Discussion Forum
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Chicago porch repairs?
I have a two flat with a back porch / rear staircase that spans the width of the building. This is the 1926 original construction which needs a serious rebuild or replacement…
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Rats!
Got a call from my tennant, Chicago 2 flat, fairly urban environment. It appears that a failed attempt at a planter that is now a large mound of topsoil (relative's best…
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Converting 220V outlet to 110V?
I have an unused 220 volt outlet that I would like to convert to 110. As the single gang box contains 2 hots and a neutral, I was thinking that…
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Rebuild 90 year old wood door.
I have wooden storm and front doors on my 1925 Chicago brick bungalow home, stained and varnished 90 years ago. Looks as though nothing has been done since. I want to strip…
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Dishwasher for rental
I need to put an inexpensive DW in a rental apartment. Any suggestions as to brand? I am leaning toward Whirlpool, as repair parts are easily available. Budget is around…
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Storm door on outswing door
If you are inside and exiting, how will the latch on the storm door be released? Are the hinge pins exposed? If so, isn't this a security risk?
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Snow blower suggestions?
Greetings all; My current single stage Yard Machine snow blower clogs excessively when the snow is greater that 4-5 inches or is soaking wet heart attack snow. Works fine when…
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Re-insulating after raccoons?
Greetings all. <!----><!----> <!----> I have a dormer extending from the roof of my <!----><!----><!---->Chicago <!----><!----> bungalow. Total length on the roof of the dormer is less than 10 feet from…
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Yet another insulation question.
My 1920 Chicago bungalow has had the 2nd floor attic converted to a master bedroom suite. The long sides of the bedroom end in knee walls about 4 feet high…
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Set back thermostat or not
Greetings to all from a long time lurker and 1st time poster. I own a brick Chicago Bungalow, built about 1920 with gas fired hot water heat and cast iron radiators.…