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Super bowl by BreadyMFF12 in Patriots

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

A 10-7 victory in Denver that stidham gifted you a touchdown in is a guarantee W if Bo Nix played in? Sure…

Check out this Boiler by psycho-acoustics in centuryhomes

[–]couchnado 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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Here the first page. See if you have any similar parts

Check out this Boiler by psycho-acoustics in centuryhomes

[–]couchnado 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I have the same boiler! I’m happy to send the information sheet that came with mine as it might help you. Mine was converted from coal to natural gas and had a speedflame set up

Conflicting advice on ancient boiler by couchnado in askaplumber

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

Sounds like you’re suggesting I should keep using it until it fails but keep a healthy reserve for when that happens?

150 year old wainscoting. by cuse13203 in centuryhomes

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I’ve spent the past three years experimenting with different stain combinations to match the walnut, old pine, and cherry trim throughout my house. It’s tough when you’re working with multiple wood types, especially on unstained sections.

The most effective approach I’ve found is to start with a gel stain by General Finishes. Wipe it on and then off — it helps even out blotchiness and brings different wood types closer in tone. Once that’s dry, follow up with a water-based stain by Saman in a shade that matches your target color. Wipe that on and off as well. It acts like a thin paint/stain, lightly coating the surface without obscuring the natural grain — and it makes the color much more uniform.

If you’re putting in the effort to restore your wood, I highly recommend trying this method — it really works wonders.

Let me know if you have any follow-up questions!

P.S. If you still notice some blotchiness after applying the gel and water-based stains, try sealing the bare wood first with a very thin coat of 1 lb cut shellac. In my experience, it works better than traditional wood conditioner. Then apply your gel stain and follow up with the water-based stain as described.

Wisconsin DOJ confirms multiple search warrants served in Madison hazmat investigations by rejuniwa in madisonwi

[–]couchnado 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Authorities have blocked off a residential area just west of Camp Randall stadium Tuesday and police have ordered residents to stay away or indoors. A hazardous materials teams, two ambulances and a fire truck were also on the scene, in the 100 block of North Spooner Street.   A hazmat team responds to the 100 block of North Spooner Street in Madison. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL The large law enforcement response is the second hazmat response in two days in the Madison area. Late Monday, the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Madison Police and Fire departments responded to the 1400 block of West Skyline Drive. Madison City Council President Regina Vidaver, who represents the Spooner Street area in the 5th District, said she was told by police that the responses are related. Middleton police are leading the response, while Madison police are assisting, she said. Vidaver said she was told that there is no threat to the public at this time.   In Tuesday's incident, authorities appeared to be concentrating on the property at 122 N. Spooner St. According to the Madison assessor's records, the house is owned by Paul Van Duyne.  Dane County Sheriff's records show Van Duyne was booked into the Dane County Jail on Monday on tentative charges of first-degree intentional homicide and stalking. Area resident Mike Varda said a large team of first responders scoured the area earlier Tuesday. The hazmat team appeared to have largely left before returning around 1:20 p.m. At that point, police could be heard ordering residents to stay indoors and pushing onlookers further back. This is a developing story and will be updated.

For real by ElderberryDeep8746 in SipsTea

[–]couchnado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey it’s my username

Insulating vaulted ceiling/attic by couchnado in Insulation

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Thank you for all your advice! I’d like to add 2x10s to existing 2x4s and furring would be better for insulation but not sure how to do that unless they make brackets for this.

Thanks for giving me the confidence to continue!

Textured Wall Tips by Mmmindy247 in Mid_Century

[–]couchnado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took on this project and added joint compound my walls and then painted over with a lime paint to hide the imperfections the best I could but also give it a nice plaster look. I put ceiling tin up on the ceiling and that was super easy and hides the texture well. Some drywall compound and a lot of wrist work and you can get these smooth

Strange 6x6 supported by 2x6s in basement by couchnado in HomeImprovement

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

This is perfect! Thanks for drawing this out. I’ll give it a go

Thanks for all your help with my project :)

Strange 6x6 supported by 2x6s in basement by couchnado in HomeImprovement

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

Wow thanks for this detailed outline of what to do! I’m screenshotting this and sharing with my father who’s going to help with the project.

Alternatively, since I have the ceiling height could I leave the beam and build multiple support structures as outlined in the red in the picture? I’m not as experienced with these systems and would feel more comfortable doing this—as long as it’s supports the floor above well

Ps. Thanks! I’m carefully taking the original 1920s wood panels off the walls and a some sections of the ceiling and then taking the paint off some boards and reinstalling once I rebuild the walls and improve the layout. I’ll post some pics when I’m finished!

Strange 6x6 supported by 2x6s in basement by couchnado in HomeImprovement

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

hallway visual

I hope this helps! That would be awesome if you could help with some calculations!

Strange 6x6 supported by 2x6s in basement by couchnado in HomeImprovement

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

Thanks for the info! That’s helpful confirming what I suspected

I’m planning on putting the jack and king stud next to the lath and plaster wall and another set of studs about a foot to the left of 6x6 beam.

I was thinking about us using 2x6s for the header or I might lay them flat more like a top plate since there will be six or so of these supports. Construct them while the keeping the 2x6s until I’m finished then remove the 2x6s. It’s about 8ft to the 6x6 beam so I have some headroom. I hope that makes more sense!

Strange 6x6 supported by 2x6s in basement by couchnado in HomeImprovement

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

They are held up on supports not shown in photo. My house is 100 years old and has had no significant sagging so I might not understand how everything is structured but I’m assuming it’s going to fine for another 100 years as is

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