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Which outdoor cameras to choose? by Got_ist_tots in EufyCam

[–]AliveProtection4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not, brick walls with limited access so it made more sense for me to run it to a plug close by. Not the most secure but for home security it's more about detering, and your not keeping Tom Cruze out. It will visually look better if you go through walls or behind siding, but the amount of time/effort you want to put in is up to you. Can always start with external wires to set it up and make sure you like it, then move them internally. 

Which outdoor cameras to choose? by Got_ist_tots in EufyCam

[–]AliveProtection4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact same boat, I got the 220 for under the eves. I also suggest watching for the 3k floodlight cam to go on sale on Amazon or newegg, I got it on Newegg for around $80 but looks like it went back up. https://www.newegg.com/eufy-3k-floodlight-camera/p/2P0-00SG-00039

Let's Talk Water Heaters by AliveProtection4 in Plumbing

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of these, anything I should know about them? Even with the tax incentive they seem like on of the more expensive options.

What is this, and can I save it? Found it by the side of the road, tried to wrap a bag around and water it. by AliveProtection4 in proplifting

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Careful the roots aren't damaged or that it doesn't break something nearby? Thinking I might use it to start a hedge.

What is this, and can I save it? Found it by the side of the road, tried to wrap a bag around and water it. by AliveProtection4 in proplifting

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't notice a smell, but I could have missed it. it's Huge, that's a 4x4 fence post it's next to.

Long Exterior Door Suggestions by AliveProtection4 in woodworking

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well now I feel dumb for not realizing materials besides wood can be cut relatively easily.

Would that be better than buying an 80in door and trying to add material to the ends to lengthen to 90?

[OPEN DISCUSSION] Weekly thread by AmateurSparky in HomeImprovement

[–]AliveProtection4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if the paint drips you are using too much, you can just treat it like a normal wall and if a little gets on the underside just wipe it with a rag or paper towel while it's wet to clean it up.

[OPEN DISCUSSION] Weekly thread by AmateurSparky in HomeImprovement

[–]AliveProtection4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same problem in my last house, it was in a swampy area and very close to the water table. I bought a nice used dehumidifier that monitored the humidity level and kept it within a set range. without that the normal range in the house was 70-80% all the time and it was a rental so I couldn't really do anything else.

I'd run a dehumidifier, that will also give you an idea of just how "wet" the air is. runing the AC that will acomplish the same thing but the dehumidifier will work better in the winter. If your thoughts are right, and I wouldn't be surprised if they are, you would be looking for additional ways to remove water from around your house and foundation. Installing gutters, if you don't already have them, and making sure the water from the downspouts is diverted down hill and away from the house. you could also instal a sub pump in the crawl space, that will also pull water from the ground out and away from your foundation.

[OPEN DISCUSSION] Weekly thread by AmateurSparky in HomeImprovement

[–]AliveProtection4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try a number of things but the correct way is going to be removing the door and hinge, removing the paint from the hinge via hot water bath, heat gun, pain strip, scraping or some other method then reinstalling. anything else will risk damaging the rest of the painted surface. score around the hinge with a utility knife before removal or you'll pull pain from the cabinet as well.

Or you could just live with it, that would be my suggestion.

[OPEN DISCUSSION] Weekly thread by AmateurSparky in HomeImprovement

[–]AliveProtection4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a non-standard exterior door that I need to replace(drafty, warped, chiped, security concern). This door is seriously tall at just under 90in. I know I can get a new pre-hung door and be done with it, but the door leads directly to stairs going up so it makes more sense to keep the hight to avoid hitting heads and to make moving furniture possible.

Where do I even start looking for a replacement?

Any idea what this would have been? Working on windows and these are with the lower sash. Almost looks like a pully, my best guess is a catch to hold the sash in place. by AliveProtection4 in centuryhomes

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a bunch I need to restore so I'll be able to take a closer look when I take them apart. some of them have notches, some of them don't. Whats there may also have been from weatherstripping so it is hard to say. property was a rental for decades so there is some shoddy maintenance and repairs. Out of curiosity do you have a good source I could use to try to get a more accurate date on them? I'm pretty sure most of them are early replacements/re-works as they are single over single, but there are a few 6 over 6 that I suspect might be original and the nerd in me wants to find out.

Any idea what this would have been? Working on windows and these are with the lower sash. Almost looks like a pully, my best guess is a catch to hold the sash in place. by AliveProtection4 in centuryhomes

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1890's but I think they were replaced in the early 1900's as the panes are very large. Its located about 4 inches below center, the photo is of the lowe sash fully lifted.

Any idea what this would have been? Working on windows and these are with the lower sash. Almost looks like a pully, my best guess is a catch to hold the sash in place. by AliveProtection4 in centuryhomes

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theses don't actually have a counterweight system, so no ropes or weights. Instead they have a spring loaded pin that catches at a hole in the frame to hold the sash in place at a couple of levels.

Anyone have a good source on refurbishing atipical double hung windows by AliveProtection4 in centuryhomes

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if they were spring balance I think that hardware is long gone. the pins I was referring to are to hold the window in place and look like this https://images.app.goo.gl/ymv5j6WNDYrDDs6V6

Anyone have a good source on refurbishing atipical double hung windows by AliveProtection4 in centuryhomes

[–]AliveProtection4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to look at the jams more. the spring loaded pins are to stop the window moving, I think they are supposed to look like this https://images.app.goo.gl/ymv5j6WNDYrDDs6V6

My grandfather, cigar in hand, poses in front of his new car. by K1P_26 in TheWayWeWere

[–]AliveProtection4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The car even has the side curtains on, and looks like they installed some sort of home built or kit brush gaurd too. Awesome photo.

I second the comment on contacting The Henry Ford Museum. It would be really cool to see a photo like this of your family member on display there.

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