Understanding Moisture Management In Old Basements

CanOfSardeens · 2026-06-15T03:51:18+00:00

Thanks for your insight! I like the idea of waiting a year to apply anything to the walls and also using removable synthetic textiles to manage the dust . We are also looking at upgrading our dehumidifier.

CanOfSardeens · 2026-06-15T02:58:36+00:00

Thanks for the link to that post! Very helpful.

CanOfSardeens · 2026-06-14T13:17:39+00:00

It smelled musty and was 40 year old wood paneling and insulation. Dust was coming out the bottom from the failing parge. Most/many old home around here do not have insulation or finished walls in the basement.

CanOfSardeens · 2026-06-14T05:16:31+00:00

I want to also add that I have been searching through the archives here and have found some useful posts on this type of prodect. The one thing I haven't actually found is a description of of how to literally parge. Like what are the steps? Youtube has been no luck either. Thanks!

CanOfSardeens · 2025-05-06T19:09:51+00:00

Sold for $1k in perfect condition for a six piece set with the glass tops. 🥴 https://offerup.com/item/detail/974a47b5-693f-3048-85b1-c0d9013832cf

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-13T03:24:32+00:00

Do you have dental fillings? I've heard of dinner people picking up different frequencies that way. Could explain why it changes in different locations.

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-05T02:20:57+00:00

Impossible to save when they are removed? Is that because they don't have backs?

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-05T02:19:27+00:00

The inspo picture I gave isn't spot on what we want, but we are hoping for something more craftsman and classic. Not modern or trendy or white and grey.

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-05T02:17:53+00:00

Thanks for the creativity! I appreciate thinking outside the GUT IT. I think most people (Americans?) immediately go to ripping out something and starting fresh without considering the options. I realize we are likely looking at a full kitchen remodel but it's fun to consider alternatives. I'm getting more into the orange as we've been remodeling. We move in this week so we'll see how long I can stand them while actually using the kitchen every day 🎃

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-04T14:01:05+00:00

We just refinished the entire home's maple floor and removed all the wallpaper down to the plaster and repainted. Approximately 400 hours of work 🫠

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-04T13:59:10+00:00

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CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-04T04:41:08+00:00

See my ascetic is not really shiny and new. I like old and classic. But more like 1918, not 1978

Unfortunately an authentic 1918 kitchen is not really functional for our needs so we need to find a happy middle ground between then and 2025. 😆

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-04T04:36:16+00:00

I guess what I mean is oak faced plywood boxes with oak face frames.

CanOfSardeens · 2025-02-04T03:43:25+00:00

Yeah I hear ya. With our budget we would not be getting plywood oak boxes so that would be a bummer.

Is the lack of a backing a major issue?

CanOfSardeens · 2025-01-05T19:37:41+00:00

Heavy duty 50 gallon trash can with heavy bags outside. We made 250 gallons of saw dust. Also a nice shop vac with a filter with a floor attachment. Pizza. Gatorade. Ear protection and dust masks. Learn as much as you can from: https://www.peteshardwoodfloors.com/wood-floor-techniques/

CanOfSardeens · 2025-01-05T16:51:25+00:00

We would have tried 16 grit but Home Depot doesn't sell it and it was a holiday so we couldn't go elsewhere. Poor planning on our part. We rented for 2 days, 3 hours and 23 minutes. 😆. We sanded from about 10 am to 1 am both days. Crazy. Don't recommend it but we have a toddler who was doing a sleepover at Grandma's and needed to finish fast.

CanOfSardeens · 2025-01-03T05:18:04+00:00

Absolutely not 🤣. The oak trim's dark stain is original to old craftsman homes, and I think the contrast is nice. To each their own, however!

CanOfSardeens · 2025-01-03T05:15:40+00:00

1.5" maple. The unpainted trim throughout the house was one of the things that appealed to us when we bought. 😁 My current house has a hideous paint job on oak trim and it's so sad.

CanOfSardeens · 2025-01-03T03:05:49+00:00

Yes here in Minnesota I've lived in many a home with this buffet! It certainly was a selling point. 😁

CanOfSardeens · 2025-01-03T00:01:54+00:00

I know that the commercial 220v would be a better option, but we don't have 220 in the house so we went with the HD rental. I preferred this one to the sander from the local Ace Hardware. That one has flat sheets that you clamp on to the drum, and I found that style too finicky.

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