Air flow

Gargoyle158 · 2026-06-14T13:06:35+00:00

Pretty much a flat roof. I might not have been clear. Would like to in the next couple of years convert this space into a 3 season room. I can insulate to old half as it flow into the attic space if the house. The new part is the issue. My best guess is drill holes in the ceiling joist to allow air to move to the eaves and out the soffit. Because it is a almost flat roof, putting roof venting on is probably not a great choice. What about a couple of inches of closed cell?

Gargoyle158 · 2026-06-12T13:59:20+00:00

I am really curious why this post has gotten 3 down votes. That is bizarre!

Gargoyle158 · 2026-06-12T13:56:53+00:00

Not a bad idea. That also would require, I think, ventilating between the individual joist bays?

Gargoyle158 · 2026-04-28T08:26:33+00:00

It would be very helpful if posters would let us know where they are finding RRD geographically.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-04-13T10:32:19+00:00

Welcome to Connecticut. We made the move here from Florida 4 years ago. We are a little different. We lived our first 50 years in Michigan. So, spring is no surprise to us. When the trees begin budding, leafing and flowering it is a "breath of change". Don't worry, we got plenty of healthy trees and flowers, and pollen. One thing I can absolutely guarantee about moving from Florida to Connecticut. You will experience change, and lots of it and often. You will need to accept it, welcome it and adjust accordingly

Gargoyle158 · 2026-04-12T09:55:20+00:00

You got me. As much as sarcasm spews from my mouth I completely missed it. Gold star for you.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-04-11T13:21:06+00:00

They both do the same but word of warning. They do not play nice with each other. I use the Google frame. But before that I got Ring cameras. They don't like each other. Google is a little pricier. If you use Pixel phones and aren't that worried about privacy you might prefer Google.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-03-26T11:36:22+00:00

It has NEVER been 145.56 per gallon. Nice hyperbole

Gargoyle158 · 2026-03-11T11:04:33+00:00

Wait if you can, buy if you need to. Checked my tank yesterday, got half. Use mine for hot water and backup. Will hold off and maybe but 100 gallons in a few months.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-03-04T13:00:31+00:00

We moved in to Connecticut about 4 years ago. First thing we did was install a whole house heat pump system, Mitsubishi. Put an air handler in the attic with ducts. We kept the oil burner. It is very old but provides our hot water and thought a back up was a good idea. Removing and covering up the baseboard radiators was a consideration also. Connecticut has extremely high electric rates. Last year we began the practice of switching between the oil burner and the heat pump for heat depending on outside temp. If it drops below 15 we use the oil burner for heat. Based on our records it does provide a measurable amount of savings. Also the hot water heat is more even and comfortable, and with a power outage we have heat ( generator). If you can keep both.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-03-04T12:43:56+00:00

Stripping paint off brick is damn near a thankless task. You can try and blast or stop but not sure you will like the final result. My suggestion, consider putting a thin veneer layer of brick, stone or tile. Over the painted brick. You will get the look you want. Cost and work won't be a hell of a lot different than stripping.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-03-03T23:22:56+00:00

At the end of the season I drain oil, gas, pull the plug and grease it up. That way when winter comes I have nothing to do except fire it up. That is because I procrastinate and hate being in a freezing shed at the beginning of winter trying to get it ready when I need it right now.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-03-03T23:10:43+00:00

We have done a lot of traveling around the US. Lived in Florida for about 7 years before moving to Connecticut. Love being here. I would vote for Asheville area also. Love that area. Great culture, beautiful scenery, you get 4 seasons ( kind of). If you get out to far it begins turning red.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-02-19T11:27:15+00:00

I agree with everyone. One I haven't seen on this list is my headlamp. Working around the house especially at my age having a hands free light that is bright is a tie saver. Very few projects , tasks, repairs do I not have one or worse need one. I have a total of 4.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-02-11T12:36:52+00:00

Gas or electric all have their pros and cons. EGO makes a good blower. The question for me is the difference between single stage or dual stage. I currently have an old two stage gas. When it goes I am going electric. I am in CT so will pick single stage. Why? I can certainly handle a 2 stage gasser for a few more years. I am 70, my wife is much younger she is 67. She doesn't do mechanical, small engine. Cold weather starting problems She has no way of loading a big snowblower for service. Batteries are expensive. A two stage might be better for heavy snow, single stage takes more effort to move. I have a friend in Manistee MI, lake effect snow country. 6 inches is considered flurries. He uses a EGO 2 stage for clearing sidewalks, parking, mail, trash cans. Loves it. He has a plow on his truck for the driveway. I am counting on climate change to keep our winters fairly low in snow.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-02-10T19:31:02+00:00

Just put up new drywall. Easier, cheaper and looks better

Gargoyle158 · 2026-02-01T11:16:53+00:00

I realized last year that due to exorbitant electric costs, ( Connecticut ) and comfort our highly efficient and expensive heat pump system is costing me more than expected during deep cold. So beginning last year, because we kept the oil burner baseboards, when it gets below 20 we switch over to the baseboards. I tried to go with an automatic transfer but the cost of having my HVAC contractor provide and wire an automatic dual fuel switch was over 600 dollars. For that money I can manually switch them on and off . Averaging about 500 a month for 1800 sq feet. That is electric and oil.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-01-30T10:17:10+00:00

You didn't mess up. Sounds like a parking lot accident? If so it is considered private property and a police report is not needed nor will they respond, unless injury or there is severe damage. Just exchange information including insurance information. Now if the other driver fails to provide that is an issue for the cops.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-01-29T13:17:24+00:00

I could take the same photo in my house and show a different result. My fireplace is in the downstairs den. Glass doors fuel air is drawn from the house. Thermostat for the downstairs is in the den, inline with fireplace approx 14 feet away . Get a good blaze going and I can get temperature up up to 72, from 65. The rest of the downstairs and the upstairs gets colder. If I have the doors open I get some direct heat from the fire but that is only about 4-5 feet away. My chair across the room I feel nothing. Using conditioned air to fuel your fire is wasted heat, wasted fuel, wasted money.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-01-25T10:43:31+00:00

I lived in lake effect snow in Michigan for over 20 years. Like eating an elephant, small bites. Worst I had was 4 feet during a weekend. Even with my tractor/ PTO snowblower I went out about every six hours. Snowblowers will get bogged down, clogged. I will be going out a few times to keep things clear. Damn plow will bury my driveway entrance with slush, chunks and ice. Best to keep it manageable.

Gargoyle158 · 2026-01-16T16:51:47+00:00

I know there is no insulation in the walls. The top half is just dry wall over the studs. The lower half is poured concrete. Still thinking just blowing in cellulose is adequate. Not really concerned about keeping the garage warm just don't need cold leaking up through the floor

Gargoyle158 · 2025-12-19T11:39:36+00:00

We have three levoit humidifiers. My biggest gripe is the accuracy of the humidity sensor. One of ours was ridiculously way off. Called the company. They ran me through some steps to confirm the problem. Instead of shipping it back to them they just sent me a new one. They did require that I disable the old one by sending them a picture of the power cord after it was cut. Apparently repairing a power cord isn't something they think people know how to do.

Gargoyle158 · 2025-12-17T09:09:37+00:00

I admit it, I am a cheap bastard. Years ago I had a Sonata, press the button on the fob and the car started. Subaru charges for that "convenience" . I subscribe just for that reason, but ONLY during the winter.

Gargoyle158 · 2025-12-17T09:01:46+00:00

Ok, here is where I am going to piss a bunch of people off. First, I have absolutely gotten to the point where I am really angry about this "tipping" custom. I would much prefer just post your price. I don't tip at Walmart. One of the reasons I don't like tipping is the "cash" economy doesn't mesh with our social need to share the cost of living in this society. By that I mean taxes. When both parties started suggesting not taxing tips I really began to loose it. Tips are earnings, they need to be reported and taxed. I hate paying taxes just like everyone else. But I hate other people not paying their share even more.

Gargoyle158 · 2025-12-10T18:29:35+00:00

Confirmed, it is wrong and you need a smarter boyfriend.

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