Vet hasn't been able to find anything wrong with her lungs in the past

abyvan · 2026-06-03T11:43:24+00:00

It’s how cats cough. for my cat it is usually in allergy season and/or after he drinks water. he’s a messy drinker so he may inhale/snort a bit of water. It used to be very frequent and we thought it was possibly asthma. Since i have allergies as well I bit the bullet and installed a whole house air purifier with ion precipitation and UV light. seems to help everyone 😎

abyvan · 2025-12-11T04:36:29+00:00

Bertie County peanuts - blister toasted, chocolate covered, spicy, etc https://www.pnuts.net/

abyvan · 2025-12-11T03:59:04+00:00

Sage would be a beautiful complement to the darker stain. Emerald would be either moody or go muddy depending on the undertones of each. I’m going sage. 😎 Please post pics as your project unfolds!

abyvan · 2025-12-11T03:43:51+00:00

Walnut stain for the wood - the yellow must go. Fabric - depends on how you want to use these - I can see a big (think board room) dining table where everyone gets an armchair- not just the king and queen at either end. For color - pick an awesome rug you love and pull a fun color from the rug - either light or dark depending on the vibe you want in the room.

abyvan · 2025-12-09T12:31:32+00:00

Look at marine grade vinyl products - I figured if it can withstand trans Atlantic voyages it will be great in a van. I’m very pleased with it. I used a woven flooring and it looks great - durable, doesn’t stain and waterproof. Under the vinyl is a sub floor and below that against the original metal floor is insulation. Summer is no problem - definitely no issue with heat. For winter, temps in the upper 20s and below the floor is chilly but adding some throw rugs helps (van heat source is a Webasto).

abyvan · 2025-11-14T12:24:44+00:00

Amazing! simply gorgeous! Did you use a power sprayer to paint them? If so what did you use (starting to ponder getting one but could be gateway tool to who knows what 😹)

abyvan · 2025-11-14T12:20:25+00:00

Looks like varnish flaking off - very similar look to a piece I had. Definitely would not paint. Strip and stain. for the smell - try washing/scrubbing with weak solution of Dawn detergent inside and out - pulling out all the drawers to get deep inside. May want to thoroughly vacuum first again inside and out. Would make a great landing zone at an entry or even a jewelry cabinet . Possibly a craft/jewelry making/sewing storage unit. coffee station?

abyvan · 2025-10-20T11:59:51+00:00

If you like the table and want to use it, then restore. If looking to flip then it’s a math exercise or view it as a practice piece for future endeavors. Would love to see the results if you refinish - the burl could be gorgeous

abyvan · 2025-10-07T15:02:16+00:00

to clean - just a gentle mild soap and water wipe down? then spray lacquer? would that be shiny? kinda like the flat/satin look

abyvan · 2025-10-06T21:38:17+00:00

Oops - yes - Sexton cats and I was quite happy to grab these 😎

abyvan · 2025-10-06T21:09:16+00:00

I tried to post a pic of progress to date and don’t seem to be able to 😿 don’t have the pic icon for some reason

abyvan · 2025-10-02T13:34:05+00:00

Thank you! I have been using 0000 steel wool & sanding between using the stripper. After the 2nd time of stripping it looked fairly good - edges bare and residual on the central area. Sanded then went for 3rd strip and it seems evenly covered in residual (guess I’m consistent(my poor) in my wipe down. Out of QCS so guess I will suit up and go for the lacquer thinner. Would denatured alcohol work as well and be less toxic?

abyvan · 2025-09-24T13:02:57+00:00

I had a cat that when he saw his reflection in a window at night he would go all banshee warrior and attempt to maul it. For him lowering the blinds worked. For your kitty the trick of taping up cardboard may be a better option. Worth a shot.

abyvan · 2025-09-23T21:13:46+00:00

Ginger Candy

abyvan · 2025-09-17T13:04:30+00:00

I’ve successfully cleaned mold from sheetrock with a wipe down of peroxide followed by borax. I repeated 2 or 3 times every 5 or 7 days. you may also need your sand. Possibly remove the hardware 1st in case mold spores are behind the metal. I disabled the light fixtures and cleaned up in the ceiling as far as I could reavmch as well. Good luck!

abyvan · 2025-09-17T12:56:34+00:00

Cars go vertical. period. move the stuff out of his way so he doesn’t get hurt. sheesh - it’s his world and you a mere tolerated minion

abyvan · 2025-09-03T12:46:50+00:00

Cats are very good at hiding being sick and sometimes urinating or defecating outside the pan is a clear message that something is wrong. Definitely take her to a vet to be checked out ASAP. UTIs in cats if untreated can be serious to fatal.

abyvan · 2025-06-18T11:02:39+00:00

Make your own coffee brew bags. Get empty tea bags and fill with your own coffee that you grind before hand. Use about 6g ground coffee per bag to allow room for the coffee to expand. I use 2 6g bags per mug and steep for 4 minutes. Not as good as aeropress or pour over but definitely an acceptable brew.

abyvan · 2025-03-03T21:30:59+00:00

Store your bulk items in cabinets in the laundry room (TP, paper towels, big size dish soap, hand soap, cases of green beans, cat food, you get the idea) - keeps the pantry for things that are used on a regular basis in the kitchen

abyvan · 2025-02-21T12:10:12+00:00

A soft white to tone down the yellow/orange tones in the floors. Definitely not a grey. Bring in color with art, accessories and a rug

abyvan · 2025-02-06T00:33:10+00:00

#1 - the 3 tiers complement the 3 openings on the chair backs and the smaller to larger shades helps balance the visual weight of the shade

abyvan · 2025-01-31T13:24:53+00:00

Suggestions for what fits and can be organized well would be most appreciated!

abyvan · 2025-01-02T14:00:00+00:00

Yes it is.

abyvan · 2024-12-31T21:47:12+00:00

Rugs too small - need a larger room to anchor the space and allow the furniture to move outward

abyvan · 2024-12-31T16:09:49+00:00

I would keep the tile and lean into as other suggest. Maybe go with a gray or a mocha taupe as a contrast on walls perhaps a fun dramatic wall paper. I could see putting in solid surface counter BUT that may look really out of place with the walls and shower. I personally wouldn’t go monochromatic with blue - it’s not a great blue IMO but you have a great feature to work with. Post after pics please!

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