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You can get wall washing solutions at your local hardware store. Find the cleaners section, or the paint-prep area, and they'll have all you need without having to acid wash both your walls and you jeans."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
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Originally posted by St. Clown View PostDid she also happen to attend SCSU? I'm just saying...because I had some roommates.CCT '77 & '78
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Originally posted by joecct View PostShe has no idea where St. Cloud is. Minnesota is a probable.
In October I bought a house built in 1955. Plaster walls suck. They suck like UAA did at hockey. Really bad. The amount of extra work required to hang things like curtains is insane. If I could afford it, I’d make a run to put up drywall tomorrow."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir
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Originally posted by St. Clown View PostMy question stands.
In October I bought a house built in 1955. Plaster walls suck. They suck like UAA did at hockey. Really bad. The amount of extra work required to hang things like curtains is insane. If I could afford it, I’d make a run to put up drywall tomorrow.
I'm removing wall paper borders from 4 different rooms and then repainting, got a system down once a couple rooms were done. Its a pain in the ***.I swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell.
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Originally posted by walrus View PostI'd think twice about that. Plaster should add value to your home and sheet rock won't hold ****. Aren't your curtain rods going on the window trim?
I'm removing wall paper borders from 4 different rooms and then repainting, got a system down once a couple rooms were done. Its a pain in the ***.
This all comes about because I want to build some floating shelves to a wall, a de facto mantle, on either side of a TV that's already hanging on the wall. I need a reliable way to get lag screws into the stud without bouncing the drill in another direction because of some lousy wire mesh that goes with the lathing."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir
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Originally posted by St. Clown View PostPlaster complicates things because it's almost impossible to find a wall stud, and I have no idea how thick the plaster is over the wood laths. So wall anchors become much more expensive. Beyond that, I know how to work with drywall. If it ever came down to it, I can easily add a 2x4 cross beam behind a drywall facade if I really want, and make it look like I've never did work on it.
This all comes about because I want to build some floating shelves to a wall, a de facto mantle, on either side of a TV that's already hanging on the wall. I need a reliable way to get lag screws into the stud without bouncing the drill in another direction because of some lousy wire mesh that goes with the lathing.
If it's old plaster that has become loose, it is much more frustrating and will require quite a bit more patching. But there are good products available for that too, and you really don't need to be an experienced mudder to do it.
Look at this as your chance to become a plaster repair nerd, the go-to expert for your friends. With SIP, you probably have the time.
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I need to increase the efficiency of my house so I'm looking into new windows. Also my brother and a friend put in our front door and it doesn't close all the way....I know this plus leaky windows isn't a good thing at all. Right now my house is so freakin humid and during the winter cold air leaks in. I need to get a couple dehumidifiers asap. Also I need new a AC system , found some information here. Keep you posted on how the improvement process goesLast edited by DonaldD; 05-08-2020, 08:32 AM.
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Originally posted by DonaldD View PostI need to increase the efficiency of my house so I'm looking into new windows. Also my brother and a friend put in our front door and it doesn't close all the way....I know this plus leaky windows isn't a good thing at all. Right now my house is so freakin humid and during the winter cold air leaks in. I need to get a couple dehumidifiers asap. Also I need new a AC system , found some information here. Keep you posted on how the improvement process goes
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Originally posted by burd View PostWhere do you live? How do you use fans and windows during the summer, day and night, to moderate these things?
I’ve had two energy audits, on both homes I’ve owned. Both times I was told that new Windows isn’t a great investment- adding insulation was better. Also caulking, weatherstripping and using plastic over Windows in winter in some cases
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Originally posted by Deutsche Gopher Fan View PostI installed continuous running fan with a moisture module, was really helpful.
I’ve had two energy audits, on both homes I’ve owned. Both times I was told that new Windows isn’t a great investment- adding insulation was better. Also caulking, weatherstripping and using plastic over Windows in winter in some cases
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Originally posted by burd View PostHigh quality wood windows (and patio doors) can't be beat, but they're expensive, since they require some expertise--inside and out. And, like solar energy, you have to spend time in the house to realize the financial gain.Code:As of 9/21/10: As of 9/13/10: College Hockey 6 College Football 0 BTHC 4 WCHA FC: 1
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I'm getting a few patches of sod reinstalled. As thwy have died out. Price quotes vary pretty widely (to me). Makes it tough to pick one.PSNetwork / XBOX GamerTag: xJeris
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