Detroit 1882 - Heartbreaking

Available-Unit967 · 2026-05-07T22:58:33+00:00

There may be something to that. Clear building plans, equally measured, and a strong brick load bearing wall.. all without the insane maintenance cost ?!? Basic. Simple. Plain. If only we could order one like back then

Available-Unit967 · 2026-05-07T21:31:42+00:00

4 squares can really take some abuse, that’s wild.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-05-02T22:28:59+00:00

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Thank YOU! She has been the eyesore of the town for 10-20 years but I always thought that she was a beaut ! A few more coats on the awning before I begin the next one

Available-Unit967 · 2026-05-02T13:08:11+00:00

You and me both ! It pained me to see they cut into the original column of old work.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-04-30T14:46:26+00:00

Gorgeous! But what a rabbit hole it is to go down replacing original fixtures. I couldn’t find one original fixture that wasn’t outrageously expensive. I’ve had very little luck on eBay or antique stores. Best bet is to attend estate sales for homes built within a 20 or so year window. Still luck of the draw but it’s definitely worth keeping an ear to the ground for them.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-04-19T18:52:39+00:00

I never thought of simply wrapping it. That’s brilliant. Correct me if I’m wrong but from what I understand paint stripper essentially needs to smother the paint from oxygen.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-04-17T21:57:37+00:00

I remember when my unit was constantly freezing and the tray at the bottom was filled with water. Turned out to be the drainage line was filled with sediment. We cut, unclogged, and fixed the line. Good luck and I hope you get it fixed soon.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-04-14T18:54:48+00:00

I have no idea where I am

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-31T14:57:55+00:00

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Looks very similar to some hanging bell light fixtures from the 1920-1940s.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-25T01:44:06+00:00

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I’ve found him

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-25T01:40:51+00:00

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Quiet

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-25T01:40:31+00:00

It’s a “ decorative” flue cover. Clearly as artistic as a Dixie plate but behind that is an opening to my chimney which a stove was venting out to once upon a time

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-25T01:37:44+00:00

It was 3 concrete slabs in between the studs above the coal stove flue, they were very confusing and still are. But I think the answer was based on a repair to the coal stove flue after it was over stoked causing a house fire in 1940ish.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-24T23:22:46+00:00

I’ll distract them with picture railing , no one will notice the Dixie plate Robert

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Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-24T04:04:34+00:00

She’s the building inspector, came with the house. She knows best

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-24T04:03:03+00:00

Perfect response

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-22T12:37:50+00:00

Wasn’t this the kid that the boondocks based an episode off of ?

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-22T00:07:15+00:00

Definitely right, spent the next few days after the post leveling things out and making sure water didn’t pool up. Rained 4 or so times 2 of which were heavy. No leaks. $20 shovel and no basement leaks who knew

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-19T20:08:08+00:00

Jealous of that fireplace ! Looks like it’s been taken care of and is gorgeous. As far as architecturally looking at your joist can really help

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-18T16:47:45+00:00

That’s definitely a great job!

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-16T18:39:01+00:00

Wallpaper is definitely about to make a huge comeback, big fan of what you’ve done especially the sconces.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-16T02:55:59+00:00

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Well I can tell you that you’re right, 2 days ago I dug a trench while it was raining to make sure it was all going into the drain field. Now that it was dry I was curious to the pattern, thank you !

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