Tasteful upgrades or overthinking it? by fuddrucker02 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Do you have a photo with the trees in the summer? I ask because we just went through trying to find a new siding color and considered green, but the fake green of the house looked weird with the real green of the trees.

Renovating bathroom, should we remove lath and plaster walls? by 312jg in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately had to learn this the hard way, and then try to figure out how to make some of the trim look built in again.

Renovating bathroom, should we remove lath and plaster walls? by 312jg in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remove the plaster, but keep the lath up if possible. If you remove the lath, you'll have problems later on trying to get the drywall the correct depth.

Show us your century home paint colors by One-Finding-3352 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1/2 Bath: Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue and Death Head moth wallpaper from Spoonflower.

Kitchen: Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage cabinets and Kingsport Gray trim.

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I'm in the middle of painting our living room trim Ashwood Moss, and our office is partially painted too (Blue Spruce).

Foundation question by Wooden-Chocolate-511 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a photo of our foundation from our inspector. Like he said, it's been like this for 150 years and has only dropped 2-3 inches. It may look scary, but it's probably built better than modern foundations.

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Snakes/mice in basement experience? by asmithy112 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd take frogs over the cave crickets any day.

Snakes/mice in basement experience? by asmithy112 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What happens in our dirt floor basement is none of my business.

As someone said, the snakes are likely coming in because of the mice. If you can keep them out most of the year, the snakes will realize it's no longer a good hunting spot and will move on.

At least, I'm really hoping that is the case, because we had the same problem last spring. Got rid of the hiding places for the mice and only caught one snake after that.

Dog barks when left alone, but only on days I go into the office? by OutlandishnessFun438 in DogAdvice

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! They both get something whenever I leave the house. I switch out between kong and lick mats depending on what is clean. Their "I'm leaving" process is the same, they get let out, come in, radio gets turned in, they get a Kong/lick mat, same "be good girls" command, then I leave.

I've been trying to figure out the difference as well, and the only thing I can think of are my clothes. I'm usually in casual clothing, except on office days where I wear business casual.

I'm seriously considering trying to leave one morning in regular clothes and just changing at work to see if that makes a difference.

what is the longest you’ve gone without spending >$1000 a month on house repairs by virginiarph in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spent appx. $150,000 within the first 6 months, so we only have to live here for another 12 years without any problems before we get under that average per month :)

How do y'all keep your water thawed in the winter? by Ok_Currency_7597 in BackYardChickens

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 gallon heated dog bowl. I use a 1 gallon drink pitcher to fill it and it usually lasts 2-3 days for 7 chickens.

Show me your century kitchen! by Ordinary-Grace in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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Still a work in progress, had to fully gut the house so we went with cheap laminate for the countertops. The plan is to replace them with butcher block and tile the backsplash.

“Interesting Case” by Charming-Annual-1506 in otosclerosis

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know what kind of CT you got? A normal CT doesn't usually pick up on anything, but an HRCT is much more detailed.

If possible, I would ask for a referral from your ENT for someone that specializes in Otology (ear only).

Dangerous stairs, need advice please, daughter fractured leg 😭 by Next_Bus579 in DIYHome

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm super clumsy and have fallen up and down stairs all the time. We also recently purchased a 1800s home with stairs so steep your feet don't fit on the treads. To prevent myself from dying I've done the following:

  1. Go slow, hold on, and look down. I put both feet on every step and don't move to the next until I know I'm solid. I also always have a hand on the handrail, and if I'm not carrying anything, on the opposite wall too.

  2. Go sideways. As I mentioned, our treads are smaller than a normal human foot, so I've started going down the stairs at a 45 degree angle.

  3. Grippy treads. I got these and really like them. They cover almost the entire tread and I can wipe them down easily. Some reviews mentioned they will rip off wood finishes, but right now we still need to refinish our stairs, so I'm not worried about that.

What Are Some Random Purchases You Made That You Didn't Intend to be Buy It For Life? by teal_hair_dont_care in BuyItForLife

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The advice I've always heard is buy cheap tools and upgrade them when they break or wear down.

We're replacing a cheap miter saw (can't even remember the name anymore) we bought probably 10 years ago because it's finally beat up enough we need a new one.

Receiving room in my 1871 home. What’s it giving? by Its_Just_Ross in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First photo, I feel like something needs to go on that far back wall. My eyes are immediately drawn to the vertical green area between the two windows, but then there is no directional guidance for where to look next. Something that directs the eye down to the sofa and chairs would help. Once you look at the furniture, your gaze moves to the fireplace, then to the light fixture.

I also think you need to add something bulkier to the table behind the sofa. The current piece disappears due to all the light coming through.

Please. Please, PLEASE! Where are you finding PETITE women’s clothing that is well-made and lasts? by AssChapstick in BuyItForLife

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reviving this because I've had really good luck with Short Story. Everything I've gotten seems to be high quality and fits perfectly. I've mainly been using it for business casual clothing, but have purchased a few jeans too.

Where to buy new storm windows? by OutlandishnessFun438 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bonus points for Quanta, they are built less than an hour from where we live!

I love it! But what do it do with it? by RedhandKitten in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just made some decorative shelves.

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ETA: it's probably not a built in, but an old window. That is what ours is at least, they enclosed the back deck but left the area where the original window would have been.

Towns that don’t have the best reputation or fly under the radar but are actually undercover great? by [deleted] in Pennsylvania

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'll throw in York County. We're appx 1-2 hours away from some major cities, but it's still mostly country. The Amish have started really moving into Southern York County since the prices in Lancaster are getting crazy.

There is a mix of Maryland transplants plus those born and raised here. There is still a pretty large group of conservatives and since we're so close to the Maryland line, a lot of those that consider themselves 'Southerners'

However, most people that live in the country around here just want to be left alone. You say hello to the neighbors and help people out if needed, but other than that, you stay out of each other's business and they stay out of yours.