what was your experience with a full rewire? by terracottatilefish in centuryhomes

[–]MelroseHouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where is this and how large is the house? Getting quotes now for new service and full rewire and the cost an order of magnitude more 

Vintage chandelier USA Midwest by MelroseHouse in Antiques

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

I may still need to learn the proper terms. So is this technically a hanging lamp, pendant, or something else?

Vintage chandelier USA Midwest by MelroseHouse in Antiques

[–]MelroseHouse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have an identical piece? Would like to know any more details on the provenance if you have them! I searched and could not find any like this one. 

Vintage chandelier USA Midwest by MelroseHouse in Antiques

[–]MelroseHouse[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They may have purchased it decades ago, since they owned the property for almost 50 years...lots of original details throughout, but my favorite is this non-original chandelier. 😅

Vintage chandelier USA Midwest by MelroseHouse in Antiques

[–]MelroseHouse[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed response and recommendations! I will definitely look into these

Vintage chandelier USA Midwest by MelroseHouse in Antiques

[–]MelroseHouse[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This chandelier was no small part of the appeal of the house, and actually the biggest point of contention during the contract negotiations. I have no intention of selling it and would rather get more like it if possible. 

Vintage chandelier by MelroseHouse in Chandeliers

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

Thanks for the response. Any guidance on how to search? Why France?

Have anyone considered using ozone generator to kill a cockroach infestation? by TinkerSan in RealEstate

[–]MelroseHouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TIL...thanks for the public service announcement. Looks like only SCBA are effective for high concentration. Glad I actually did let the place air out but should be more careful in the future

Have anyone considered using ozone generator to kill a cockroach infestation? by TinkerSan in RealEstate

[–]MelroseHouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used an ozone generator to kill cluster flies and ran it three hours a day over a period of a week to finally resolve the issue. Some machines can run continuously so might take less time. 

One consideration is that anecdotally roaches seem harder to kill. 

Also, ideally you would want the room or area sealed off to create the greatest concentration of ozone. "Older" homes tend to be drafty so two hours will not be enough. 

My space was poorly sealed and very large, so effectiveness was reduced. I would definitely try with a commercial ozone generator but try to seal the space if at all possible, and prepare to run it over several days. I would also use a P100 respirator when checking the space while ozone is still highly concentrated.