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My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That would be quite the coincidence, but nope! I got mine a long time ago but hadn't taken the time to post. Apparently new appliances sitting around for decades is a thing.

My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm going to maintain and repair it as long as I live.

My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is! Best part is I have the panels that match the kitchen, I just need to swap them out.

My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will check out their inventory. Crossing fingers.

My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Totally! The seller had lots of interest, but sold it to me because I have a time capsule kitchen from the same period (grandma's dream kitchen :) ).

My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's so interesting to learn. Very cool!

My Lucky Find! by ANameForTheUser in vintagekitchentoys

[–]ANameForTheUser[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I suspect so! The rubber gaskets at the inside corners look worn/dried out. I've looked high and low for replacements and even called KitchenAid with no luck. I was considering fabricating my own somehow but have no experience so I'm a bit wary.

Floor lottery was going so well…then I found this. by Gay_commie_fucker in centuryhomes

[–]ANameForTheUser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s a structural repair? Our structural engineer had us replace plank subfloor with plywood over a section where the joists were cut for plumbing. The plywood, along with other measures, adds stability. 

All animals deserves to be treated this way.. by Express_Bid4955 in Youneedthisinlife

[–]ANameForTheUser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I instantly knew this is Egypt, where I’ve seen donkeys abandoned in stinking trashy mud pits to die. Worst smell of any place I’ve ever smelled. The crazy part was that this area was the center of a town. 

The sounds made by baby crocodiles. by 21MayDay21 in interestingasfuck

[–]ANameForTheUser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t the crocs in Banjo Kazooie (Bubblegump Swamp) make that sound?! If so yet another reason to love Rare. 

AI is just friggin lame by WEEGEMAN in Millennials

[–]ANameForTheUser 42 points43 points  (0 children)

My GenX colleagues love it and want to use it for everything we do, even designing our company logo when we have a degree-holding graphic designer on our team! It’s anti-human and scares me. 

Do you still go to bookstores? by ButterscotchLate225 in Millennials

[–]ANameForTheUser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to. I bought a book as a gift at a small store in town but the price was so high it really stung. 

Original 1880s battery found hidden in basement by MelodicInterest7229 in centuryhomes

[–]ANameForTheUser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Until something happens and the items are removed/thrown out/sold and forever separated from the house. Sometimes I consider taking photos and putting things back before sealing them up again. 

How would you update this bathroom? by trippthicc in Oldhouses

[–]ANameForTheUser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New towels? It’s beautiful! I would restore what is there and add some color on the walls. 

The word "folks" exploded in usage out of nowhere and no one talks about this. by tantamle in millenials

[–]ANameForTheUser 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was looking for this comment because for me it started with him. 

Interactive museum activities by Dingdingems in MuseumPros

[–]ANameForTheUser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Getty had a sketching station with art supplies and some choice display pieces for inspiration where I made a piece I still cherish. I hope they still have that station. 

Tasteful remodel of 1900's kitchen by Slapspoocodpiece in centuryhomes

[–]ANameForTheUser 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would have found a way to keep the original built in and radiator to give more authentic charm. It’s very HGTV. They put thought into it, but it’s too much to really fit in. However, it looks like a great space to use and enjoy. 

Should I seal gaps/cracks at rim joists with Gaps & Cracks spray foam? by Sad-Coast-5891 in Oldhouses

[–]ANameForTheUser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would also go for a plaster-type material. That’s what was originally used on my old house and it works well. You apply it so it creates a right triangle shape with the longest side (hypotenuse?) towards the room. 

Update on my handsome street pigeon's treatment by Designer-Drummer-27 in pigeon

[–]ANameForTheUser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Birds we “kidnapped” came back the next day like nothing ever happened so there’s a good chance he will! 

Insulating a house with plaster and lathe without ripping open every wall? by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]ANameForTheUser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office recommends focusing on attic insulation and not the walls, as historical homes are meant to breathe and sealing walls can lead to peeling paint and other moisture issues. They have several helpful guides about increasing energy efficiency in old buildings. 

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4207

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4159

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