The Historic District

Hi Fugazio - I did NOT get your PM. Could you try again ? The site was acting very weird this a.m. and I kept getting a message that the site was not secure. Warren PM'd me and it got through today, though = ??? Could you reply here after you have PM'd me ? If it doesn't make it through I can post ...

I sent you a pm, not sure if you got it or not.

I would expect the lintel to be more substantial. Probably a bit of poured concrete or stone. You'll also have to dig wells under the windows to keep them dry,especially in your climate. Looks like you have some questionable vinyl siding there as well. It does look like those bricks will pop right ...

It's not terribly difficult as long as the window opening is still properly supported by a lintel. It's a basic carpentry job. The trick is knowing whether you can remove the brick without causing problems. Can you share some pictures? This is the only shot of the interior I have right now. There i...

I didn't consider the number of windows facing the neighbors property. The house next to me is a new build and only has a small bathroom window on the second story and a basement window which is blocked by their recycling and garbage bins, so I might be ok in that regard. I just assumed that it woul...

Does anyone have experience with opening up basement windows that have been bricked in by a previous owner? How difficult was it for you and is it a job that would be easier just to hire a professional to do?

Poured concrete with brick piers in each corner. Ceiling height is about 6ft, which would be great if I wasn't 6'4". I've walked into the heating ducts and gas line countless times.

That looks so much better with the siding removed. Good job.

DS Super Remover Paint, Glue and Varnish Remover

It stings a little if you get some on you, but it does a really good job at removing layers of paint.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ds-su ... NAvq1XF-Fs

I tried to do it with gel stripper. Didn't have much success as you can see.