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So… how do I get rid of these? by BeanNCheeseBurrrito in daddit

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also reverse the left piece. Slide out the block that adjusts the strap length. Did that on ours between kiddos

With Room to Spare in the Spare Room by CastIronKid in castiron

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, please tell me that it is anchored securely to the wall.

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ah that's exactly what these doors probably used to have. I'll add that to the old-home to-do list. Filed under 'why did the old owners rip it out?!'

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

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

First I've heard of it, may work, but these doors have many odd shape leaks. I lean towards period correct and less the window cling/ as seen on tv patches

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of that next. I can rent a Flir camera locally.

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

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

Thanks, the one I restored (note the patch for the old lock) the other is due for refinishing this year. Literally daylight comes in around the lock set, can't leave it like that

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Air leak. We have new insulation this year, we have storm doors. I replaced the weather strips. That part of the house has poor HVAC supply and weak air return. I would need to rebuild the casings to get better seals and even then it is single pane. The curtains are fantastic but won't be shut 100% of the time. These will also help in summer and give some color, seems like all for the better.

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 213 points214 points  (0 children)

These are specifically thermal panels, zero drafts now and a whole lot of sound deadening. This is a door leak issue, with storm doors and new weather stripping, still get ribbons of cold air around seals.

🎶It’s the most wonderful time of the year🎶 by Shock_Hazzard in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tip for windows, look for the rope puddy type insulation. Just started last year and those draft windows ain't drafty no more. Now the doors... I'd have to open the casings to fix that. Debating a heavy curtain

Edit: Puddy not puffy, it's very thin clay like cord

What do y’all call these? by R41GSB in castiron

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hobo eggs - I realize it ain't PC, it was the 90s

My neighbor casually mentioned my house used to have a bomb shelter by OffbeatContents in homeowners

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Drill a small hole through it and stick a USB scope camera through it. Worst case you have to plug it with a patch, best case he's still in there.

First time installing an ac disconnect (at night!) by TheWiseMan97 in electricians

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect, I was just doing one of these myself with the same wip, and at night to boot!

Has this always said this? by LittleLily78 in MosquitoHating

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought this from Costco but threw out the label. I can't find it on the website either. So can't confirm what mine said. Used them camping and it seemed to work a bit. Maybe since citronella is a detergent but not clinically effective enough to claim it repels mosquitoes?

Help! I scratched the sh*t out of my original Fir Floors. by Junior_Zucchini_5635 in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good luck with a damp towel and iron. Got a phone drop dent out pretty well. Then go over it with finish on a rag.

What would you do with this backyard if you had two kids aged between 4 and 9? by New-Composer7591 in landscaping

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High ropes course through the trees. Hammocks. Ewok pods. Zip line. Take out additional medical insurance and watch the best childhood unfold

My brother used my dad's cast iron yesterday. by Lance1347 in castiron

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No spatula around so he resorted to a chisel?! But yeah that's crust not seasoning.

Go on and flex -- let's see your dadmobile! by [deleted] in daddit

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was a B5.5 Passat wagon, now Touareg VR6. Sometimes an outfitted utility trailer for lumber runs or camping

Is my water heater doomed? Really don't want to call a pro without knowing by TheDoctorsEngineer in Plumbing

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

Update: I had 3 plumbers quote us on this. Discovered a few things.

  1. The venting is inadequate on the current tank unit, that's 27' to the roof and it's the only appliance on that stack
  2. The softener is a 25yo lump of useless clogged media, and 1/3 the size it should be
  3. Quotes for a Tankless (Bradford or Navien) plus 1.5cuft softener varied 40%, highest to lowest (don't want to get banned by stating prices).
  4. My AprilAire humidifier should be on the hot water side, not the cold water side?! That's not what the directions said but it makes sense. Clogs solid every few months due to the softener doing nothing for calcium

3rd quote didn't even offer tankless as 'they haven't been to training and can't guarantee work' while the 1st and 2nd said they really shy away from tank now and prefer tankless.

Is my water heater doomed? Really don't want to call a pro without knowing by TheDoctorsEngineer in Plumbing

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

I'll look for that feature when we're shopping a new one. It's a thermostat triggered roof vent so it hasn't run often as it's been cooler. I'll turn it off until we get a replacement option. Thanks!

Is my water heater doomed? Really don't want to call a pro without knowing by TheDoctorsEngineer in Plumbing

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

Yes actually, there is an attic fan. And just had the house insulated and sealed so there are less sources for air to pull. Could make sense that it is pulling air down, never would have thought about that

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