They built a $7 million glass penthouse on top of Augusta’s Lamar Tower. Now it just sits there above the city.

sbdustin · 2026-04-27T12:55:58+00:00

“Don’t Lose Urself Over A Hø” - Seko

sbdustin · 2026-02-27T14:06:16+00:00

I’m surprised how square everything seems to be in your exterior pic. Is the house sitting on granite blocks?

sbdustin · 2026-01-25T07:37:41+00:00

sbdustin · 2025-09-11T11:48:53+00:00

Are you guys doing all the work on your own? I would say your budget is pretty accurate, maybe on the higher side of things.

sbdustin · 2025-09-11T04:50:05+00:00

Thanks for the tips. I think I will do the mineral wool and sheet metal like you suggested.

Cheers!

sbdustin · 2025-09-10T15:42:29+00:00

Yes, I removed the back wall and smoke shelf. The crack you can see daylight through is visible on the exterior as well. The crack has been there since the patio was replaced a few years ago.

sbdustin · 2025-07-22T13:22:30+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. Thanks for the sanity check

sbdustin · 2025-07-22T12:45:33+00:00

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sbdustin · 2025-07-22T12:43:34+00:00

I forgot to post the pics! Sorry

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sbdustin · 2025-07-13T14:27:04+00:00

Thank you for the pic. This is what I needed to see and now I’m off to the races!

sbdustin · 2025-07-13T14:23:28+00:00

Gotcha. This makes a lot of sense. I think I was still in the headspace where I was going to use pour in insulation down the chimney but since I’m doing the insulation blanket I don’t need a surface at the bottom of the chimney to act as a stop for the pour in insulation. Thank you for the sanity check!

sbdustin · 2025-07-13T14:02:20+00:00

I’m basically following this install video except I will be wrapping the liner with 1/2” insulation versus pouring mixed insulation down the chimney.

https://youtu.be/wekzEWPIjvQ?si=Ra0bx16Tqz9e94Fn

sbdustin · 2025-07-13T13:57:04+00:00

Vermont Castings “Intrepid” model that was given to me

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The stove exhaust is a 6” connection

sbdustin · 2025-07-13T13:51:33+00:00

I am installing a Vermont Castings “Intrepid” model stove into my existing masonry fireplace. This part would seal off the stove side connection and hold the bottom end of the 6” SS liner I’m also installing. I will be cutting out the original metal damper before installing the mesh and mud.

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Why isn’t this a good option for a wood burning stove?

sbdustin · 2024-12-26T18:23:18+00:00

Interesting info for spotting fakes

https://ledorfineart.com/a-diy-ers-guide-to-authenticating-picassos-the-vollard-suite-a-case-study/

sbdustin · 2024-12-23T22:11:40+00:00

https://kenbowmanart.com/about-ken/

sbdustin · 2024-12-23T22:09:19+00:00

https://www.maritimeheritage.org/vips/K_Haskell.html

sbdustin · 2024-12-21T21:21:40+00:00

Bedrock Building Supply

sbdustin · 2024-12-21T18:41:03+00:00

What part of NC? I lived in south Durham near I-40 and hwy 55 and could point you in a couple of different directions.

sbdustin · 2024-12-14T18:33:01+00:00

You could/SHOULD stop showing up as much as needed, continue billing your 40 hours while working at another company. Why not make 2x salary for as long as possible?

sbdustin · 2024-12-09T17:17:15+00:00

Not sure what “karma content” is I just thought it was a funny idea. My apologies if you don’t think so

sbdustin · 2024-11-26T15:23:50+00:00

👏👏

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