to be true at first. It says in stock but ships in 6 to 7 weeks so I might just place an order anyways and whichever company of the 3 ships first wins. Edit: greentoe apparently does appliances, too. Have an offer accepted on there so let's see how they do. If all 4 companies happen to ship at the same time I'll open my own mini distribution warehouse. PageMaster fucked around with this message at 15:14 on Aug 18, 2021 |
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Aug 18, 2021 14:36
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just another posted:10% because we have an enormous amount of wood on our lot and the occasional winter blackout, but 90% because we just like the idea of a wood fireplace or insert. I'll try to find a good sweep, thanks! Thirding there is a good chance nothing was done with your fireplace other than removing the flue. It's also a very good time to shop for high efficiency inserts because there is a new and better biomass heat tax credit: https://www.hpba.org/Advocacy/Biomass-Stove-Tax-Credit This credit applies not only to the purchase of the equipment, but all the install labor. I've been looking at this one: https://www.pacificenergy.net/product/neo-25-insert-le/ but for some reason it hasn't been certified for the 2021-2023 biomass tax credit yet. I need to call them and see what the hell they are doing......by the numbers it meets the efficiency standard.
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Motronic posted:Thirding there is a good chance nothing was done with your fireplace other than removing the flue. It's also a very good time to shop for high efficiency inserts because there is a new and better biomass heat tax credit: https://www.hpba.org/Advocacy/Biomass-Stove-Tax-Credit I know basically nothing about this, pretty much what I’ve read in the 5 minutes since reading your post, but the first link seems to say the standard is HHV > 75%, and the insert link says it’s HHV is 72%? What am I missing?
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Steve French posted:I know basically nothing about this, pretty much what I’ve read in the 5 minutes since reading your post, but the first link seems to say the standard is HHV > 75%, and the insert link says it’s HHV is 72%? What am I missing? Oh crap, that's not the right insert that I linked. The one I was looking at was above 75.
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Being a modern design slut, this unit in a Mies Van der Rohe designed building almost makes me want to move to Chicago, but they don't allow dogs (wtf) I'm posting this because I have no idea how the price is so low - 225K and 550 HOA? yeah it's small, but it's pretty high up, is a corner unit, and obviously the market is insane right now. It is missing a few common amenities, and not everyone might like the fact that the bedroom wall was removed to create more openness, but I figure it's a condo from 1963, which afaik is only two years after condos came into existence. There has to be some sort of financial issue in the background, perhaps unpaid assessments. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2400-N-Lakeview-Ave-APT-1115-Chicago-IL-60614/3727048_zpid/
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Motronic posted:Thirding there is a good chance nothing was done with your fireplace other than removing the flue. It's also a very good time to shop for high efficiency inserts because there is a new and better biomass heat tax credit: https://www.hpba.org/Advocacy/Biomass-Stove-Tax-Credit What's the cost on a unit like that?
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brugroffil posted:What's the cost on a unit like that? The medium-to-large inserts like that appear to be generally in the $2500 range.
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actionjackson posted:Being a modern design slut, this unit in a Mies Van der Rohe designed building almost makes me want to move to Chicago, but they don't allow dogs (wtf) a lot of the lakeshore condo buildings have tons of deferred maintenance due to their artificially low HOAs (I have no idea about this building specifically.) That said they're all going to slide into the lake in a few dozen years anyway, like these parks: https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/0...ned-by-erosion/ we just got some bad news that the PO of our house had overtrimmed a pair of 80 ft tall chestnut trees in our yard, and they're now rotten and hollow inside so they have to come down 
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Aug 19, 2021 17:12
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majestic12 posted:a lot of the lakeshore condo buildings have tons of deferred maintenance due to their artificially low HOAs (I have no idea about this building specifically.) That said they're all going to slide into the lake in a few dozen years anyway, like these parks: https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/0...ned-by-erosion/ yeah that makes sense. the listing said they have 1.7 million in reserves, which is honestly a pretty small amount given the size of the building. I think the bill for the repairs required for the condo in Miami that collapsed was 18-20 million
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actionjackson posted:Being a modern design slut, this unit in a Mies Van der Rohe designed building almost makes me want to move to Chicago, but they don't allow dogs (wtf) I live in the city and am fairly familiar with values here. That is a great neighborhood, old building though. There are probably condition issues not apparent from the photos. It is priced to sell because 1BR units can be difficult to move, even in a neighborhood like that. There is no parking included, and street parking will be functionally impossible in that area (very dense). Will probably run you $150-200 a month at least. It seems like a fair price, but I agree with the other poster it is probably artificially low due to some undisclosed financial or reserve issues that would come out in the buying process. Something tells me they don't have a recent reserve study, which an old large building like that absolutely should. My 2B/2BA condo a few miles north of there has a $300 HOA, but we don't have a pool.
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Cutting up a giant fallen limb of a osage orange/hedge apple tree sucks. So many thorns.
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Fun fact: Osage oranges were eaten by the now extinct giant ground sloth, an animal that could reach up to 4 tons in weight and stood 12 feet tall. When I first saw them I wondered what animal would eat the giant weird fruit! Vim Fuego fucked around with this message at 18:18 on Aug 19, 2021 |
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Future PO with a question I’m hoping for any insight on. 1926 home with brick/terracotta foundation, we are being told it needs a new foundation someday sometime somewhere in the future. Full basement, partially finished. Only managed to book one estimate during the inspection period, and still don’t have the hard numbers. The cost is one thing, but I’m wondering if in the process I have to lose and redo the partially finished area and/or the outdoor deck if excavation is needed? Does anyone have any experience with having their foundation fully replaced in a home with a full basement already? Thank you all, any insight is appreciated greatly.
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Vim Fuego posted:Fun fact: Osage oranges were eaten by the now extinct giant ground sloth, an animal that could reach up to 4 tons in weight and stood 12 feet tall. Squirrels love 'em!
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These people built their dream house, and it shows. Oh, how it shows. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/12773-Pine-Ave_Potter-Valley_CA_95469_M24008-44085#photo1 e: Don't miss the bathroom. They've broken incoming links, so go see photo 20 and marvel. Arsenic Lupin fucked around with this message at 18:59 on Aug 19, 2021 |
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Arsenic Lupin posted:These people built their dream house, and it shows. Oh, how it shows. I think that house rules. I might even consider buying it if I had $800k and wanted to live anywhere near there. They sure did like tile. e: it's two houses?
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I'm the exposed joist hangers under the stairs in the living space, in picture 24.
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