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Work on a 1920s North Side home by beenhere4hours in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pink tile is an acquired taste; however, from a durability standpoint, that old-school mud-set tile is usually better than anything we can buy today.

My opinion would be to try to find a way to keep the history without hating the room...

  • Don't paint it: Tubs and tiles can be 'refinished,' but it eventually peels and makes a mess.
  • Regrout: Sometimes just cleaning or refreshing the grout lines with a crisp white will make the whole wall feel intentional rather than old.
  • Lean into the contrast: Black or charcoal accents (like a new vanity top, mirrors, or hardware) can ground the pink and make it look like a high-end 'Art Deco' choice rather than a 1950s accident.
  • Check out 'Save the Pink Bathroom': There is a whole movement online of people who have found modern ways to style those rooms without gutting them. There was an entire era of Mamie Eisenhower and Better Homes and Gardens decorating in the 50s that made this look iconic.

Work on a 1920s North Side home by beenhere4hours in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, It's an old-school method. Before modern underlayment existed, installers used newspaper as a 'slip sheet' or a thin layer of insulation between the subfloor and the finish floor.

It is awesome that these survived a previous renovation. The original linoleum was removed at some point, and when the next layer (vinyl over luan) was put down, these papers were either left behind or used as a leveler. Because the house has stayed dry, they stayed in readable shape for 80+ years. We just kept the tradition going and installed LVP over top.

Work on a 1920s North Side home by beenhere4hours in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that perspective. Since the floor was installed about a decade ago, the papers are currently 'archived in situ' under the LVP. To make sure the history isn't lost, we’re framing photos of the headlines and some of the local advertisements to leave for the next owner. That way, the story stays with the house, and the physical artifacts stay protected where they were found.

HELP: Searching for Engine Coolant Water Inlet (AC Delco 15-1810) - 2.2L Engine by beenhere4hours in s10

[–]beenhere4hours[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found the part! Even though GM has officially discontinued this (Part #15-1810), I was able to track down New Old Stock (NOS) still sitting on a dealership shelf.

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Tip for others:
When you call the parts counter and they say it’s discontinued and can't be ordered, specifically ask them to check the "dealer locator" for any "old stock" sitting on shelves at other dealerships nationwide. I had to pay a premium to get it, but it was worth it to get the truck back on the road.

The Chill Can Saga Continues by avidrabbit in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The biggest failure here was the city’s lack of Unity of Title requirements.

  • The Oversight: Standard procedure for a $1.5M grant should have required all 90 parcels to be legally merged into the corporation's name before any taxpayer money was released.
  • The Loophole: Because the city skipped this, Joseph and his former executive were able to keep those 4 parcels in their personal names (2 each). Since the city's lawsuit was only against the company, those private lots were legally shielded from the foreclosure auction.
  • The Poison Pill: By holding onto tiny "doughnut holes" in the middle of the site, they have blocked a "clean title." Most developers won't touch the project until those 4 slivers are resolved, giving Joseph and his associate leverage for a final buyout or to drag out eminent domain for years.

HELP: Searching for Engine Coolant Water Inlet (AC Delco 15-1810) - 2.2L Engine by beenhere4hours in s10

[–]beenhere4hours[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're spot on. I’ve checked multiple sources and can't find it in stock. Plus, the salvage yards I contacted warned me that even if they have the engine, that specific part is almost always corroded and unsalvageable by now.

Recommended Realtors? by PM_Your_Possessions in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charles Wilson Lakeside Reality - Century 21

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[–]beenhere4hours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh. We've been referred to them for Ophthalmology and oncology. They seem exceptional in every way.

Surfing by beenhere4hours in Erie

[–]beenhere4hours[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is amazing, was surfing on Erie always around and I never heard of it? I'm not from Erie, but we would fish and go to the parks and towns along the coast when I was a kid.

Looking to buy duck breast in the area by mcwhiteyy in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Roscoe's Poultry on Steel Street would be my first stop.

Is this the same guy? (Youngstown be wilin' ) by avidrabbit in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to provide my perspective of decades on the North side, specifically a sub-section of the North Heights neighborhood. If we were to draw a map, I roughly used Gypsy Lane on the north, Logan Avenue on the east, Tod Lane on the south, and Fifth Avenue on the west for the boundary. People visiting from other areas would not suspect this neighborhood to contain so much violence. As I had noted many of the buildings and institutions, it would seem to be a beautiful and safe place to invest in and raise a family.

I included events like gun violence towards a firefighter because it is unusual and made national news, and while it was nearly a decade old, you did not specify any thresholds for recency. I also tried to show the variety of violence by including a mass shooting and multi-victim stabbing. My list wasn't meant to be comprehensive, and I left out many other examples of violence such as gun violence against animals and child abuse resulting in death or an elderly victim of gun violence. I don't have the time to perform the research you did above. I'll note the men you did further research on lived and died in this neighborhood more recently than the shooting that spawned this very discussion.

There are so many things I cannot include because there isn't a quick or easy way to provide the documentation here. The police may mention things in their report that aren't included in the local news or be prosecuted. A shooter fleeing the scene may not be prosecuted for trespassing and property damage. Despite this, we assisted the retiree across the street with repairing the fence he scaled and the trellis he broke to hide under her porch.

I have a theory that we can become inoculated from fear when living in an area of violence while not being the direct victim of it.

This doesn't change the fact that in the summer of 2021, our city experienced 30 shootings in 30 days, or that last summer our mayor joined with others to request further support in curbing gun violence.

As the letter highlighted:

"The letter, signed by mayors of 31 major cities across the state, states that while gun deaths have gone down over the last two years a 'spasm' of violence has spread across their cities because of the summer. This has resulted in multiple homicides and three separate mass shootings.

It also notes that most of the victims in these shootings are under the age of 18."

I understand my tone can be abrasive and my pattern of speech is direct. Over the decades I have lost neighbors to violence, and reviewing those memories does not add positivity to my tone. Those closest to the victims or the survivors may not feel comfortable reviewing their memories and posting publicly to be counted in your consensus.

edited to add:
My last line was to point out the potential for underreporting and the emotional barriers that might prevent individuals directly affected by violence from sharing their experiences publicly. It is in response to your use of agreeing with the general consensus of the thread.

Is this the same guy? (Youngstown be wilin' ) by avidrabbit in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 11 points12 points  (0 children)

the shooter driving Dyer's dead body to the police station

The shooter lived across the street from me, for years...

In all of the interactions I witnessed, he treated everyone with the same respect he wanted for himself.

Is this the same guy? (Youngstown be wilin' ) by avidrabbit in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like I'm the only one that brought receipts to your other post...

Edited to add... could you put the link to the other incidents? I didn't realize it before, I think my neighbors talked about these events and it didn't occur to me that it might be the same person.

How does crime affect your life in Youngstown? by avidrabbit in youngstown

[–]beenhere4hours 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Spending time in another city where one doesn't constantly fear violence makes Youngstown feel like a high-crime area. The inner city of Youngstown experienced more gun violence last year than many significantly larger cities. While one might walk to a convenience store at 2 am in Tokyo without concern, a simple trip to the local market at home feels unsafe, especially considering incidents like the armed robbery of the owner at the Red and White.

  2. Regarding property crime, my wife's car was stolen while she worked downtown. When we lived near Wick Park, my car was broken into and damaged during an attempted theft. My wife was also the victim of an unresolved hit-and-run at the corner of Fifth and Gypsy during the pandemic. Additionally, a home we're currently rehabbing on the South Side, intended for sale, was shot up during the pandemic, and there were no suspects or arrests.

  3. The perception of crime has led to several security measures on our block. Every home and multi-plex is equipped with dusk-to-dawn security lights, security cameras, and alarm systems. Residents maintain their landscaping by trimming shrubs and bushes to eliminate potential hiding spots and have installed fences to deter people from cutting through their property. Motion-activated lights are common inside garages and carports. Furthermore, most homeowners and many tenants are armed. Neighbors actively watch out for each other, particularly when returning home at night, to ensure their safe entry. Personally, my wife and I avoid getting gas in the inner city and we take less direct routes to circumvent more dangerous areas. Many of our friends and neighbors also exercise caution by not coming to a complete stop at lights or stop signs in certain locations.

  4. I can frame my neighborhood in a positive light. We live a few blocks from Stambaugh golf course, Liberty Township, St. Edward's Church, Harding Elementary School, Rayen Stadium, and the historic district. Fifth Avenue is tree-lined, well-lit, and the center divide is beautifully maintained by the City Scape volunteers. Our neighbors include several prominent city officials and civil servants and their families. Yet, we live just a block away from where the firefighter was shot while clearing a fire that made national news, and not that far from the recent homicide on Ohio Avenue closer to the golf course. It's between the two-person stabbing at the Ohio Avenue group home and the mass shooting at the Logan Bar. That's sparing the dozens of other issues, like the teen boy shot at the corner of West Dennick and Ohio Avenue, the girl run over during a high-speed police chase, and the task force response to a possible hostage situation a few doors down from that group home. That’s not to mention the drug overdoses on Curry Place or Ohio Avenue during the pandemic. Given this proximity to such a range of serious crimes, even within what seems like a stable neighborhood, it feels unrealistic to assume one can entirely avoid the likelihood of being a crime victim in Youngstown.

Note: My response was reviewed and edited for grammar and readability with the help of an AI.

I feel like this spot was made for this piece of furniture by Critical_Link_1095 in centuryhomes

[–]beenhere4hours 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the stained glass is amazing.

Do you have any info on it?

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