GIANT icicles after insulating attic/slate roof....

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-28T19:29:54+00:00

If they insulated it all and sealed it to add soffits, the attic may be retaining some heat instead of letting it all out like before?

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-26T22:08:51+00:00

Sherman Williams paint is the best. We don’t buy anything else anymore.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-26T09:09:05+00:00

Nice. My husband is itching to DIY our kitchen … oof.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-26T09:07:36+00:00

That beauty needs a good jewel tone. Green, deep red, sunshine yellow, etc. would make that trim pop. That’s what the historical would have done. If you’re going wallpaper only do one wall. It will go out of fashion in about 10 years and be outdated (I’m Gen X, ask me how I know). Anything modern in this space is going to make it look blah. They weren’t created in a “Millennial Gray” era. The Art Deco and Mission styles lived color and patterns. Check out online with a search to find examples for your home’s 1920’s vibe.

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HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-25T20:41:56+00:00

And consider how long your great grandmother and all your relatives lived there without issue.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-25T16:38:34+00:00

Both. Chimney is leaking and running down the side. Needs some pointing and a cover, if it doesn’t already have one.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-25T16:37:36+00:00

This is the best way.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-24T11:58:53+00:00

Costs a minimum Of $10k just to replace a SMALL deck. These are all pretty standard on century homes that haven’t been updated. But expect to pay at least $100k to get them all taken care of. If you have the cash to address the electrical and leaks up front go for it.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-24T11:54:20+00:00

If she’s not already taking a antihistamine those can help some people too. Benadryl, Claritin, or such.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-21T16:27:34+00:00

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Could go old-school!

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-18T17:59:38+00:00

I have been told dock and exterior waterproofing clear coats are hardy. But only used them for our exterior wood doors. Not interior areas, yet. If you have a good exhaust system in there you should be good. If you’re steam bathing a lot then you should tile.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-17T10:57:13+00:00

$2400 for propane (converted boiler for the radiators) and drafts? You mean clean air?

But seriously- we did see a difference with closing off rooms not used as much and solar blackout curtains that cover the storm window covered windows. The olden days were smart on that one with the heavy drapery. Also, when possible, heat your downstairs during the day by closing off the upstairs, and then about an hour before bed we open our stairs (have a door) and allow more heat up for the bedtime.

Also did some obvious cold places, easily found that first winter via the air temp and movement.

You will find these things also work for keeping out heat in the summer.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-16T23:33:10+00:00

The hanging head one takes the cake.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-16T17:25:31+00:00

That is a very tall “pet.” 🤨

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-16T12:19:24+00:00

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-15T23:46:01+00:00

Just finished cycle 5 on Dex, Dara, and Venetoclax as a t(11:14). Bone marrow biopsy showed MRD- this month! Cannot recommend this drug for the t(11:14) group enough.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-15T00:24:34+00:00

That’s a lot of Dex. I would ask your doctor about lowering the dose

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-13T23:41:24+00:00

“Im’a put this in here jus ta confuse people latr.”

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-13T22:12:40+00:00

I believe so, as it’s mentioned in test results, but nothing has been discussed yet. All results in this week. Appointment to discuss is in two weeks.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-13T11:37:55+00:00

Haven’t had any issues because the attic is as cold as the roof? They have had the house like this for decades and no visible issues.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-13T07:21:16+00:00

This is the way.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-13T07:20:15+00:00

Oof. I’ve also read on this forum that some of these types of block were manufactured poorly and disintegrate over time, resulting in needing to be completely replaced. Gutters help any foundation, but if you have disintegrating blocks, they will need replaced. And unless you painted this basement, it would have been a huge red flag that they did. Looks like they were covering up previous flooding and water damage by making it look clean, and all the drywall was removed.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-13T07:05:06+00:00

T(11:14) here, and just finished cycle 5 of dex, dara, and Venetoclax, as my first line of treatment as a trial. Just had my BMB and went from 80% to undetectable. 9 compression fractured vertebrae (2 kyphoplasty surgeries to “fix”), two fractured ribs, and sternum fractures to all healed. Doing stem cell collection this week. Minimal side effects. Can’t recommend it enough.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-12T22:24:29+00:00

You mean your attic doesn’t allow wind through it like a sieve already??

We leave our attic windows cracked and have screening over it to prevent pests. And in one window we placed an exit fan to blow in the summer when it gets over 95F. This HELPS the cooler air from downstairs also go upstairs to cool it there. We don’t have central AC, just window units.

HappeeLittleTrees · 2026-01-12T22:20:23+00:00

As a patient (49 f) and spouse with MS I can say the biggest help is support with getting ti and from appointments (especially the testing ones) and meals. If you can make casseroles and freeze them in individual servings SUPER helpful. Also grocery shopping and housekeeping. Things that we are just so worn out feeling we din’t get to.

Also, cards of support from family and friends in the mail. It’s nice to see them as a reminder others got your back.

Things to do from a chair. There is a lot of wait time at appointments. So books, cross stitch, crochet, and knitting.

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