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Category Archives: House Repairs
Install a Vent Flue for a 95% Efficient Condensing Gas Furnace – DIY
Disclaimer: If you’re considering doing this type of job yourself, you should be aware of the dangers involved. The job itself isn’t very complicated, but doing it incorrectly could lead to some serious problems for you, your home, and your … Continue reading
Posted in Crawlspace, DIY, Don't Hire a Professional, Eco Friendly, Fixing What a Pro Broke, House Repairs, HVAC, Plumbing, Tools and Techniques
Tagged condensing gas furnace, DIY, Do it yourself, don't hire a professional, eco friendly, flue, furnace, HVAC, Plumbing, tools and techniques, vent pipe
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Drainage Practice Run – Dry Fit Success
So this little monsoon just came through, soaking the already saturated earth and testing out my new drainage system, installed yesterday. I dug all the trenches, connected the pipes, and waited for a really crazy storm to test it out … Continue reading
Removing Paint from Old Window Hardware – DIY
One of my least favorite things about owning an old house is the fact that, somewhere down the line, a lazy person painted over all of the hardware throughout the house. This includes doorknob escutcheons, window hardware, light switch plates, … Continue reading
Posted in Better than store bought, DIY, Don't Hire a Professional, Eco Friendly, House Repairs, Old Hardware, Painting, Restoration, Tools and Techniques, Windows
Tagged DIY, diy project, don't hire a professional, eco friendly, house repairs, old hardware, painting, removing paint, tools and techniques, tricks, windows
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Old House Crazy 