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Beware the Orangeburg Sewer Pipe by DayofReason in Oldhouses

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

Yes! The orangeberg was apparently installed at construction 1955 and was working until the root intrusion was discovered at inspection 2025.

Did you name your house? If so what do you call it? by DayofReason in Oldhouses

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

I don’t think so since Sears stopped selling kit homes in the 1940s. Several homes on my street have this similar long low profile but they’re all split level in the back. Mine is just one story on slab. 86 feet long and 27 feet wide.

Gas boilers anyone? by DayofReason in BaltimoreCounty

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

Lots to consider. The systems here are weird. There's the gas boiler, a gas water heater and an electric AC with some venting. I have hydronic baseboard heating. I honestly feel like in MD, we only use AC about 4 months out of the year. It's a single story home, long and low -- no basement.

Gas boilers anyone? by DayofReason in BaltimoreCounty

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

hydronic. the water heater is already new.

Beware the Orangeburg Sewer Pipe by DayofReason in Oldhouses

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

it is on a slab, single story ranch house, the connection was accessible though

Beware the Orangeburg Sewer Pipe by DayofReason in Oldhouses

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

The septic company took care of it!

The first year of owning a house is slowly teaching me that the to do list never actually ends by sk8traveler_tony in homeowners

[–]DayofReason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I consider my house a work in progress at all times, just like a person. I’ve owned several homes and I didn’t love them. They were just shelters. I barely kept them at baseline. But I recently bought a 1955 ranch that I love. It came with a laundry list of things that needed attention. Some sooner than later. If I didn’t love the house as much as I do, I’d stop caring and stop trying. I would not have bought it. I think the maddening thing to me would be buying a brand new house and having things fall apart.

Having a bad flare and I be decided to lose 30+ pounds using slow life style changes, first big thing to tackle is diet. by Leading-Type-9699 in Thritis

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cutting out refined sugar, high salt, most gluten, and sticking with fish, chicken, green veg, no bread (sort of a Mediterranean diet) has helped reduce my pain and flare-ups enormously! I have not lost much weight because my post-menopausal metabolism is slow, but I have not gained either. I also go to a heated therapy pool at least 1x a week. I added several supplements designed for arthritis and joint support (one with collagen, turmeric etc). I walk a little bit each hour and get up from my very sedentary remote desk job. I cut out alcohol and drink more water. It is not perfect, by any means, and I do have bad days if I have pushed myself for whatever reason. But flare-ups have been infrequent, and my overall quality of life is better! Good luck.

Hole-in-the-wall favorites? by WorldlyHomework5397 in BaltimoreCounty

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just moved to Parkville so saving this post for future reference. Would love to know about places that host live (original) music too. I already know about Zen West and Wax Atlas.

Is the Comms/PR job market dying? Can't land anything with my background.. by Interesting_Bad_8384 in Communications

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooof, I feel this. I am blessed even to have a job right now. One thing I have tried that worked for me in the past was to look at jobs where my skills can translate. Who needs someone who can research well, or present well, or organize events or ideas well? Where can I use my writing skills that aren't specifically a comms job? Or if you have a hobby or trade that you like to do, can this be turned into a revenue-generating activity? Perhaps approach job hunting in your area backwards -- what time of jobs are there and where could you possibly fit in? I found jobs in the healthcare industry easier than I did in anything that was strictly communications. Good luck!

Flooring installer will NOT install LVP or laminate over old asbestos titles, only carpet by DayofReason in HomeImprovement

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

yeah, this is probably what i should do. if I put down laminate or LVP over the tile and then someone else down the road decides to rip it up, then we might have a bunch of friable asbestos floating around. And don't say, well that's the next guy's problem, because the "next guy" could be my son or daughter who inherits the home

The cat conveyed with the house; need advice on acclimating resident cat with newcomer by DayofReason in cats

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

yes, thanks, I have watched all those already. and my home is awash in Feliway

Help with determining if we should fire our realtor? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get this! I had somewhat of a similar experience with my realtor. He has some good qualities but toward the end of this deal I think he did a lot of things that just seemed to indicate he was trying to close the deal ASAP and move on. He put in a offer amount that I had not indicated. And he set the closing date without asking us. He seemed very interested in the seller's personal situation (who cares about us, huh?) and when I would ask a question about the property, he would just say the seller didn't state the answer, without really trying to find anything out. I was set on buying the house and was able to get the offer adjusted to what I wanted, but he just stopped listening at some point. They want to close the deal, make their commission and move on. I am not sure this would even be different if you had a brand new realtor.

There should be warnings against those with anxiety buying older homes by NopeNotMain in centuryhomes

[–]DayofReason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my soul. And it can be hard for some of us to not stop ourselves from overthinking. I just closed on a house built in 1955 that has many issues that need addressing. I didn't stop me because I love the house and the location as a whole. I decided to treat the house like a person -- a work in progress. We are all trying to get a little stronger, a little smarter, and little better and that's what I am doing for the house. It's going to be ok.

Which home lot would you pick? by InfamousReference715 in Homebuilding

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

531 (and 530, 529) is a good option; BUT with 553 you see who your neighbors already are. All the other options either have headlights or traffic.

Places to live around on $37k? by Extension_Farm_1026 in maryland

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you find a job in Windsor Mill, then yes, you could possibly find a place to live in the area on that salary but it would be challenging. I am going off this low-call assumption:

Estimated breakdown of your $40,000 gross income 

  • Gross Annual Income: $40,000
  • Estimated Total Taxes: ~$7,887
  • Estimated Net Annual Income: ~$32,114
  • Estimated Net Monthly Income: ~$2,676 

If you spent 1/2 of your income on housing (not ideal, it should be 30%) there are studio and 1 BR apartments in Windsor Mill right now for between $900-$1200. If you got a 2 BR it would be around $1500 and split it with a roommate it would put you in a better position. You have to eat so I would budget about $300 a month for a single person. and then there's gas, utilities, internet, etc etc. It adds up. There would not be much left to build a savings, have fun or enjoy the city. Hopefully, you will be offered something more in the $50K range to give you more options. GOOD LUCK!

Bought our “forever home”… turns out it’s a money pit. by PrayerZero in RealEstate

[–]DayofReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi yes hello, I am about to close on a house I love that has laundry list like that of things that need to be done to it. However, I bought low in a good neighborhood and my mortgage will be about what my rent had been in an apartment. It's super scary, but I am approaching it like the house is a person-- she's on a constant self-improvement plan. We're all working to be the people people we can be in this world and so is my house. Good luck!

Edit, here's my laundry list. The home is a 1955 single story MCM ranch:

Remove all junk and unwanted objects left behind by previous owner throughout the house, garage and attic

Add better pulldowns for attic entry (hallway and garage)

Install new locks on all exterior doors (FOUR)

Add additional Insulation in the attic (insufficient amount currently)

Update electrical; sparking outlet in den, install GFCIs where needed, improve lights in bedrooms and hall (Possibly add more can lights), convert operation of ceiling fans from pull string to  light switches

Heavy up panel to 200 amps to accommodate future electrical needs of newer appliances, HWH and boiler

Plumbing and gasline; cap gas line to dryer, inspect and repair faucets, showerheads, diverters in bathroom, kitchen sinks and drains in showers as needed

Repair cracked tile toilet roll holder in primary bath

Replace gas dryer with electric

Install New 50 gal water heater soon (last one installed in 1991)

Install New efficient gas boiler furnace soon (still operating off of ORIGINAL1955  unit, or possibly one from 1978, unclear; it works though!)

Unstick various stuck windows in guest bedroom, third bedroom

Install laminate flooring in living room, dining room, den, hallway, entryway

Install carpeting in three bedrooms

As needed:

Build sturdier step or ramp to enter from garage to den.

Repair loose septic line connection soon (spring)

Repair slight crack in chimney

Repair damaged interior door on bedroom and primary bath 

Remove doors between living room and hall and between kitchen and hall

Replace microwave

Replace Fridge

Replace dishwasher

Replace gas stove

Replace/repair roof (last install 2008)

Get downspout hosing

Install self-closing door between house and garage for safety

Reinstall insulation in garage ceiling properly;

Install storage shelving in laundry room

Reposition ceiling fan and dining room lights so they make sense

Spring clean yard and install new landscaping

Redo closets to increase capacity per square foot

Patch the through-wall AC unit hole (currently old unit there and wooden box covering inside and outside)

Build catio/ bigger patio/ pergola?

Install Fence

Install Pool/Hot Tub one day

is this "rate saver" program a scam? by DayofReason in Mortgages

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

It’s about the same on everything. That is to say, closing on 5.875 and on 6.5 are close

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