The Historic District

I've seen things like that done in places like Malibu, where one cannot tear down and build new but "remodels" are given free reign. I'm betting they're "working within the system".

I've got to finish my 2012 work in the study/bathroom project. Then I need to re-line my Yankee gutters and put in new downspouts. One section of the house needs re-pointed. And I'd like to turn out some money making work from my shop.

That's the thing I love about hot water as opposed to steam, it's much more forgiving. We still run some steam at work and it's a constant pain in the backsides. Once you get the steam flowing right it's great but definitely more work. Did you do your own work? If so, then you win the internet today...

Neighmond wrote:

Jeepnstein wrote:I also will probably buy a bottle of bourbon, just in case.

Medicinal purposes, I'm sure!

Why waste good corn on being sick?

Window shakers out, storm windows up. Bleed radiators Prepare my gasoline stash for storage Bag of salt on the front porch Take the fan blades off the porch ceiling fans Store seat cushions on the porch furniture We did buy a new generator this year, which is hopefully the dumbest purchase of the de...

It's not for everyone. We use our house as a very public space and this makes some of my friends insane. You'll have people wandering through your house, total strangers. Are you up for that? If you decide to do it make sure that you set limits. There is public and then there is private space in my ...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l34465nhugjdu6f/StormWindows.pdf I'm sorry, but rough shop drawings are all there are. These were my working notes from a notebook I keep on my workbench. The windows are based on 7/8 western red cedar lumber that is commonly used as building trim. It's smooth on one face ...

Just got here. I hate to give up on the other board and hope they get the spam under control. If not, then this looks like a pretty nice place to be.