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[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i'm getting ready to tear out my fireplace.
the work involved with using wood is unreal. i'd recommend a pellet stove, or better yet, put in a gas insert.
instead of the cellophane, storm windows might help. also, putting in new windows would help immensely, and they might still be eligible for a tax credit. and i'd take a credit over a deduction any day, because it's money off the bottom line.
definitely add insulation in the attic, and i wouldn't be surprised if you had less than you need in the walls-or even in the gaps between studs and windows. caution if you decide to get the foam in the can that expands-it can overfill, and make it difficult or impossible to open your windows.
happy home ownership!

I didn't get foam anywhere near windows. My windows still aren't great with leakage but I have lots of sun which means during the day, I don't need to heat the house even if its 10 degrees outside. Like a greenhouse

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Try putting the plastic cellophane on the windows.

I had an old house in WV that was built in the 1920's and still had the original wood-framed windows. In the winter, it was like they didn't even exist and I just had giant holes in the walls.


I bought this stuff out of absolute and complete desperation at the local Ace hardware - you kinda temporarily tape it up then use a blowdryer or heat gun to shrink-wrap it to the frames. I works like a champ.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

I had an old house in WV that was built in the 1920's and still had the original wood-framed windows. In the winter, it was like they didn't even exist and I just had giant holes in the walls.


I bought this stuff out of absolute and complete desperation at the local Ace hardware - you kinda temporarily tape it up then use a blowdryer or heat gun to shrink-wrap it to the frames. I works like a champ.

Looks ghetto, however, like Italians who put plastic covers on furniture. No thank you

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Looks ghetto, however, like Italians who put plastic covers on furniture. No thank you

Not really, if you do it the right way. Especially if you have curtains or blinds, can't even tell its up there.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Looks ghetto, however, like Italians who put plastic covers on furniture. No thank you

My grandparents not only had plastic on the furniture but also on the lampshades. Never understood it as no one was allowed in the living room anyway, because of the white carpet!

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

My grandparents not only had plastic on the furniture but also on the lampshades. Never understood it as no one was allowed in the living room anyway, because of the white carpet!

Mental illness ran high amongst that generation. Think Depression.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Mental illness ran high amongst that generation. Think Depression.

In retrospect I believe the white carpeting was to protect the finished wood floors no one knew were under there until they were long gone.

My G-Pa's pet peeve was people with their hands in their pockets as it made it impossible to work and if you're working you're not spending. He actually looked forward to visiting his lake house not to fish or boat, but to do the lawn and cut wood. Might have been some mental issues going on?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

In retrospect I believe the white carpeting was to protect the finished wood floors no one knew were under there until they were long gone.

My G-Pa's pet peeve was people with their hands in their pockets as it made it impossible to work and if you're working you're not spending. He actually looked forward to visiting his lake house not to fish or boat, but to do the lawn and cut wood. Might have been some mental issues going on?

The GD scarred people. Makes sense.

[GPK]

I still have the plastic covering the floor mat on the car I bought last month. does that count for anything?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by GPK

I still have the plastic covering the floor mat on the car I bought last month. does that count for anything?

Short man syndrome.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Short man syndrome.

Nah...I just like to take good care of things when get them. I get it honestly. Mom and Dad are both that way.

Blocks on the pedals would be short man syndrome.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by GPK

Nah...I just like to take good care of things when get them. I get it honestly. Mom and Dad are both that way.

What kind of car? When did you become such a baller? You marry into money? Good for you.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

What kind of car? When did you become such a baller? You marry into money? Good for you.

GS300. And watch your mouth with that "marry" word. I don't believe in it a second time. Once was enough.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by GPK

GS300. And watch your mouth with that "marry" word. I don't believe in it a second time. Once was enough.

, whatever works, it's the south.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

, whatever works, it's the south.

It's lightly used. I don't buy new cars. Waste of money. I'd rather let someone else drive the depreciation out of it.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by GPK

It's lightly used. I don't buy new cars. Waste of money. I'd rather let someone else drive the depreciation out of it.

Smart man! Go English Channel go

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Smart man! Go English Channel go

Good ole' EC. How time flies...

[Arletta]

Whoo whoo!! No school or work tomorrow! Yes!!!!!

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[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by GPK

GS300. And watch your mouth with that "marry" word. I don't believe in it a second time. Once was enough.

[Arletta]

Well not much different than last Friday dang it.. Not enough snow to do much with but look at.

Back to work today, but not until 10


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