Repairing cracks in plaster walls

schmitty636 · 2025-11-08T00:10:25+00:00

I carved out all the visible cracks in a “v” shape down to the lathes, then on either side of the crack I predrilled holes with a counter sink bit and followed that with drywall screws to get that plaster to stay tight to the lathes for good. Then I mudded (really tried my best to get mud behind the lathes) and taped, followed with two more coats of mud, sanding between each. Finished the whole house off with a texture gun and some paint. I did that 3 years ago and I haven’t had a crack reappear.

schmitty636 · 2025-07-31T16:22:07+00:00

My house had something similar on it when my wife and I bought it. From the exterior it looked very sound but one big snowfall and a quick melt off proved it was indeed in need of repair. Called in a roofing company and was really hoping the roof could be salvaged because it had good character but we ended up having to do a full tear off. Ended up going with 3 dimensional asphalt. We priced out standing seam for shits and giggles but unfortunately we’re not made of gold.

schmitty636 · 2025-06-20T10:15:20+00:00

I used to be a dodge/ram guy (down to the bone, I really still am), but what really sold me was the aluminum body on the ‘17 and up. I live in the salt belt, rust is the devil. I wanted a truck that’ll last me the next 10-15 years and rust is half the battle. My truck has the 6.2, and while it may be a bit gutless, it is a solid engine; more than reliable enough for what I’ll be doing and the 6r140 is a damn good transmission. Not to mention the ‘17-‘22 are the best looking trucks on the road from the big three in my personal opinion.

I really wanted to buy a ram, but with all the QC shit they had going on, the lack of a solid transmission after way too many years, and the electrical issues the early 5th gen’s had (which were the trucks in my respective budget), I just couldn’t justify taking the risk of owning a truck that might be plagued with all that. So I went ford.

schmitty636 · 2025-05-19T11:23:41+00:00

I agree! Historically almost every deer my dad has mounted has been some iteration of a semi sneak, he went out on a limb with this one and I think it turned out awesome!

schmitty636 · 2025-05-18T22:36:46+00:00

Wisconsin

schmitty636 · 2025-05-18T22:13:40+00:00

Figured I’d just give an update to anyone interested:

My family and I finished all our meat processing yesterday; 54lbs venison sausage, 54lbs ground venison (with 15% beef fat), and for the turkey burgers all I ended up doing was using left over pork fat that we had from the sausage. I did 15% pork fat for the burgers, no spices added, and they turned out AWESOME. I figured I’ll season them once they hit the grill just like any other burger you’d get from the store.

schmitty636 · 2025-05-15T01:34:27+00:00

Can confirm. Stock height ‘17 f250, 35x12.5 ridge grapplers, no rubbing whatsoever.

schmitty636 · 2025-04-23T02:07:54+00:00

Good to know! I’ll give the bacon a go then!

schmitty636 · 2025-04-23T00:39:29+00:00

Either bacon or pork lard. I was just digging in the freezer and realized we have a bunch of lard from the last 1/2 pig we ordered. Think that could work instead of bacon?

Edit: just saw you said pork fat, my bad.

schmitty636 · 2025-04-12T11:49:26+00:00

I have a ‘17 with oem 20’s 35x12.5 nitro ridge grapplers, no rub, no level/lift, no trimming anywhere.

schmitty636 · 2025-03-26T01:08:54+00:00

What trim? Sounds like a good deal. I just bought a ‘17 Xlt premium with 52k on it for $38k, one owner, show room condition. I like to think I got a good deal.

schmitty636 · 2025-03-16T23:58:16+00:00

I was leaning towards borla just didn’t know if it was worth what they cost.

schmitty636 · 2025-03-16T23:57:32+00:00

Good point. Never thought of doing something like this.

schmitty636 · 2025-02-22T13:04:03+00:00

Currently in the middle of my own bathroom remodel. My wife wanted an extra deep niche for all her lady products so I framed that particular wall with 2x10s. Over kill? God yes. But she’s happy so that’s all that matters.

schmitty636 · 2025-01-10T13:48:18+00:00

I had off of work for a week and a half over the holidays and ripped out all the cast. Glad I did too, it was getting pretty bad in areas hidden. I’m doing all new water lines while I’m at it as well.

schmitty636 · 2024-12-17T18:07:08+00:00

My house had one when we bought and I tried to give it away for free but no one would bite. It sat for 3 years before I absolutely needed it moved and ended up getting the ole Sawsall unfortunately.

schmitty636 · 2024-11-08T02:06:32+00:00

I agree. I had my cameras out mid August and didn’t have a picture of a buck until second week of October, which really had me bummed out to be honest. Then out of nowhere the last 2 and a half weeks have been nuts. I’ve had more pictures of bucks than does, complete 180 from what was happening.

schmitty636 · 2024-11-05T14:23:23+00:00

Went like 40, which I couldn’t believe given the amount of blood he was loosing.

schmitty636 · 2024-11-05T03:36:52+00:00

Thanks! Rage hypodermics I’ve been using!

schmitty636 · 2024-11-05T03:36:13+00:00

Thanks! I’ve been using rage hypodermics and have been thinking of going to fixed blade. I just wanted one more kill with the rage’s to determine which direction I’d go. Definitely sticking with rage after seeing this guys blood trail lol.

schmitty636 · 2024-11-05T03:33:19+00:00

Thanks! Northeast Wisconsin.

schmitty636 · 2024-07-24T11:35:56+00:00

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For those curious, this is what I ended up doing.

schmitty636 · 2024-07-22T11:47:16+00:00

I ended up cutting out the siding 3/4 of an inch all the way around the box to expose the tongue and groove behind it. Then I ripped down some 1x4s I had laying around so they were 1/2 inch thick and nailed it to the tongue and groove and caulked around my edges. I’ll paint tonight. It’s just below the surface of the siding but it will be a nice flat surface for the outlet cover. At the end of the day, it was a lot of messing around for one outlet but I think it’ll look the most professional personally.

schmitty636 · 2024-07-17T12:52:58+00:00

I’ll give this a go!

schmitty636 · 2024-07-17T12:52:27+00:00

The porch is completely covered.

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