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Comment on My Room Is Such An Odd Shape! Remodel Help!? by Amber Cullen

Amber Cullen — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:30:32 +0000

If you can make a bench in the bay window, get some comfy cousins and make it a nice seating area.
Unfortunately it’ll be hard to give you proper advice unless we know exactly what your room looks like, take some pics of the different areas in your room, or draw a rough sketch in paint.

Comment on My Room Is Such An Odd Shape! Remodel Help!? by Lilgirl

Lilgirl — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:02:34 +0000

I love bay windows. Its a great spot to put a lounger or a recliner in front of. Many people build a seat in front of it, right at window sill level. You could put a small writers table in front of it. Since you have so many weird angles, maybe a corner edged table would help you? Your room sounds interesting. Maybe you could add round pieces to your room, to soften the angles. Good luck to you!

Comment on How To Profitably Sell A Nice House In A Drowning Economy? by cadvadvo

cadvadvo — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:54:14 +0000

Dreams only come true at Disneyland.
Hang on to it and hope the economy moves in the other direction.
People don’t have money any more…the big guy has shot himself in the foot.
A decade ago….when big meetings were being held to bring to light that cost of living far exceeded wage earnings…the big guy decided not to pay attention. “I’ll take my chances, there’s got to be money somewhere.”
Now that five families live together in single family residences and the wages continue to falter in the wrong direction while big guy continues to increase the cost of living…his day of reaping what he has sown for himself is upon him.
There are empty homes with people working and yet living in the streets and the big guy continues to raise the cost of living. His best would be to turn the clocks back to a time when cost of living reflected mans wages. Wages are a farce.
Things are going to get much worse…big guy is not yet awake to his grave/greedy mistakes.

Comment on How To Check If Your Pipes Are Leaking In Walls? by Heavy Metal Albums

Heavy Metal Albums — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:44:03 +0000

I have a leak and a mold inspector used thermal imaging. It gave him an idea where the leak was so I could have the plumber take care of it.
If that is possible to do it yourself, try it.

Comment on How To Check If Your Pipes Are Leaking In Walls? by fred bean

fred bean — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:10:32 +0000

put a pressure guage next to your main shutoff so you can monitor your pressure. no drop in pressure means no leaks. just because you had a leak doesnt make you the culprit. defects in material can happen to the best of anybody. bad flux will keep good solder from working well, same goes for cement in pvc.

Comment on How To Profitably Sell A Nice House In A Drowning Economy? by Joe SixPack

Joe SixPack — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:23:38 +0000

Rent to own or owner-finance it are two possibilities.
It is easier to rent a house than to sell it in the current market. If you rent for a couple of years, you might then be able to sell it at a better price.

Comment on How To Check If Your Pipes Are Leaking In Walls? by Albert C

Albert C — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:03:24 +0000

The best plumber out there is still human and susceptible to making a mistake. If you cannot detect a leak now, there is no reason to expect one to develop in the future, even if one does.
I am handy and can solder copper pipe as good as any plumber, but if the solder does not flow evenly around the entire fitting, usually from bad prep, there is nothing there to seal the fitting at that spot. The leak is usually evident immediately, but it might never leak, so little solder is necessary to permanently seal a fitting, even a weak seal can be sufficient.
I have made repairs in homes built in the early fifties, when plumbers were more proud of the quality of their work, and found joints that did not get enough solder and leaked, after 50 years.
You can try to move the pipes near the joints to make them leak. If you can wiggle them and they do not leak, you can do nothing more.
Therefore, the best thing to do is forget about it for now. Expensive electronic leak detectors can be installed below every joint and connection to detect and give you “early warning” of moisture, but that’s a ridiculous expense for something that may not be a problem. Besides, whatever damage might come from a small leak in the future, you can fix.
You may be familiar with the expression, “Don’t cry over spilled milk.” You are trying to cry over milk that has not yet spilled. Have confidence in your work and move on.

Comment on How To Check If Your Pipes Are Leaking In Walls? by Mark T

Mark T — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:19:12 +0000

You can put a pressure gauge on the system. Pump up the pressure with air or water, and with the supply line closed, you should not have any pressure drop.

Comment on How To Check If Your Pipes Are Leaking In Walls? by William B

William B — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:10:07 +0000

there is a moisture alarm that you could put in the wall it would detect any leaks,
check at a hardware,

Comment on How Do You Keep Yourself From Going Insane Baing Married? by a little curious

a little curious — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:37:56 +0000

sounds like you have reversed roles at your house! lol
she is probably depressed, talk to her, she may work part time but she is a full time mommy. its not easy to chase a toddler, and down time is cherished.
if you say to her, Honey, lets clean the house really quick. she would probably be more than happy to help. It took me about 3 years to really figure out what my husband expected of me. and was easier when he helped me to do it.
Just a wifes perspective, Hope it helps you =)