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Sealing the Seam
Hope all are well, it's been a few years... Live in a 1870's farmhouse in new england. Original exterior was shiplap cedar, still in amazing shape, nailed right to the…
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She ain’t happy…
My kids were absolutely thrilled by "Stevie". Stevie was an approximately 14" long garter snake who poked his head out of a first floor bathroom sink while they were washing their hands. …
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Begging to freeze our butts off?
Live in a 2 and 1/2 story farmhouse (30' by 22') in Massachusetts dating from the 1860's. House was originally sheathed in shiplap and this also functioned as the siding and…
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Lead for head flashing?
Is there any issue with using lead instead of aluminum for the head flashing on a skylight curb? Used aluminum on the last one and found bending and getting it…
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Powder Post Beetle
Live in an 1860's farmhouse in Massachusetts. Several areas (attic rafters and flooring, Kitchen flooring and joists) show evidence of apowder post beetles. Problem was diagnosed prior to purchase ten…
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Frustrated by Flashing
Live in a circa 1840's two story farm house in Massachusetts. Would like to reshingle a 1 and 1/2 story kitchen addition which dates from the 1960's; roof is asphalt…