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  0 Thread: Pushmatic circuit breakers
Post: RE: Pushmatic circuit breakers
A box is easy to replace. Is there knob and tube wiring still being used in the walls?
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 14 951 11-15-2023, 06:49 AM
  0 Thread: fiberglass insulation for 12 oc
Post: RE: fiberglass insulation for 12 oc
Staple up netting and blow it in.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 13 1,068 11-02-2023, 05:58 PM
  0 Thread: My Yard is Depressing -- Literally
Post: RE: My Yard is Depressing -- Literally
If near your house I'd skip the smoke. Itll find any holes in your foundation too. As said above, shocked stuff in the hole. If it doesn't move in a few days, its not used. Fill the hole...
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 12 1,370 10-09-2023, 05:42 AM
  0 Thread: Attic over porch air barrier?
Post: RE: Attic over porch air barrier?
Its a radiant barrier. Installed correctly, they reflect heat.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 2 307 10-07-2023, 04:33 AM
  0 Thread: My Yard is Depressing -- Literally
Post: RE: My Yard is Depressing -- Literally
I’d want to figure out what made that tunnel.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 12 1,370 10-03-2023, 05:51 PM
  0 Thread: Ridge Vents w Box Vents
Post: RE: Ridge Vents w Box Vents
If the box vents aren’t being used, then they are just spots for wildlife to enter.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 17 1,041 08-29-2023, 05:37 AM
  0 Thread: RE-INSULATing an attic - remove or not remove old?
Post: RE: RE-INSULATing an attic - remove or not remove ...
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 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 14 1,145 08-29-2023, 05:34 AM
  0 Thread: RE-INSULATing an attic - remove or not remove old?
Post: RE: RE-INSULATing an attic - remove or not remove ...
Ok, so you have fiberglass batt insulation. Why not encapsulate it by adding cellulose on top. You’ll get air sealing also if you do that.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 14 1,145 08-29-2023, 05:31 AM
  0 Thread: What is this plane used for?
Post: RE: What is this plane used for?
There’s a mortise on the toe in front of each iron. I suppose that could be for a fence. There isn’t one on the heel, but it could be below the tote.
 EatenByLimestone Woodworking Hand Tools 9 1,366 08-26-2023, 04:30 PM
  0 Thread: Re-homing bumblebees/nests
Post: RE: Re-homing bumblebees/nests
Consider relocating them to heaven.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 11 807 07-29-2023, 05:30 AM
  0 Thread: Securing handrail to concrete stairs question.
Post: RE: Securing handrail to concrete stairs question.
I've used tapcons, they worked ok. This last time I used smacks. They did a great job and look great! You're grinding them off if you ever need to replace them though.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 11 809 07-19-2023, 11:34 AM
  0 Thread: New front door
Post: RE: New front door
I think that’s called character.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 19 1,306 07-13-2023, 04:57 PM
  0 Thread: New front door
Post: RE: New front door
I’ve had to make doors to fit in odd sized openings. That was too much like woodworking for my tastes.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 19 1,306 07-12-2023, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: New front door
Post: RE: New front door
That’s nuthin a little white duct tape won’t fix!
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 19 1,306 07-12-2023, 11:56 AM
  0 Thread: New front door
Post: RE: New front door
Old houses are always interesting.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 19 1,306 07-12-2023, 05:46 AM
  0 Thread: Roof ventilation
Post: RE: Roof ventilation
On your new roof, have the ridge vent be either cobra vent or a metal variety. Make sure they put the end caps in the metal ridge. Don’t assume they did. Plastic ridge makes me lots of money when ...
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 8 743 07-08-2023, 05:31 PM
  0 Thread: Painting over oil based wood trim
Post: RE: Painting over oil based wood trim
Latex can cover oil base.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 11 1,032 06-28-2023, 08:41 PM
  0 Thread: About the Need to Paint
Post: RE: About the Need to Paint
Once you close that area off, it become very attractive to every large mammal that passes by. Woodchucks, opossums, skunks, and to a lessor extent, raccoons will consider moving in. Plan according...
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 8 754 06-25-2023, 04:13 AM
  0 Thread: spray foam insulation - dangers and downfalls
Post: RE: spray foam insulation - dangers and downfalls
Was the inspector young? I’ve noticed younger people tend to be able to memorize facts and gather information, but the critical analysis of that information is lacking. I’m not sure if that’s age/...
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 30 3,650 06-13-2023, 05:17 AM
  0 Thread: Attic Insulation
Post: RE: Attic Insulation
Insulation vacuums make insulation removal a less horrible job.
 EatenByLimestone Home Improvement 5 570 06-09-2023, 07:15 AM

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